Jayavarman Cruise

Day 1 - Good morning Saigon: Saigon – My Tho – Cai Be (Including dinner)

Bid farewell to Saigon, the pearl of the Far East, passengers will arrive in My Tho (70 kilometers to the south of Saigon) for embarkation. As getting on board, you will have a cocktail reception at Funnel Bar and Lounge while the cruise is gliding along Mekong River.  Before savoring a welcome dinner on the sundeck, let’s enjoy sunbathing in the fading sunset on the balcony followed by a cruise briefing at the lounge. When approaching to Cai Be, Jayavarman Cruise will drop anchor midstream for overnight.

Day 2 - Vietnamese Inventiveness: Cai Be – Chau Doc (Including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

After welcoming a new day by practicing Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck for your healthy body and fresh mind, you can savor a breakfast with coffee or tea (please be noted that this activity will daily take place in every morning during the cruise). Afterwards, you will be transferred to a traditional sampa – a flat bottomed traditional Vietnamese wooden boat - for sightseeing in Cai Be boisterous and multicolored floating market. It may be a beautiful moment for you to see many local sampans carrying a wide range of local colorful fruits and vegetables.

As Jayavarman Cruise proceeds to Dong Hoa Hiep Island located between Vinh Long and Cai Be, it is a great chance to observe beautiful sceneries along the river and typical rural life of Mekong Delta. The next stop will allow you to see how local products such as rice paste, rice cookies, and coconut candies are made along with observing Long An fruit drying process. After touring the canals, you will be taken to Ba Duc ancient house, which is surrounded by fruit orchards before heading to the ship for lunch.

In the afternoon, Jayavarman will cruise to Sa Dec. When reaching this place, passengers will be transferred to a traditional sampan again to explore Binh Thanh Island and its man-made canals. May be you will be surprised by the fact that all people, from old people to children, from women to men, all are involved in the process of developing and processing water hyacinths into natural fibre floor mats and rattan baskets. Returning to Jayavarman Cruise for a tranquil evening cruise towards Chau Doc, you can enjoy a wonderful night in Mekong River by your own way. Overnight midstream near Chau Doc.

Day 3- Circus of fish: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh (Including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Similar to everyday in the ship, passengers will be served a hearty breakfast at Indochina Dining Hall or in your own cabin if you want to have a private space. Later, let’s take part in a short excursion in Chau Doc where a multi-ethnic community of Chinese, Kinh, and Khmer is living. Visiting colorful market near an ancient temple, then you will be transferred to a boat for a thrilling excursion to the floating villages and rustic catfish farms. In the farm, you can discover the way locals often breed Basa feed. In midday, come back to Jayavarman Cruise for lunch.

In mid-afternoon, you can luxuriate in hands-on cooking demonstration and challenge your culinary skills or make a tour around Jayavarman Cruise while the ship is moving toward Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. After a couple of hours cruising, be ready to discover new country and embrace many interesting adventures. Overnight midstream near Phnom Penh.

Day 4 – Pearl of the East: Phnom Penh (Including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

After enjoying breakfast and listening about Cambodia modern history, passengers will make a tour in Phnom Penh, the dynamic and historical capital city of the country, which was once considered as the Paris of the East. In spite of its developments, the city has still preserved rustic charm and elegance and huge track of its French colonial allure.

In the morning, passengers have chance to visit dazzling white and gold edifice of Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and National Museum.

Having lunch at noon in a local restaurant, then, you will continue your exciting excursion in Phnom Penh by going sightseeing in Genocide Museum and Killing Field in town. Be prepared to be heart wrenched of stark reminder of the genocide that transpired during Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge regime. After visiting the museum, you will get back to the ship, take a rest on your cabin balcony or lounge, and get prepared for many interesting onboard activities in the evening.

Evening events on Jayavarman Cruise starts with a variety of cocktails served on the sundeck. You can enjoy Apsara dance performance and experience the brilliance and richness of this culture, the soothing sounds of traditional music, the calming scent of incense sticks and a barbeque on the sundeck. Your dining may be very wonderful with moon and thousands of stars as your companions. Overnight in Phnom Penh. Around 1.00am in the next day, the ship will depart and cruise to Kampong Chnnang, 100 kilometers from Phnom Penh.

