A Mekong Experience
A Mekong Experience
A Mekong Experience
14 Days Starting and ending in UK
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1612
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 28
Age range:
12-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
On this 14-day tour, you'll discover the beauty of Cambodia and southern Vietnam through a variety of memorable moments and cultural experiences. Discover vibrant Saigon, explore the lush waterways of the Mekong Delta, take a cooking class in Cambodia, and learn about local life within the floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake.
Your tour includes a four night luxury cruise to soak up the sights and sounds of the mighty Mekong, with a number of shore excursions along the route from Saigon to Phnom Penh. On arrival, pay a visit to the extraordinary Angkor complex, masterpiece of the Khmer Kings.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 - 2 : Days 1-2 Fly To Saigon
Meals Included: Dinner
Fly overnight to Saigon. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Day 1 - 2 : Days 1-2 Fly To Saigon
Meals Included: Dinner
Fly overnight to Saigon. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Day 3 Cu Chi Tunnels
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Confront the reality of guerrilla warfare at the astonishing Cu Chi Tunnels, used by the Viet Cong during the war. Return to Saigon to explore the iconic sights, such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, before a 'dining in the dark' experience at Noir.
Day 4 Board The Victoria Mekong
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to the meeting point in Saigon, where you will say goodbye to your National Escort and be picked up for your cruise by your local guide from Victoria Mekong. Drive to Can Tho, stopping en route for lunch. Board the Victoria Mekong which, after a welcome briefing, will cast off into the waters of the Mekong Delta. Dine on delicious local cuisine at the welcome dinner and enjoy a traditional music show as you cruise upstream. Later, retire to your comfortable stateroom for the night.
Day 5 Tiger Island
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tender ashore to Tiger Island, where you will enjoy an exploration of local industries such as net weaving, incense making and banh in (rice cakes) making. Sit down to dinner and evening entertainment before retiring to your cabin. Tonight, the ship will drop anchor at Vam Nao.
Day 6 Tan Chau
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue your cruise with excursions around Tan Chau, including a stop at a Cao Dai temple, a silk village and the option of a visit to the submerged Tra Su Forest. In the evening, enjoy a thrilling lion dance performance on board.
Day 7 Into Cambodia
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cross over into Cambodia, taking in the passing scenery. Onboard activities such as cocktail making will be available. In the late afternoon, dock at Sisowath Quay for a traditional Apsara performance and a farewell dinner.
Day 8 Disembark In Phnom Penh
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bid farewell to the Victoria Mekong this morning as you dock in Phnom Penh, where you will meet your new Cambodian National Escort. Board a cyclo to explore the main sights of the city such as the Silver Pagoda and Wat Phnom, before ending the day with a local beer at a sky bar.
Day 9 History Of Phnom Penh
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day reflecting on the history of the city with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Museum and Killing Fields, locations that provide chilling reminders of the Khmer Rouge regime. Later on, fly to Siem Reap.
Day 10 Temples Of Angkor
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rising early, journey to the old city of Angkor Thom and pass through the magnificent South Gate flanked by 54 gods and demons. At Angkor Thom's centre is the enigmatic Bayon, a breath-taking temple of innumerable sculptural decorations. Also admire the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm before the rest of the day is dedicated to Angkor Wat, the most magnificent, and best preserved of all of Angkor's treasures.
Day 11 Tonle Sap Lake
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
High Water Season (Aug to Feb) Enjoy a morning cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, visiting the floating village of Kampong Phluk and observing the way of life of these lake communities. Low Water Season (Mar to Jul) Visit Chong Kneas floating village. This evening enjoy a rollicking performance of the Phare Cambodian Circus.
Day 12 Khmer Cooking Class
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel by tuk tuk to a cooking lesson, where you will learn to prepare traditional Khmer dishes. Spend your afternoon at leisure before a farewell dinner.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4* -
4* accommodation
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all meals
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entrance fees, guides and daily tours
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visa fees for UK passport holders
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping while on holiday is common in most parts of the world and Southeast Asia is no exception.
