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Indochina Cruising Tour on La Marguerite Cruise

Tour Overview: You have been experiencing some favorite cruise in Halong Bay, Vietnam, or maybe in Cambodia. However, one of the best ways to discover both Vietnam and Cambodia is cruising on Mekong River by La Marguerite Cruise. The world-famous temples of Angkor, a fascinating history, untouched tropical beaches, the mighty Mekong River and two vibrant cultures make this region one of the most enthralling destinations on the planet. During your Luxury Cruise, we take you from the magnificent Mekong Delta region of Vietnam to the very heart of Cambodia. Let’s join this tour on La Marguerite luxury cruise.

Tour outline: Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Cai Be (L, D) Day 2: Cai Be – Vinh Long (B, L, D) Day 3: Vinh Long - Sadec – Tan Chau (B, L, D) Day 4: Tan Chau – Border – Cambodia (B, L, D) Day 5: Phnom Penh arrival (B, L, D) Day 6: Chong Koh – Oudong – Kompong Tralach (B, L, D) Day 7: Kompong Chhnang – Tonle Sap Lake (B, L, D) Day 8: Siem Reap - Angkor Wat (B) Day 9 -10: Siem Reap - Temples of Angkor (B) Day 11: Depart Siem Reap for the next destination (B)

Tour itinerary: Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Cai Be (L, D)

After breakfast in your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, we drive to Pier in My Tho for boarding your luxurious vessel, La Marguerite, and be welcomed by the crew. The captain will then raise the anchor, sound the horn and begin cruising leisurely towards Cai Be. Along the way you will witness scenes that have changed little over the years. Cruise past bustling villages perched on the riverbank where children play in the river and fisherman mend their nets. This evening enjoy a gourmet dinner on board the boat followed by a live music performance. You overnight on La Marguerite.

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Day 2: Cai Be – Vinh Long (B, L, D)

Today you will explore Cai Be’s bustling floating market for some fantastic photo opportunities. Next, you make a trip ashore to visit the French Gothic Cathedral and the colorful port area. Enjoy lunch as you cruise towards Vinh Long, the second largest city in the Mekong Delta. On arrival, you visit the bustling afternoon market and enjoy a visually stunning boat ride. You return to your boat for dinner and a performance of Mekong Folk dancing. You overnight on La Marguerite.

Day 3: Vinh Long - Sadec – Tan Chau (B, L, D)

Sadec was the setting for Marguerite Duras’s novel, ‘The Lover’. Indeed during your guided tour of the settlement you can visit the House of Huynh Thuy Le, now known as ‘The Lovers’ Museum’. You pass by the school where Marguerite’s mother taught and view the home of Marguerite from across the river. In the afternoon you will arrive in Tan Chau, a remote small town on the main branch of the Mekong River. You overnight on La Marguerite.

Day 4: Tan Chau – Border – Cambodia (B, L, D)

Tan Chau is famous for its silk and during your visit you may like to make a stop at a traditional silk making factory. The town is also renowned for its rattan mat production. You return to the boat and enjoy lunch as you cruise towards the border. In the afternoon, you enjoy a cooking demonstration given by the Executive Chef at the Saigon Lounge. In the afternoon, the vessel will enter the Kingdom of Cambodia and head towards its capital, Phnom Penh. You overnight on La Marguerite.

Day 5: Phnom Penh arrival (B, L, D)

Once considered the most attractive of the cities that the French constructed in Indochina, the city is today recovering from its turbulent past. Today you will embark on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Phnom Penh. At the end of the day, you enjoy dinner on your vessel accompanied by a special Khmer musical performance.

Day 6: Chong Koh – Oudong – Kompong Tralach (B, L, D)

In early morning, the vessel will cruise on towards the little known village of Chong Koh. After breakfast, you take a leisurely morning stroll through this silk weaving village. You return to the boat and continue on to Prek K’dam, where an afternoon tour of Oudong will commence. You depart Oudong for the journey to Kompong Tralach, where you will visit Wat Kompong Tralach Pleu. You continue your tour with a fun ox-cart ride to the Tonle Sap River as you travel through enchanting countryside punctuated by small villages, emerald green rice paddies and friendly locals. You overnight on La Marguerite.

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Day 7: Kompong Chhnang – Tonle Sap Lake (B, L, D)

You will enjoy a quintessential river excursion through the region’s floating villages, where you will get a glimpse of the local lifestyles on the Tonle Sap River. Towards the end of the day you will emerge onto the vast expanse of the lake, which is Cambodia’s largest. You enjoy a stop in one of the region’s numerous floating villages; some of which are complete with schools, health clinics and even floating pig farms. You return to the vessel and prepare for farewell cocktails and your last dinner. You overnight on La Marguerite.

Day 8: Siem Reap - Angkor Wat (B)

This morning you will arrive in Siem Reap, the gateway to the Temples of Angkor. After a rest, your local guide will take you to visit the Roluos Temple Complex, said to be the seat of Hariharalaya which was the first capital of the Khmer Empire north of the Tonle Sap. You overnight in hotel in Siem Reap.

Day 9 -10: Siem Reap - Temples of Angkor (B)

You will spend the next two days exploring the stunning Temples of Angkor; with plenty of free time to relax during the hottest parts of the day. You overnight in hotel in Siem Reap.

Day 11: Depart Siem Reap for the next destination (B)

You spend your lat day at leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Trip Notes: Due to the low level of the water in the lake from March to July, the boat may not be able to cross the lake to reach Siem Reap. During this period, the visit of the floating village of Chnol Tru will be done, instead of the floating village of Kompong Luong and the passenger will cross the lake by small speed boats, the timing remains unchanged.

English Speaking tour guide is available on boat; he will give you all the information related to the tourist destinations.

Things to bring: You should take passport with valid visa, sun block, hat or cap and toiletries with you.

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Tour Prices: Tour Name: Indochina Cruising Tour on La Marguerite Cruise Duration: 11 days and 10 nights Rate: On Request Tour included: - Transports from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and land transports in Cambodia - Luxury La Marguerite Cruise with double or twin cabin with welcome drink, cocktails - 3 nights in hotel in Siem Reap with double or twin room - All meals are indicated in itinerary - English speaking tour guide onboard and all entrance fees - Itinerary as indicated in itinerary - All entrance fees to travel site as indicated in itinerary Tour excluded: - Domestic and international flights with visa extension - All meals not indicated in itinerary - Beverages, tips & gratuities, personal expenses, travel insurance, government tax - Others not clearly mentioned above