Heritage Line The Jahan Cruise 4 Days Upstream Saigon - Phnom Penh
Destination: Saigon, My Tho, Tan Phong Island, Sa Dec, Gieng Island, Phnom Penh
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Itinerary of Heritage Line The Jahan Cruise 4 Days Upstream Saigon - Phnom Penh
Your luxury journey begins with a heartfelt welcome at our lounge in Saigon. Enjoy a morning coffee before our private transfer departs for My Tho to embark on the vessel. Once onboard, our dedicated crew will escort you to your stateroom and provide a detailed briefing on your cabin’s imperial facilities. After settling in, a gourmet lunch is served in the ship’s restaurant, followed by an official welcome and safety briefing by the Cruise Director.
As the afternoon unfolds, the ship sails with the gentle flow of the Mekong River. You are invited to the terrace for a sunset event featuring elegant canapés and prosecco—a perfect opportunity to socialize with fellow travelers. After the journey officially kicks off, a fine-dining dinner is served. By evening, the ship reaches the Tan Phong Island area near Cai Be, where we anchor midstream. Guests can end the first day with a movie at the climatized indoor cinema.
Wake early to embrace the stunning dawn scenery as the Delta comes to life. Energize your spirit with our Morning Tai Chi class before a lavish breakfast buffet. We depart by local boat to Cai Be to visit traditional workshops producing rice paper, rice cookies, and coconut candy.
The Jahan Optional Cycling : A 12km ride over scenic Tan Phong Island along flat paths through orchards of rambutan, longan, and jackfruit. Visit a family business weaving water hyacinths and a local temple under a banyan tree, ending with a tropical fruit tasting.
Default Excursion: For those not cycling, a motorized buggy ride takes you through fruit gardens and to a family specializing in hand-weaving water hyacinths into artistic crafts.
In the afternoon, we sail to Binh Thanh Island in the Sa Dec region.
The Jahan Optional Cycling : A 7km discovery ride through scenic backstreets and rice paddies, stopping at the village of Long Ta, famous for its traditional scarf weaving.
Default Excursion: A village stroll to witness the complete mat-making process and meet an elderly local couple who share stories of island life. Before dinner, join a presentation in the lounge regarding life on the Mekong Delta as we sail toward Gieng Island.
After Tai Chi and breakfast, we explore Gieng Island (Mango Island).
The Jahan Optional Cycling : A 15km pleasurable ride along lush green paths and mango farms. Wave to friendly locals and visit traditional incense and boat-building workshops.
Default Excursion: A stroll under mango groves to visit an incense workshop and a family-run boat-building yard. Enjoy freshly picked mangoes with local tea in the courtyard of a century-old home.
In the afternoon, we take a traditional sampan toward Evergreen Island. Here, you meet a farming family to gain insight into their daily routine. You are invited to step into their shoes, helping to prepare seedlings, plant crops, or assist with the harvest depending on the season. Much of the produce grown here is used by our onboard chef. Afterward, we head toward the Cambodian border while an overnight sail carries us to the capital.
Today is dedicated to Phnom Penh, a city of rustic charm and centuries of history. After breakfast, a full-day tour begins with a cyclo ride through the city center, visiting the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. We then visit the S21 Prison, a poignant site from the Khmer Rouge era.
After lunch in town, we visit a famous academy of arts to observe young dancers training in the intricate Apsara dance, with an opportunity to learn basic techniques under guidance. The day concludes with a stroll through the French Quarter and the iconic Wat Phnom. Back on board, meet Mr. Sum Rithy, a survivor of S21, for a captivating testimony and discussion. The evening is celebrated with an Open-air Barbecue Gala Dinner and a live Apsara performance, before you explore the city's nightlife at your leisure.