5 day cruise Phnom Phenh to Siem Reap, RV La Marguerite cruise , Mekong tours

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Operation: Daily departure
Tour route: Phnom Penh - kampong Cham - Kampong Chhnang - Siem Reap
Highlight of the tour: This is the best way to visit Cambodia. A cruising along Mekong river delta to discover the most interesting palaces in Indochina by RV La Marguerite cruise.

Detailed tour itinerary

Day 1: Phnom Penh ( Lunch, Dinner)

Level of Difficulty: 0

Embark the vessel around 15:00. Check into cabin at 15:15. Enjoy reception with hotel manager and purser around 16:00 to 16:30. At 18:30 to 19:30, meet guide for briefing. Dinner is served from 19:30 to 21:00. After dinner, a special Cambodia performance awaits at the Saigon Lounge. The performance will starts at 21:00 and ends at 22:00.

Day 2: Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham (Breakfast. Lunch, dinner)

Time of Excursion: 9:30 to 11: 16:00 to 17:30
Length of Tour: 3 hours
Level of Difficulty: 1
Summary of Customized Excursion: At 7:00, the ship sails towards Kampong Cham and breakfast is served from 7:30 to 9:00. Arrive at Chong Koh Village at 9:00. Pack excursion gear and visit Chong Koh Silk Weaving Factory from 9:30 to 11:00. At 11:15, the boat sails towards Peam Chi Kang. Lunch is served at 12:30 to 14:00. At 16:30, arrive at Peam Chi Kang. Visit the Peam Chi Kang Village, the Wat/Monastry and its schools from 16:00 to 17:30. At 18:30, join guides for briefing. The boat will depart for Kampong Cham at 17:45. Another wonderful themed dinner is served from 19:30 to 21:00. At 21:30, arrive at Kampong Cham.

What you will see: Chong Koh Silk Weaving Factory, Peam Chi Kang Village, Wat and its schools

Day 3 : Kampong Cham – Phnom Penh(Breakfast. Lunch, dinner)

Time of Excursion: 9:15 to 11:30, 14:30 to 18:00
Length of Tour: 5 hours 45 minutes
Level of Difficulty: 2
Summary of Excursion: RV La Marguerite will sails towards Wat Hanchey at 6:00. Breakfast from 7:00 to 8:30. At 9:15, follow guides and explore Wat Hanchey, a hilltop pagoda overlooking the Mekong. At 11:45, return to the boat and cast off for Kampong Cham around 12:00. Enjoy lunch from 12:30 to 14:00. At 14:00, arrive at Kampong Cham. Go ashore from 14:30 to 18:00. The upland regions near Kampong Cham are rich in timbers, including Ceylon ironwood, rosewood, bean trees, teak, and rubber trees. Visit 12th century Angkorian temple of Wat Nokor and Eco village.

What you will see: Wat Hanchey, 12th century Angkorian temple of Wat Nokor, Eco village

Day 4: Phnom Penh – Kampong Chhnang (Breakfast. Lunch, dinner)

Time of Excursion: 14:00 to 16:00
Length of Tour: 2 hours
Level of Difficulty: 1
Summary of Excursion: At midnight, sail from Phnom Penh arriving Kampong Chhnang around 7:00. Breakfast served from 7:30 to 9:00. Lunch is served from 12:30 to 13:30. By 13:30, arrive at Kampong Chhnang and guides will show you Kampong Chhnang onboard local boats from 14:00 to 16:00. Enjoy a quintessential river excursion through the floating houses to get a glimpse of the local lifestyles in the Tonle Sap River. Moor safely along the banks and go ashore and enjoy a leisurely walk through the city and walk around local market. At 16:15 return to the boat. At 17:00 to 18:00, attend cultural forum on Cambodia at Saigon Lounge. Farewell dinner and drinks from 19:30 to 21:00. Enjoy the night’s stay in Prek Kdam.

Day 5: Siem Reap (Breakfast. Lunch, dinner)

Early breakfast onboard from 6:00 to 7:00. Bid farewells to the crew and disembark with guide at 7:00. Transfer by
motor coach/bus for Siem Reap. Arrive at Le Meridien Angkor Hotel at 12:30.

Price in US Dollar per person

Type of Cabin	*Low (28 Mar - 25 Sep 2010 & 24 Apr - 28 May 2011)*		*High (1 Jan - 27 Mar 2010 & 31 Oct 2010 - 12 Mar 2011)*		*Shoulder (26 Sep - 30 Oct 2010 & 13 Mar - 23 Apr 2011)*
	*Room*	*Per Person*	*Room*	*Per Person*	*Room*	*Per Person*
*Mekong* *state*	Fill in the below booking form to request tour price!
*Tonle state*
*Saigon* *state*
*Sadec suite*
*Indochina* *suite*

PRICE INCLUDES:

Entrance fees

Transportation and English-speaking tour guides’ services

Taxes, fuel, pilot, port dues, passenger levies, full board during the itinerary

Welcome and Farewell Dinners, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner including local beers, local brand spirits and local wines served during meals; coffee, selection of teas, selection of herbal infusions, local mineral water, local canned soft drinks served free through the day.

Transfers between the ship and the to meeting points at the start and end of the voyage

PRICE EXCLUDES:

International flights

All visa costs

Imported beverages such as wines, premium beer, premium spirits and liqueurs, imported mineral waters, espressos and cappuccinos at bar

Gratuities, laundry, shop purchases and other personal expenses

What to bring:Passport, change of clothes, sun-glasses & hat, sun-block, insect repel, flashlights, good shoes, cable locks