Mekong Eyes Explorer 4 days: Phnom Penh – Saigon

$675 $993
Duration
4 Days 3 Nights
Max People
32
Min Age
1+
Tour Type
Group tour

Overview

Launched in 2016, Mekong Eyes Explorer is ideal for your journey in the tranquil Mekong River that links Southern Vietnam with Cambodia. The interior is designed in a colonial style, using local materials and handcrafted vintage decorations to provide the best overnight experience.

This 4-star boutique boat offers a 4-day trip to the most vibrant section of the Mekong River, where you can see the most interesting local’s daily life. The cruise is designed to travel through the winding and narrow rivers and channels of the river system, which are inaccessible to bigger cruises. In that way, you can witness the hidden gem of the northern Mekong Delta.

Highlights
  • Hand-crafted interior with local materials and design pattern
  • Convertible beds available in all cabins
  • Offer various side excursions on the land during the trip

What’s Included

  • Trip itinerary and routing as described in the itinerary English speaking tour guide
  • Guided walk and side trips as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Accommodation in cosy double or twin bedded cabins
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Mineral water placed in your cabin on board
  • Entry fees, tax and service charge
  • Speed-boat to/from Phnom Penh
  • Visa fee for Cambodia (you can get a visa for Cambodia at the border crossing where the speed boat stops for immigration; for this you need to bring around 35 USD and a passport photograph)
  • Transfer round trip from / back Saigon(book in next step)
  • Beverages
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • All other services not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Visa costs
Policy

  • 15 days before departure: 10% of total rates
  • From 7 to 14 days before departure: 50% of total rates
  • From 3 to 6 days before departure: 75% of total rates
  • Under 3 days before departure: 100% of total rates

Children Policy

  • Maximum 01 child under 5 years old sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults is F.O.C
  • One child from 5 to 12 years sharing a cabin with two adults receives a 50 % discount.

  • PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

Itinerary

Launched in 2016, Mekong Eyes Explorer is ideal for your journey in the tranquil Mekong River that links Southern Vietnam with Cambodia. The interior is designed in a colonial style, using local materials and handcrafted vintage decorations to provide the best overnight experience. This 4-star boutique boat offers a 4-day trip to the most vibrant section of the Mekong River, where you can see the most interesting local's daily life. The cruise is designed to travel through the winding and narrow rivers and channels of the river system, which are inaccessible to bigger cruises. In that way, you can witness the hidden gem of the northern Mekong Delta.

Tour Plan

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Day 1 Phnom Penh - Tan Chau - Cao Lanh

Morning

Enjoy a convenient hotel pickup in Phnom Penh. 

Note: The shuttle service is complimentary for hotels within a 5km radius of Sisowath Pier. For other drop-off locations in Phnom Penh, please inquire about the applicable fee when booking.

Embark on a speed boat journey to Tan Chau.

Afternoon

Board the cruise vessel and complete the check-in process. Take some time to relax and unwind after the journey.

Evening

Indulge in a delightful dinner served in the onboard restaurant. Relax on the cruise and engage in evening activities, such as board games or enjoying cocktails at the bar.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Explorer
Day 2 Tan Thuan Dong Islet - Cao Lanh - Sa Dec

Morning 

In the early morning, embark on the Mekong Eyes Explorer for a serene sunrise cruise. You can witness the local activities while savoring a delightful breakfast. 

Venture on an excursion to Tan Thuan Dong Islet, providing a chance to explore the surroundings through a leisurely walk or cycling trip amidst lush fruit orchards.

Return to the board and savor onboard lunch as the cruise set sail toward Sa Dec.

Afternoon

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. 

Eventually, you arrive in the historic town of Sa Dec, where you explore Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House.  Not only the combined value of East and West architecture, the old house is also famous for its borderless love.

Head back to the ship and savor a drink at the bar or unwind on the deck, reveling in the sunset over the enchanting Mekong River landscape. The cruise boat will anchor for the night, offering a tranquil setting.

Evening

In the evening, indulge in a delightful dinner served on board, and spend the night on the boat near Cai Be.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Explorer
Day 3 Cai Be - Tan Phong Islet - Can Tho

Morning

Start the day with an early breakfast complemented by a morning tea break.

After that, partake in an excursion on a rowing sampan, navigating the small canals of Tan Phong Islet, a beautiful green island of many different orchards and incredibly friendly farmers.

Visit a local homemade handicrafts family to witness the process of crafting coconut candy and Vietnamese rice paper. 

After that, explore the nearby town on foot or pedal through the small side canals of the Mekong on a bicycle, immersing yourself in rural villages, many large farms and surrounded by rivers and channels.

Indulge in a panorama cruise and relish lunch on board.

Afternoon

Embark on a disembarkation for a guided stroll through the verdant orchards and rice paddies. The landscape unfolds with thousands of fruit trees, ripe for harvest. Of course, feel free to pluck some fruits directly from the trees.

Return to the boat for refreshment and to bask in the sunset on the top deck.

Evening

Enjoy dinner, followed by leisure time for the remainder of the evening. Unwind at the bar with refreshing drinks or engage in board games with your fellow travelers.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Explorer
Day 4 Can Tho - Cai Rang floating market - Sai Gon

Morning

Savor a morning cruise with a delightful tea break served on board.

Engage in an excursion on a long sampan to explore the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market, one the largest wholesale floating markets in the Mekong Delta. Enjoy more colorful dozens of goods from a variety of fruits, and vegetables, to cosmetics, clothes, mobile cards, gasoline... 

Later, visit a noodle-producing household to witness their traditional methods in action. Then we commence our journey back to Saigon, marking the end of the tour.

Enjoy lunch in Vinh Long City (included for guests using the transfer service).

Afternoon

In the afternoon, anticipate reaching Saigon by 16:30.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA

Cabin Rooms

Superior
Superior

Located on the 1st deck, these 12 cabins have a rustic yet sophisticated style. Each elegant room features a wood floor, wood-paneled walls and a panoramic window.

Cabin size: 12.0 m2
Bed size: Double / Twin
Max Person: 2
Suite
Suite

These 4 Suite cabins are located on the 2nd deck with a private balcony and a panoramic window.

Cabin size: 15.0 m2
Bed size: Double / Twin
Max Person: 2
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