Day 5

High Water Program (Along the Mekong): Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham (Including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

In this day, Jayavarman Cruise will stop at Chong Koh silk weaving village, the pristine and little known one. Back to the cruise, it is a great chance to explore many beautiful and peaceful villages and exhilarating life on river. In Angkor Ban village, you may have the feeling like you are back to a hundred years ago, when modernity has not appeared yet when realizing that all houses are truly rustic, made by hand and without any concrete. Besides, you may be surprised by the warmth of villagers. This is good chance for trying daily activities of villagers. It may be an interesting moment for your first-hand experiences. Then, back to the ship to cruise towards Kampong Cham. Overnight in Kampong Cham.

Low Water Program (Waterworld): Phnom Penh – Kampong Chhnang – Silversmith village (Including breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Jayavarman Cruise will set sail towards Kampong Chhnang on the Tonle Sap River. You will be welcomed by children who bring their livestock for a bath in the meandering Tonle Sap River. Then the cruise will approach Kangpong Chhnang, which is recognized as Cambodia’s waterworld. In this place, you will take a motorboat excursion to the landing and a short bust trip to admire Khmer-styled pottery at Aundaung Russey Village. Later on, let’s back to the river for an adventurous motorboat excursions to the wetlands, floating houses and fish farms. Later, you will come back to the ship for lunch whilst cruising the narrow and meandering Tonle Sap. As reaching Prek K’dam, you can take a walk through the silversmith village of Koh Chen where locals are very good at making silver items. At the end of day, Jayavarman Cruise will move back to Phnom Penh again and will moor for overnight midstream near Phnom Penh.

Day 6

High Water Program: Cambodia’s quaint province and the wetlands: Kampong Cham – Wat Hanchey (Including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Waking up in the morning, you can find yourself full of energy for starting a land journey to the pre-Angkor Ian temple of Wat Hanchey which is located at the top of a hill overlooking the river. There are 2 options for you to go to the top: you can climb 291 steps or take a motor-taxi. Reaching to the place, you will get the most breath-taking views of Cambodia. As returning to the ship, you can have chance to witness a blessing ceremony performed by orange-clad local monks.

In addition, if tide is permitted, you will enjoy a surprise sojourn in zodiacs (inflatable boats) to the nearby beach to swim in the tea-colored Mekong River. Then, Jayavarman will cruise towards Kampong Cham to visit Wat Nokor built within the ruins of an ancient temple, which holds a timeless story. On the way back to the ship, you will visit an orphanage. You will challenge your balance feeling when maneuver a 2-kilometer rickety bamboo bridge. Overnight cruise to Kampong Chnnang.

Low Water Program (Along the Mekong): Phnom Penh – Kampong Cham (Including breakfast, lunch, dinner)

In this day, Jayavarman Cruise will stop at Chong Koh silk weaving village, the pristine and little known one. Back to the cruise, it is a great chance to explore many beautiful and peaceful villages and exhilarating life on river. In Angkor Ban village, you may have the feeling like you are back to a hundred years ago, when modernity has not appeared yet when realizing that all houses are truly rustic, made by hand and without any concrete. Besides, you may be surprised by the warmth of villagers. This is good chance for trying daily activities of villagers. It may be an interesting moment for your first-hand experiences. Then, back to the ship to cruise towards Kampong Cham. Overnight in Kampong Cham.

Day 7  

High Water Program (Waterworld) Kampong Cham – Kampong Chhnang (Including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Jayavarman Cruise will set sail towards Kampong Chhnang on the Tonle Sap River. You will be welcomed by children who bring their livestock for a bath in the meandering Tonle Sap River. Then the cruise will approach Kangpong Chhnang, which is recognized as Cambodia’s waterworld. In this place, you will take a motorboat excursion to the landing and a short bust trip to admire Khmer-styled pottery at Aundaung Russey Village. Later on, let’s back to the river for an adventurous motorboat excursions to the wetlands, floating houses and fish farms. Later, you will come back to the ship for lunch whilst cruising the narrow and meandering Tonle Sap. In the afternoon, the ship will gently move along the narrow and meandering Tonle Sap. In the evening, after a sumptuous dinner, you may have a big surprise for learning to jiggle Cambodian way. Jayvarman staffs will take a role as your dance instructors. Overnight in Kampng Chnnang.

