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The Lost Civilization: Siem Reap - Saigon 8 Days


Cruise name
Company
Heritage Line
Class
Luxury
Capacity
26 cabin
Type
Sharing
Destination
Vietnam - Cambodia
Departure
2025 Mar 01 Mar 15 Mar 29 Apr 12 Aug 16 Aug 30 Sep 13 Sep 27 Oct 11 Oct 25 Nov 08 Nov 22 Dec 06 Dec 20

The Lost Civilization: Siem Reap - Saigon 8 Days

  • Cruise name : Heritage Line
  • Company : Heritage Line
  • Class : Luxury
  • Capacity : 26 cabin
  • Type : Sharing
  • Destination : Vietnam - Cambodia
Siem Reap - Tonle Sap - Kampong Chhnang - Wat Hanchey - Phnom Penh - Tan Chau - My An Hung - Sa Dec - Cai Be - My Tho - Saigon

Itineraries

Begin your journey with a relaxing morning at our welcome lounge in Siem Reap, followed by a short bus ride to the pier. A local boat will transfer you to your luxurious floating home for the next few days.

As you enjoy lunch on board, the vessel glides across the vast Tonle Sap Lake, which expands dramatically between the dry and wet seasons. Spend the afternoon unwinding—socialize over tea, relax on deck, or indulge in a spa treatment.

Before dinner, our expert guide presents an insightful talk on the Mekong River and Tonle Lake. End the evening with a cinema screening in the lounge or retreat to your private sanctuary for a restful night.

Morning Excursion (any ship):
Discover Kampong Laeang, a hidden gem across from Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia’s famed pottery town. Travel by tuk-tuk to explore local pottery workshops, visit a pre-Angkorian temple, and take in stunning panoramic views of the floodplains and rice fields.

Optional Excursions:

  • Cycling (The Jahan only, extra cost): Pedal through scenic rice paddies and village workshops crafting pottery and palm sugar.
    Distance: 17 km | Duration: 90 min | Terrain: flat concrete paths

Afternoon Excursion (any ship):
Journey into Cambodia’s rural countryside on an ox cart ride, passing lush rice fields en route to a local NGO school and library or an ancient 300-year-old temple with a Buddha shrine.

Optional Excursions:

  • Cycling (The Jahan only, extra cost): Ride through the historic Tonle region, exploring the former royal palace of Lungvek and the Buddha Jade Temple (1560) while observing local fishermen at work.
    Distance: 14 km | Duration: 120 min | Terrain: flat concrete paths

Evening:
Enjoy onboard entertainment, including a fashion show, as the ship sails overnight into the Mekong River.

Morning Excursion (any ship):
Wake up to the changing scenery as we arrive in Kampong Cham, a lively trade hub with small artisan hamlets. Visit Cheung Kok village, where locals craft handmade goods, or explore the seasonal Bamboo Bridge (if open). Alternatively, visit Wat Prah Ang Chan, a 12th-century hilltop cave temple, enjoy a fruit plantation tour, and taste Kralan, a popular grilled sticky rice snack.

Continue by bus to Angkor Ban, a charming riverside village. Meet local monks, interact with villagers, and witness traditional Cambodian life.

Optional Excursions:

  • Culinary (Jayavarman only): Visit a former ship chef’s home and prepare Samlor Korko, a traditional fish soup with roasted rice and duck egg omelet.
  • Cycling (The Jahan only, extra cost): Cycle from Kampong Cham to Koh Pen Island, passing tobacco farms, vegetable fields, and a Khmer bee master’s apiary.
    Distance: 16 km | Duration: 120 min | Terrain: flat concrete & dirt paths

Afternoon Excursion (any ship):
Stop at Prek Bangkong, a renowned silk weaving village. Observe the silk-making process from raw material to finished textile and visit the heritage home of H.E. Sam-El, a former royal architect.

Optional Excursions:

  • Cycling (The Jahan only, extra cost): Ride to the former royal palace of Lavea Em (1601-1618), visiting historic pagodas, silk workshops, and bustling markets before a tea break at H.E. Sam-El’s residence.
    Distance: 14 km | Duration: 120 min | Terrain: flat concrete paths

Evening:
A short sail brings us to Phnom Penh, where we moor mid-stream, offering stunning views of the city skyline.

Start your day with a cyclo ride through Phnom Penh’s charming streets before visiting iconic landmarks like the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Delve into Cambodia’s turbulent past at S21 Prison, a stark reminder of the Khmer Rouge era. After a lunch in town, explore the Sosoro History Museum and stroll through the French Quarter, ending at the Wat Phnom monument.

