4-Day Downstream Phnom Penh to Saigon via Can Tho, Chau Doc, Cai Be by Mekong Eyes Cruise

Best places to visit: Phnom Penh - Chau Doc - Can Tho - Cai Be - Saigon

Durations

4 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

20 people

Departure

Monthly


Cruising the Mekong from Phnom Penh to the Mekong Delta is the best way to explore this beatiful part of Cambodia and Vietnam. Lay back on your comfortable river cruiser and enjoy the scenery!
We offer different tours of different lengths. Depending on the chosen tour and vessel we have daily departures. With our new Mekong Eyes Explorer as well as our private house boats Gecko Eyes and Dragon Eyes you can travel from Phnom Penh to Saigon spending 2, 3 or 4 days en route on the boat. With tours on Mekong Eyes Classic, you spend one or two nights on board and a night in the Victoria Hotel in Chau Doc.


Itinerary :

4-Day Downstream Phnom Penh to Saigon via Can Tho, Chau Doc, Cai Be by Mekong Eyes Cruise | Brief Itinerary:

( Boats Mekong Eyes and Dragon Eyes – Departures only available on even dates)

DAY 1: Phnom Penh – Chau Doc (Meals: none)

DAY 2: Chau Doc – Cai Be – Can Tho (Meals: B/L/D)

DAY 3: Can Tho – Cai Be (Meals: B/L/D)

DAY 4: Cai Be – Sai Gon (Meals: B/L)

 

DAY 1: Phnom Penh – Chau Doc (Meals: none)

11.45- 12.00 Pick up at the hotel in Phnom Penh to Sisowath Pier
Note: Shuttle service from/to hotels in Phnom Penh within 5km from Sisowath pier is free of charge. Fee for other drop-off locations in Phnom Penh will be advised upon booking.
13:00 Departure of speed boat to Chau Doc
17:30 Night at hotel in Chau Doc

DAY 2: Downstream Phnom Penh to Saigon via Can Tho, Chau Doc, Cai Be by Mekong Eyes Cruise: Chau Doc – Cai Be – Can Tho (Meals: B/L/D)

07.00 – 07.30 Pick-up at the hotel in Chau Doc. Drive to Cai Be (Shuttle bus service/ Land transfer)
11.30 Boarding of the cruise vessel and check-in
12.00 Panorama cruise and lunch on board around 13.00
16.00 Guided walk to a rural village or through the lush greens of orchards and rice paddies
17.30 Return to the boat for refreshment and to enjoy the sunset on the top deck
19.00 Dinner on board, night on board

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Downstream Phnom Penh to Saigon via Can Tho, Chau Doc

DAY 3: Can Tho – Cai Be (Meals: B/L/D)

07.00 Morning tea break served on board
08.00 Excursion on a long sampan to Cai Rang floating market and noodle producing family
12.00 Panorama cruise and lunch on board around 13.00
16.00 Afternoon walk to a rural village
19.00 Dinner on board, night on board

DAY 4: Downstream Phnom Penh to Saigon via Can Tho, Chau Doc, Cai Be by Mekong Eyes Cruise: Cai Be – Sai Gon (Meals: B/L)

07.00 Morning tea break served on board
08.00 Check out of cabin. Excursion on rowing sampan to explore small canals, enjoy “Đờn ca tài tử” (Folk Music) and visit home-made handicrafts family on Tan Phong islet.
10.30 Bicycle ride on back roads or walk in a small village along the Mekong Canals
11.00 Departure to Saigon (Shuttle bus Service/Land transfer)
12.00 Lunch en route
~ 15.30 Arrival in Saigon (district 1 and parts of district 3)

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Downstream Phnom Penh to Saigon via Can Tho, Chau Doc

 

End of the trip!

 

=> Price per person based on a twin share cabin on the cruise and at the hotel in Chau Doc”

Name of the cruise 1 Apr – Sep 2024 Single supplemet 1 Oct 2023 – 31 Mar 2024 Single supplement
Mekong eyes USD 762 USD 340 USD 825 USD 370
Dragon Eyes USD 890 USD 390 USD 1090 USD 480

 

* Our tours include
+ Road transfer from Saigon to the embarkation port
+ Accommodation in cosy double or twin bedded cabins
+ Guided excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
+ English speaking guide
+ Speed boat from Phnom Penh to Tan Chau with Mekong Eyes guide
+ Transfer from from your hotel Phnom Penh to the jetty
+ Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
+ Mineral water placed in your cabin on your cruise boat

* Exclusions
+ Visa fee 
+ Private transfer from Saigon available
+ Drinks (except for breakfast and the mineral water in your cabin)
+ Tips

Downstream Phnom Penh to Saigon via Can Tho, Chau Doc, Cai Be by Mekong Eyes Cruise – Route and excursions may be subjects to changes without prior notice.

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