Low Water Program (Cambodia’s quaint province and the wetlands): Kampong Cham – Wat Hanchey (Including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Waking up in the morning, you can find yourself full of energy for starting a land journey to the pre-Angkor Ian temple of Wat Hanchey which is located at the top of a hill overlooking the river. There are 2 options for you to go to the top: you can climb 291 steps or take a motor-taxi. Reaching to the place, you will get the most breath-taking views of Cambodia. As returning to the ship, you can have chance to witness a blessing ceremony performed by orange-clad local monks.

In addition, if tide is permitted, you will enjoy a surprise sojourn in zodiacs (inflatable boats) to the nearby beach to swim in the tea-colored Mekong River. Then, Jayavarman will cruise towards Kampong Cham to visit Wat Nokor built within the ruins of an ancient temple, which holds a timeless story. On the way back to the ship, you will visit an orphanage. You will challenge your balance feeling when maneuver a 2-kilometer rickety bamboo bridge. Overnight cruise to Kampong Chnnang.

Day 8

High Water Program (Angkor Awaits): Tonle Sap -  Siem Reap (Including Breakfast)

Angkor is the largest freshwater lake in Asia which dominates Cambodia with numerous birdlife. You can enjoy the stillness of the water and the quiet tranquility on the way to Siem Reap. The water level changes according to time of year and amount of rainfall recorded, therefore, the itinerary will be changed a little bit during different seasons. As Jayavarman Cruise arrive Siem Reap Port, you will disembark the ship. Your journey in Mekong River comes to a close.  

Low Water Program: Kampong Cham – Siem Reap (including breakfast, lunch box)

You can get on munch on snacks and enjoy cold drinks along the journey. When the cruise stops at Skon, which is known as Spiderville for its fried spiders, a delicacy in this country, you will arrive in Siem Reap in the early afternoon. Trip ends.

Day 1: Siem Reap - Kampong Chhnang (including lunch and dinner)

High Water Program

In midday, passengers will gather at the meeting point and being transferred to the cruise. You will be welcomed by warm attitude of staffs. A welcome drink is waiting for you followed by a sumptuous lunch. In the afternoon, you can leisurely do your favorite activities onboard or relax in your own private cabin. Dinner will be served at Dining Hall. Overnight on Tonle Sap.

Low Water Program

At 8.00, passengers will gather at the meeting point and join a transfer to Kampong Cham. On the way, you will get on snacks and cold drinks. The cruise will stop at Skon, which is known as Spiderville for its fried spiders, a delicacy in this country.

In the afternoon, passengers will embark the ship in Kampong Cham and be served a welcome drink. In the evening, a welcome dinner will be served at the Dining Hall. Overnight on Kampong Cham.

Day 2: (including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

High Water Program: Kampong Chhnang - Kampong Cham

In the early morning, as Jayavarman Cruise will set sail to the Tonle Sap Lake, you can see stunning marshlands floating along riverbanks at Kampong Chhnang province. In the afternoon, the cruise will sail in a languid meander along Tonle Sap, where the river is pretty narrow. You will be welcomed by kids from the banks. Later on, taking a short trip to Aundaung Russey village, you can enjoy Khmer-styled pottery. A motorboat excursion from Kampong Chhnang will be the highlight in this day to see fish farms, wetlands, and floating houses. You can also join an ox cart rally before being introduced to Heritage Line pro bono literacy project. In the evening, the vessel will reach Kampong Cham.

Low Water Program: Kampong Cham - Wat Hanchey

Waking up in the morning, you can find yourself full of energy for starting a land journey to the pre-Angkor Ian temple of Wat Hanchey which is located at the top of a hill overlooking the river. There are 2 options for you to go to the top: you can climb 291 steps or take a motor-taxi. Reaching to the place, you will get the most breath-taking views of Cambodia. As returning to the ship, you can have chance to witness a blessing ceremony performed by orange-clad local monks.

