RV La Marguerite - Saigon - Phnom Penh 4 Days

River Vessel La Marguerite raises the bar in river cruising in the Mekong Delta. La Marguerite offers unparalleled cruise experience, top notch excursions along the Mekong Delta between Saigon and Siem Reap. La Marguerite is the first river vessel of esteemed Indochina Sails cruise company where its reputation is derived from endorsements from its customers. World Class paired gourmet dining experience adds sparks to its river cruise while its carefully researched excursions to cultural destinations allows for passion revival for its travelers. 
 

Level of Difficulty: 0
Summary of Excursion: Register for cruise from 10: 30 to 12: 00 at Sofitel Plaza Saigon Hotel. At 12: 00, take motor coach transfer to Saigon Port. At 12: 15, embark onto the luxurious vessel where iced mineral water and cold towels will be served. At 13: 00, proceed to the Mekong Restaurant for a tasty buffet lunch. Lunch ends at 15: 00. The captain will commence port formalities from 12: 30 to 15: 00. Thereafter, the purser will distribute your cabins keys at 15: 00. At 15: 15, the captain raises the anchor, sound the horns and sails leisurely towards Soai Rap, 10 kilometers from the river mouth. At 18: 00, adjourn to the Saigon Lounge for briefing. At 19: 30, proceed to the Mekong Restaurant and enjoy the first dinner onboard. Dinner ends at 21: 00. The boat sails towards Cai Be around 1: 00.
What you will see: Pockets of river villages, children playing in the river, mothers preparing for early dinners along the Mekong

 

Time of Excursion: 10: 30 to 12: 30, 16: 00 to 18: 00
Length of Tour: 4 hours
Level of Difficulty: 1‐2
Summary of Excursion: At 7: 30, a hearty breakfast will be served as the journey continues towards Cai Be, scheduled to arrive around 10: 00. At 10: 30, get ready for the first excursion. Explore the hidden treasures through the canals on riverboats and partake in late morning bantering with floating markets vendors before going ashore to visit traditional candies making factory and rice paper mills. Return to boat for lunch at 12: 30. Lunch from 13: 00 to 15: 00. At 13: 00, depart for Sadec, hometown of Marguerite Duras’ lover. At 16: 00, follow the guide to this quaint city. Visit the old house of Huynh Thuy Le’s now known as The Lovers Museum, local markets along the paved riverbanks, the ancient Pagoda and the Chinese deities at the Fujian Temple. Pass by the school where Marguerite's mother's taught and view the home of Marguerite from across the riverbank. The excursion ends at 18: 00. At 18: 30 to 19: 30, cultural dancers take center stage at Saigon Lounge. At 19: 30, proceed to the restaurant for themed dinner. Dinner ends at 21: 00.
What you will see: Cai Be Floating market, rice paper village, coconut candies home factory, boat ride in the canals, ancient house, local market, Marguerite's home and school, Pagoda, Fujian Temple