Transfer by coach from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham where your luxury riverboat, the Jahan, will be waiting for the beginning of your seven night Mekong River cruise.

With its regal British and Indian style, The Jahan offers one of the most luxurious ways to explore the Mekong. Spacious suites with balconies, plenty of deck space and an inviting pool are the resort-like facilities waiting for you onboard.

Upon boarding, the crew will guide you to your stateroom providing a short briefing on the cabin’s facilities. After spending some time to settle in, lunch awaits in the ship’s restaurant, followed by a welcome and safety briefing in the lobby by the cruise director.

As the afternoon unfolds, sailing with the flow of the Mekong River, you can enjoy time on the deck. In the evening the cruise director invites you to a sunset event with canapés and prosecco, where you can socialise with fellow passengers. After officially kicking off your journey, dinner is served. Later that evening why not join the cinema in the climatised indoor lounge for some movie magic.

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Lunch and dinner

Early risers may like to try some Tai Chi on the sun deck as the ship sails towards the village of Angkor Ban. This enchanting local village features a monastery where you will have the chance to meet monks during their morning class and engage in friendly conversation with the villagers.

Back on board, enjoy the views as you sail downstream towards Phnom Penh. Before you arrive at Cambodia’s capital, a stop is made at a small silk weaving community, Prek Bangkong. You will have the opportunity to closely observe and learn about this intricate process.

The rest of the day is free for you to spend as you wish.

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Today the tour begins with a visit to Kampong Laeang. Once ashore, travel by tuk-tuk to discover this pottery making village, including a visit to a charming pre-Angkorian temple.

Back on the ship, lunch can be enjoyed along with the spectacular views of the Tonle River, as the ship sails south to Kampong Tralach. An afternoon tea is served at the bar before you continue with another excursion.

Later embark on an exciting journey to a small village by ox-cart, where you will travel through winding back roads, flanked by picturesque rice paddies. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about a local NGO school and library project.

That evening the ship sets sail again down the Tonle River before reaching Phnom Penh.

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Welcome to Phnom Penh, a city once renowned as the ‘Paris of the East’. Today’s full sightseeing tour begins right after breakfast, allowing you to explore the city’s highlights. Enjoy a cyclo ride to the Royal Palace and the silver pagoda. followed by a visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum where you will learn about the poignant and dark chapter in Cambodia’s history during the Khmer Rouge regime.

To cap off this eventful day, you’ll indulge in a delightful open-air barbecue and gala dinner accompanied by a classic Apsara dance performance. Afterward, feel free to explore the city at night, savouring Phnom Penh’s vibrant nightlife or taking in the lively river promenade.

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After an optional morning Tai Chi session and a delightful breakfast, a visit will be made to Gieng Island, also known locally as Mango Island. Here you will explore a small incense workshop and traditional boat-building workshop to experience what local life is like on the Mekong. Before departing, taste some of the delicious mangoes with a local tea in the courtyard of a century-old local home.

After lunch the ship continues to My An Hung, a wonderful example of a Mekong Delta village. Enjoy tea tasting at a local family’s house, where you will also learn about a variety of fruits that are grown locally.

Back on board, as the ship sails onwards, a complimentary cocktail hour is served before dinner accompanied by music.

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Wake early to embrace the stunning dawn scenery, a time when the Delta’s inhabitants have already been active for hours. After breakfast head by local boat to Sa Dec, a charming riverside town in Dong Thap Province.

Experience everyday Mekong life as you walk through the lively central market, where an abundance of fresh produce, seafood, and local delicacies reflects the region’s rich agricultural rhythm. You will also visit Kien An Cung Pagoda, a century-old temple of Chinese Heritage. With it’s ornate details and tranquil riverside setting, it provides a peaceful contrast to the town’s lively street before returning on board.

In the afternoon enjoy a visit to a workshop in the town of Cai Be, here you’ll have the opportunity to observe the production of rice paper, rice cookies, rice wine and coconut candies. After the workshop the ship continues to Tan Phong Island, a smaller island in the middle of the vast Mekong. Here you’ll get to visit a local family and their fruit garden, offering various kinds of tropical fruits to taste. As you continue to explore the island by buggy you’ll stop at another family’s house, who specialize in weaving water hyacinth plants into artistic crafts by hand.

Once everyone is back on board, the ship makes in final journey to My Tho.

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Enjoy your last breakfast aboard your floating home. Disembark the ship after breakfast and take a coach transfer from My Tho to Saigon. Speak to your Travel Consultant about adding a few nights in this bustling city to discover it’s many attractions.

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Superior Staterooms are located on the main deck and all have private balconies. Each spacious room has a separate lounge corner encased by floor-to-ceiling windows. An orange-red décor accentuates the crème-coloured walls, and the white wood furniture goes perfectly with the room’s luminous atmosphere. The bathroom is outfitted with a large walk-in shower and an antique vanity.

Located on the upper deck, the Deluxe Staterooms are designed in warm orange hues with hand-painted ornaments emphasising the Indian theme. Natural wood furnishings are complemented with a four-poster bed. Panoramic windows flood the bedroom and corner lounge with daylight. A spacious private balcony cannot be missed.

Two Siganture Suites, Assam & Nilgiri, are located on the upper deck’s front area, while two more Signature Suites, Darjeeling & Ceylon, are based at the very front of the main deck. All characterise a dignified atmosphere with crème-white walls and hand-made indigo-blue Indian ornaments. The wooden four-poster bed is a striking feature, along with a solid wooden treasure chest at the foot of the bed, evoking seafaring sense from the days of yore.

The majestic suites, both individually designed, are situated at a prime location at the front part of the upper deck. They both embody the soul of this iconic vessel. The Taj Suite with its distinct Indian theme flourishes with its furniture sourced from India. The Lord Byron Suite embodies a classy British-Colonial theme of eternal elegance. Key amenities includes a living room, a sofa corner, a lavish king-sized bed facing the huge balcony, large bathroom and outdoor jacuzzi.