- 37 Sailing Dates
- 8 Nights
- Siem Reap
- RV Indochine
- Ref: CROISI1R9_PP2027-10-1763
Overview
The RV Indochine cruises on the Mekong, along a legendary river with enchanted stopovers, between classified sites, centuries-old traditions and culinary delights of Vietnam and Cambodia. The promise of an exotic and authentic adventure, dotted with colours, scents and flavours.
The RV Indochine cruises on the Mekong, along a legendary river with enchanted stopovers, between classified sites, centuries-old traditions and culinary delights of Vietnam and Cambodia. The promise of an exotic and authentic adventure, dotted with colours, scents and flavours.
The RV Indochine is an intimate-sized standard ship, measuring 51 meters long by 11 meters wide. It can accommodate 48 passengers in 24 cabins spread over two decks. Each cabin offers amenities and provides guests with all the comforts they need during their stay. This colonial style ship is entirely made of exotic wood panelling and offers a combination of charme and comfort. The restaurant, located on the upper deck, offers a delicate cuisine in a refined setting where large picture windows allow guests to fully enjoy the surrounding environment. The sun deck with a lounge / bar is the perfect place to relax and admire the landscapes.
Route
Cruise Itinerary
Program depending on your time of arrival in Siem Reap.Boat trip on Tonl Lake to discover the floating villages and the traditional life of its inhabitants.Then, visit of the Angkor Night Market.Night at the hotel.
Arrive 2027-10-15 14:00:00 Depart 2027-10-15 00:00:00Full-day included excursion: the Ta Prohm temple, Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.Well end the day with Phare, the Cambodian circus.Night at the hotel.
Arrive 2027-10-16 00:00:00 Depart 2027-10-16 00:00:00Included excursion: the Angkor Wat temple. Lunch will be served at the hotel.Road(1) to Koh Chen and discovery of traditional villages. Our crew will welcome you and help you get comfortably settled into your cabins. ORTransfer to your ship. Our crew will welcome you and help you get comfortably settled into your cabins. Afternoon cruise through Tonle Lake.Well have dinner and formally meet our crew. Our ship will remain anchored overnight.
Arrive 2027-10-17 00:00:00 Depart 2027-10-17 00:00:00Discover of the small village of Koh Chen, where craftspeople specialize in silver and copper work. Lunch on board then we will set out to visit the beautiful Vihara at the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. To access the pagoda, we need to cross the village of Kampong Tralach, moving along a small road that runs perpendicular to the river in the middle of magnificent rice fields. Our ship will remain anchored overnight.
Arrive 2027-10-18 00:00:00 Depart 2027-10-18 00:00:00Kampong Chhnang is one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap. Fish farming is abundant here. The region is also known for its traditional pottery combining ancient knowledge with modern techniquesChhnang itself means "pot." We'll also enjoy a tasting of regional products before returning on board. Lunch andcruising to Phnom Penh. Once we arrive, enjoy a brief tour of the area by "tuk-tuk," the easiest way to get around the city. Well return to the ship and enjoy a performance of classical Khmer dancing and music. Our ship will remain overnight in Phnom Penh.
Arrive 2027-10-19 00:00:00 Depart 2027-10-19 00:00:00Full-day included excursion:- The Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda- The National Museum- The Tuol Svay Prey School, a former detention, torture, and execution center run by the Khmer Rouge during the civil warWell cruise to Vietnam.Well spend the night on board.
Arrive 2027-10-20 00:00:00 Depart 2027-10-20 00:00:00Included excursion: visit of the Tay An Pagoda and the Ba Chua Xu Temple.Well begin to cruise toward Sa Dec.Well spend the night on board.
Arrive 2027-10-21 00:00:00 Depart 2027-10-21 00:00:00Included excursion: visit of the former house of Huynh Thuy Le.Enjoy some free time in Sa Dec.Well cruise to Vinh Long.Included excursion: discovery of a brick and pottery factory, puffed riced, rice-paper wrappers, and rice alcohol.*Well spend the night on board.
Arrive 2027-10-22 00:00:00 Depart 2027-10-22 00:00:00Included excursions: - Visit of a bee farm and tasting - Ride in small sampans along the canal lined We'll set out to cross the very narrow canal, heading for Ho Chi Minh City. We'll spend the night on board.
Arrive 2027-10-23 00:00:00 Depart 2027-10-23 00:00:00Included excursion: tour of the city, its hectic market and the Thien Hau temple.Lunch will be served on board.Included excursions:- The Museum of Vietnamese History- Discovery of the Cu Chi tunnels(2)Well spend the night on board.
Arrive 2027-10-24 00:00:00 Depart 2027-10-24 00:00:00Inlcuded excursion: Cholon.Well enjoy lunch in town.Flight to Hu.Night at the hotel.
