4 nights from My Tho - Phnom Penh
- Itinerary: Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh
- Ship: Mekong Navigator
- Duration: 4 nights
Day 1MY THO - SUN DECK
(13:30) In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho port, South Vietnam. From there, you will begin your journey aboard the luxurious Mekong Navigator cruise ship. 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 Vietnamese ‘Mekong Delta’ Welcome Dinner is served in Le Marche Dining Room.
Mekong Navigator departs My Tho after all guests are onboard about 17:00
Overnight mid-river in Cai Be area
Day 2CAI BE - SA DEC
(08:30) In Cai Be, board the rowing boat with rower in conical hats for an enjoyable excursion along the lovely canals of the Mekong Delta with beautiful scenes. After finishing the rowing, the sampan will cruise on a tapestry of waterways bringing us to a cottage factory where industrious artisans produce rice paper, rice wine and popped rice. There’s a selection of postcards, souvenirs, and beautiful oil paintings on sale. On return to the ship, an elegant buffet lunch is served while sailing upstream through tranquil riverine scenery towards Sa Dec.
Mekong Navigator departs Cai Be area after all guests are back onboard about 11:00 and arrives in Sa Dec area about 14:00
(14:30) This afternoon, your sampans return for a leisurely, scenic navigation of the narrow canals of the Mekong, where you will observe daily routines of the villagers en route to the historic town of Sa Dec. In the town of Sa Dec you visit the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, the inspiration of Marguerite Duras' novel, L'Amant (The Lover), as well as the Chinese Temple - Kien An Cung which was built in honor of the Huynh Thuy Le Family. From there, you will begin a walk through the town's market, where you experience the sights, sounds, smells and provides you wonderful photo opportunities of the colorful fresh produce, meat, live fish and seafood for sale.
Mekong Navigator departs Sa Dec area after all guests are back onboard about 17:00
Overnight mid-river in My An Hung area
Day 3MY AN HUNG - LONG KHANH A ISLAND
(08:30) This morning, we make a short journey from ship to shore by traditional sampan, visiting a typical evergreen farming village on the Mekong Delta, the My An Hung village. We walk through the verdant village, interact with villagers, enjoy fresh coconut in the garden… A local family would invite us for some honey tea and fruit while we enjoy the “don ca tai tu” folk music, followed by an impressive VOVINAM Vietnam Martial Arts performed by the teenagers of the village.
Mekong Navigator departs My An Hung area after all guests are back onboard about 11:00 and arrives in Long Khanh A Island area about 15:00
(15:00) In the afternoon, your sampans will bring you to the local island village of Long Khanh A (Hong Ngu district), not far from the Vietnam - Cambodia border. Hong Ngu produces a large number of the traditional, Khmer scarves exported to Cambodia. Woven in many homes around the village, you will have the opportunity to see the weaving process at several homes. Some villagers are also embroidery artists, displaying their art in and around the homes. The inhabitants of this area had only encountered one western visitor prior to the arrival of the Mekong Navigator, and are especially friendly and welcoming. Before returning to the sampans, we will walk around this evergreen island and visit the home of a local War Veteran.
Mekong Navigator departs Long Khanh about 17:30
Overnight at the border area
Day 4DAY TO RELAX & ENJOY THE SHIP / BORDER CROSSING
Border formalities about 07:00
Mekong Navigator departs the border about 09:00
This morning we sail upstream to enjoy a leisurely cruise and taking in the sights along the Mekong River reaching Phnom Penh in late afternoon. Some cultural activities are planned on board (introduction of tropical fruit and fruit tasting, demonstration of Vietnamese spring roll making, afternoon tea).
It takes about 8.5 hours to go from the border to Phnom Penh, depending on the water situation
Overnight docking at Phnom Penh Port
Day 5PHNOM PENH
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
- Lotus Cruises 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
- Transfers from My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City (coach transfer) or vice versa
- Gratuities $65 per passenger for crew onboard
- Port charge $55 per passenger
- Tip $10 per passenger for guides, drivers, sampan operators
- Visa. For Upstream cruises only: Cambodia E-Visa will not be accepted at river check point, we recommend to make visa on arrival when you are on the cruise with us, visa cost $45/person
- 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) |
|---|---|
| 20% | 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% |