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From the Mekong Delta to the Temples of Angkor & Hanoi and Halong Bay (port-to-port cruise)

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RV Indochine II
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FROM$5519
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202420252026

Cruise

Hanoi - Halong Bay - HO CHI MINH CITY - MY THO -VINH LONG - CAI BE - SA DEC - CHAU DOC - PHNOM PENH - KOH CHEN - KAMPONG TRALACH - KAMPONG CHHNANG - Siem Reap - Angkor Temples

Your extraordinary vacation will begin in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, and continues on an unforgettable cruise on the legendary Halong Bay among the fantastically formed islands, crags, and cliffs. Cast off on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure on the legendary river that begins in the mountains of Tibet and meanders through no less than six countries. The Mekong traces the authentic, profound, and mesmerizing history of Vietnam and Cambodia along its riverbanks.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • EXTENDED STAY INCLUDES:
    • Hanoi, historic heart of the nation
    • Tour of the old quarter of the city in a "tuk-tuk"
    • Cruise on Halong Bay, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
    • Discover three historic cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap
    • Unique and unforgettable cruise along the Cho Gao Canal
    • Tour four major temples in Angkor
    • Meet local inhabitants and discover their daily life in Koh Chen and My Tho

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined local cuisine
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Tour leader or cruise director on board
  • Onboard activities and/or lectures
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

Route

Discover your itinerary day by day
Hanoi

Full-day included excursion: Ho Chi Minh and its mausoleum.

Night at the hotel.

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D1
Hanoi - Halong Bay

We’ll leave early in the morning for Halong Bay (approx. 3.5 hours travel time).

We’ll be welcomed aboard and enjoy a cocktail.

We'll cruise in Halong Bay.

We'll spend the night on board.

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D2
Halong Bay - Hanoi

Tai Chi class on deck.

Included excursion: visit of one of the largest caves of the bay.

We'll cruise in Halong Bay.

Disembarking and trip back to Hanoi.

This evening, we’ll watch a traditional water puppetry show.

Night at the hotel.

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D3
Hanoi - HO CHI MINH CITY

You’ll catch a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Included excursion: tour of the city, its hectic market and the Thien Hau temple.

You’ll then be transferred to our ship.

After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.

We'll spend the night on the ship.

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D4
HO CHI MINH CITY

Included excursions:

- The Cu Chi tunnels

- The Museum of Vietnamese History

We’ll then begin to cruise to the splendid Cho Gao canal.

We’ll spend the night on board.

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D5
CHAO GAO - MY THO - VINH LONG - CAI BE

Passage through the Cho Gao Canal.

Included excursions:

- Visit of a bee farm and tasting

- Ride in small sampans along the canal lined

- Discovery of a brick and pottery factory, puffed riced, rice-paper wrappers, and rice alcohol*

We’ll spend the night on board.

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D6
SA DEC

Included excursion: visit of the former house of Huynh Thuy Le.

Enjoy some free time in Sa Dec.

Our ship will begin to cruise Chau Doc.

We’ll spend the night on board.

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D7
CHAU DOC - PHNOM PENH

Included excursion: visit of the Tay An Pagoda and the Ba Chua Xu Temple.

We’ll arrive in Phnom Penh in the evening.

Included excursion: brief tour of Phnom Penh by "tuk-tuk."

We’ll spend the night on board.

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D8
PHNOM PENH

Full-day included excursion:

- The Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda

- The National Museum

- The Tuol Svay Prey School, a former detention, torture, and execution center run by the Khmer Rouge during the civil war

We’ll return to the ship and enjoy a performance of classical Khmer dancing and music.

The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please.

We’ll spend the night on board.

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D9
KOH CHEN - KAMPONG TRALACH

Included excursion: visit of a small village where craftspeople specialize in silver and copper work.

We’ll head to Kampong Tralach.

Included excursion: the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda.

We’ll spend the night on board.

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D10
KAMPONG CHHNANG - TONLE SAP RIVER

Included excursion: Kampong Chhnang and tasting.

We’ll continue our cruise.

We’ll spend the night on board.

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D11
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples

Disembark, road(1) to Siem Reap and discovery of traditional villages
Or
Morning cruise(2) through Tonle Lake and disembark
After, we'll visit the Angkor Wat temple.

Enjoy a stroll through the Angkor Night Market.

Night at the hotel.

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D12
Siem Reap

Included excursion: Boat trip on Tonlé Lake to discover the floating villages and the traditional life of its inhabitants.

Lunch.

Included excursion: Visit of the Senteurs d'Angkor.

We’ll end the day with Phare, the Cambodian circus.

Night at the hotel.

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D13
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples

Included excursion: the Ta Prohm temple, Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.

We’ll bid you farewell at approximately 2:00 p.m. Please do not book your flight before 5:00 p.m.

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>> CORE PROGRAM

Your cruise in the cabin category of your choice - double-occupancy accommodations in a first-class hotel - all meals - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - drinks during the lunches in Hô Chi Minh-city and Phnom Penh and all meals in Siem Reap (water + 1 soft drink or 1 beer* + 1 tea or coffee per person for each meal) - unlimited tea, coffee and mineral water during the cruise - visits and excursions mentioned in the program - the services of an English-speaking local tour guides and onboard CroisiEurope tour director - the Croisieurope agent in Siem Reap - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - tips.

Tips: To ensure our customers more pleasant stay, we've included 35€ per passenger for tips which will be entirely paid to the personnel from the countries to be visited and 45€ per passenger for crew members. This amount was determined while taking into consideration the local customs and etiquette.

>> EXTENDED STAY

Domestic flights and their taxes (40€/person - subject to change) - visits and excursions mentioned in the program - services of local English-speaking tour guides - double-occupancy accommodations in the listed, or similar, hotels - all meals - drinks at all meals (1 soft drink or 1 beer* or 1 mineral water + 1 tea or coffee per person for each meal) - 24-hour cruise across Halong Bay on a boat (not exclusive to CroisiEurope passengers).

Ships

Several ships available for this cruise
Mandatory information
FormalitiesSome administrative formalities to take into account in order to prepare your trip
Useful informationWhat you need to know before your departure

These cruises and tours are not recommended for persons with reduced mobility as there are no lifts on board the ships.

  • Low waters can happen at any time during the year. The time frames are given as examples, but are dependent on the quality of rainfall.
  • The banks of the river we will cruise on can be steep and slippery depending on the water level.
  • The itinerary, stopovers, and excursions can be modified by the cruise company and our on-site representatives if needed. The captain of the ship is the sole authority who can modify the ship itinerary for safety or navigational reasons.
  • Depending on the water level and the tides, the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers on board RV Indochine II may take place from the mini terraces of cabins 221 and 224 (located aft of the upper deck).

(1) Approximately 5/6-hour bus journey to Siem Reap.

(2) Depending on the height of the Tonle Lake, the crossing can be made aboard your cruise ship or a speedboat.

*Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.