SIEM REAP TO SAIGON Boat and Bike program (9D/8N)

Breakfast on board and cruise the magnificent Chao Gao canal, where you will experience the lively and vibrant canal full of ships activity, yet still feel close to the life on shore. A must-see part of the cruise and that we’re the only cruise line offering this unique passage. Arrival in My Tho.

09:00 Upon disembarking from TT2, you will board a sampan and transfer to a local ferry station. Here, you will meet your cycling team who will accompany you for the next three exciting days of cycling in the Mekong Delta. Your cycling journey will begin on small countryside paths, passing by rambutan and star apple farms. This scenic route will allow you to immerse yourself in the rural surroundings and witness the agricultural activities of the region. Along the way, you will encounter local ferries, providing an opportunity to engage in conversations with the local villagers. This will give you insights into their way of life and the unique aspects of their communities.
Your cycling route will lead you through the lush greenery of the Mekong Delta, passing by sapodilla gardens and chicken farms. This will offer you a diverse and picturesque experience as you traverse the region.
You will enjoy a delicious lunch at a simple, authentic local restaurant. The meal will feature Mekong Delta cuisine, allowing you to savor the flavors and specialties of the region. After lunch, you will continue your cycling journey and take local ferries to Tan Phong island. Along the way, you will pass through durian gardens and eventually arrive at Cai Be handicraft workshops, where traditional coconut candy, pop-rices, and other local products are made. To conclude today’s cycling adventure, you will board a sampan that will take you back to the ship. The estimated arrival time is around 04:00 PM
Cycling distance: 25KM

Ship leaves Cai Be for Sa Dec. Dinner during cruising and night on board.

07:00 Tea & Coffee then breakfast on board during navigation
08:00 Morning excursion transfer by small boat to the bike station then start riding along the market that the people selling along the street. Then following on the river bank with a very nice view of the farming then visiting the local village still produce pottery using traditional methods, unchanged in style for centuries, which is produce in sufficient quantities to supply the entire country. Then continue cycling to visit the local collect sugar from the Thot Not tree. The Thol Not Tree (Sugar Palm Tree) then we get back on the boat at 12:00 (Cycling distance: 20KM)

Lunch on board.

We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.

07:00 Tea & Coffee then breakfast on board.
08:00 Departure by bike to visit Wat Kampong Tralach to learn how to pray in Buddhist pagoda before giving a donation which contributes to daily meal for the monks then continue to Udong following to the lovely village along the river bank. Udong, Cambodia’s former capital. On arrival, first we visit the colorful Vipassana Dhura Buddhist Meditation Center where you will hear about the school of Vipassana or Insight Meditation. After that walk up the steps to the various temples and the three large stupas where the ashes of three former kings are preserved. You will be rewarded by wonderful views of the plains below.
Then cycling to Prek Kdam bridge to get on the boat and cruise to Phnom Penh.
Cycling distance: 25KM

Lunch on board

After returning on board, start cruising towards Phnom Penh.

Enjoy a performance of classical Khmer dancing and music then dinner. Night on board.

Breakfast on board
We’ll enjoy a tour of the fabulous Royal Palace, one of the most impressive examples of Cambodian architecture, and its Silver Pagoda. Onward to visit the National Museum.

Enjoy an afternoon tour of the area by "tuk-tuk," for an authentic and immersive experience like no other. Visit the beautifully renovated Art Deco Central Market and experience the local shopping scene firsthand. Known as ‘Phsar Thmei’ locally the market is a bustling hub for clothing, food and souvenir shopping.

After exploring the market, we will stroll through the city’s off-the-beaten-path alleyways, where you’ll have a chance to engage with the locals and see how they live their daily lives in the city. Observe and experience the locals enjoying their coffee while playing Cambodian-style chess and see the local food in its most authentic form, learning about the way of live in this vibrant city.

Continue your visit to the city's namesake, Wat Phnom. Founded in 1373, the pagoda was built to house Buddhist relics washed ashore by the river. From there, we will enjoy a short walk to the French Quarter, where you’ll get a glimpse of the city’s colonial era while admiring the beautiful architecture. The area boasts a number of Belle Époque and Art Deco houses and public buildings dating from the French Protectorate (1863-1953).

We'll return on board for dinner in the evening and start sailing towards Vietnam. Night on board.

Breakfast on board
Arrive at Vinh Xuong Border – Clearance of the entry formalities then depart for Tan Chau.

Continue sailing to Tan Hoa Island.
09:00 You will start your cycling journey from Tan Hoa Island and head towards My Luong. This route will take you through the largest rice fields in the Mekong Delta, providing beautiful and scenic views. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to visit the evergreen village and the Con En tourist site. These locations offer a chance to immerse yourself in the local culture and enjoy the natural surroundings. Enjoy your local lunch with Mekong specialities, this will allow you to savor the flavors of the region's cuisine.

13:30 After lunch, you will continue your ride to discover further the countryside and local villages before boarding your sampan to return to the ship from Con En island at 16h00 and continue sailing down the river to Sa Dec.
Cycling distance: 45KM

Dinner and spend the night on board.

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 spend the night on board.

Breakfast on board

07:00 Disembark the ship for My Tho.
We will cycle to Vinh Trang Temple. Visit this special Buddhist temple of the south Vietnam and continue our ride through the greenery countryside of My Tho. Arrive at Xuan Dong Ferry, we board our boat back to the ship. From this point we say goodbye to our cycling team before you cruise through Cho Gao Canal and cruise up to Saigon.
Cycling distance: 20-25KM

Lunch on board and cruise the magnificent Chao Gao canal, the entrance to Saigon where you will experience the lively and vibrant canal full of ships and activity, yet still feel close to the life on shore. A must-see part of the cruise as this is the unique passage.

Arrive in Saigon, dinner on board. Night on board.

Breakfast onboard.

Start your day with breakfast onboard. Enjoy a tasty breakfast onboard before our Ho Chin Minh tour. Take a short downtown drive to the city. Walking tour commences and stop for some photographs at notable sites like Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Municipal Post Office, City Square and the Opera house all of which were heavily influenced by French colonialism in the 19th century. Enjoy the vibrancy of this city by foot and explore the city’s green space enjoying the beauty of nature in the middle of this dynamic city. Experience the local coffee scene – Vietnam is famous for producing high-quality coffee and coffee shops are a common sight in the downtown.

Transfer back to ship for lunch

After lunch, we'll explore the local Chinatown and experience the daily life of the people. We'll also visit the Giac Lam Pagoda, which is over 300 years old and is the oldest pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. Lastly, we'll visit the Flower Market and Binh Tay market for a 15-minute walking tour to explore how locals buy and sell local food and products.

Transfer to the ship to enjoy our farewell cocktail and dinner onboard. We'll remain in port overnight.