In addition, if tide is permitted, you will enjoy a surprise sojourn in zodiacs (inflatable boats) to the nearby beach to swim in the tea-colored Mekong River. Then, Jayavarman will cruise towards Kampong Cham to visit Wat Nokor built within the ruins of an ancient temple, which holds a timeless story. On the way back to the ship, you will visit an orphanage. You will challenge your balance feeling when maneuver a 2-kilometer rickety bamboo bridge. Overnight cruise to Kampong Chnnang.

Day 3: (including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

High Water Program: Kampong Cham - Wat Hanchey

Waking up in the morning, you can find yourself full of energy for starting a land journey to the pre-Angkor Ian temple of Wat Hanchey which is located at the top of a hill overlooking the river. There are 2 options for you to go to the top: you can climb 291 steps or take a motor-taxi. Reaching to the place, you will get the most breath-taking views of Cambodia. As returning to the ship, you can have chance to witness a blessing ceremony performed by orange-clad local monks.

In addition, if tide is permitted, you will enjoy a surprise sojourn in zodiacs (inflatable boats) to the nearby beach to swim in the tea-colored Mekong River. Then, Jayavarman will cruise towards Kampong Cham to visit Wat Nokor built within the ruins of an ancient temple, which holds a timeless story. On the way back to the ship, you will visit an orphanage. You will challenge your balance feeling when maneuver a 2-kilometer rickety bamboo bridge. Overnight cruise to Kampong Chnnang.

Low Water Program: Kampong Chhnang

You will take a short trip to Aundaung Russey village where you can enjoy Khmer-styled pottery. A motorboat excursion from Kampong Chhnang will be the highlight in this day to see fish farms, wetlands, and floating houses. You can also join an ox cart rally before being introduced to Heritage Line pro bono literacy project.

In the afternoon, Jayavarman Cruise will sail in a languid meander, where you will be greeted by kids from the banks. You can take a walk through silversmith village of Koh Chen as cruising toward Prek K’dam. In the evening, dinner will be served at Dinning Hall while the ships cruises to Phnom Penh. Overnight near Phnom Penh.

Day 4 – Pearl of the East: Phnom Penh (Including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

After enjoying breakfast and listening about Cambodia modern history, passengers will make a tour in Phnom Penh, the dynamic and historical capital city of the country, which was once considered as the Paris of the East. In spite of its developments, the city has still preserved rustic charm and elegance and huge track of its French colonial allure.

In the morning, passengers have chance to visit dazzling white and gold edifice of Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and National Museum.

Having lunch at noon in a local restaurant, then, you will continue your exciting excursion in Phnom Penh by going sightseeing in Genocide Museum and Killing Field in town. Be prepared to be heart wrenched of stark reminder of the genocide that transpired during Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge regime. After visiting the museum, you will get back to the ship, take a rest on your cabin balcony or lounge, and get prepared for many interesting onboard activities in the evening.

Evening events on Jayavarman Cruise starts with a variety of cocktails served on the sundeck. You can enjoy Apsara dance performance and experience the brilliance and richness of this culture, the soothing sounds of traditional music, the calming scent of incense sticks and a barbeque on the sundeck. Your dining may be very wonderful with moon and thousands of stars as your companions. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 5: Phnom Penh – Border Crossing (including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Jayavarman Cruise will set sails for a lazy day floating along the main Mekong channel.

Day 6: Chau Doc - Sa Dec (including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Similar to everyday in the ship, passengers will be served a hearty breakfast at Indochina Dining Hall or in your own cabin if you want to have a private space. Later, let’s take part in a short excursion in Chau Doc where a multi-ethnic community of Chinese, Kinh, and Khmer is living. Visiting colorful market near an ancient temple, then you will be transferred to a boat for a thrilling excursion to the floating villages and rustic catfish farms. In the farm, you can discover the way locals often breed Basa feed. In midday, come back to Jayavarman Cruise for lunch.

In mid-afternoon, you can luxuriate in hands-on cooking demonstration and challenge your culinary skills or make a tour around Jayavarman Cruise while the ship is moving toward Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. After a couple of hours cruising, be ready to discover new country and embrace many interesting adventures. Overnight midstream near Phnom Penh.

