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Indochina Heritage - Line Cruises
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Sai Gon - Siem Reap - Sai Gon

HERITAGE LINE CRUISES -Purveyors of Fine Cruise Services on the Mekong River

Heritage Line was founded in 2008 and provides luxurious cruise journeys on the Mekong River between Vietnam and Cambodia. The company is la Swiss-Vietnamese Joint Venture and located in Saigon - now called Ho Chi Minh City. River Cruise Voyages of Exceptional Discovery and Uncompromising Luxury.
Heritage Line with its first ship “The Jayavarman” was born out of a desire to bring river cruising in the Indochina region to a new realm. The singular touches of a luxury boutique hotel, the leisurely pace of a river cruise and the opportunity to collect new experiences are the signature style Heritage Line.
Fascinating Shore Programs — discovering a more experiential Indochina.For luxury soft adventure travelers with a passion to explore the unknown, the worlds cultural heritage and hinterland and experience it in rare ways;these are singular off the beaten track river journeys of enlightenment and enrichment that offer an unprecedented access to privilege. Inspire your .. passions and embrace a culture in the company of only a few like-minded individuals.“One of the most alluring aspects of travelling to this region is the fact that we get to see and interact with people who still live according to their ancient traditions” - Elizabeth Emile. Discover fascinating Cambodia and Vietnam along the mighty Mekong.
“The Lost Civilization” – upstream cruise and “Pearl of the Orient” downstream for 8 days and 7 nights connecting Saigon with Siem Reap, home of Angkor Wat.

Heritage Line Cruie Itinerary  

Day 01:  Saigon– Can Tho Embarkation:
11:00 Am Departure: 12:30 PM Bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of HO chi Minh City while comfortably settling in your cabin when meandering along the busy ports and waterways. Soon after, the change is abrupt and you will yourself in the UNESCO listed Mangrove Biosphere Reserve of Can Gio which had been destroyed during the Vietnam War by toxic chemicals. Amazingly, the 75 hectares of forest was restroed through re-aforestation in no time. Cocktail reception at the funnel bar & lounge. 

Day 02: Can Tho – Than Chau:
See Cai Rang – Asia largest and most impressive floating market whilst shipping your favorite latte on the breakfast deck. Wooden poles at the front of each boat display wares for sale, such as jackfruit, sugar cane, morning glory stems or even freshly baked baguettes. Take a small boat to see the market up close and continue navigating the narrow canals. Watch as local workers fire their brick kilns, make coconut candy and rice paper by hand. Listen to the fruit orchard owner explanation while tasting the various fruits plugged from the trees. A lunch picnic in one of the fruit orchards will be presented by the Jayavarman crew. The Jayavarman sets sail for a cruise towards Chau Doc along the traffic of sand and rice barges in a scenery portraying smoking kilns of brick factories, fruit drying homes and rice paddy fileds. A stop at the historical My Hoa Island with its unique rattan houses will mark the end of an eventful day of excursions.  

Day 03: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh:
Welcome to the circus of fish. The early birds will be treated to Thai Chi lessions. Brace yourself for a boat excursion to the exciting floating willages and catfish farms witnesssing tons and tons of bassa fish being fed, hand in hand with a shore excursion to the village of the local Muslim Cham community. Take a ride through this fascinating town of rich French Colonial architecture and see its bustling market flooded with tropical fruits in full display by women in cone shaped palm leaf hats. Observe a skill passed on from one generation to another. That is, beautiful tradtional textiles being woven on old wooden looms. By mid-afternoon, the Jayavarman casts off for the border towards Phnom Penh.  

Day 04: Phnom Penh:
Off we go early in the moring to witness a truly indescribable scenery while approaching Phnom Penh river promenade. After breakfast, embark on a city tour in this dynamic, historical captital of Cambodia which has retained its French colonial charm. Sightseeing in the morning, will include the dazzling white and gold architecture of the Royal Palace, outstanding displays of Khmer crafts at the National Museum and the temple on a hill – Wat Phom. After lunch in a local restaurant, examine the painful, heart wrenching reminders of Cambodia ugly past under the Khmer Rouge regime with an excursion to the infamous Killing Fields, the former detention, torture and execution centers druing the Cambodian civil war. Introduction and onsite by a local history professor. Thereafter, to ease the nerves, a variety of cocktails will be at your disposal, followed by Cambodia traditional Apsara dance performance. Experience the brilliance and richness of the culture, the soothing sounds of traditional music, the freshness of incense sticks and a delicious Khmer food eastern buffet.  

Day 05: Phnom Penh– Kampong Cham:
Depart before the break of dawn from Phom Penh with a stop at the little known Chong Koh silk weaving village for a leisure walk. We cruise past the Mekong timeless villages and mind blowing river life with scores of fishermen on duty. Visit the pagoda of the mountain “Man”, Phnom Penh Pros. Thereafter, the mountain “Woman”, Phnom Strey –truly, rural Cambodial at its best. After lunch, our cruise continues towards Peam Chi Kang Village visiting the mysterious monastery and school. Feel free to explore this peaceful and friendly community.  

Day 06: Kampong Cham – Wat Hanchey – Downstream:
Wake up in the wee hours of the morning, truly energinzed to embark on a journey upriver to the pre Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey. Located at the top of a hill overlooking the river, it offers some of the best views in Cambodia. Dating from the 8 century, these ancient structures do justice to the architecture of the Chenla Empire which predated the glories of the mighty Angkor. Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding well organized rice paddy plains.  

Day 07: Kampong Cham – Kampong Chnang – Tonle Sap:
Before the sun rise, set sail to Kampong Chnang via Kampong Tralach along the meandering Tonle Sap River, which narrows through leafy swaths of the South East Asian Jungle. Visit various Pagodas and humanitarian  projects sponsored by Heritage Line. A motorboat excursion in Kampong Chnang, the wetlands and floating houses of the great Tonle Sap Lake. Experience the rich tapestry of rural Khmer life. In the evening, a mouth watering farewell dinner will be served at the sun deck.  

Day 08: Tonle Sap-  Siem Reap:
This great lake dominates Cambodia and is over 150 km in length. The birdlife is profuse and from the middle of the lake one cannot even see the shores. Witness stillness and tranquility on the way to Siem Reap. Disembarkation and transfer to the hotel: 11:00 noon.  

Tour end.  

Superior cabin  :  3,365 USD
Deluxe cabin    :  3,701 USD
Suite cabin        :  4,120 USD

All rates are US Dollars  per cabinRate including Tax & Sevice charge
Peak season surcharge: Christmas / New Year Eve:  US$250  per cabin
Extra bed supplement: 70% off on regular cruise price (price per cabin).
Extra bed are available on Deluxe cabin only.
Single occupation : 25% off on regular crusie price.   

Inclussion:
All excursion inclEntrance feeTransportationTour guide Service (English speaking guide)Taxes, Fuel, Pilots, portdues, full board, welcome and farewell dinner, mineral water, coffee and tea during breakfast. Transfer from or to the ship at start and end point of a voyage (saigon / seam reap) are included.  

Exclussion:
Phnom penh port taxes per passenger of US$65 levied by the Cambodia Port Authority Gratuities, isa and fuel surcharges if any.
Others are not included in the set itinerary  

Children Policy:
Free of charge for infants below 5 years old, in parents room and using existing bedding. Children below 12 years old pay 25% of the cruise price. Children above 5 years old must solely occupy a berth (extra bed supplement).

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