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Cruise M/V Toum Teav - 3 Days
Phnom Penh – Kôh Chen/ Oudong - Kampong Tralach
Kampong Chhnang – Kampong Luong - Siem Reap
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Cambodia is a land of water and its two dominant topographical
features are the mighty Mekong River and the Tonle Sap Lake.
The Mekong, whose sources are in Tibet, flows about 486 km through
the country and most of its streams and rivers flow into the
Mekong-Tonle Sap Lake.
Traveling on the Toum Teav for three days will allow you to
explore the life along the rivers and stop by fishermen villages
nestled on their banks. Built in Cambodia with natural tropical
woods according to traditional techniques, the boat is the first
cruise ship sailing on the Mekong and Tonle Sap, which offers
high standard accommodation, mixing leisure and discovering.
Notice: Due to the low level of the water from February
to June, the boat may not be able to cross the lake to reach
Siem Reap. During this period, the visit of the floating village
of Chnok Tru will be done instead of the floating village of
Kompong Luong and the passenger will cross the lake by small
speed boats. Timing remains unchanged.
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| Day 1 - Monday - Phnom Penh – Kôh
Chen/ Oudong - Kampong Tralach (L/D) |
07:45 Toum Teav is open for embarking
08:00 Departure of the Toum Teav for Kôh Chen (Chinese
Island). Security briefing
08:45 Arrival at Kôh Chen, a small village whose
inhabitants specialize in silver and copper smiting. They make
ornamental items, including delicately engraved tropical fruits,
used in traditional ceremonies at the pagoda or for marriages
The distant hills of Cambodia's old capital, Oudong, and its
royal stupas can be seen a few kilometers away from the ferry.
11:45 Passengers re-embark the Toum Teav. Lunch on board
on the way to Kampong Tralach
15:30 Arrival at Kampong Tralach to visit its beautiful
old pagoda. To reach it, we drive through Kampong Tralach Krom
village along a small road perpendicular to the river, crossing
some gorgeous stretches of emerald rice paddy fields. The Pagoda
dates back to the early last century and is home to some outstanding
mural paintings. They remain one of the last survivors of cultural
destruction that continues unabated due to widespread indifference.
17:30 Passengers re-embark. The Toum Teav drops anchor
few miles away.
19:00 Welcome drink and info meeting about the cruise,
crew introduction.
Welcome dinner. Overnight on board. |
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| Day 2 - Tuesday - Kampong Chhnang –
Kampong Luong (B/L/D) |
07:00 Departure of the Toum Teav early in the morning.
Sail to Kampong Chnang. Breakfast during navigation.
09:00 Arrival to Kampong Chnang Located some 56 miles
from Phnom Penh, the town is one of the largest fishing ports
on the Tonlé Sap. Fish farming is also widely practiced
in the area. The region is also famous for its pottery ware,
unchanged in style for centuries, which is produced in sufficient
quantities to supply the entire country. And not to be overlooked
are the products of the Thnot tree (sugar palm – a real
national symbol) that abounds: a mellow tasting, caramel-colored
sugar sold in large cakes.
11:30 Passengers re-embark the Toum Teav. Lunch on board
on the way to Kampong Luong.
16:00 Arrival at Kampong Luong. Local boats are coming
along the Toum Teav and picking passengers for the visit.Almost
totally overlooked by tourists because of its remoteness and
difficult access, the village is completely self-sufficient.
A floating school, factories to make ice for fish preservation,
church, pagoda, service stations, pigsty, stores, boat or television
repair shops, video club, karaoke bar, police station... everything
is on the water. All trades are represented and everybody from
children to grandparents goes by boat through the network of
canals that cross this little town.
18:00 Passengers re-embark.
19:30 Farewell cocktail (1 glass of local liquor or juice)
with Master of Ship & Cruise Manager. Captain’s farewell
dinner (Enriched menu + 1 glass of wine).
Overnight on board |
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| Day 3 - Wednesday - Kampong Luong –
Siem Reap (B/L) |
07:00 Departure
of the Toum Teav early in the morning. Time to relax while crossing
the Tonlé Sap Lake.
13:00 Passengers disembark. Transfer to hotel after a
last lunch onboard. |
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All prices are per person in USD, based on twin-sharing.
NOTE: The itinerary can slightly change according to the season, local conditions, climate, flight schedules and room availability.
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Prices include:
Full board (water, tea, coffee)Accommodation in double cabin
Visits (koh Chhen, Oudong, Kompong Tralach, Kompong Chnang, Kompong Luong)
French or English speaking guide on board.
Prices do not include:Transfers in Siem Reap or in Phnom Penh.
Drinks.
Visas.
Personal expenses and personal insurance.
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