Day 7: Sa Dec - Cai Be - My Tho (including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Jayavarman will cruise to Sa Dec. When reaching this place, passengers will be transferred to a traditional sampan again to explore Binh Thanh Island and its man-made canals. May be you will be surprised by the fact that all people, from old people to children, from women to men, all are involved in the process of developing and processing water hyacinths into natural fibre floor mats and rattan baskets. After lunch onboard, you will be transferred to a traditional sampa – a flat bottomed traditional Vietnamese wooden boat - for sightseeing in Cai Be boisterous and multicolored floating market. It may be a beautiful moment for you to see many local sampans carrying a wide range of local colorful fruits and vegetables. As Jayavarman Cruise proceeds to Dong Hoa Hiep Island located between Vinh Long and Cai Be, it is a great chance to observe beautiful sceneries along the river and typical rural life of Mekong Delta. The next stop will allow you to see how local products such as rice paste, rice cookies, and coconut candies are made along with observing Long An fruit drying process. In the evening, Jayavarman will head move towards My Tho. There is a wonderful farewell waiting you. Overnight in My Tho.

Day 8: My Tho – Ho Chi Minh

You will disembark the cruise at 8.30 am and will be transferred to Saigon.

Day 1: Phnom Penh “Pearl of the East” (including lunch and dinner)

Passengers will check in Jayavarman Cruise at 7.30 am.  You will be captivated by a comprehensive lecture on Cambodia and enjoy a tour in Phnom Penh, the dynamic and historical capital city of the country, which was once considered as the Paris of the East. In spite of its developments, the city has still preserved rustic charm and elegance and huge track of its French colonial allure.

In the morning, you have chance to visit dazzling white and gold edifice of Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and National Museum.

After having lunch at noon in a local restaurant, you will continue your exciting excursion in Phnom Penh by going sightseeing in Genocide Museum and Killing Field in town. Be prepared to be heart wrenched of stark reminder of the genocide that transpired during Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge regime. Getting back to the ship, a variety of cocktails will be served on the sundeck. You can enjoy Apsara dance performance and experience the brilliance and richness of this culture, the soothing sounds of traditional music, the calming scent of incense sticks and a barbeque on the sundeck. Your dining may be very wonderful with moon and thousands of stars as your companions. Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 2 – Along the Mekong: Phnom Penh – Kangpong Cham (including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

In this day, Jayavarman Cruise will stop at Chong Koh silk weaving village, the pristine and little known one. Back to the cruise, it is a great chance to explore many beautiful and peaceful villages and exhilarating life on river. In Angkor Ban village, you may have the feeling like you are back to a hundred years ago, when modernity has not appeared yet when realizing that all houses are truly rustic, made by hand and without any concrete. Besides, you may be surprised by the warmth of villagers. This is good chance for trying daily activities of villagers. It may be an interesting moment for your first-hand experiences. Then, back to the ship to cruise towards Kampong Cham. Overnight in Kampong Cham.

Day 3 – Cambodia’s quaint province and the wetlands: Kangpong Cham – Wat Hanchey (including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Waking up in the morning, you can find yourself full of energy for starting a land journey to the pre-Angkor Ian temple of Wat Hanchey which is located at the top of a hill overlooking the river. There are 2 options for you to go to the top: you can climb 291 steps or take a motor-taxi. Reaching to the place, you will get the most breath-taking views of Cambodia. As returning to the ship, you can have chance to witness a blessing ceremony performed by orange-clad local monks.

In addition, if tide is permitted, you will enjoy a surprise sojourn in zodiacs (inflatable boats) to the nearby beach to swim in the tea-colored Mekong River. Then, Jayavarman will cruise towards Kampong Cham to visit Wat Nokor built within the ruins of an ancient temple, which holds a timeless story. On the way back to the ship, you will visit an orphanage. You will challenge your balance feeling when maneuver a 2-kilometer rickety bamboo bridge. Overnight cruise to Kampong Chnnang.