Arrive 2027-10-25 00:00:00 Depart 2027-10-25 00:00:00Full-day included excursion: the tombs of Khai Dinh and Tu Duc, the Tu Hieu Pagoda, the Imperial City and the Dong Ba Market. Night at the hotel.
Arrive 2027-10-26 00:00:00 Depart 2027-10-26 00:00:00Full-day included excursion: the Pagoda of the Celestial Lady, the village of Kim Long and the Museum of Cham Sculpture. Night at the hotel.
Arrive 2027-10-27 00:00:00 Depart 2027-10-27 00:00:00Full-day included excursion: My Son, Hoi An for lunch and a visit of the city and the Fujian Assembly Hall. Night at the hotel.
Arrive 2027-10-28 00:00:00 Depart 2027-10-28 00:00:00Flight to Hanoi. Traditional water puppetry show. Night at the hotel.
Arrive 2027-10-29 00:00:00 Depart 2027-10-29 00:00:00Leaving for Halong Bay (approx. 3.5 hours travel time).We'll be welcomed aboard and enjoy a cocktail.We'll cruise in Halong Bay.We'll spend the night on board.
Arrive 2027-10-30 00:00:00 Depart 2027-10-30 00:00:00Tai Chi class on deck. Included excursion: visit of one of the largest caves of the bay. We'll cruise in Halong Bay. Disembarking and trip back to Hanoi. Transfer to the airport. End of our services around 6.00 p.m. at the airport. Please do not book any flights before 8.00 p.m.
Arrive 2027-10-31 00:00:00 Depart 2027-10-31 00:00:00Prices & Dates
Prices shown for: Cruise Fare. Subject to availability.
Ship & Accommodation
24 Cabins with window overlooking the exterior passageway
Spacious and comfortable cabin equipped with two beds (with optional twin-bed configuration), private bathroom with shower and bath products, telephone, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer, air-conditioning, radio and wardrobe with hangers. Located at the main deck with window overlooking the exterior passageway, it offers a panoramic view.
Amenities
The RV Indochine cabins are spacious (16 square meters), comfortable and luminous with their two big windows.
Equipment:
- All outside cabins
- Bathroom: washbasin and shower separated
Toilets - Separable beds
- Air conditioning
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Dressing table
- Bathrobes
- Towels
- Sandals
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Spacious and comfortable cabin equipped with two beds (with optional twin-bed configuration), private bathroom with shower and bath products, telephone, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer, air-conditioning, radio and wardrobe with hangers. Located at the main deck with window overlooking the exterior passageway, it offers a panoramic view.
Amenities
The RV Indochine cabins are spacious (16 square meters), comfortable and luminous with their two big windows.
Equipment:
- All outside cabins
- Bathroom: washbasin and shower separated
- Toilets
- Separable beds
- Air conditioning
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Dressing table
- Bathrobes
- Towels
- Sandals
Located on the superior deck, the restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. A delightful experience of traditional and Vietnamese cuisine with menus designed by a local executive chef.
Cuisine: asian · Experience: complimentary
On board programmes are offered which provide guests with understanding of their destinations, from lectures and demonstrations to special themed dinners.
We offer on all our cruises numerous and surprising excursions. You may prefer to stay aboard our cruise ships and enjoy the tranquillity, but we have an extensive range of excursions we offer that are great ways to discover each country in detail. (All excursions are optional)
Always with the help of our guides, you will visit tremendous cities, picturesque landscapes, and great activities with our bike rides, scenic tours, tastings, whole days visits or evenings out to appreciate the cities by night.
The sun deck of the boat offers a panoramic view of the landscape's beauty as you cruise. A great place to relax outdoors and enjoy the weather sipping a glass of wine.
The Lounge bar is located on the Sun Deck.
Please note: There are no health and fitness facilities onboard.
During the day, you will be more comfortable in casual clothes.
We recommend that you bring clothes that are not too wrinkly, or that can be easily transported after being ironed at home, as we cannot provide an iron on the boat.
Remember to dress according to the weather, the season and the environment of your cruise: light clothes and swimsuits for warm weather; sweater or jacket for cooler weather; sweatshirt, rain gear and small umbrella.
Don't forget to pack comfortable walking shoes, especially for when you go on sightseeing trips!
Finally, when visiting places of worship, be sure to dress appropriately, not too lightly, so as not to be barred from entering.
For safety reasons and in accordance with the law, it is forbidden to smoke on board our boats as it is a closed environment. However, smokers have the possibility to go to the sun deck where ashtrays are available.
Please inform us at the time of your booking whether you require a special diet or suffer from allergies. Our cook will offer you a fully adapted and tasty menu.