Evening:
Enjoy an expert lecture in the lounge before a barbecue gala dinner with a mesmerizing Apsara dance performance. Afterward, explore Phnom Penh’s vibrant nightlife or take a relaxing walk along the river promenade.

With the ship gliding down the river, the morning and afternoon are yours to enjoy at leisure. Unwind with a massage, lounge on the sun deck, or relax on your private balcony. Visit the bridge for a chat with the captain or join a culinary workshop to explore Khmer cuisine.

As afternoon tea is served, we approach the Vietnam border, cruising towards Tan Chau, a peaceful riverside town with a blend of Chinese, Kinh, and Khmer cultures. We moor here for the night, offering stunning views of the riverbanks.

Start your day with Tai Chi and a hearty breakfast before discovering Tan Chau, Vietnam’s fish sanctuary.

Morning Excursion:
Hop on a xeloi (Vietnamese rickshaw) to explore the town’s workshops, markets, and street life. Visit a Cao Dai temple, meet a local priest, and learn about this fascinating religion before heading to a family-run fish farm to see how aquaculture thrives here.

Optional Excursions: Cycling (The Jahan only, extra cost): Ride through a Mekong island, passing mango farms, markets, a frog farm, and a traditional mat-weaving workshop. (12 km, 90 min, flat terrain)

Back onboard, enjoy lunch and a presentation on life in the Mekong Delta as we sail to My An Hung.

Afternoon Excursion:
In My An Hung Village, step into a local household, visit seasonal vegetable fields, and experience Vietnamese tea tasting while sampling freshly picked fruits. Watch a lively dragon dance performance before returning to the ship.

As the sun sets, cocktails, snacks, music, and dance vibes at the pool set the mood before dinner is served.

Morning:
Start the day with a Tai Chi session and a lavish breakfast buffet before heading to Binh Thanh Island by local boat.

Default Morning Excursion:

  • Witness water hyacinth cultivation and the traditional mat-making process.
  • Meet an elderly local couple who enjoy sharing stories with visitors.

Optional Morning Excursion (Ship 'The Jahan' only, extra cost):

  • Cycling adventure through scenic backstreets, rice paddies, and traditional homes.
  • Visit Long Ta village, famous for scarf weaving. (7 km, 60 min, flat terrain)

Afternoon:
The ship continues to Cai Be and Tan Phong Island for another immersive experience.

Default Afternoon Excursion:

  • Visit a rice paper, rice cookie, rice wine, and coconut candy workshop.
  • Explore Tan Phong Island: Taste tropical fruits at a local farm, take a buggy ride, and see how artisans weave water hyacinth crafts.

Optional Afternoon Excursion: Cycling (The Jahan only, extra cost):

    • Ride through Tan Phong Island’s orchards, stopping at a handicraft workshop, a local temple, and a tropical fruit farm. (12 km, 90 min, flat terrain)

As the ship makes its final journey to My Tho, enjoy some farewell party vibes onboard.

 

Enjoy your final breakfast aboard your floating home as you soak in the last moments of your Mekong River journey.

After breakfast, we disembark in My Tho and take a comfortable bus transfer to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)—a short 70 km journey along the highway, arriving by mid-morning.

Our crew bids you a heartfelt farewell, hoping that you leave with cherished memories, new friendships, and stories to share about the Mighty Mekong. Safe travels!

Check rate

Important Notes

PRICE INCLUDES

  • Accommodation
  • Daily (group) shore-excursions as mentioned in the program
  • Entrance fees
  • Transportation as mentioned in the program
  • Transfers to/from the meeting point/ship
  • Tour guide services (English speaking)
  • Taxes
  • Fuel
  • River pilots
  • Local anchorage fees
  • Daily Tai Chi classes and onboard entertainment
  • Steam bath
  • Welcome drink
  • Meals as mentioned
  • Free flow of beverages (mineral water, soft drinks, juices, tea, coffee) at all times
  • Free flow of local beer and house wine by glass during lunch and dinner
  • Afternoon tea, drinking water in room and during excursions
  • Insurance (Passengers liability)
  • Internet throughout the boat (subject to cellular network signal)

 

PRICE EXCLUDES

  • Port tax
  • Crew and guide gratuities
  • Any visa fees
  • Private transfers and any other transfer not stated in the program
  • Personal expenses and purchases
  • All further beverages
  • Premium spirits and other services not mentioned under inclusion or in the program
  • Fuel surcharges if any
  • Medical services
  • Spa treatments
  • Telephone expenses

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.
  • Peak season surcharge for all cruises falling on New Year’s Eve and/or Christmas 

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