Explore the Mekong River on the Mekong Discovery Cruise

In the morning, depart from Siem Reap by tourist vehicle for sightseeing on the way to Kampong Cham and have lunch at the rest stop.

In the afternoon, arrive at Kampong Cham and board the Mekong Discovery, where they check into their comfortable cabins.

In the evening, they attend a welcome ceremony, receive a safety briefing, and get acquainted with the crew. Afterward, they enjoy a welcome dinner with authentic Cambodian cuisine at Le Marche Dining Room.

 Meals:  Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

In the morning, visit Opopel Village and admire the traditional stilt houses. You visit a local house and a school to get a feel for rural life and stop at a small pagoda to experience the sacred space.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Wat Roka Kaong complex, built in 1840 and renovated in 1998. You will admire the 180-year-old jade statue, two 53m-high golden Buddhist pillars, along with the temples of Preah Keo Preah Kor and (formerly) BakSei Chamkrong. Then, you will enter the Main Pagoda to receive the traditional water procession from monks.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

In the morning, you will depart to Choeung Ek field to learn about Cambodia's dark history. You will walk through the fields, visit the small museum and memorial pagoda, and hear about the crimes of the Khmer Rouge regime.

Then, you will visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) to better understand the country's painful past.

In the afternoon, you will return to the boat and have free time to shop, enjoy food, or explore places to visit in Phnom Penh. You are picked up from the port to the Central Market by scheduled shuttle.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

After breakfast, guests were invited to disembark in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and the crew said goodbye.

We can further customize the itinerary to meet your needs, so please don't hesitate to ask Asia Tour Deals for help if you would like to see any other activities or locations.

 Meals:  Breakfast

Welcome to the Mekong River Discovery Tour!

In the afternoon, the car will take you from the center of Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho port, where the luxurious Mekong Navigator is waiting. You will be welcomed on board and checked into your private suite/cabin, with full luxury amenities.

After settling your luggage, you will attend the welcome party on board. The captain and key members of the group will introduce the tour schedule to you, and disseminate the safety rules on board.

A special "Mekong Delta" dinner will be served at the luxurious Le Marche restaurant. You will enjoy delicious dishes, rich in the flavors of the Vietnamese river region, in a cozy and romantic space.

 Meals:  Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

In Cai Be, you will cruise along the cool green canals, winding through rows of shady water coconut trees and witnessing the simple life of the local people.

After rowing, you will visit a traditional handicraft factory, where talented craftsmen will introduce the production process of rice paper, rice wine and popped rice. You can shop for unique souvenirs here such as: postcards, souvenirs, and beautiful oil paintings.

Next, the cruise will take you deep into the narrow canals, towards Cau Xeo. Along the way, you can admire the barges loaded with rice, rice mills, simple thatched houses, ancient temples, etc.

When returning to the cruise, you will enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch while cruising upstream, admiring the peaceful river scenery on the way to Sa Dec.

In the afternoon, the sampan will take you for a relaxing cruise on the small canals of the Mekong River, where you can observe the daily life of the villagers on the way to Sa Dec town.

In Sa Dec, you will visit the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, the inspiration for the novel "The Lover" by Marguerite Duras, as well as the Chinese Temple - Kien An Cung, which honors the Huynh Thuy Le family.

Finally, you will stroll through the town's market, where you will feel the lively space with the sounds, scents, and colors of fresh agricultural products, meat, fish, and seafood on sale.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

This morning, visitors take a traditional sampan from the ship to the shore to reach My An Hung village, a typical green agricultural village of the region.

Visitors will walk through the green village roads, learn about the daily life of the local people, and enjoy fresh coconuts picked from the garden. A hospitable family will invite visitors to enjoy honey tea and fruit while listening to traditional "Don Ca Tai Tu" folk songs. Afterward, visitors will be able to admire an impressive performance of Vietnamese Vovinam martial arts by the village's young men.

In the afternoon, a bamboo boat will take visitors to Long Khanh A island village, in Hong Ngu district, near the Vietnam-Cambodia border. Hong Ngu is famous for the traditional Khmer scarf weaving, an item exported to Cambodia in large quantities.

Visitors will witness the scarf-weaving process in many households in the village. Some local people are also talented embroiderers, displaying their unique works of art in and around their homes. 

