Cruise on the Mekong – 4 days and 3 nights

Cruise on the Mekong – 4 days and 3 nights

Embarking on a cruise on the Mekong is to leave behind the effervescent rhythm of the city to enter a world where time flows over the water. From the first moments, the river opens like a brown and majestic ribbon, lined with water palm trees, villages on stilts and rice fields bathed in a warm light. The Mekong delta is not just a landscape: it is a real living, vibrant ecosystem shaped by the tides, traditions and smiles of those who live there.

Over the course of the 4 days of navigation, the magic happens. The boats glide in the silence of the morning, the floating markets come alive from dawn in a colorful ballet, the boats loaded with tropical fruits, vegetables and flowers create a joyful and authentic harmony. The winding canals reveal simple scenes of life: children playing by the water’s edge, fishermen casting their nets, women preparing meals in front of their wooden house.

Every stopover is a meeting. We stop in a craft factory where we model coconut sugar, we discover the making of rice cakes, we stroll in the pomelos and ramboutans orchards, we share a tea with a family from the delta. The cruise then becomes a deeply human journey, a bridge between you and the culture of South Vietnam.

In the evening, the river subsides. The sky blazes with golden hues, then gives way to absolute calm. On board, the boat transforms into an intimate refuge, lulled by the murmur of water and the breath of the wind. It is a fabulous moment, suspended, where one feels in total harmony with the surrounding nature.

This 4-day cruise on the Mekong is more than just a simple navigation: it is a complete immersion, a sweet and captivating escape to the heart of an authentic, generous and deeply alive Vietnam.

Schedule of the 4-day Mekong cruise

Day 1 – Phnom Penh (D):

Board on the boat at 4 p.m. to start this 3-night cruise to Can Tho.

As the sun sets on the Tonle Sap River, linger over a sundowner on the sundeck while taking in a performance of Khmer Apsara dancing with the opportunity to meet the performers afterward.

As day turns into night, sit down to a wonderful dinner to officially welcome you aboard your Victoria Mekong Cruise. Tonight, the ship overnights at Sisowath Quay.

Day 2 – Phnom Penh – Tan Chau – Vam Nao (B, L, D):

As the ship begins cruising towards the Cambodia-Vietnam border, enjoy the morning sun by the Infinity Pool or the Sky Deck, followed by breakfast in the restaurant. After, enjoy the many on-board activities including a ship’s tour, a mini- golf or simply enjoy the scenery as we sail on towards Vietnam and cross the border between Vietnam and Cambodia.

After lunch, head by sampan to the shore and take a local rickshaw to a silk village to witness all the steps to producing this fine textile, including the use of natural dyes made from tree bark, leaves and fruit.

Return on board for a traditional Vietnamese lion dance. After dinner, enjoy the evening’s entertainment while the ship sails to Vam Nao.

Day 3 - Vam Nao – Long Xuyen – Dinh Yen – Tan Loc  (B, L, D):

Wake up to another leisurely breakfast as the ship cruises towards the provincial capital of Long Xuyen in the Mekong Delta. Tender ashore to visit the authentic Long Xuyen Floating Market and the An Giang Museum, with fascinating exhibits on Vietnamese, Chinese, Khmer and Cham cultures, and learn about the ancient Oc Eo civilization.

Enjoy lunch onboard as we cruise towards Dinh Yen village. Get off the cruise to visit the place where thousands of colorful mats are made.. On the way stop over at a family to see how they are making tofu skin.

Enjoy a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance followed by a final farewell dinner. Overnight in Tan Loc.

Day 4 - Tan Loc – Can Tho (B):

For your last day on board the Victoria Mekong, enjoy breakfast on the terrace of our Claypot restaurant. Chill out and enjoy the view from the pool or from your private balcony before disembarkation around 9 a.m.

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