4 Days Upstream Mekong River Cruise Tours From Phnom Penh To Siem Reap

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.

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 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 today to visit Kampong Tralach Temple which was built in 1841. After the visit to the temple, we return back 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 back 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 disembark 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 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 visit you will be transfer to Siem Reap to your hotel around 4:00pm where your trip ends!

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Please note: This itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather and water level conditions.

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