Pandaw Mekong Cruise Downstream 5 days: Phnom Penh - Saigon

Morning

You will be picked up from your city hotel by our driver and guide and transferred to the Pandaw boat for check-in.

Begin your journey with Pandaw expedition at 11:00, meet your dedicated crew, and enjoy a relaxing lunch onboard.

Afternoon

After a short break, we disembark the cruise and visit the Killing Fields to learn about the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge regime, pay respects to the victims, and gain insight into Cambodia's tragic history. 

Not far from the Killing Fields, we continue to explore the Genocide Museum, called Toul Sleng Prison. The site, a former secondary school, was used by the Khmer Rouge as a detention center from 1975 until its collapse in 1979. 

Evening

Spend the night docked in Phnom Penh’s city port, surrounded by vibrant bars, restaurants, and nightlife. Enjoy time at leisure to explore before returning to your floating hotel.

Pandaw Mekong set sail early in the morning, cruising downstream along the Mekong River to the Vietnam border for immigration formalities.

Spend a relaxing day onboard as the cruise sails toward Vietnam. Make the most of the onboard facilities, from spa and massage services to the fitness center.

When arriving in Vietnam, we will check some immigration procedures. The journey continues to Chau Doc, where you can enjoy a peaceful riverside stroll before dinner onboard.

Morning

After a leisurely breakfast, we boarded a minivan to visit Sam Mountain, home to Phuoc Dien Tu (Hang Pagoda). After climbing the steps, we are rewarded with stunning views over the Mekong. For those who prefer not to take the stairs, you may explore the local market instead.

Next, we visit the floating fish farms by sampan before enjoying a private lion dance performance in a local village. 

Afternoon

After lunch onboard, the journey continues as we cruise deeper into the Mekong Delta, accompanied by onboard entertainment from the crew.

Note: During high water periods in October and November, navigation into Chau Doc may be affected by low bridges. In this case, the day’s excursion will be replaced with a visit to a local village in Long Thuan.

Morning

This morning, we explore the waterways by sampan, gliding through mangroves and bamboo forests to the lush fruit orchards of Ben Tre. Known for its fertile land and vibrant agricultural life, the Mekong Delta also showcases a rich artisanal culture, which we will discover at a local handicraft village.

Afternoon

Back onboard, enjoy lunch as we continue our journey through the historic Cho Gao Canal en route to Saigon. Built in 1876 by the French, this vital waterway connects trade routes to the city and offers a fascinating window into local life along the riverbanks.

Evening

As evening falls, we arrive in central Saigon, where you can admire the city’s stunning skyline over dinner onboard.

After breakfast, we will check out of our cabins and disembark the boat. We will bid farewell to the staff here and prepare to transfer back to our hotel in Saigon.

The journey with Pandaw Cruise comes to an end. You'll arrive at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.