Mekong Cruise: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap 4 Days - 3 Nights

Cruise name

Mekong Dawn

Company

Mekong Dawn

Class

Midrange

Capacity

8 cabin

Type

Sharing

Destination

Cambodia

Itineraries

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Your cruise begins 12:30pm from your hotel where we will collect you and transfer you to Mekong Dawn boat. Greeting you by our Cruise Manager and the crew members with a welcome drink and checked into your cabins lunch will be service while the boat will start a gentle cruise towards Koh Dach, also known as Silk Island. Silk Island is a typical rural Cambodia weaving village, where the population operates hand looms under most of the houses, others dyeing and spinning silk on spinning wheels made of bicycle parts. Weaver experts will explain the weaving process in detail from silkworms to scarfs. After the excursion on Silk Island we will return to the boat relaxing sundowner as the boat navigate toa peaceful area and anchor for the night.

Meals: Dinner.

Accommodation: Mekong Dawn Cruise

The boat will begin its gentle ride toward Oudong as the sun rises, but you can take your time to rise for breafast as you feel comfortable and enjoy your day as the boat sail for a gentle cruise down the river to the ancient Cambodian capital of Oudong. We dock at Koh Chen 'Chinese Island', a small village whose inhabitants speacialize in silver and copper smiting. After lunch you will be transferred to the nearby Oudong Mountain, where a brisk climb takes you to one of the finest views int he Kingdom. From 1618 to 1866 this served as Cambodia's capital city and an array of interesting stupas, tomps and memorials still remain. Rerurn back to the boat and enjoy sundowner as the boat move foward to Kampong Tralach a local rural area with a natural beauty and you will enjoy dinner here amongst the scenic spot of Tonle Sap River.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner.

Accommodation: Mekong Dawn Cruise

After a healthy breakfast, we will experience an Ox Cart ride - a traditional mode of transport that is still commonly used in rural areas today to visit Kampong Tralach Temple which was built in 1841. After the visit to the temple, we return back to Mekong Dawn and continue the journey toward Kampong Chhnang. This town is famous for fish farming and porttery ware. Upon arrival guests will transfer to land via a smallerboat to visit the pottery village, tuk tuks will be used to get around the villages - the perfect way to watch the stunning scenery of this province. Think emerald green paddies dotted with sugar palms. water buffaloes lazily grazing in shimmering, lotus-lined ponds, and smiling children screaming 'hello' from the stilted wooden houses they call home. After the tour, return back to Mekong Dawn for a leisurely evening oon board with dinner and drinks servered amongst the scenic spot along the river.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner.

Accommodation: Mekong Dawn Cruise

Wake up for a hearty breakfast before disembark the Mekong Dawn and continue the journey by air-conditioned coach toward Siem Reap and offer a glimpse into the laid-back rural life. On the way we will make a stop in Kampong Thom province for viewing an ancient bride or make stop for coffee as you wish. Lunch at a local restaurant before visting Kampong Phluk floating village a popular tourist attraction located on the Tanas River which flows into Tonle Sap Lake. The Village has over 1,000 permanent residents living in Stilt wooden houses. the Villages also feature a schooll, a Temple, a church your hotel around 4:00pm where your trip ends!

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch.

Accommodation: N/A

Important Notes

Price includes:

All prices are NET per cabin, 2 people sharing
All rates are NET in US dollars.
All meals are included on-board
All excursions with English speaking guide throughout the cruise.
Please note that at certain times of the year we will use either speedboat or land transport to transfer passengers from RV Mekong Dawn (edge of Tonle Sap Lake) to Siem Reap
Check in is promptly at time per cruise itinerary on the day of departure at our dock on Sisowath Quay (near to Titanic Restaurant) for all Phnom Penh departures.
Check out time is per cruise itinerary depending on boat arrival.
Meeting point in Phnom Penh: Titanic tourism port, Preah Sisowath Quay
Meeting point in Siem Reap: FCC Angkor Hotel, next to the Royal Residence, Pokambor Ave, Krong Siem Reap.

Price excludes:

Airfare to/from Cambodia
All outside transfers are not included in the cruise itineraries of Mekong Dawn Cruise
Cruise Gratuities
All incidentals

Remark:

Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather and operating conditions. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, Cambodian & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least three days prior to the cruise date.
Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.
Surcharge on Christmas and New Year & on Lunar New Year.