Before returning to the bamboo boat, visitors have time to walk around the island and visit the house of a local veteran, listening to stories about the history and culture of this land.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

This morning, we will cruise up the Mekong River to admire the majestic natural landscape, peaceful fishing villages, and the typical river life of the local people.

On board, we have prepared interesting cultural activities for you to have the opportunity to learn about the culture and people here. You can participate in the introduction and taste of fresh tropical fruits, try making attractive Vietnamese spring rolls, and admire the splendid traditional costumes of Cambodia.

In the evening, before dinner, you will be invited to attend a cozy cocktail party organized by our captain. This is an opportunity for you to interact, make friends, and share interesting experiences during the journey. In particular, we will bring you a special swordplay performance to delight you.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

After breakfast, the crew will say goodbye to you and take you to the shore in Phnom Penh, the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia. In the end, we are looking forward to receiving your sharing about this trip!

If you have any desire to adjust the schedule or add new activities and destinations, please contact Asia Tour Deals. We are always happy to support you to make a memorable and most suitable trip to your interests and budgets.

 Meals:  Breakfast

You will board the cruise in the late morning and have lunch on board.

In the afternoon, you are free to explore Phnom Penh at your own pace, including sightseeing, shopping, or experiencing the city's vibrant restaurants and bars.

Before dinner at the Sun Deck, you will enjoy a cultural entertainment program with performances by local children, including Apsara (traditional Khmer dance) and other unique folk dances.

 Meals:  Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

In the morning, the cruise departs from Phnom Penh, along the Mekong River towards the Cambodia–Vietnam border.

During the morning, you will enjoy a gentle cruise on the river with beautiful natural scenery. On board, cultural activities are organized, including: introducing and tasting tropical fruits, instructing how to make Vietnamese spring rolls, as well as introducing traditional Cambodian costumes.

Before dinner, the captain will organize a cocktail and a “sabering” performance to bring you an interesting experience.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

In the morning, visitors will travel by traditional sampan to Hong Ngu island village, the Mekong Delta region near the Vietnam-Cambodia border.

Many local families are weaving traditional Khmer scarves, and some hand-embroiderers display their works, allowing visitors to learn about the traditional weaving process.

Before leaving the island, visitors will have the opportunity to walk around and visit the house of a local veteran.

After lunch on the cruise, the journey continues with a short sampan trip to My An Hung village - a beautiful rural village in the Mekong Delta.

You will walk through the village, interact with the locals, enjoy fresh coconut water, and be invited to enjoy honey tea and fruit, besides the "Don Ca Tai Tu" performance and an impressive VOVINAM martial arts performance by local youth.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

Upon arrival in Sa Dec, you will depart by sampan boat through the narrow canals of the Mekong, observing the daily life of the locals. In Sa Dec, visit the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le – the inspiration for “L’Amant” by Marguerite Duras – and the Kien An Cung temple. You will also stroll through the market, admiring the colors of fresh produce, meat, fish, and seafood.

At Cai Be, board a rowing boat with a man wearing a conical hat, exploring the beautiful canals of the Delta. After rowing, take a sampan boat trip to a small workshop where artisans make rice paper, rice wine, and popped rice, along with souvenirs and oil paintings.

Continue the Cai Be tour packages through the narrow canals to Cau Xeo, where you will have many opportunities to take photos of the sights, such as rice rafts, rice mills, thatched houses, and temples. Back on the boat, you will relax and enjoy the sunset as the cruise heads towards My Tho port.

In the evening, guests gather at the Sun Deck in front of Le Salon Lounge to attend a farewell party with the team, then enjoy a Vietnamese-style farewell dinner at the Le March dining room.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

After breakfast, you will say goodbye to the crew and disembark for Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This is a basic itinerary, We are happy to adjust the itinerary according to your requests and preferences.

Please contact Asia Tour Deals if you would like to add any activities or destinations.

 Meals:  Breakfast

In the afternoon, a private car will shuttle you from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to My Tho wharf, where the Mekong Discovery ship is waiting. You will be welcomed on the cruise and check into a private suite/cabin, with full amenities.

After stabilizing the luggage, join the welcome party, and meet the captain and the cruise members. The special "Mekong Delta" dinner will be served at Le Marche restaurant, where you can enjoy the dishes of the Mekong Delta flavor.

 Meals:  Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

In the morning, this Mekong River Cruise tour will take you to Cai Be, where you will take a boat ride with a boatman wearing a conical hat on the cool green canals, winding through fruit-laden orchards.

