Mekong River Experience

Vĩnh Trang Pagoda Visit Mỹ Tho08:00 Morning Explore the buddhist temple of Vĩnh Tràng. Known for its enormous buddha statues and peaceful surroundings. The monks here maintain an an ornate, gilded wood sanctuary, and tend to the impressive gardens. Coconut Manufacturing Visit Xã Thới Sơn Take local boats to Thoi Son Island to see a coconut product manufacturer, taste some local fruit and honey and meet traditional musicians. Toum Tiou II Riverboat Mỹ Tho – Cái Bè Hop aboard and float on to the next stop. Cai Be Floating Market Visit Cái Bè14:00-16:30 Afternoon Local boats will pull up alongside the Toum Tiou II to pick up the group and whisk everyone off to cruise around Cai Be Floating Market. Navigating the narrow Island canals is a unique experience, as the bustling market surrounds the boats. Toum Tiou II Riverboat Vĩnh Long – Sadek Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.

Sa Dec Visit Sadek 06:30-08:00 Morning Stroll around the Sa Dec river bank and through the Sa Dec market. This small city of 30,000 inhabitants is fascinating due to its unspoiled authenticity and the fact it remains relatively undisturbed by tourists. It provides a glimpse of traditional life on the Mekong, complete with tree lined streets and fading colonial villas. Toum Tiou II Riverboat Sadek – Châu Đốc Hop aboard and float on to the next stop. Sam Mountain Sunset Visit Châu Đốc – Thị Xã Châu Đốc Travel to Sam Mountain by private vehicle and settle in to watch the sunset and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape. Toum Tiou II Riverboat Châu Đốc – Xã Vĩnh Xương Evening Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.

Border Crossing (Vietnam – Cambodia) Xã Vĩnh Xương Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list. Toum Tiou II Riverboat Xã Vĩnh Xương – Phnom Penh Hop aboard and float on to the next stop. Phnom Penh Cyclo Tour Phnom Penh 45m-1h Settle in a traditional cyclo and depart from Wat Phnom. Tour busy streets to soak up the real vibe of the city. Pass the post office and Van’s restaurant, both stunning colonial buildings, and make your way to the Royal Palace and National Museum. Go along the riverside road and take in the atmospheric cafes that line the street. Free Time Phnom Penh Evening Explore Cambodia’s charming capital city.

Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) Guided Tour Phnom Penh Learn about the dark history and devastation that occurred at Security Prison 21 (S-21); the prison, used by the Khmer Rouge regime, is now Tuol Sleng Museum. Take a guided tour to hear the stories behind the sombre photos lining the museum walls. Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Guided Tour Phnom Penh Learn more about the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge visiting the killing fields of Choeung Ek; the grounds now stand as a powerful memorial filled with victims’ skulls and mass graves. Tour this sombre, yet serene, site with a guide. Free Time Phnom Penh Half Day Discover more of this dynamic city.

Toum Tiou II Riverboat Kâmpóng Trâlach – Kampong Chhnang Hop aboard and float on to the next stop. Kampong Chhnang Visit Kampong Chhnang – Chnok Tru Morning Located around 56 miles from Phnom Penh, the town of Kampong Chhnang is a very large fishing port on the Tonlé Sap. A lot of locals make a living from fish farming, a popular occupation in this area. Kampong Chhnang is also famous for its pottery ware, the style of which has not changed much for centuries and is distributed to the rest of the country. Wander through the local market, and head out to explore a family run brick factory to watch the process. Continue to visit the locals and observe the process of hand making pottery. Before heading back to the riverboat, explore a sugar palm farm where the Thnot tree (sugar palm) that abounds in the area is used to create a mellow tasting, caramel coloured sugar sold in large cakes and palm wine. Koh Chen Visit Koh Chen – Kampong Chhnang Visit the small town of Koh Chen. Wander through the streets and visit family run silver and copper workshops. Watch the craftsmen and learn about the process. If possible, meet a Khmer Rouge survivor eager to share his story.