RV Mekong Navigator Cruise Downstream 5 days: Phnom Penh - Ho Chi Minh City

Morning

In the late morning, the cruise team extends a warm welcome to you before savoring a delightful lunch onboard.

Afternoon

Guests have the freedom to explore more of Phnom Penh city. Alternatively, you can choose to go shopping or savor the lively atmosphere of the city's diverse restaurants and bars.

Evening

As a prelude to dinner, the Sun Deck hosts cultural entertainment. Here, guests can enjoy a captivating performance by local children, featuring Apsara, the Khmer national dance, and other traditional folk dances.

Morning & Afternoon

Embark on a downstream journey from Phnom Penh towards the Cambodia-Vietnam border in the morning. Experience a relaxed cruise along the Mekong River, soaking in the picturesque surroundings. 

Onboard, engage in cultural activities, including the introduction and tasting of tropical fruits, a demonstration of Vietnamese spring roll making, and a showcase of traditional Cambodian costumes.

Evening

The Captain hosts a delightful cocktail and sabering session before dinner.

Morning

In the morning, traditional sampans transport you to the local island village of Hong Ngu, nestled in the Mekong Delta near the Vietnam-Cambodia border. This village is renowned for weaving traditional Khmer scarves, a craft passed down through generations. 

Witness the intricate weaving process and admire the embroidery artistry displayed by local villagers. The residents, though relatively new to encounters with Western travelers, warmly welcome guests. 

A stroll around the lush island includes a visit to the home of a local war veteran before returning to the sampans.

Afternoon

After a delightful onboard lunch, we embark on a short sampan journey to the picturesque My An Hung village. Here, they explore a typical farming community in the Mekong Delta. 

A leisurely walk through the verdant village allows interaction with locals, and you can relish fresh coconut in the garden. 

A warm invitation from a local family for honey tea and fruit, accompanied by the enchanting "don ca tai tu" folk music. 

Cap off the day adventure, we admire an impressive display of VOVINAM, Vietnam Martial Arts, performed by the village teenagers.

Evening

Back onboard for dinner and overnight onboard.

Morning

Once reaching Sa Dec, your sampans gracefully navigate the narrow canals of the Mekong, offering a picturesque journey through the daily life of the villagers. 

Explore Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House.  Not only the combined value of East and West architecture, it is also famous for the borderless love affair between a French girl and a wealthy Chinese-Vietnamese gentleman in the early 20th century.

Additionally, you visit the Chinese Temple Kien An Cung, a tribute to the Huynh Thuy Le Family. 

A stroll through the vibrant town market, allowing you to immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere with local traders before going back to the board for lunch.

Afternoon

Embark on a delightful excursion in Cai Be by boarding a rowing boat, guided by rowers donning conical hats. Cruise along the charming canals of the Mekong Delta, taking in the scenic beauty. 

After the rowing experience, the sampan navigates through a network of waterways to reach a cottage factory, where skilled artisans craft rice paper, rice wine, and popped rice. The area also features a range of postcards, souvenirs, and exquisite oil paintings for sale. 

Continue the journey through the long and narrow canals of Cai Be towards Cau Xeo, passing by picturesque scenes like rice barges, rice husking mills, water palm thatching cottages and temples. 

As you return to the ship, take a moment to refresh and enjoy a stunning sunset cruise toward My Tho Marina.

Evening

Join together on the Sun Deck, positioned in front of the Le Salon Lounge, for a Farewell Reception with the whole cruise team. 

The night continues with a memorable Vietnamese Farewell Dinner served in the elegant Le March Dining Room.

Enjoy the last day of your journey with a hearty breakfast on board. Bid farewell to the cruise ship's crew and proceed with the transfer to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It marks the end of this wonderful downstream Voyage on the Mekong Cruise.