3 nights from Siem Reap - Phnom Penh
- Itinerary: Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
- Ship: Mekong Navigator
- Duration: 3 nights
Day 1SIEM REAP - KAMPONG CHAM / EMBARKATION
(10:15) Departing in the morning, you will enjoy a scenic drive from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham, Cambodia, with a lunch stop, arrives on Mekong Navigator in the afternoon. After settling into your well-appointed suite/cabin, that evening, following a welcome reception, safety briefing, and introduction to key members of our crew, a delicious Cambodian Welcome Dinner is served in Le Marche Dining Room.
Mekong Navigator departs Kampong Cham after all guests are onboard about 17:30
Overnight docking at Opopel
Day 2OPOPEL VILLAGE – WAT ROKA KAONG - PNHOM PENH
(08:30) This morning, we visit to the rural and charming village of Opopel, with its stilted houses and grazing Brahim cows seeking the shade of banana trees. You feel a sense of timelessness here, witnessing the rhythm of rural life. A visit is made to the home of a local family who discusses their lifestyle, then onto the local school to join children in their classroom giving you a glimpse a typical Cambodian school day. A leisurely stroll through the village offers an opportunity to take photos of this place that time has forgotten. On your way back we make a brief stop at the local monastery.
Mekong Navigator departs Opopel Village after all guests are back onboard about 10:30 and arrives Wat Roka Kaong about 14:00
(08:30) In the afternoon we will visit Wat Roka Kaong. Based on archaeologists’ statements this Temple complex was built in 1840. Some parts of the building were made by wood and have been renovated 1998. An emerald statue was found during the renovation believed to be over 180 years old and given this Wat its second name Wat KeoMoni Chort (Emerald). In front of the two Golden Buddhist Columns (53meter tall), where two temples, the north temple called Preah Keo Preah Kor and the south temple called BakSei Chamkrong. Unfortunately, Baksei Chamkrong temple was destroyed by a landslide in 2020. Enjoy wandering around this temple complex and then proceed to the Main Pagoda.
Upon entering the beautiful and colourful Main Pagoda, we receive a traditional water blessing from the local monks.
Mekong Navigator departs Wat Roka Kaong after all guests are back onboard about 16:00 and sails towards Phnom Penh
Overnight docking at Phnom Penh Port
Day 3PHNOM PENH
(08:30) In the morning, learn more about the darkest days of Cambodian history. After a scenic 45-minute drive from the ship, you arrive at the Choeung Ek killing fields, where you may walk through the fields, visit the small museum and Buddhist memorial stupa, and learn more about the atrocities committed during the Khmer Rouge regime. Before returning to the ship, there is a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as S-21), the former school converted to the main prison and torture headquarters of the Khmer Rouge.
After returning to the ship from the S-21, enjoy a free afternoon in Phnom Penh - shopping, dining at one of the many wonderful restaurants, or exploring the city independently.
(There is a scheduled shuttle coach with your local guide provided from the Port to the Central Market for your shopping time)
Optional afternoon excursion tour to visit one of the local silk weaving villages:
The journey transfers by Remork from Mekong Navigator to across the friendship Cambodian-Japanese bridge then take local ferry to reach the Koh Oknha Tei which is known as Silk Island, a small beautiful island on the Mekong River. The island has houses of silk weaving and well-known traditional weaving village of the country with high-class silk products. The island is home of idyllic rural scenery of the river, rustic paths, still houses, the lush gardens and trees and peaceful atmosphere of the countryside. You will have a chance to witness the entire process of making traditional textiles from the beginning to end of the silk workshop.
Overnight docking at Phnom Penh Port
Day 4DISEMBARKATION
Following breakfast, the crew bid farewell as guests are invited to disembark in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
- 4 nights onboard the luxurious Mekong Navigator
- Full board including themed dinners, welcome and farewell reception.
- Complimentary house wine for lunch and dinner.
- Complimentary local coffee and fine tea selection, soft-drinks, local beer and local spirits
- Complimentary water bottle for excursions
- Complimentary wifi in-room and public areas
- Exclusive’s series of cultural performances, educational talks, food demonstration classes
- English speaking crew and English expert local guides
- All entrance fees, transportation as mentioned in the shore excursion program
- Deluxe Sampans with cold towel service, fresh fruit and tea/coffee service (where applicable)
- Individual VOX listening devices throughout cruise shore excursion program
- Shoe cleaning after excursion
- Welcome drink and cold towel service following excursions
- Port Charge $45 per passenger
- Airfare to/from destination
- Premium wine and spirits
- Transfer outside included transportation as provided in the shore excursion program
- Spa treatments, on-board laundry and gift shop items
payment policy
1. Booking is made more than 60 days prior to departure date
| Payment (amount of total booking value) | Payment due date(s) |
|---|---|
| 30% | Deposit upon confirmation |
| 70% | 60 days prior to cruise date |
2. Booking is made less than 60 days prior to departure date
| Payment (amount of total booking value) | Payment due date(s) |
|---|---|
| 30% | Deposit upon confirmation |
| 70% | Within 5 days |
A booking is automatically released if payments are not received on due date(s).
CANCELLATION
Cancellations or booking amendments must be informed in writing. E-mail cancellation or booking amendments are only effective once re-confirmed. We strongly recommend to advice passenger to purchase travel insurances to cover cancellation cost if any. Party B does not cover any costs related to passengers’ travelling risk.
| Cancellation prior to cruise date | Cancellation charge (of total booking value) |
|---|---|
| More than 180 days prior | Administration fee 100 USD/pax |
| Between 180-61 days | 20 % |
| Between 60-31 days | 50% |
| 30 days to cruise date or no show | 100% |