DOWN STREAM ITINERARY

Day 1 SUN, Siem Reap – Kampong Chhnang: 
Register between 11:00 to 12:00 at Le Meridien Angkor. At 12:00, transfer by motor coach or bus to the local jetty and embark RV La Marguerite at 13:00. Iced mineral water and cold towels will be served. At 13:30, enjoy a light lunch as captain moors towards Kampong Chhnang. Along the way, enjoy a scenic view of the wild lives while passing through the sleepy yet inspirational river villages. Cabins are ready at around 15:00 for checking in. Join the hotel manager and purser at Saigon Bar for briefing at 18:30. Dinner will be served at 19:30, just while the boat arrives into Tonle Sap Lake. Enjoy the first gourmet dinner onboard with fellow travelers. Anchor at Tonle Sap Lake for the night. Pianist entertains from 21:00 to 23:00.

Day 2 MON, Kampong Chhnang – Phnom Penh:
At 6:00, the boat will sail towards Kampong Chhnang. Breakfast will be served at the Mekong restaurant from 7:00. At 8:30, arrive at Kampong Chhnang. Transfer to Kampong Chhnang onboard local boats. Enjoy a quintessential river excursion through the floating houses to get a glimpse of the local lifestyles in the Tonle Sap River. The boats will moor safely along the banks, go ashore and enjoy a leisurely walk through the city and perhaps find a good bargain at the market. At 11:30, go back to the boat and cast off towards Kampong Cham. Lunch is served between 12:30 to 14:00. Attend Seminar on Cambodia - The Past & Present from 15:00 to 16:30. At 17:30, arrive at Phnom Penh and continue towards Kampong Cham. Enjoy a wonderful cocktail hour at 18:30 before dinner from 19:30 to 21:00. Pianist entertains from 21:00 to 23:00.

Day 3 TUE, Kampong Cham – Wat Hanchey:
RV La Marguerite will sails towards Wat Hanchey at 6:00. Breakfast from 7:00 to 8:30. At 9:00, explore Wat Hanchey, a hilltop pagoda overlooking the Mekong. At 11:45, return to the boat. At 12:00, the boat cast off for Kampong Cham. Enjoy lunch from 12:30 to 14:00. At 14:00, arrive at Kampong Cham. Go ashore from 15:00 to 17:30. The upland regions near Kampong Cham are rich in timbers, including Ceylon ironwood, rosewood, bean trees, teak, and rubber trees. We will visit 12th century Angkorian temple of Wat Nokor and Eco village. At 18:15, we depart for Phnom Penh. Daily cocktails will be conducted from 18:30. From 19:30 to 21:00, dinner will be served. At 21:00 to 23:00, pianist entertains onboard.

Day 4 WED, Phnom Penh:
Dock midstream near to Phnom Penh Port around 0:30. At 6:30, the boat will continue to sail towards Phnom Penh Port. Breakfast will be served from 7:00 to 8:30. At 8:30, visit Phnom Penh city. Transfer on motor coach/bus and visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and National Museum. At 12:00, return to the boat for a re-energizing power lunch to prepare for the second part of the excursion today. At 14:30, take motor coach/bus to visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng (S21) detention center. Excursion ends around 17:30. Cocktail hours from 18:30 yo 19:30. 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 21:15 and ends at 22:00. Pianist entertains from 22:00 to 23:00.

Day 5 THU, Phnom Penh – Tan Chau:
At 7:00, enjoy a hearty breakfast as the ships departs for border. Lecture on board on "Indochina - The Past & Present" from 9:30 to 11:00. Lunch buffet is being served from 12:30 to 14:00. Between 15:00 and 16:00, border formalities are being carried out. Movie L'Indochine is played in the Saigon Lounge from 14:30 to 17:00. At 18:30 enjoy cocktail hours before dinner from 19:30 to 21:00. Pianist performs from 21:00 to 23:00.

Day 6 FRI, Tan Chau - Sadec:
Rise and dressed for a wonderful breakfast served from 7:00 to 8:30. At 8:30, transfers to small boats visit a floating fish farm and navigates along the tiny tribunals where stilt houses are haphazardly leaning on one another. Go ashore and make a city tours on Xe Loi. Stop and visit silk making factory, rattan mats and slippers making factory. At 11:00, return to the boat and prepare for lunch. At 12:30, cast off for Sadec. Lunch is served from 12:30 to 14:00. At 15:00 to 16:30, lecture on-board theme Vietnam - The Past & Present". Cocktail and cultural performance from 18:30 and adjourn to dinner from 19:30 to 21:00. Pianist entertains on-board from 21:00 to 23:00.

Day 7 SAT, Sadec – Cai Be:
Breakfast served from 7:00 to 8:30. At 8:30, follow guides to the hometown of Marguerite Duras’ lover, quaint little city. Visit the old house of Huynh Thuy Le’s "The Lovers Museum", partake in the banterings of local markets along the paved river banks, pagoda and the Fujian Temple, build and donated to the city by Le’s family. You will pass by the homes of Marguerite Duras from across the river banks and also visit the school where Margeurite's mom taught. Back to the boat at 12:00. Lunch served from 12:30 to 14:00. At 15:00, explore the hidden treasures through the canals on riverboats and partake in afternoon bantering with floating markets vendors before going ashore to visit traditional candies making factory and rice paper mills in Cai Be. Return to the boat for briefing at around 16:30 before adjourning to the restaurant for farewell cocktails at 18:30. Dinner served at 19:30. Pianist performs from 21:00 to 23:00.

