8Days The Lost Civilization
Price from $4087 per person on twin sharing basis
Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong - Tan Chau - Phnom Penh – Kampor Cham – Wat Han Chey - Kampong Chaang – Tonle Sap – Siem Reap
Delve into Southern Asia’s most beautiful and cultural landmarks by exploring the ‘Lost Civilisation’ cruise tour. Discover Vietnam’s traditional floating markets and learn about the customs and daily lives of the local people, while enriching your palette with the exquisite Vietnamese cuisine. Experience first-hand the vast culture of the Khmer people on entry into Cambodia, while learning about the nation’s dark past. The vibrant cities stopped at along the way provide moments of peace and tranquillity, while the sacred temples which shape the nation’s culture and traditions are some of the most mesmerising sites to ever grace the Earth.
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho - Cai Be (L/D)
Board your ship which sails in the afternoon. When approaching Cai Be, the Ship drops anchor midstream.
Day 2: Cai Be – Sa Dec – Chau Doc (B/L/D)
Join for a Tai Chi lesson and then visit Cai Be’s boisterous and colourful floating market on a traditional sampan boat. Later, visit villages along the Mekong to observe local life and home-based businesses producing rice paper, rice wine, candies, etc. Afternoon, cruise sails to Sa Dec and there, you will take a sampan to visit Binh Thanh village.
Day 3: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh (B/L/D)
Take a short tour of Chau Doc, a pleasant town near the Cambodian border with Chinese, Kinh and Khmer communities. The visit takes to a few small islands to see village life, a fish farm and a local market popular for fresh produce. The cruise continues to Phnom Penh.
Day 4: Phnom Penh (B/L/D)
Morning tour includes a visit to Killing Field, the Genocide Museum, see the dazzling white and the gold edifice of the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, and witness exceptionally beautiful Khmer craft at the National Museum.
Day 5: Phnom Penh – Angkor Ban – Kampong Cham (B/L/D)
Sail from Phnom Penh with stops en route at little known Silk Island, pass by the Mekong’s tranquil villages, exhilarating river life and sun-hardened fishermen on their swift boats. Afternoon tour, Angkor Ban village, totally unaffected by modernization and development.
Day 6: Kampong Cham – Kampong Chhang (B/L/D)
Early morning journey to the pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey - either take a motor-taxi or climb 303 steps to the top. Return to the Ship to witness a blessing ceremony performed by orange-clad local monks. Lunch on board. You will then cruise towards Kampong Cham to visit Wat Nokor, a Wat built within the ruins of an ancient temple which holds a timeless story.
Day 7: Kampong Chhnang (B/L/D)
Sail into Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia’s “Water World” where everything is on stilts balanced on water-rich soil. Visit the Khmer-styled pottery at the Aundaung Russey village. Return to the Ship for lunch.
Day 8: Tonle Sap – Siem Reap (B)
Tonle Sap still enjoys the quiet tranquility on the way to Siem Reap. The Cruise program ends with your transfer to Victoria Angkor Hotel.
Includes: Accommodation for 7 nights including all main meals, group transfers and sightseeing as indicated with local English speaking guides, entrance fees.
Departs: Check the operation dates with us; operation may be affected from April-July due to low water levels.
Add-on: Ask us for pre/post cruise program
Prices quoted are valid till 30 September 2023. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exotic.net.nz for more information.