RV Lan Diep Cruise
Cabins : 22 | Launched : 2007 | Length : 50m (164ft) | Crew Members : 25
RV Lan Diep Cruise is one of the best luxury Mekong River Cruises inspired by the Mekong’s ancient tradition of riverboat building. This 22 cabin Mekong River cruise is spacious, elegant and luxurious which is designed with exquisite wood and period-style finishing.
Lan Diep Cruise ship boasts spacious cabins designed in natural and good wood, along with modern amenities from security boxes, hot-showers, air-conditioning, and large storage space.
While aboard this luxury RV Lan Diep Mekong river cruise, guests can find all the services and facilities of a luxury hotel with interesting life on board. You can join a variety of exhilarating lectures on Vietnam and Cambodia’s culture and life, kick back with a good book in the library or simply stay relaxed at your own comfortable cabin or on the large luxury lounge.
Choose from a wide range of enticing itineraries including Vietnam to Cambodia river cruises or Cambodia to Vietnam river cruises and enjoy a fascinating journey on Lan Diep cruise ship.
Main Deck Cabin
No of Cabins : 12 | Area : 16m2 (172ft2) | Bed : Double or Twin
On the Main Deck of Lan Diep Cruise, there are 12 cabins with the area of 16 square meters each cabin. All cabins are tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished. Bed option could be double or twin. The bathroom is comfortable with branded fittings. Large panoramic window in each room offers great views along the river.
- Wi-Fi connection
- Large panoramic window
- Bathrooms with branded fittings
- In room slippers and robe de chambre
- Spa-branded amenities
- Electric mini safe
- Central air-conditioning
- Imported quality linens with duvet and two kind of pillows
- Premium mattresses
- Welcome flower arrangement
- Make-up mirrors in cabin and bathroom
- Multi-configuration plugs
- Large closet space and under-bed storage
- Hair dryer
Upper Deck Cabin
No of Cabins : 10 | Area : 16m2 (172ft2) | Bed : Double or Twin
There are 10 cabins located on the upper deck of Lan Diep Cruise with the size of 16 square meters. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with all branded amenities. Chill out with stunning views over the river from the large panoramic window or just relax in your bathroom with branded fittings. In these cabins, bed could be double or twin upon guests’ request.
- Wi-Fi connection
- Large panoramic window
- Bathrooms with branded fittings
- In room slippers and robe de chambre
- Spa-branded amenities
- Electric mini safe
- Central air-conditioning
- Imported quality linens with duvet and two kind of pillows
- Premium mattresses
- Welcome flower arrangement
- Make-up mirrors in cabin and bathroom
- Multi-configuration plugs
- Large closet space and under-bed storage
- Hair dryer
Restaurant
Bar
Outdoor sitting area
Saloon
Saigon to Siem Reap 9 Days 8 Nights
Departure date of itinerary:
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| 2024 | 09 25 |
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Highlights of Itinerary
- Learn more about Vietnamese culture by visiting some lush cities and towns in the Mekong Delta region.
- Explore the vibrant capital city of Phnom Penh with its spectacular attractions.
- Visit the untouched village of Koh Chen – a cozy village in Cambodia.
- Get to know more about local culture and lifestyle of Kampong Chhnang – a fishing port on Tonle Sap.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Meet us at the Liberty Central Riverside Hotel restaurant for lunch.
In the afternoon, we'll tour the city and see the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Central Post Office. We'll also visit Cholon, the Chinese part of the city, with its busy market and Ba Thien Hau Pagoda, dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu.
After you settle into your rooms on the ship, we'll introduce the crew, have a welcome drink, and enjoy dinner on board. We'll spend the night downtown.
We'll take a bus trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a huge network of underground tunnels used by Viet Cong soldiers during the war as hiding spots, communication and supply routes, hospitals, and places to store food and weapons.
Back to the ship for lunch. Then, we'll visit the Museum of Vietnamese History. Afterward, we'll cross the very narrow Chao Gao Canal and spend the night on board.
We'll continue our trip to My Tho along the beautiful Chao Gao Canal. We'll visit a bee farm and enjoy honey tea and exotic fruit.
Lunch will be served on board.
Then, we'll visit a brick and pottery factory and a traditional factory that makes puffed rice, rice-paper wrappers for spring rolls, and rice wine. Overnight on board.
We'll visit the old house of Huynh Thuy Le, the man who inspired Marguerite Duras's book "The Lover". Afterward, you'll have some free time to explore Sa Dec on your own.
We'll then return to our ship for lunch and sail towards Chau Doc.
Overnight on board.
Chau Doc, a thriving city on the border between Cambodia and Vietnam, has grown because of its fishing industry. We'll visit the Ba Chua Xu Temple and Tay An Pagoda.
Lunch will be served on board. We'll arrive in Phnom Penh in the evening and have dinner on board. The ship will stay in port overnight.