However, it is not always clear who it is appropriate to tip and how much.
Furthermore, travellers may not have the right amounts of cash available at the right time.
In order to avoid any inconvenience Wendy Wu Tours operates a tipping policy where a stated amount is given to your national escort at the beginning of your tour and tips are disbursed to local guides and drivers throughout your tour.
The amount is designed to be at a reasonable level for travellers while being fair to the local people and includes a gratuity for the National Escort.
If you are travelling in a smaller group with local guides only, then tipping is paid in each destination.
To be fair to the guides we ask for slightly higher amounts per traveller with small groups.
We generally find that most customers appreciate the convenience of our tipping policy but we do recognize that it may not suit everyone.
However, as this is a group tour we ask that everyone follows the same protocol to be fair to other group members and to ensure smooth operation of your tour.
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Drinks with Meals
Drinks included aboard the Victoria Mekong
Accommodation
Muong Thanh Saigon Centre
Muong Thanh Saigon Centre Hotel is situated in District 1. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and have a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bath robes, slippers and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, indoor swimming pool and free WiFi.
Victoria Mekong
The Victoria Mekong is a four star river cruise ship offering superior service and elegance.
Offering 3-4 night luxury cruising itineraries between Vietnam's Mekong Delta and Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh, there is no better way to experience the beauty of the Mekong. Furnished with 33 spacious deluxe cabins, all with private balconies, the ship is also home to a cocktail bar and pool, games room, lounge area and treatment spa.
Queen Grand Boutique Hotel and Spa
Queen Grand Boutique Hotel and Spa is centrally located in the heart of Phnom Penh, close to a number of the city's major monuments. Featuring an onsite spa offering Khmer massage, a rooftop Jacuzzi, and a sky bar, this modern boutique hotel offers a number of options for relaxation. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available.
Lotus Blanc Resort
Perfectly combining a French and Khmer aesthetic, the Lotus Blanc is a 10 minute tuk tuk ride from the lively heart of Siem Reap. Stately but chic, there is a large pool, fitness centre, spa, 3 bars and 3 restaurants serving a variety of local and international dishes. Rooms are expansive, bright and minimalist and boast a balcony, bathroom with rain shower, television, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, armchairs and air-conditioning.
Experiences
Cruise the Mekong Delta
Cruise the Mekong in style aboard the contemporary Victoria Mekong with state-of-the-art facilities and an itinerary packed with culturally-immersive shore excursions and onboard activities.
Uncover Cambodia's History at the Circus
A rip-roaring combination of theatre, music, dance and circus, Phare: the Cambodian
Circus, tells tales woven from local folklore, history and modern life in a unique, magical and authentically-Cambodian way.
Dine in the Dark
Place your trust in your other senses on a fun 'dining in the dark' experience at Noir,
a Saigon restaurant that works with local people who are blind or visually-impaired.
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, we will endeavour to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. Any changes to confirmed bookings need to be sent to us in writing via your travel agent. Please refer to our booking conditions for further information and fees.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your Final Travel Documents are usually sent to you 2-3 weeks prior to your departure. Your travel pack will include your tour itinerary, hotel details, flight e-tickets and a travel guide. If you have booked with a travel agent, your tickets will be dispatched to your travel agent unless we have been otherwise informed.
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Will I be travelling with passengers from other countries?
Our passengers generally enjoy the mixture of British, Australian and American clients on tour. Occasionally we are joined by English-speaking passengers from other countries.
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What is 'Happy to Share'?
Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date. If a share partner is found, the Single Supplement will be removed from your booking. If a share partner is not found, the Single Supplement will remain and is payable with your final balance in line with our normal booking conditions. Either way, our Operations Team will contact you around 75 days before departure to let you know whether a share partner has been found or not. We regret that Happy to Share requests cannot be accepted within 75 days of departure. Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to change or withdraw this arrangement at any time.
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Do you allow children on your tours?
We allow children 12 years and over on our group tours. We recommend that families with children of any age take advantage of our private or tailormade tours. This will give you more flexibility while on tour.
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