Siem Reap to Saigon (8D/7N)

After breakfast, local boats pick up passengers and tour a brick and pottery factory and the Binh Hoa Phuoc Islet Fruit Tree Nursery. We visit a typical local dwelling and a showroom of traditional farming tools. Vinh Long, Vietnamese for ‘Majestic Dragon’, sits merrily in the middle of the Delta, protected by the two great arms of the Mekong. The soil of Vinh Long is enriched by silt deposits, making it ideal for growing mandarins and other citrus fruit.

Life here centres on the water. Houses are perched precariously on stilts that cling to the banks of the river. Hawkers peddle knick-knacks from their boats. Hundreds of small boats traverse the river every day. The unbridled warmth of the locals makes this a destination par excellence. The ship cruises towards Cai Be for a short panoramic tour. We then sail onto My Tho.

After Lunch, local boats transfer you to the mainland for a short panoramic tour of My Tho. My Tho, which translates as ‘fragrant herb’ in Vietnamese, draws thousands of tourists each year, eager to embrace the untouched beauty of the Mekong Delta. It is a prosperous city of some 100,000 inhabitants, famous for its myriad fruit orchards, gardens and vast rice fields. The climate is warm and pleasant throughout the year. The surrounding countryside is home to one of the most verdant gardens of Vietnam, encircled by coconut palms and banana and mango trees.

We return to the ship and then cruise towards Saigon. A sumptuous farewell dinner is served and the ship moors overnight.

Breakfast on board

08:00 Passengers disembark in Sa Dec

You will begin your cycling adventure in Sa Dec town. You will make a circle ride through the ancient quarters of Sa Dec, this will allow you to explore the historic parts of the town and appreciate its cultural and architectural heritage. During your cycling tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Cao Dai temple in Sa Dec. Cao Dai is a unique Vietnamese religion that blends different spiritual traditions, including Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Christianity. Visiting the temple will provide insights into this fascinating religious movement.

You will cross a local ferry to Binh Thanh Island. This island offers interesting sights, including communal houses and floating fish farms. It will provide a unique experience as you ride through the island's landscapes.

Upon arrival in Cai Be, you will have the opportunity to visit the handicraft workshops in the area. These workshops produce traditional coconut candy, pop-rices, and other local products. You will learn about the craftsmanship and techniques behind these products.

Cycling distance: 40KM

Back to the ship. Dinner and night on board.

The ship leaves at the break of dawn for the Kaam Samnar Border (Cambodia) and Vinh Xuong Border (Vietnam). Breakfast is served. We arrive at the check-point. After formalities have been concluded, we depart for Chau Doc. Located on the border between Cambodia and Vietnam, the prosperous city of Chau Doc has developed around fish and fish farming.

Visit Cham minority village by local boat. Bamboo fish drying racks are set up a meter above the water's surface. The bourgeoning downtown area features some charmingly rustic colonial buildings, squeezed in by the marketplace - the colorful, vibrant heart of the city. As always, these busy parts of town, despite their sometimes strong odors, offer wonderful photo opportunities...

Short panoramic tour of the city. This is the perfect timing to discover the effervescence of the local market.

Dinner is served onboard. The ship moors overnight.