You will admire the wonderful nature of the Mekong Delta with simple thatched-roof houses, precarious monkey bridges, and boats loaded with fresh fruit.

After rowing, the group will visit a traditional handicraft workshop, where you can learn about the production process of rice paper, rice wine, and popped rice. You can also shop for beautiful postcards, souvenirs, and oil paintings here.

Next, the cruise will take you deep into the narrow canals of Cai Be, towards Cau Xeo. Along the way, you can see rice barges, rice mills, thatched houses with palm leaves, ancient temples, etc.

When returning to the cruise, you will enjoy a buffet lunch on board while the cruise moves upstream, taking you to Sa Dec.

In the afternoon, you will take a sampan through the small canals of the Mekong River, where you can observe the daily life of the local people.

Arriving in Sa Dec town, you will visit Mr. Huynh Thuy Le's house - top of the places to visit in Sa Dec, a unique architectural work with a strong French colonial style, and also the place that was the setting in the novel "The Lover" by Marguerite Duras.

After that, the group will visit the Chinese Temple - Kien An Cung, an ancient temple built to honor the Huynh Thuy Le family.

Finally, you will be free to explore the Sa Dec market with a full range of goods, from fresh vegetables and fruits to fresh meat, fish, and seafood.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

In the morning, the group will travel by traditional bamboo boat from the ship to the shore to reach My An Hung village, a green agricultural village typical of the Mekong Delta.

The group can walk through the village, learn about the lives of local people, enjoy fresh coconuts right in the garden, and listen to traditional folk music. In particular, the group will enjoy honey tea and fruit offered by a local family while admiring a special Vovinam martial arts performance performed by the village's young men.

In the afternoon, the sampan will take the group to Long Khanh A island village, in Hong Ngu district, located near the Vietnam-Cambodia border.

Hong Ngu is famous for the traditional Khmer scarf weaving, an item exported to Cambodia in large quantities. The group can witness the scarf-weaving process at some households in the village and admire the exquisite hand-embroidered works made by the local people. 

Before returning to the sampan, the group will walk around the island to enjoy the lush natural beauty and visit the house of a local veteran to learn more about the history and culture of this land in this Long Khanh A tour package.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

In the morning, the group will take a boat upstream, admiring the beautiful natural scenery along both banks of the river. On this Mekong River Cruise, visitors will participate in interesting cultural activities such as introducing and tasting tropical fruits, watching a demonstration of making Vietnamese spring rolls, and learning about traditional Cambodian costumes.

By late afternoon, the cruise will arrive in Phnom Penh. In the evening, before dinner, visitors will be invited to attend a cocktail party organized by the captain, while enjoying an impressive sword performance organized by the captain.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

This morning, we will learn about one of the most tragic periods in Cambodia's history. After a 45-minute scenic ride from the cruise, our first destination is the Choeung Ek Killing Fields. Visitors can walk through the fields and visit the small museum and the Buddhist memorial stupa, which preserves historical evidence of the genocide under the Khmer Rouge regime.

Next in Phnom Penh tour packages, we will visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, also known as S-21. Formerly a school, S-21 was turned into a prison and torture center under the Khmer Rouge regime.

After returning to the cruise from S-21, visitors are free to enjoy the afternoon in Phnom Penh. This is the time for visitors to shop, enjoy dinner at one of the city's famous restaurants, or explore other interesting things on their own.

(A scheduled shuttle bus with a local guide will take you from the Port to the Central Market for shopping.)

In the evening, enjoy a special cultural entertainment program on the Sun Deck. In a romantic atmosphere, you will admire the performance of Apsara - Khmer ethnic dance, along with many other traditional folk dances performed by local artists.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

In the morning, guests will have breakfast on board and then be picked up by tuk-tuk at the pier to start exploring the most attractive destinations of Phnom Penh.

The Phnom Penh tour begins with a trip along the river to the Royal Palace, the official residence of the King of Cambodia, where guests can freely stroll around the grounds and admire the beauty of the Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion.

Next, the group will visit the famous Silver Pagoda, which houses Cambodia's Emerald Buddha and the Maitreya Buddha encrusted with more than 9,000 diamonds.

