This document provides information about a 4-day cruise from Saigon to Phnom Penh with the Jahan Cruise. It includes details about the itinerary, activities, and pricing for the cruise between 2012-2013. Travelers will visit locations like My Tho, Cai Be, and Chau Doc in Vietnam and experience local culture and cuisine along the Mekong River. Cabin rates range from $1,771-3,658 depending on the season and type of cabin booked. The rates include meals, excursions, transfers and other amenities.
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Sai Gon to Phnom Penh Cruise Itinerary
1. Indochina Treks Travel Co.,Ltd
Add: 24 Au Trieu Str, Hoan Kiem Dis, Hanoi
Tel: (84) 4 66821230; Fax (84) 4 33769113
Website: www.luxurymekongcruisers.com
Email: info@luxurymekongcruisers.com
Sai Gon to Phnom Penh in 4 Days with Jahan Cruise
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Day 1: Saigon - My Tho (D)
"The Sea of Mangroves"
Bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of Saigon you will go to My Tho for embarkation. My Tho is 70km
South of Saigon and located on the upper Mekong river in Vietnam. Enjoy a cocktail reception at the
Funnel Bar and Lounge followed by a Welcome Dinner on the Sun Deck. The Jahan Cruise drops
anchor just outside of My Tho for the night.
Overnight on the Jahan Cruise
Day 2: Cai Be - Chau Doc (B/L/D)
"Vietnamese inventiveness"
Starts with the cruise among local sampans coming from all provinces of the delta full of fruits and
vegetables. Proceed to Dong Hoa Hiep island located between Vinh Long and Cai Be. During a 40
minute cruise, discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical Mekong Delta
rural life. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River still remain unknown to many people.
Further stops will allow you to see traditional brick and tile factories and how locals use palm leaves
for houses. After touring the canals, head to the Ba Duc ancient house to have know the descendants
of the former imperial residents. Then you will observe the Cai Be’s colorful floating market from Caibe
Princess boat.
Back on the sampans, cruise 20 minutes further to Phu An hamlet passing by Cai Be’s beautiful
cathedral. Then, group 1 can stay on boat to go straight to the restaurant while group 2 explores the
edges of the canals on bicycle. Lunch will await you at Le Longanier, a superb Indochinese villa located
in a lush tropical garden by the river, surrounded by fruit orchards. After lunch the boat cruise will
continue with the visit some interesting home factories to see how rice paste, rice cookies and coconut
candies, are made, along with the longan fruit drying process.
Board The Jahan for a relaxing evening cruise towards Chau Doc. Moor midstream overnight.
Overnight on the Jahan Cruise
Day 3: Chau Doc- border crossing (B/L/D)
2. "Taste of aqua cultural life"
Welcome to the circus of fish. The early birds will be treated to Thai Chi lessons on the Sun Deck.
Brace yourself for a short excursion by trycicle in about 30 minutes. After that you will have a short
walk to visit the local market then go by coach to visit Lady Temple. She is the most famous Lady who
brings strong spirit to the local in their daily life. Go back to the quay, you will start a boat excursion
to the exciting floating villages and catfish farms witnessing masses of basa fish being fed, hand in
hand with a shore excursion to the village of the local Muslim Cham community.
By mid-afternoon, The Jahan casts off for the border towards Phnom Penh.
Overnight on the Jahan Cruise
Day 4: Phnom Penh (B)
"Pearl of the East"
Off we go early in the morning to witness a truly indescribable scene while approaching Phnom Penh’s
river promenade. Sadly, after breakfast, it is time to disembark the cruise at 10:00AM.
Schedule
Year 2012
Feb Mar Apr Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Month
(HS) (HS) (SS) (LS) (LS) (LS) (SS) (HS) (HS)
SG -
4/18 3/17/31 14 7/21 4/18 1/15/29 13/27 10/24 8/22
PNH
PNH -
1/15/29 14/28 11 4/18 1/15/29 12/26 10/24 7/21 5/19
SG
Year 2013
Jan Feb Mar Apr Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Month
(HS) (HS) (HS) (SS) (LS) (LS) (LS) (LS) (SS) (HS) (HS)
SG -
5/19 2/16 2/16/30 13 29 13/27 10/24 7/21 5/19 2/16/30 14/28
PNH
PNH -
2/16/30 13/27 13/27 10/24 10/24 7/21 4/18 2/16/30 13/27 11/25
SG
Rate
Cabin types Superior Deluxe Signature Suite
Apr 2012
2024 2378 2671 2787
Shoulder Season (SS)
Jul - 05 Oct 2012
1771 2081 2337 2439
Low Season (LS)
6 - 19 Oct 2012
2125 2497 2805 2927
Shoulder Season (SS)
20 Oct - Dec 2012
2657 3122 3506 3658
High Season (HS)
3. Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
2709 3183 3576 3730
High Season (HS)
April 2013
2167 2547 2860 2985
Shoulder Season (SS)
We are offering special promotion of 10% off the above rates for early bird and last minute
bookings!
Note*:
Shoulder season: April
High Season: Oct - Mar
Low Season: Jun - Sep
Rate Excludes the Phnom Penh Port tax of US$65/person
US$250/cabin is added for Christmas and New Year Eve
Rates include accommodation, full board, all excursions, entrance fee and transportation,
drinking water all day and coffee/tea for breakfast.
Other policies:
Children (from 5-12): 80% off on regular Cruise price/cabin without extra bed
Single use: 25% off on regular cruise price
Extra bed: 70% off on regular Cruise price/cabin.