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Mekong River Adventure – Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
4 days, Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Itinerary
Day 1Phnom Penh
Arrive in time for a 6pm embarkation on the riverboat.
Riverboat Welcome Meeting
Welcome aboard! It's time to meet the crew and get some information about the cruise.
Day 2Phnom Penh/Kâmpóng Trâlach
Continue to Kampong Tralach and visit the local vihara (Buddhist monastery) and Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. Opt to cycle, or ride in a tuk tuk or buffalo cart, through the village and past rice paddies to reach the monastery.
Toum Tiou II Riverboat
Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.
Kampong Tralach Visit
Arrive at Kampong Tralach and visit its wonderful Vihara (Buddhist Monastery) and Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. Travel through Kampong Tralach Krom village along a small road perpendicular to the river, crossing beautiful stretches of emerald rice paddies. The Vihara dates back to early last century and is home to some outstanding mural paintings. Standing isolated in the middle of the rice fields, it is a modest pagoda that receives very few international visitors, enjoy this truly unique experience.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3Kâmpóng Trâlach/Koh Chen
Sail on to Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap RIver. Learn more about the fish farming, pottery and sugar palm production in the area. Wander through the local market then opt to cycle to visit the local industries.
Enjoy lunch back on the ship en route to Koh Chen, an island in the river. Visit silver and copper workshops and meet a Khmer Rouge survivor eager to tell his story.
Enjoy an evening cocktail and the Captain's farewell dinner.
Toum Tiou II Riverboat
Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.
Kampong Chhnang Visit
Located around 56 miles from Phnom Penh, the town of Kampong Chhnang is a very large fishing port on the Tonlé Sap. A lot of locals make a living from fish farming, a popular occupation in this area. Kampong Chhnang is also famous for its pottery ware, the style of which has not changed much for centuries and is distributed to the rest of the country. Wander through the local market, and head out to explore a family run brick factory to watch the process. Continue to visit the locals and observe the process of hand making pottery.
Before heading back to the riverboat, explore a sugar palm farm where the Thnot tree (sugar palm) that abounds in the area is used to create a mellow tasting, caramel coloured sugar sold in large cakes and palm wine.
Toum Tiou II Riverboat
Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.
Koh Chen Visit
Visit the small town of Koh Chen. Wander through the streets and visit family run silver and copper workshops. Watch the craftsmen and learn about the process. If possible, meet a Khmer Rouge survivor eager to share his story.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Koh Chen/Siem Reap
This morning, say goodbye to the crew of the Toum Tiou II Riverboat. Hop into a private vehicle for an included transfer to Siem Reap. Tour ends upon arrival. Please book onward travel after 4pm.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.