Mekong Dawn Cruise

Your cruise begins 9:00am from your hotel where we will collect you and transfer you to the Mekong Dawn boat. Upon arrival you will be met with our Cruise Members, a warm welcome drink will be served before checked into your cabins. Once onboard the boat sets sail for a gentle cruise down the river to the ancient Cambodian capital of Oudong. We dock at Koh Chen ‘Chinese Island’ a small village of whose inhabitants specialize in silver and copper smiting. After lunch you will be transferred to the nearby Oudong Mountain, where a brisk climb takes you to one of the finest views in the Kingdom. From 1618 to 1866 this served as Cambodia’s capital city and an array of interesting stupas, tombs and memorials still remain. Return back to the boat and enjoy sundowner as the boat move forward to Kampong Tralach a local rural area with a natural beauty and you will enjoy dinner here amongst the scenic spot of Tonle Sap River.

After a hearty breakfast, we will experience an Ox Cart ride - a traditional mode of transport that is still commonly used in rural areas or alternative cycling to visit Kampong Tralach Temple which was built in 1841. Return back to Mekong Dawn after that and continue the journey toward Kampong Chhnang. Sit back to enjoy your leisure time over the magnificent water landscape, watching fishermen float by on wooden boats, waving to over-excited children on the shore. Upon arrival you will be transfer to land via smaller boat to visit the pottery village, Tuk tuks will be used to get around the villages – the perfect way to watch the stunning scenery of this province. Think emerald green paddies dotted with sugar palms, smiling children screaming ‘hello’ from the stilted wooden houses they call home. Get back to the boat after the tour to enjoy drinks as the boat moving around the scenic spot of the river before a leisurely dinner is served.

Wake up for a hearty breakfast before disembarking the Mekong Dawn Boat and continue the journey by air-conditioned coach toward Siem Reap and offer a glimpse into the laid-back rural life. On the way we will make a stop in Kampong Thom province to view an ancient bridge or make a stop for coffee as you wish. Lunch at a local restaurant (on guest own spend) before visiting Kampong Phluk floating village a popular tourist attraction located on the Tanas River which flows into Tonle Sap Lake. The Village has over 1,000 permanent residents living in Stilt wooden houses. The Villages also feature a school, a Temple, a church, and a number of restaurants primarily catering to tourists. After visiting you will be transfer to Siem Reap to your hotel around 4:00pm where your trip ends

Special note: the itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather or water level condition.

Your cruise begins at 9:00 am from your hotel in Siem Reap where we will collect you then transfer you by a private, air-conditioned coach to visit Kampong Phluk floating Village, a popular tourist attraction located on the Tanas River which flows into Tonle Sap Lake. The Village has over 1,000 permanent residents living in Stilt wooden houses. The Villages also feature a school, a Temple, a church, and several restaurants Primarily catering to tourists.  After the tour we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant (guest own spend) before transferring to Kampong Chhnang where you will join the Mekong Dawn Boat. The drive from Kampong Phluk to Kampong Chhnang takes around 3.5 hours and offers a glimpse into the laid-back rural life. On the way, you can view an ancient bridge in Kampong Thom Province or make a stop for coffee as you wish. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our cruise members, a warm welcome drink will be served before settling into your cabin while the boat starts cruising around Kampong Chhnang floating village. Relax on deck or enjoy a drink at the bar as the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape. The day ends with a delicious dinner and a dreamy overnight on your floating hotel on the Tonle Sap River

After a hearty breakfast to kick-start the day, you will be transferred to land via a smaller boat to visit the pottery village. Tuk tuks will be used to get around the villages – the perfect way to watch the stunning scenery of this province pass by. Think emerald green paddies dotted with sugar palms, smiling children screaming ‘hello’ from the stilted wooden houses they call home. After the tour you will return to the boat to enjoy a mouth-watering lunch over the magnificent water landscape, watching fishermen float by on wooden boats, waving to over-excited children on the shore, while we sail towards Kampong Tralach. Upon arrival, you will experience an Ox Cart ride - a traditional mode of transport that is still commonly used in rural areas or alternative cycling to visit Kampong Tralach Temple. Guests will then return to Mekong Dawn to enjoy a sundowner with snacks and drinks served among the scenic water landscape as we cruise towards Oudong, the ancient Cambodian capital. Between 1618 and 1866, Oudong served as the country’s capital before relocating to Phnom Penh. The boat will dock at Koh Chen (Chinese Island) a small village of whose inhabitants specialize in silver and copper smiting. From where you will spend a peaceful at night

After a hearty breakfast, we will visit an Oudong Temple which sits on top of a Mountain, Tackling the 509 steps to the peak; you are rewarded with unparalleled views and a series of historic stupors, tombs and memorials that can be explored. We will then return to the boat for a leisurely lunch while the boat navigates towards Phnom Penh where our service ends. ETA 2:00 pm

Special note: the itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather or water level condition.

Your cruise begins 1:00pm from your hotel where we will collect you and transfer you to Mekong Dawn boat. Greeting you by our Cruise Manager and the crew members with a welcome drink and checked into your cabins lunch will be service while the boat will start a gentle cruise towards Silk Island (Koh Dach). Silk Island is a typical rural Cambodian weaving village, where the population operates hand looms under most of the houses, others dyeing and spinning silk on spinning wheels made of bicycle parts. Weaver experts will explain the weaving process in detail from silkworms to scarfs. After the excursion on Silk Island, we will return to the boat relaxing sundowner as the boat navigate toward Khsach Kandal a peaceful area and anchor for the night.

