Mekong Eyes Explorer 4 days: Saigon – Phnom Penh

from $675 $993

Duration

4 Days 3 Nights

Max People

Min Age

Tour Type

Group tour

Overview

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

Cancellation by Customer

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.

Important Notes:

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 Ho Chi Minh - Can Tho - Cai Be

Morning

In the morning, our driver and tour guide will pick you up from Saigon Hotel to the Mekong Eyes Explorer. A bid welcome with crews and cruise lead then you have time to check-in your cabin.

Lunch will be served onboard while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Mekong River on both sides.

Afternoon

Our cruise will anchor next to a village in Can Tho for a visit. We start exploring a rural village with a guide by foot and stroll over the lush green farm and rice fields. Interact with friendly locals and try tropical fruits there.

Afterward, we return to the ship to enjoy the sunset. While immersing yourself in the breathtaking view, you can indulge in some refreshments at the minibar.

Evening

Spend the night on board with many interesting activities such as playing board games, having drinks at the bar, or simply relaxing in your cabin.

Dinner and stay overnight on the cruise.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Explorer

Day 2 Cai Be - Sa Dec - Cao Lanh

Morning

Begin your day with a healthy breakfast and morning tea break served on board.

Preparing for the exciting experiences ahead to the Mekong Delta.

Paddling a canoe passes to the mysterious Tan Phong Islet to discover the local candy factory and Vietnamese rice paper-making process.

You can choose to go by foot or cycling along the small Mekong Canals to visit local villages, try some tropical fruits, and across rice paddies.

Return to the cruise for lunchtime while sailing to Sa Dec.

Afternoon

We started our afternoon trip at 15:30 to go around Sa Dec town. Famous for its flower villages and French colonial architecture, Sa Đéc offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty for visitors.

Explore the well-preserved historical site of the ancient traders' villa and pagoda, a meticulously restored traditional residence once belonging to a Chinese trader's family.

Re-embark to the Mekong Explorer and enjoy the magnificent sunset on the dock, providing spectacular photo opportunities.

Evening

Dinner is prepared and stays overnight onboard while the ship anchors near Tan Thuan Dong.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Explorer

Day 3 Cao Lanh - Tan Chau

Morning

In the morning, passengers have breakfast with tea onboard.

After breakfast, our cruise sail to Tan Thuan Dong islet to explore the local life there. Tan Thuan Dong Islet, located in Mekong Delta, popular with its orchards full of tropical fruits such as longans, soursops and mangoes.

We turn back to the cruise and downstream to Tan Chau. Lunch meals will be served during the navigation.

Afternoon

After leisure time onboard, we sail a small boat to admire the lush riverside scenery of the Mekong River and observe the authentic daily life of the local residents.

After visiting, we embark to the Mekong Eyes Explorer and take part in a cooking class about Vietnamese cuisines. You can speed free time relaxing on the deck.

Evening

A gala dinner will be organized with cocktails and music. We spent all night onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Explorer

Day 4 Tan Chau - Phnom Penh

Morning

The last breakfast is prepared on board while enjoying the scenery of sunrise in Mekong Delta

At 7:30, our group will prepare to check out the cabin. The ship continued to sail to Phnom Penh.

Arrival at Sisowath Quay International Port in Phnom Penh. Say goodbye to the crew and guide. Our tour ends.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: NA

Cabin Rooms

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

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