We'll tour the stunning Royal Palace and its Silver Pagoda, then visit the National Museum.
After lunch in town, you can visit the Tuol Svay Prey High School, a place where the Khmer Rouge detained, tortured, and executed people during the civil war. Afterward, you'll have free time to explore the market.
Back on the cruise, we'll enjoy a traditional Apsara dance performance and dinner. The rest of the evening is yours to spend as you wish in Phnom Penh.
We'll visit Koh Chen, a small village where craftspeople specialize in making things from silver and copper.
Have lunch on board.
Then, we'll visit the beautiful Vihara at the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu Pagoda. To get there, we'll ride in tuk-tuks through the village of Kampong Tralach, passing by amazing rice fields on a small road.
Overnight on board.
We'll visit Kampong Chhnang, a major fishing town on Tonle Sap Lake, where they also have lots of fish farms. The area is famous for its beautiful pottery, which is a big money-maker for the whole country. We'll try some local foods before having lunch on board. Then, we'll continue sailing on Tonle Sap Lake, the biggest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and a key part of the Mekong River system.
In the evening, we'll have a fancy cocktail party and dinner. Overnight on board.
Disembarkation and transfer to the hotel Lotus Blanc. End of our services around 12:00 PM.
What's Included
- All meals while onboard
- Unlimited tea, coffee and drinking water
- English / French speaking guide
- Deluxe double / twin cabin of Indochine Cruise
- Admission fees and permits where applicable
- Group transfers to FCC Angkor hotel
What's Not Included
- All air tickets
- Visa costs
- Private transfers
- Spa services
- Boutique purchases
- Personal expenses
- Guide and crew gratuities
Siem Reap to Saigon 9 Days 8 Nights
Departure date of itinerary:
| Month Year | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
| 2024 | 17 |
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| DEC | 17 |
Highlights of Itinerary
- Learn more about local culture and lifestyle of Kampong Chhnang – a fishing port on Tonle Sap.
- Explore the vibrant capital city of Phnom Penh with its spectacular attractions.
- Discover some Vietnamese cities along the Mekong River to get deep into the local culture as well as their unique lifestyle.
- Contemplate the hidden charm of My Tho- another beautiful town on the lush Mekong Delta.
Please arrive at 01:00 PM at either the Lotus Blanc Hotel. We'll take you to your cruise. After you settle into your rooms, we'll introduce the crew, have a welcome drink, and enjoy dinner on board. You'll spend the night on board.
Enjoy breakfast on board while we cruise across the lake.
After lunch, we'll visit Kampong Chhnang, a big fishing town on Tonle Sap Lake. They also have lots of fish farms here. The area is famous for its beautiful pottery made combines ancient knowledge with modern techniques. We'll try some local foods before returning to the boat and sailing towards Kampong Tralach.
We'll have dinner and spend the night on board.
We'll visit the beautiful Vihara at the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu Pagoda. We'll ride in tuk-tuks through the village of Kampong Tralach, passing by amazing rice fields on a small road.
After lunch, we'll arrive in Koh Chen. You can explore this small village where craftspeople make things from silver and copper.
Back on the cruise, we'll spend the afternoon sailing towards Phnom Penh, arriving in the early evening. We'll take a short tour of the city in tuk-tuks, the best way to get around.
Back on the ship, we'll enjoy a show of traditional Khmer dance and music, then have dinner.
We'll tour the stunning Royal Palace and its Silver Pagoda, then visit the National Museum.
After lunch in town, you can visit Tuol Svay Prey High School, a place where the Khmer Rouge detained, tortured, and executed people during the civil war.
Afterward, you'll have free time to explore the market. We'll head back to the ship for dinner and start sailing towards Vietnam.
Chau Doc, a thriving city on the border between Cambodia and Vietnam, has grown because of its fishing industry. We'll visit the Ba Chua Xu Temple and Tay An Pagoda.
After lunch on board, we'll start sailing towards Sa Dec.
We'll have dinner and spend the night on board.
We'll visit the old house of Huynh Thuy Le, the man who inspired Marguerite Duras's book "The Lover". Afterward, you'll have some free time to explore Sa Dec on your own.
We'll then have lunch on board and cruise to Vinh Long. We'll take smaller boats through canals and orchards to reach Cai Be. We'll see a brick and pottery factory and a traditional factory that makes puffed rice, rice-paper wrappers for spring rolls, and rice wine.
We'll return to our ship for dinner and spend the night on board as we continue cruising.
We'll visit a place where bees are kept and enjoy honey tea and unusual fruits. Then, we'll take a small boat ride along the canal with mangrove palms.
Lunch will be served on board. Afterward, we'll cross the narrow Chao Gao Canal and head to Ho Chi Minh City.
We'll have dinner and stay overnight in the city center.
We'll take a Ho Chi Minh City tour and see famous places like the Reunification Palace, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Saigon Central Post Office. We'll also visit the Museum of Vietnamese History to learn about the past.