The boat will begin its gentle ride toward Oudong as the sun rises, but you can take your time to rise for breakfast as you feel comfortable and enjoy your day as the boat sail for a gentle cruise down the river to the ancient Cambodian capital of Oudong. We dock at Koh Chen ‘Chinese Island’, a small village whose inhabitants specialize in silver and copper smiting. After lunch you will be transferred to the nearby Oudong Mountain, where a brisk climb takes you to one of the finest views in the Kingdom. From 1618 to 1866 this served as Cambodia’s capital city and an array of interesting stupas, tombs and memorials remain. Return to the boat and enjoy sundowner as the boat move forward to Kampong Tralach a local rural area with a natural beauty. Enjoy dinner here amongst the scenic spot of Tonle Sap River.

After a hearty breakfast, we will experience an Ox Cart ride - a traditional mode of transport that is still commonly used in rural areas today to visit Kampong Tralach Temple which was built in 1841. After the visit to the temple, we return to Mekong Dawn and continue the journey toward Kampong Chhnang This town is famous for fish farming and pottery ware. Upon arrival guests will transfer to land via a smaller boat to visit the pottery village, tuk tuks will be used to get around the villages – the perfect way to watch the stunning scenery of this province. Think emerald green paddies dotted with sugar palms, water buffaloes lazily grazing in shimmering, lotus-lined ponds, and smiling children screaming ‘hello’ from the stilted wooden houses they call home. After the tour, return to Mekong Dawn for a leisurely evening on board with dinner and drinks served amongst the scenic spot along the river.

Wake up for a hearty breakfast before disembarking the Mekong Dawn Boat and continue the journey by air-conditioned coach toward Siem Reap and offer a glimpse into the laid-back rural life. On the way we will make a stop in Kampong Thom province for viewing an ancient bridge or make stop for coffee as you wish. Lunch at a local restaurant (on guest own spend) before visiting Kampong Phluk floating village a popular tourist attraction located on the Tanas River which flows into Tonle Sap Lake. The Village has over 1,000 permanent residents living in Stilt wooden houses. The Villages also feature a school, a Temple, a church, and a number of restaurants primarily catering to tourists. After visiting you will be transfer to Siem Reap to your hotel around 4:00pm where your trip ends!

Special note: the itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather or water level condition.

Your cruise begins at 9:00 am from your hotel in Siem Reap where we will collect you then transfer you by a private, air-conditioned coach to visit Kampong Phluk floating Village a popular tourist attraction located on the Tanas River which flows into Tonle Sap Lake. The Village have over 1,000 permanent residents living in Stilt wooden houses. The Villages also feature a school, a Temple, a church and a number of restaurants Primarily catering to tourists.  After the tour we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant before transfer to Kampong Chhnang where you will be joint Mekong Dawn Boat. The drive from Kampong Phluk to Kampong Chhnang takes around 3.5 hours and offer a glimpse into the laid-back rural life. On the way, you can view an ancient bridge in Kampong Thom Province or make stop for coffee as you wish. Upon arrival, greeted you by our cruise members. a warm welcome drink will be served before settling into your cabin while the boat starts cruising around Kampong Chhnang floating village. Relax on deck or enjoy a drink at the bar as the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape. The day ends with a delicious dinner and a dreamy overnight on your floating hotel on the Tonle Sap River.

After a hearty breakfast to kick-start the day, you will be transferred to land via a smaller boat to visit the pottery village. Tuk tuks will be used to get around the villages – the perfect way to watch the stunning scenery of this province pass by. Think emerald green paddies dotted with sugar palms, smiling children screaming ‘hello’ from the stilted wooden houses they call home. After the tour you will return to the boat to enjoy a mouth-watering lunch over the magnificent water landscape, watching fishermen float by on wooden boats, waving to over-excited children on the shore, while we sail towards Kampong Tralach. Upon arrival, you will experience an Ox Cart ride - a traditional mode of transport that is still commonly used in rural areas or alternative cycling to visit Kampong Tralach Temple. Guests will then return back to Mekong Dawn to enjoy a sundowner with snacks and drinks served among the scenic water landscape as we cruise towards Oudong, the ancient Cambodian capital. Between 1618 and 1866, Oudong served as the country’s capital before relocating to Phnom Penh. The boat will dock at Koh Chen (Chinese Island) a small village of whose inhabitants specialize in silver and copper smiting. From where you will spend a peaceful at night

After a hearty breakfast, we will visit an Oudong Temple which sits on top of a Mountain, Tackling the 509 steps to the peak; you are rewarded with unparalleled views and a series of historic stupors, tombs and memorials that can be explored. We will then return to the boat for a leisurely lunch and enjoy relaxing afternoon while we navigate towards Khsach Kandal located on the Mekong River, a peaceful area where we rest for the night.

Wake up to a spread of local and continental cuisine, joined by the stunning backdrop of the sunrise along the river as the boat navigate towards Koh Dach also known as Silk Island. Silk Island is a typical rural Cambodian weaving village, where the population operates hand looms under most of the houses, others dyeing and spinning silk on spinning wheels made of bicycle parts. Weaver experts will explain the weaving process in detail from silkworms to scarf’s. After the excursion on Silk Island, we will return to the boat and gathering your belonging as we move towards Phnom Penh the final destination where our service ends. ETA 2:00:pm

Special note: the itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather or water level condition.