Day 8 SUN, Saigon:
Breakfast served from 7:00 to 8:30. Bid farewells to crew and disembark at Saigon Port at 10:30. Arrive at Sofitel Plaza Saigon around 11:00.

UP STEAM ITINERARY

Day 1 SUN, Ho Chi Minh City - Embarkation: 
Register for cruise from 11:00 to 12:00 at Sofitel Plaza Saigon Hotel. At 12:30, take motor coach transfer to Saigon Port. At 12:30, 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 before checking into your cabins. The captain will commence port formalities from 14:00 to 16:00. At 15:00, adjourn to the Saigon Lounge for briefing. At 19:30, proceed to the Mekong Restaurant and enjoy the first dinner on board. Pianist performs on Saigon Lounge from 21:00 to 23:00.

Day 2 MON, Cai Be Floating Market At 7:00 to 9:00
A hearty breakfast will be served. At 10:00 to 11:30, a seminar on The Life on Mekong River. Lunch from 12:30 to 14:00. At 14:30, get ready for the first excursion at Cai Be. 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 at 17:00. Enjoy Mekong Folk Dances at 18:30 followed by cocktail & briefing at 19:15. At 19:30 dinner is served and pianist plays from 21:00 to 23:00. Night cruising to Sadec.

Day 3 TUE, Sadec - Tan Chau:
Enjoy breakfast from 7:00. At 8:30, follow the guide to this quaint city of Marguerite Duras. Visit the old house of Huynh Thuy Le’s now known as The Lovers Museum, local markets along the paved river banks, 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 river bank. The excursion ends at 11:30. At noon, cruise to Tan Chau. From 12:30 lunch is served. You will enjoy another interesting session on Vietnam History - The Past & Present. At 18:30 to 19:30, daily cocktail hours and briefing. At 19:30, proceed to the restaurant for dinner. Pianist performs from 21:00 to 23:00.

Day 4 WED, Tan Chau and Border Crossing:
Breakfast from 7:00 to 8:30. At 8:30, transfers to small boats, visit a floating fish farm and navigates along the tiny tribunals where stilt houses are haphazardly leaning on one another. Go ashore and make a city tours on Xe Loi where stops will be made at traditional silk making factory and rattan mats and slippers making factory. At 11:30, return to the boat and prepare for lunch. At 12:00, cast off for the Vietnamese/Cambodian borders for port and immigration formalities. Lunch is served from 12:30 to 14:00. At 14:00, commence border-crossing procedures. From 15:00 to 16:30 enjoy a seminar session on Indochina - The Past & Present. At 17:00, start the second part of the journey into Cambodia and heads towards Phnom Penh. Cocktail and briefing is scheduled at 18:30. Dinner is served from 19:30 to 21:00. Pianist performs from 21:00 to 23:00. Enjoy the first night in Cambodia.

Day 5 THU, Phnom Penh:
Breakfast will be served from 7:00 to 8:30. Visit Phnom Penh city from 8:30. Travel around by motor coach/bus and visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and National Museum. At 12:00 return to the boat for a re-energizing power lunch to prepare for the second part of the excursion today. At 14:30, take motor coach/bus and visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng (S21) detention center. This excursion ends at 17:30. At 18:30 to 19:30, meet guide for cocktail & briefing. Dinner is served from 19:30 to 21:00. After dinner, a special Khmer folk performance awaits at the Saigon Lounge. The performance will starts at 21:00 and ends at 22:00. Pianist performs from 22:00 to 23:00. Night cruising to Kampong Cham.

Day 6 FRI, Kampong Cham:
Breakfast from 7:00 to 8:30. At 9:00, 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 at 12:30. Go ashore from 15:30 to 17:30. 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 Cheung Kok Eco village. Cocktails and briefing at 18:30, followed by dinner from 19:30. Pianist entertains from 21:00 to 23:00. Night cruise to Kampong Chhnang.

Day 7 SAT, Tonle River - Kampong Chhnang - Tonle Lake:
At 7:00 to 8:30, enjoy breakfast. At 8:30 to 11:00, follow guides 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 12:30 lunch is served. At 15:00 to 16:30 a lecture on Cambodia - The Past & Present. At 18:30 briefing and farewell Cocktails are hosted. Farewell dinner and drinks from 19:30 to 21:00. 21:00 to 23:00 Pianist performs.

Day 8 SUN, Siem Reap - Disembarkation:
Enjoy breakfast onboard from 7:00 to 8:30. At 9:00, reach Siem Reap. Bid farewells to the crew and guides and disembark around 9:00. At 9:30 take motorized boats and arrive at local jetty approximately 5 to 6 km away from the middle of the lake. Transfer to motor coach/bus to Le Meridien Angkor Hotel at 10:30.