All the ships of the company's European fleet are equipped with a free Wi-Fi connection for passengers. This Internet connection is available in all the lounges/bars and receptions of the ships. The Wi-Fi connection available on board all ships is free of charge.
For customers who do not have computer equipment, we have equipped the majority of the boats (except those on the Volga, Mekong, Africa and Nile) with a touch screen tablet that will be lent to them if necessary.
Our boats sail near large cities and remain close to the shore. In case of an emergency, the purser will contact the emergency medical services, the boat will make a stopover so that medical care can be provided as quickly as possible to the person suffering.
An automatic external defibrillator (AED) is on board each boat. At least two people on board are certified as first aiders and have been trained to use this device.
If you are concerned about a health problem, please consult your doctor before joining in a cruise, in order to perform a complete check-up. We remain at your disposal in case of emergency.
All our ships (except the African Dream) are certified Bureau Veritas.
Life jackets and life buoy are located in your cabins as well as on the sun deck.
During the presentation of the crew, all safety instructions will be provided.
Animals are not accepted on board.
It is perfectly possible to cruise with your baby.
Due to space constraints, our boats do not have baby equipment on board.
If you are taking an infant or baby on board, be sure to bring the necessary equipment and supplies, such as a portable bed, stroller, child carrier, diapers.
For children over the age of one, remember to reserve age-appropriate menus at the time of booking. For your convenience, we can heat up your children's bottles or food.
The prices of our cruises are "all-inclusive on board" which means it includes full board, drinks served at meals and at the bar.
You are responsible for personal expenses outside the boat, during excursions, purchases in our store, or drinks that you choose from our special wine list and bar, booking of excursions on board as well as additional services (massages and spa) available on some boats are also extra.
To ease your cruise experience, CroisiEurope has opted for the "all inclusive on board" which includes a certain number of services in the cruise rates:
- double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
- Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
- All our meals are served in one service. Breakfast is offered as a buffet, lunch and dinner are served at the table.
- In the case of cruises with hotel extensions, catering services are those detailed in the relevant programs.
- Drinks, unless otherwise stated in writing in the cruise program, under the heading "these prices do not include". Subject to this reservation, the drinks included in the package are those provided by CroisiEurope and consumed during the meals taken on board the boat, including at the bar (except for the special bar menu and wine list). The non-exhaustive list is as follows: water, wine, beer, fruit juices, coffee, tea, etc.
- Access to free WI-FI;
- travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- Port fees
This package does not include:
- Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
- Optional excursions mentioned in our programmes unless otherwise mentioned. They can be booked through our agency or online.
- Transportation (unless otherwise stated) and handling fees;
- Cancellation and baggage insurance;
- Personal expenses;
- All services not mentioned in the programme.
CroisiEurope welcomes passengers with reduced mobility and strives to facilitate their access to the places of conviviality on board and to the suggested excursions. Before making a reservation, our company invites you to mention your specific needs to one of our agents, so that we can offer you the most suitable boat.
People with reduced mobility or with mobility difficulties can benefit from adapted cabins on some of the boats in our fleet.
Please note that our three-deck boats have elevators that provide access to the different decks, as well as to the dining room, the lounge and the toilets adapted to people with reduced mobility.
Our two-deck boats, on the other hand, are designed in terms of layout so that the common facilities (restaurant, lounge-bar, reception) are all on one level: the main deck, which also has cabins.
Some of our excursions may cause difficulties for people with reduced mobility (walking for several hours, unsteady ground surfaces, unevenness, ...), participation in the excursions as well as the trip is subject to the passenger's sufficient mobility.
We invite you to contact your CroisiEurope agent or your usual travel agency for further information.
The official languages on board our boats are French and English.
The crew members and tour guides speak French and English fluently. They are also fluent in the major European languages, such as German, Italian and Spanish.
On board, information and warnings are communicated in French and English. They may also be announced in another language, depending on the nationality of the passengers on board.
Other Info
Gratuities are at the discretion of passengers.
Tipping practices vary widely between countries and cultures. At CroisiEurope, tips are distributed equally among all crew members. This gesture from our passengers reflects their appreciation for the quality of service and attention they have received throughout their cruise, at every level.
How much should I tip?
A tip of €5 to €10 per person per day is a common guideline, but each passenger is, of course, free to give any amount they feel appropriate.
For your convenience, an envelope will be placed in your cabin on your final evening aboard. You can leave it in the designated box at the reception desk when you disembark.
This information applies to river and sea cruises operated by vessels in the CroisiEurope fleet.
- All prices are per person, based on two sharing, and subject to availability.
- A valid passport is required for all passengers. Passports should be valid for at least six months beyond your return date.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all bookings.
- Prices may vary depending on cabin type, departure date, and availability.
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CROISI1R9_PP2027-10-1763