8-Days Cruise from Siem Reap to Can Tho | Victoria Mekong Cruises

Day 1: Siem Reap – Kampong Chham – Angkor Ban Begin your journey by traveling from Siem Reap to Kampong Chham, where you’ll enjoy lunch before boarding. Meet the crew for your 7-night cruise and witness the first sunset on the Mekong River. In the evening, engage in a pre-dinner lecture about Cambodia and learn some basic Khmer phrases before spending the night in Phnom Penh.

Day 2: Angkor Ban – Koh Dach – Koh Chen Explore the village of Angkor Ban in the morning, known for its wooden stilt houses and local charm. After lunch on the ship, take a three-wheeled tuk-tuk to Silk Island, where you’ll learn about silk weaving, from the worm to the loom.

Day 3: Koh Chen – Oudong – Phnom Penh Start the day with a walking tour of Koh Chen, meeting a local copper- and silversmith. Then, journey to Oudong, the ancient capital of Cambodia, with a stop at the Vipassana Dhura Meditation Center. Enjoy lunch onboard, followed by a pedal-powered cyclo ride to Raffles Hotel Le Royal for a signature cocktail at the Elephant Bar. Return to the ship for dinner and onboard entertainment in Phnom Penh.

Day 4: Phnom Penh Explore the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda complex in the morning, admiring its stunning architecture and treasures. Visit the National Museum and, after lunch, travel to Choeung Ek, a mass grave site of the Killing Fields. The day ends with a lively Khmer Apsara dancing performance on board.

Day 5: Phnom Penh – Tan Chau – Vam Nao Sail toward the Cambodia-Vietnam border, starting with an early exercise on the Sky Deck. Enjoy various onboard activities as you cross the border between Cambodia and Vietnam, followed by a visit to the local market and temple. Return to the ship for a traditional Vietnamese lion dance, dinner, and evening entertainment in Vam Nao.

Day 6: Vam Nao – Tiger Island – Long Xuyen Wake up in Phu Tan and go ashore to visit a craft village famous for Ca Rang clay stoves. These stoves, used for centuries by the southern Vietnamese, have a unique design. Sail on to Tiger Island, exploring it by 3-wheeled “xe loi” and learning about cottage industries. The day ends with a cocktail competition and evening entertainment.

Day 7: Long Xuyen – Dinh Yen – Can Tho Cruise to Long Xuyen and witness the mesmerizing floating market. Explore the An Giang Museum and enjoy lunch onboard as you head to Dinh Yen, where colorful straw mats are woven. Visit a family that makes delicate tofu skin before cruising to Can Tho. Enjoy a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance and a farewell dinner in Can Tho.

Day 8: Can Tho – Cai Be – Sai Gon Conclude your cruise with breakfast on the Claypot restaurant terrace. Relax and enjoy the view from the pool or your private balcony before disembarking in Can Tho. This marks the end of your memorable journey on the Victoria Mekong.