Day 4 – WaterWorld: Kampong Cham – Kampong Chhnang (including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Jayavarman Cruise will set sail towards Kampong Chhnang on the Tonle Sap River. You will be welcomed by children who bring their livestock for a bath in the meandering Tonle Sap River. Then the cruise will approach Kangpong Chhnang, which is recognized as Cambodia’s waterworld. In this place, you will take a motorboat excursion to the landing and a short bust trip to admire Khmer-styled pottery at Aundaung Russey Village. Later on, let’s back to the river for an adventurous motorboat excursions to the wetlands, floating houses and fish farms. Later, you will come back to the ship for lunch whilst cruising the narrow and meandering Tonle Sap. Because the water level often changes considerable all year round, therefore in day 4 and day 5 of this itinerary, there are two different programs (involving high water program and low water program) basing on water level:

High Water Program

In the afternoon, Jayavarman will cruise along the narrow and meandering Tonle Sap. In the evening, after enjoying a sumptuous dinner, you will have chance to learn to jiggle in Cambodia style with Jayavarman’s staff who are your dance instructors.

Low water program

As reaching Kampong Tralach, after being introduced to the Heritage Line pro bono “literacy project”, you will disembark in a traditional ox cart rally. This is your day to truly experience rural Khmer life. In the evening, let’s enjoy a gourmet dinner, then you also have chance to learn to jiggle in Cambodia way.

Day 5 - Angkor Awaits: Tone Sap – Siem Reap

Angkor is the largest freshwater lake in Asia which dominates Cambodia with numerous birdlife. You can enjoy the stillness of the water and the quiet tranquility on the way to Siem Reap. The water level changes according to time of year and amount of rainfall recorded, therefore, the itinerary will be changed a little bit during different seasons. As Jayavarman Cruise arrive Siem Reap Port, you will disembark the ship. Your journey in Mekong River comes to a close.

High water program (including breakfast)

Jayavarman Cruise will cross the Tonle Sap Lake at dawn. About at 9.00 am, you will get off the ship at Siem Reap Port for onward coach transfer to the drop off point in town

Low Water Program (including breakfast, lunch box)

Jayavarman Cruise will bring you to Prek K’dam where you will get off the ship after breakfast. After taking a walk through the silversmith village of Koh Che, you will board a coach at 9.00 am for transfer the drop off point. At Sknon, which is widely recognized as Spiderville for its fried spiders, you will have a short stop here, then arrive in Siem Reap in early afternoon. Trip ends.

Day 1 -  Waterworld:  Siem Reap - Kampong Chhnang (including lunch and dinner)

High Water Program

At noon, passengers will gather at the meeting point. Then, passengers will be transferred to the vessel. In the afternoon, the ship leisurely glides along the water. Dinner is served at Indochina Dining Hall. Overnight in Tonle Sap.

Low Water Program

At 8.00 am, passengers will gather at the meeting point. Then, passengers will be transferred by coach to Prek K’Dam. On the way, you will get munch on snacks and cold drinks. The cruise will have a short stop at Skon, which is known as Spiderville for its fried spiders, a delicacy in this country. Embarking Jayavarman Cruise, you will enjoy a welcome drink. The vessel then set sails towards Kampong Chhnang. A dinner will be catered in Indochina Dining Hall.

Day 2 - Cambodia's province and the wetlands: Tonle Sap - Kampong Chhnang - Kampong Cham (Including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

High Water Program

Before dawn, Jayavarman Cruise will set sail across the Tonle Sap Lake where you can see many stunning marshlands floating along the river banks of Kampong Chhnang province. In the afternoon, your excursion will continue in a languid meander along the Tonle Sap. You will be welcomed by kids from the banks. Later, take a short bus to Aundaung Russey village for seeing Khmer-styled pottery, then you will experience a motorboat excursion from Kampong Chhnang to see floating houses, wetlands, and fish farms before arriving in Kampong Cham in the evening. In this day, you can also attend in ox cart rally prior to being introduced to the Heritage Line pro bono “literacy project”.

Low Water Program

You will take a short trip to Aundaung Russey village where you can enjoy Khmer-styled pottery. A motorboat excursion from Kampong Chhnang will be the highlight in this day to see fish farms, wetlands, and floating houses. You can also join an ox cart rally before being introduced to Heritage Line pro bono literacy project.