After visiting the pagoda, the tuk-tuk will take guests to the National Open-Air Museum, Cambodia's largest cultural and historical museum. Guests will admire one of the world's largest collections of Khmer art and ceramics, including Angkorian and pre-Angkorian artifacts excavated at the Angkor Temple complex in Siem Reap and other areas across Cambodia.

In the afternoon, visitors return to the cruise and have free time to explore Phnom Penh.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

This morning we visited Wat Roka Kaong, an ancient temple complex dating back to around 1840 to archaeologists. A special feature of this temple is the precious emerald statue, which is believed to have existed for more than 180 years and is the origin of Wat Roka Kaong's other name - Wat KeoMoni Chort (Emerald).

After admiring the ancient beauty of the temple complex and learning about its long history, the group will move to the Main Pagoda, where local monks will bless the temple with water according to tradition.

In the afternoon, visitors can participate in interesting activities at Opopel Village. The group will visit a local family to learn about the customs and lifestyle of the Cambodian people. Next, visitors will visit the village school, interact with the students, and explore a typical Cambodian school day. Finally, visitors will have free time to walk around and take souvenir photos in this village with the imprint of time.

On the way back, the group will stop at a local monastery to learn more about the spiritual life of the people here.

In the evening, visitors will gather at the Sun Deck in front of Le Salon Lounge to attend the Farewell Party with the entire crew. After that, the group will enjoy a cozy Cambodian Farewell Dinner at the Le Marche Dining Room, ending a memorable day with profound cultural and historical experiences in Cambodia.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

In the morning, after breakfast on board, you will say goodbye to the crew and disembark at Kampong Cham. The private car takes the group to Siem Reap, on the way, the group has lunch at a local restaurant. Arrive in Siem Reap in the afternoon and end the tour.

Thank you for joining us on this trip. Hope you have had a wonderful and memorable experience. We always want to bring you the best experiences. If you have any comments about the trip or want to customize the schedule according to your personal preferences and budget, please contact Asia Tour Deals.

We are always willing to support and advise for free to create a perfect trip just for you.

 Meals:  Breakfast

In the morning, the delegation departed from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham, Cambodia. You will admire the beautiful natural landscape on the way and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, the delegation arrived at Kampong Cham and boarded the Mekong Discovery Cruise. After checking in the suit/cabin is fully equipped, you will attend the reception, listen to safety instructions, and get acquainted with other tourists on the Mekong River Cruise.

In the evening, the delegation welcomed Cambodian dinner at the Le Marche dining room.

 Meals:  Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

In the morning, we will depart for the peaceful village of Opopel with traditional stilt houses, Brahim cows leisurely grazing under the shade of banana trees, and feel the slow, peaceful pace of life in the Cambodian countryside.

Upon arrival, visitors will visit a local family's house to learn about the customs and lifestyle of the people here. After that, we will visit the local school, interact with the children, and discover a typical school day. Visitors will walk around the village and take souvenir photos.

On the way back, we will stop briefly at the local monastery to learn more about Cambodian culture and religion.

In the afternoon, we will move to Wat Roka Kaong, an ancient temple with a long history. According to archaeologists, this temple was built in 1840. Some parts of the temple are made of wood and were restored in 1998. During the restoration, an emerald statue believed to be over 180 years old was found, and the temple has a second name, Wat KeoMoni Chort (Emerald).

In front of the temple are two 53-meter-high Golden Buddhist Pillars, which house two temples, the northern temple called Preah Keo Preah Kor and the southern temple called BakSei Chamkrong. Unfortunately, Baksei Chamkrong was destroyed by a landslide in 2020.

After visiting the temple complex, we will go to the Main Pagoda and receive a traditional water blessing from local monks.

Return to Phnom Penh to rest and prepare for the activities in the following days.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

In the morning, visitors learn about a dark chapter in Cambodia's history. After a 45-minute scenic ride from the cruise, the group will head to the Choeung Ek Killing Fields to visit a small museum and a Buddhist memorial stupa, which holds historical evidence of the genocide under the Khmer Rouge regime.

Next in Phnom Penh tour packages, the group will move to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), which was a former school converted into a prison and torture center during the Khmer Rouge. You can witness the remaining vestiges and better understand the brutality of the Pol Pot genocide regime.

Return to the cruise and have a free afternoon to explore places to visit in Phnom Penh. You can choose to shop at local markets, dine at famous restaurants, or freely explore your favorite destinations.

