The Classic Mekong

SAIGON TO SIEM REAP, VIA PHNOM PENH

us$3,053pp 7 nights from

Expedition Highlights

• Explore the intricate canal system of Ben Tre by local boat and try the local delicacies

• Visit the bird watcher's paradise that is Gao Giong 'Green Oasis'

• Stop at Phnom Penh where you will be provided with your own private cyclo and will visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and National Museum

• Sail up the Mekong/Tonle River convergence to visit Koh Okhna Tey, or ‘silk island’ to study the entire silk making process from worms to weavers

No single supplement on selected dates

A classic expedition along the iconic Mekong River between the former French colonial city of Saigon and Angkor at Siem Reap. Journey along the Mekong Delta, stopping at Phnom Penh. As you continue your journey, you’ll venture into some of the more remote waterways and visit villages where development projects have been put in place to help the children learn a number of crafts and trades.

Phnom Penh and Siem Reap

Phnom Penh To Siem Reap

us$1,570pp 3 or 4 nights from

A 3 or 4 night river cruise that begins in either the lively city of Phnom Penh where you can discover some of the cities bars, restaurants and nightlife, or Siem Reap where you can explore the impressive Angkor Wat. If you're an early riser you can enjoy breakfast with sunset views on one of the most picturesque parts of the Mekong River whilst we travel to our destinations.

30 deluxe staterooms | Fair trade shop

Cultural performances | Sundeck bar

Expedition Highlights

• Travel by ox-cart around the river-side villages, markets and temples to get a sense of life along the river.

• Evening cocktails round a village fire pit where we will be joined by village folk keen to show us their traditional dancing

• Sail to Koh Nghe Tei (Silk Island) to study the entire silkmaking process from worms to weavers.

• Sunrise cruise to Angkor Ban village to see how local villagers live and visit the library which was donated by Pandaw to Angkor Ban secondary school.

No single supplement on selected dates

Saigon and Phnom Penh Short Cruise

us$1,287pp 3 or 4 nights from

This is a 3 or 4 night river cruise starting in either Saigon or the lively city of Phnom Penh. This cruise allows you to learn about Vietnamese life on the Mekong Delta and experience entertainment from an indigenous dance group. You will travel by Sampans through mangroves and bamboo to meet local artisans at work. You'll also travel through the lush countryside, and cross the border between Cambodia and Vietnam.

Rv Indochina Pandaw

30 deluxe staterooms | Fair trade shop

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Expedition Highlights

• Journey by sampans through mangroves and bamboo forests to the fruit orchards of Ben Tre

• Short coach journey through the lush countryside to Gao Giong ‘green oasis’, a 1,000-acre eucalyptus forest and listed wildlife sanctuary

• Explore the picturesque border town of Chau Doc where we visit the floating markets & fish farms

• Stop at a Chham Village and observe the lives of Vietnamese Muslims before taking a short drive to Sam Mountain