Siem Reap to Phnom Penh (via Tonle Sap) 3 days 2 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 9:00am from your hotel where we will collect you and transfer you to the Mekong Dawn boat Upon arrival you will be met with our Cruise Members, a warm welcome drink will be served before checked into your cabins. Once onboard the boat sets 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 of whose inhabitants specialize 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 in the Kingdom. From 1618 to 1866 this served as Cambodia's capital city and an array of interesting stupas, tombs and memorials still remain. Return back to the boat and enjoy sundowner as the boat move forward 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: Lunch/ Dinner

Accommodation: Mekong Dawn Cruise

After a hearty breakfast, we will experience an Ox Cart ride - a traditional mode of transport that is still commonly used in rural areas or alternative cycling to visit Kampong Tralach Temple which was built 1841. Return back to Mekong Dawn after that and continue the journey toward Kampong Chhnang. Sit back to enjoy your leisure time over the magnificent water landscape, watching fishermen float by on wooden boats, waving to over-excited children on the shore. Upon arrival you will be transfer to land via smaller boat 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, smiling children screamming 'hello' from the stilted wooden houses they call home. Get back to the boat after the tour to enjoy drinks as the boat moving around the scenic spot of the river before a leisurely dinner is served.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Accommodation: Mekong Dawn Cruise

Wake up for a hearty breakfast before disembark the Mekong Dawn Boat 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 bridge or make stop for coffee as you wish. Lunch at a local restaurant before visiting 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 Slit wooden houses. The Villages also feature a school, a Temple, a church and a number of restaurants primarily catering to tourist. After visit you will be transfer to Siem Reap to your hotel around 4:00pm where your trip ends.

Meals: Breakfast

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.