In the afternoon, Jayavarman Cruise will sail in a languid meander, where you will be greeted by kids from the banks. In this day, you can also attend in ox cart rally prior to being introduced to the Heritage Line pro bono “literacy project”. Dinner awaits at Indochina Dining Hall as the vessel cruises through Phnom Penh to reach Kampong Cham in the evening.

Day 3 - Monks and hilltops: Kampong Cham - Wat Hanchey (Including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Waking up in the morning, you can find yourself full of energy for starting a land journey to the pre-Angkor Ian temple of Wat Hanchey which is located at the top of a hill overlooking the river. There are 2 options for you to go to the top: you can climb 291 steps or take a motor-taxi. Reaching to the place, you will get the most breath-taking views of Cambodia. As returning to the ship, you can have chance to witness a blessing ceremony performed by orange-clad local monks.

In addition, if tide is permitted, you will enjoy a surprise sojourn in zodiacs (inflatable boats) to the nearby beach to swim in the tea-colored Mekong River. Then, Jayavarman will cruise towards Kampong Cham to visit Wat Nokor built within the ruins of an ancient temple, which holds a timeless story. On the way back to the ship, you will visit an orphanage. You will challenge your balance feeling when maneuver a 2-kilometer rickety bamboo bridge.

Day 4- Pearl of the East: Phnom Penh (Including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

After enjoying breakfast and listening about Cambodia modern history, passengers will make a tour in Phnom Penh, the dynamic and historical capital city of the country, which was once considered as the Paris of the East. In spite of its developments, the city has still preserved rustic charm and elegance and huge track of its French colonial allure.

In the morning, passengers have chance to visit dazzling white and gold edifice of Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and National Museum.

Having lunch at noon in a local restaurant, then, you will continue your exciting excursion in Phnom Penh by going sightseeing in Genocide Museum and Killing Field in town. Be prepared to be heart wrenched of stark reminder of the genocide that transpired during Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge regime. After visiting the museum, you will get back to the ship, take a rest on your cabin balcony or lounge, and get prepared for many interesting onboard activities in the evening.

Evening events on Jayavarman Cruise starts with a variety of cocktails served on the sundeck. You can enjoy Apsara dance performance and experience the brilliance and richness of this culture, the soothing sounds of traditional music, the calming scent of incense sticks and a barbeque on the sundeck. Your dining may be very wonderful with moon and thousands of stars as your companions.

Day 5: Phnom Penh - border crossing (including breakfast)

After having breakfast, you will disembark the cruise and head to Phnom Penh for further discover the culture of the capital of Cambodia.

Day 1 - Good morning Saigon: Saigon – My Tho – Cai Be (Including dinner)

Bid farewell to Saigon, the pearl of the Far East, passengers will arrive in My Tho (70 kilometers to the south of Saigon) for embarkation. As getting on board, you will have a cocktail reception at Funnel Bar and Lounge while the cruise is gliding along Mekong River.  Before savoring a welcome dinner on the sundeck, let’s enjoy sunbathing in the fading sunset on the balcony followed by a cruise briefing at the lounge. When approaching to Cai Be, Jayavarman Cruise will drop anchor midstream for overnight.

Day 2 - Vietnamese Inventiveness: Cai Be – Chau Doc (Including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

After welcoming a new day by practicing Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck for your healthy body and fresh mind, you can savor a breakfast with coffee or tea (please be noted that this activity will daily take place in every morning during the cruise). Afterwards, you will be transferred to a traditional sampa – a flat bottomed traditional Vietnamese wooden boat - for sightseeing in Cai Be boisterous and multicolored floating market. It may be a beautiful moment for you to see many local sampans carrying a wide range of local colorful fruits and vegetables.

As Jayavarman Cruise proceeds to Dong Hoa Hiep Island located between Vinh Long and Cai Be, it is a great chance to observe beautiful sceneries along the river and typical rural life of Mekong Delta. The next stop will allow you to see how local products such as rice paste, rice cookies, and coconut candies are made along with observing Long An fruit drying process. After touring the canals, you will be taken to Ba Duc ancient house, which is surrounded by fruit orchards before heading to the ship for lunch.