(For shopping convenience, a scheduled shuttle bus will take you from the Port to the Central Market, accompanied by a local guide.)

Note: Visitors should wear polite and discreet clothing when visiting historical and religious sites.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

Enjoy breakfast on the cruise, then a Tuk Tuk will pick you up at the pier to start an exciting tour of the city's most prominent destinations.

The first stop is the Royal Palace complex, the official residence of the King of Cambodia. You are free to wander around the grounds and admire the beauty of the Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion.

Next, you will visit the famous Silver Pagoda, which houses Cambodia's Emerald Buddha and Maitreya Buddha, which is encrusted with over 9,000 precious diamonds.

After exploring the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, your Tuk Tuk will take you to the National Museum, which houses the world's largest collection of Khmer art and ceramics, including Angkorian and pre-Angkorian artifacts excavated from the Angkor Temple complex in Siem Reap and other areas across Cambodia.

Back on board, you are free to enjoy the afternoon in Phnom Penh. In the evening, there will be a special cultural entertainment program on the Sun Deck, where you can enjoy Apsara performances by local artists, Khmer ethnic dances, and other traditional folk dances.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

In the morning, the group will sail downstream from Phnom Penh and head towards the Cambodia-Vietnam border. During this time, visitors will admire the majestic natural beauty of the Mekong River while participating in interesting cultural activities on board.

The group will enjoy and learn about the unique tropical fruits of Cambodia, participate in a demonstration of making traditional Vietnamese spring rolls, as well as admire the splendid traditional costumes of the Cambodian people.

In the evening, before dinner, the group will attend a cocktail party organized by the captain and watch an artistic sword performance.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

In the morning, visitors will be taken by bamboo boat to Long Khanh A island village, in Hong Ngu district, a location not far from the Vietnam-Cambodia border.

Hong Ngu is famous for its traditional Khmer scarf production, which is an exported item to Cambodia. Visitors can witness the hand-weaving process in many houses in the village. Some of the locals are also embroiderers, displaying their unique works of art right in their homes.

Walk around the lush Long Khanh Island and visit a local veteran's house to learn more about the history and people here.

After lunch on the Mekong Discovery Cruise, we will continue to My An Hung village, a typical agricultural village of the Mekong Delta. Coming here, you will walk through the green village roads, admire the fruit-laden orchards, enjoy fresh coconut right in the garden, and learn about the lives of the local people.

In particular, a local family will invite us to enjoy honey tea and fruit while we enjoy the folk music "Don Ca Tai Tu", followed by an impressive performance of Vietnamese VOVINAM martial arts by the village's teenagers.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

In the morning, you will take a bamboo boat, weaving through small canals, admiring the charming river scenery and the daily life of local people on the way to the historic town of Sa Dec.

Arriving in Sa Dec town, we will visit the ancient house of Huynh Thuy Le, which became the inspiration for the famous novel "The Lover" by Marguerite Duras.

After that, you will admire the ancient beauty of Kien An Cung Temple, a temple with a bold Chinese architectural style.

Next, visitors can stroll through the Sa Dec market, where a variety of goods are concentrated, from fresh vegetables and fruits to local specialties.

In Cai Be, you will sit on a rowing boat with local people, weaving through cool green canals, and admiring fruit-laden orchards. The boat will then take us to a craft workshop where you can learn about the process of making rice paper, rice wine, and brown rice.

Continue into the long and narrow canals of Cai Be towards Cau Xeo to see the rice barges, rice mills, palm-leaf houses, temples, and more along the river.

As the sun begins to set, we will return to the boat, relax, and enjoy the beautiful sunset over the river. In the evening, you will attend the Farewell Party on the Sun Deck, enjoy Vietnamese specialties, and share memorable memories of the trip.

 Meals:  Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

 Accommodation: Overnight on Mekong Discovery Cruise

After a delicious breakfast on the cruise, you will say goodbye to the crew, disembark, and travel to Ho Chi Minh City, the vibrant economic and cultural center of Vietnam.

We hope you have had a wonderful and memorable journey on our Mekong Discovery Cruise. If you have any wishes about adjusting the tour schedule, such as adding new activities or destinations, please contact Asia Tour Deals.

We are always willing to support and advise for free to create a perfect trip, suitable for your interests and budget. Asia Tour Deals sincerely thanks you for trusting and choosing our service!

 Meals:  Breakfast