Lunch will be served on board.
In the afternoon, we'll take a bus to the Cu Chi tunnels, a huge network of underground tunnels used by Viet Cong soldiers during the war. These tunnels served as hiding spots, communication and supply routes, hospitals, and places to store food and weapons.
After our visit, we'll head back to the ship for a farewell party and dinner. We'll spend the night in port.
Enjoy breakfast on board before we go ashore. We'll spend the morning visiting Cholon, the Chinese part of the city, and its busy market.
After lunch in town, we'll say goodbye around 02:00 PM. End of trip.
What's Included
- All meals while onboard
- Unlimited tea, coffee and drinking water
- English / French speaking guide
- Deluxe double / twin cabin of Indochine Cruise
- Admission fees and permits where applicable
- Group transfers to FCC Angkor hote
What's Not Included
- All air tickets
- Visa costs
- Private transfers
- Spa services
- Boutique purchases
- Personal expenses
- Guide and crew gratuities
1. Alteration of schedule and cruise itinerary
Though every effort will be made to ensure that the published itinerary is followed as closely as possible, given uncertain river and other local conditions, all schedules and itineraries maybe subject to alterations and delays at short notice.
2. Change point of embarkation and disembarkation
Should it prove difficult to embark or disembark passengers at the scheduled points, RV Lan Diep Cruise is not liable to bear any extra cost of transporting passengers to and from the revised point of joining the cruise or disembarking unless passengers or their agents have purchased a complete package tour which includes land services from us. Any reason for changing the points of embarkation or disembarkation cannot count as a reason for cancelling this contract.
3. Deposit:
3.1. For booking with less than 02 cabins
30% deposit is required at the time of booking
70% of the balance shall be made 45 days prior to departure
3.2. For booking from 02 cabins and more
30% deposit is required at the time of booking
30% (second) payment by 125 days prior to departure
Balance 95 days prior to departure
4. Cancellation by us
In the event that we are unable to provide cruise services to passengers with confirmed bookings or departures where occupancy is less than 5 cabins, RV Lan Diep Cruise reserves the rights to cancel the journey giving all passengers with confirmed bookings 30 days prior notice of this intention. An alternative cruise vessel (similar itinerary and ship category) or an alternative departure date will be offered subject to availability. Any surcharges or difference in cruise prices will be born or reimbursed byRV Lan Diep Cruise. If this alternative date or the alternative vessel is not acceptable to the passenger any down payments made for the cancelled cruise will be refunded. In the event that a passenger has cancelled and paid cancellation fees and RV Lan Diep Cruise subsequently cancels that departure then any cancellation fees (and down payment) will be refunded in full on the request of the passenger.
5. Cancellation by Customer
If you want to cancel your booking, you must inform us via fax or email. The followings cancellation charges will be applied:
5.1. For booking with less than 02 cabins
Cancellations made 95 days or more before departure: 0% charge
Cancellations made 94 to 65 days prior to departure: 15% charge of total price
Cancellations made 64 to 35 days prior to departure: 35% charge of total price
Cancellations made 34 to 25 days prior to departure: 55% charge of total price
Cancellations made less than 25 days prior to departure or no show: 100% charge of total price
5.2. For booking from 02 cabins and more
Cancellations made 185 days or more before departure: 15% charge of total price
Cancellations made 184 to 125 days prior to departure: 35% charge of total price
Cancellations made 124 to 95 days prior to departure: 65% charge of total price
Cancellations made less than 95 days prior to departure or no show: 100% charge of total price
*In the event of cancellations, wire fees and credit card commissions will be deducted when calculating refunds.
6. Children Price & Extra Bed
Infants below the age of 4 years may sleep in their parent's cabin at no extra charge but we cannot guarantee the availability of a cot and parents are to provide their own baby food.
Children of 4 years and over must occupy their own berth and pay 30% of total cabin rate.
7. Insurance
We strongly advise travelers to purchase trip cancellation insurance. In this case, guests will be reimbursed the cost of air tickets and other non-refundable trip payments. We also highly recommend guests to get international medical, baggage loss and delay insurance in the case of bad situations. RV Lan Diep Cruise will take no responsibility for lost or stolen personal belongings.
8. Health conditions
Clients should seek advice from their doctor regarding relevant inoculations and prophylactics for travel in the Mekong Delta and must be fully insured to cover any risk of medical repatriation and RV Lan Diep Cruise is in no way responsible for such liabilities.
9. Dietary needs
For travelers with special dietary needs, they should contact with us at least 30 days prior to embarkation. The cruise liner will make the outmost effort to provide special dietary needs and requests basing on product’s availability.
10. Clients must abide by these terms and RV Lan Diep Cruise reserve the right to either cancel an existing reservation or to refuse passage in the event that these terms have not been adhered to.
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ElaineL
The Lan Diep Cruise Was Outstanding
April 2016
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It was amazing and you learn something too
April 2016
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