In the afternoon, Jayavarman will cruise to Sa Dec. When reaching this place, passengers will be transferred to a traditional sampan again to explore Binh Thanh Island and its man-made canals. May be you will be surprised by the fact that all people, from old people to children, from women to men, all are involved in the process of developing and processing water hyacinths into natural fibre floor mats and rattan baskets. Returning to Jayavarman Cruise for a tranquil evening cruise towards Chau Doc, you can enjoy a wonderful night in Mekong River by your own way. Overnight midstream near Chau Doc.

Day 3- Circus of fish: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh (Including breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Similar to everyday in the ship, passengers will be served a hearty breakfast at Indochina Dining Hall or in your own cabin if you want to have a private space. Later, let’s take part in a short excursion in Chau Doc where a multi-ethnic communities of Chinese, Kinh, and Khmer are living. Visiting colorful market near an ancient temple, then you will be transferred to a boat for a thrilling excursion to the floating villages and rustic catfish farms. In the farm, you can discover the way locals often breed Basa feed. In midday, come back to Jayavarman Cruise for lunch.

In mid-afternoon, you can luxuriate in hands-on cooking demonstration and challenge your culinary skills or make a tour around Jayavarman Cruise while the ship is moving toward Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. After a couple of hours cruising, be ready to discover new country and embrace many interesting adventures. Overnight midstream near Phnom Penh.

Day 4 – Pear of the East – Phnom Penh (including breakfast)

In the early morning, you can admire a truly indescribable scene whole approaching Phnom Penh’s river promenade. After enjoying a breakfast, it is time to bid farewell to the cruise.

Day 1 – The Highway Blues: Phnom Penh - border crossing (including lunch and dinner)

In this day, Jayavarman Cruise sets sail for a lazy day of cruising along in the main channel of Mekong. Besides admiring the natural sceneries of the river, you can take part in many activities on board such as pampering yourself at Spa room, improving your cooking skills with Heritage Line’s Cambodian and Vietnamese cuisine cooking class, etc. Overnight in Chau Doc.

Day 2 -Circus of fish: Chau Doc - Sa Dec (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)

You will start your new day on Mekong River by attending in a short excursion in Chau Doc, a pleasant town near Cambodian border where a large communities of Khmer, Chinese, and King are living. After visiting the colorful local market, you will have a trip to the quay, a place where you will be feted to a boat for exploring rustic catfish farms and floating villages. It may be your interesting moments as we visit schools of basa fish being fed by hand.

In the afternoon, you will visit My An Hung Village. In this village, you can enjoy the peaceful beauty of countryside. Walking to family houses, you can see vegetable garden, boat building yard, canals. In addition, when crossing a monkey bridge, you can see chili, corn, and beetle amongst other vegetable fields. Before setting off Sa Dec, why not try enjoying local tea with honey, delicacies, and fruits.

Day 3 – Vietnamese inventiveness: Sa Dec - Cai Be - My Tho (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Jayavarman will cruise to Sa Dec. When reaching this place, passengers will be transferred to a traditional sampan again to explore Binh Thanh Island and its man-made canals. May be you will be surprised by the fact that all people, from old people to children, from women to men, all are involved in the process of developing and processing water hyacinths into natural fibre floor mats and rattan baskets. After lunch onboard, you will be transferred to a traditional sampa – a flat bottomed traditional Vietnamese wooden boat - for sightseeing in Cai Be boisterous and multicolored floating market. It may be a beautiful moment for you to see many local sampans carrying a wide range of local colorful fruits and vegetables. As Jayavarman Cruise proceeds to Dong Hoa Hiep Island located between Vinh Long and Cai Be, it is a great chance to observe beautiful sceneries along the river and typical rural life of Mekong Delta. The next stop will allow you to see how local products such as rice paste, rice cookies, and coconut candies are made along with observing Long An fruit drying process. In the evening, Jayavarman will head move towards My Tho. There is a wonderful farewell waiting you. Overnight in My Tho.

Day 4: My Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (including breakfast)

The trip comes to a close when reaching My Tho. You will disembark the cruise and wait bus to be transferred to Saigon.