RV Toum Tiou II, 8 Night The Mekong in a different way - Between adventure and must-see sites ex Siem Reap, Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh City (Sa

As a prelude to this active cruise, admire the magnificent temples of Angkor. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this 400 km2 archaeological site contains priceless relics such as the sanctuary of Ta Prohm, a prisoner of lichen and strangling fig trees, Bayon and its enigmatic four-faced stone sentinels, the Terrace of the Elephants, the scene of royal parades, and above all Angkor Wat, the site's most famous temple.We are thrilled to present our latest program, designed to combine exploration, cultural immersion, and light activities for a memorable cruising experience on-board the Toum Tiou 2. Our charming vessel offers personalized service in an intimate environment, perfect for small groups who seek an authentic and dynamic Mekong River journey. Our itinerary includes a range of activities like biking, kayaking, sampan rides and walking tours that provide opportunities to discover the hidden treasures of the Mekong River, including traditional village visits and climbing the stunning Udong Hill. Moreover, we'll take you on a motor & rowing boat tour of the magnificent Tra Su Forest, where you'll witness incredible flora and fauna of this beautiful natural environment. Experience the perfect balance of cultural immersion and light adventure, while enjoying the authentic Mekong River charm. With an emphasis on personalized service, cultural exploration, and a touch of adventure, our program promises to deliver an unforgettable cruising experience and makes a perfect match for the Toum Tiou 2.

Day 1
Your program will begin according to your time of arrival. If your flight arrives between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., your program will be: Lunch will be served at the hotel. Take a boat trip on Tonlé Lake to discover the floating villages and the traditional life of its inhabitants. Then, visit of the “Angkor Night Market”. We’ll have dinner in the city and spend the night at a four-star hotel.

Day 2
Full-day included excursion: the Ta Prohm temple, Angkor Thom, the grounds of the former Royal Palace, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch and visit of the Senteurs d'Angkor.We’ll end the day with Phare, the Cambodian circus.Night at the hotel.

Day 3
Included excursion: the Angkor Wat temple.You’ll be transferred to your ship.After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.We'll spend the night on the ship.

Day 4
Sail to Kampong Chhnang and lunch on board. Visit Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap Lake. Option: For those seeking more activity, there will be an option at Kampong Chhnang to cycle alongside the riverside and then to the pottery village to explore this area. We'll have dinner and spend the night on board.

Day 5
Breakfast on board.We will head to Oudong, which was the royal residence and the capital of Cambodia for over 250 years. Visit the Vipassana Dhura Pagoda, located at the foot of a hill where many stupas from the last Khmer kings can be found.Lunch on board.In the afternoon, visit the beautiful Vihara of the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda.We then offer clients to return to the ship by enjoying a mountain biking experience through the stunning countryside to witness the beauty of the rice fields surrounding the area before returning to the ship.After returning on board, start cruising towards Phnom Penh. Enjoy a performance of classical Khmer dancing and music then dinner. Night on board.

Day 6
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. We'll return on board for dinner in the evening and start sailing towards Vietnam. Night on board.

Day 7
Breakfast on board. Arrival at Vinh Xuong border. Customs clearance and entry formalities, departure for Chau Doc. Situated on the border between Cambodia and Vietnam, the prosperous town of Chau Doc has developed around fishing and fish farming. We’ll experience this beautiful forest with small local boats, where you can witness this incredible and diverse flora and fauna. Return to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon, we will board a cable car and embark on an unforgettable journey to Sam mountain. Continuation to Sa Dec, dinner and overnight on board.

Day 8
Breakfast on board. Local boat picks up for a short panoramic tour of Sa Dec, including a promenade at Sa Dec market on the riverbank.Ship leaves Sa Dec for Cai Be. Cai Be offers many exciting attractions, activities, and excursions. Disembark to visit the craft village where you can witness how the local products are made. Continue cruising on the boat. Get off at the fruit orchards comprising of many kinds of fruits such as: jack-fruit, durian, guava, rambutan, longan etc... drink hot tea, eat fresh fruits and enjoy a live local music performance. Head to the local restaurant by boat, attend a cooking class with local chef, then enjoy your lunch. After lunch, take a rest, then enjoy a kayaking adventure. Ship leaves Cai Be for My Tho. Dinner during cruising and night on board.

Day 9
In My Tho we will kick off our day with a local boat pick-up that will take us on a boat cruise to Thoi Son Island where we will have the opportunity to explore the daily lives of the local people and enjoy seasonal fruits. 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 and that we're the only cruise line offering this unique passage.Arrive in Saigon, dinner on board. Night on board."Saigon After Dark" is a part night excursion, part street/local food adventure from 6pm to 10pm. After this, the tour will bring you to a live music venue to enjoy the drinks with live music.

Day 10
Enjoy a tasty breakfast on board before our Ho Chin Minh city tour. 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.

Day 11
Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking. We'll then proceed to the War Museum to learn more about the history of Vietnam.Then, we'll transfer to a local restaurant for lunch.We'll bid you farewell at approximately 2:00 p.m. Please do not book your flight before 5:00 p.m.

The RV Toum Tiou II offers an unmatched cruising experience of the Mekong with spectacular views of its fauna and flora and opportunities to observe day-to-day life of the people of Cambodia and Vietnam in close proximity.The size of the RV Toum Tiou II perfectly combines intimacy and charm. The exotic wood panelling of the 14 cabins gives it an ancient style with a unique atmosphere.

CroisiEurope has a fleet of Prestige category boats with cabins, which ply the most beautiful rivers in Europe. Spacious and light, they offer a welcoming and refined setting. Accommodation capacity varies from 100 to 180 passengers depending on the boat's design. At the cutting edge of technology, their facilities offer comfort and safety.

Carefully maintained and partially renovated each year, the CroisiEurope fleet is largely made up of recently built vessels, less than five years old, all with Veritas certification. The leading European river tour operator, our company owes its international reputation to its seriousness, its dynamism, its sense of innovation and its recognised value for money of long standing.

Vessels are rated four-star and food is superb – as you’d expect on a French-owned cruise line, staffed by French chefs and with top French and German wines aboard. One cruise of the Rhone and Saone Rivers in France concentrates on gastronomy and traditional French cusine, visiting Collonges Abbey, renowned for its great French chef, Paul Bocuse.

CroisiEurope is a family-owned and operated firm, with brothers and sisters running different aspects of the company and keeping a close eye on all operations to ensure excellence.

River cruising offers much free fun. Wake in the morning and observe the passing riverside scenery through your cabin window – perhaps from your bed. Gaze upon village churches or a patchwork of fields sparkling in the morning sun.

CroisiEurope’s network traverses a phenomenal number of European rivers and waterways. They range from the Guadalquivir and Guadiana (flowing through Spain and Portugal respectively); the Douro in Portugal, the Po and Venice Lagoon in Italy; the Rhone in Provence, plus the Seine from Paris to the Normandy Coast. And there’s more: the Moselle, the Neckar, the Saar, the Oder, the Havel, the Baltic Sea, the Camarge, the Rhine, the Main and the mighty Danube; the Tisza and the Black Sea; the Belgian and Dutch waterways. Everything from tulip time in Holland to Christmas Markets in Germany.

Drinks included with on board meals: mineral water, house wine, beer, fruit juice, and tea or coffee.