Toum Tiou II Cruise 9 Days: Saigon – Siem Reap Discovery Mekong Cruise

The Toum Tiou II Cruise is a 9-day, 8-night Discovery program on the Mekong between Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and Siem Reap, run in both directions by CF Mekong by CroisiEurope. The 14-cabin, 28-passenger ship adds light adventure to the classic route – kayaking and biking in the delta, boats through Tra Su forest, the cable car up Sam Mountain, the climb to Oudong and a full day in Saigon – with all meals, onboard drinks (except the premium list), excursions, guides and tips included. Published fares start from US$1,679 per person, twin share.

Good to know (October 2026): the ship starts or ends at Koh Chen, 5–6 hours by coach from Siem Reap. Transfers are not included in this fare (unlike the Toum Tiou I Classic) – we can arrange them. Sailing from Saigon to Cambodia, you need an ordinary Cambodian tourist visa: the e-visa is not accepted at the river border. Cruise code VTE-TT2-9.

Toum Tiou II Cruise at a Glance

Why Choose the Toum Tiou II Discovery Cruise

• More than sightseeing: kayaking and biking in Cai Be and My Tho, small boats through Tra Su forest, tuk-tuk rides and the climb to Oudong’s royal stupas.
• Two full city days: a day and a half in Saigon (colonial centre, Chinatown, War Remnants Museum) and a full day in Phnom Penh.
• Small ship, big comfort: 14 teak-panelled cabins with bathrobes, hair dryer and turndown service, for a maximum of 28 guests.
• Saigon by river: like her sister ship, the Toum Tiou II is shallow enough to sail into Saigon and through the Cho Gao canal.
• All-inclusive on board: meals, onboard drinks from the standard list, excursions, guides and tips are in the fare.

Choose Your Direction: Upstream or Downstream

The Discovery program runs both ways at the same price. Upstream finishes at Angkor; downstream lets you see Angkor first and ends with two days in Saigon.

Prefer a slower pace with transfers included? Compare the Toum Tiou I Classic cruise (8 days) on the sister ship.

Toum Tiou II Itinerary: Saigon to Siem Reap, 9 Days

Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Visits and timings can change with the water level, the weather and the captain’s decisions.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Chinatown – Embarkation

Meals: L, D

Midday: meet at the restaurant of the Liberty Central Saigon Riverside hotel (17 Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1) between 11:30 and 12:30 for lunch.

Afternoon: explore Chinatown (Cholon) with Giac Lam pagoda – more than 300 years old and the oldest in the city – the flower market and Binh Tay market, then transfer to the ship.

Evening: welcome cocktail, dinner and night on board in central Saigon. Optional: “Saigon After Dark”, a 18:00–22:00 street-food and nightlife tour on the back of a vintage Vespa (US$139 per person, book in advance).

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – City Tour and War Remnants Museum

Meals: B, L, D

Morning: walking tour of colonial Saigon – Reunification Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, City Hall square and the Opera House – with a stop in a local coffee shop.

Afternoon: lunch on board, then the War Remnants Museum.

Evening: the ship leaves Saigon for My Tho; dinner on board.

Day 3: Cho Gao Canal – My Tho – Cai Be (Sampan, Bike and Kayak)

Meals: B, L, D

Morning: sail the Cho Gao canal to My Tho. A local boat takes you to Thoi Son island for village life and seasonal fruit, a sampan ride through the canals and a bike ride among the orchards.

Afternoon: lunch while sailing to Cai Be. Visit a craft village, stop at a fruit orchard for tea, fruit and live folk music, then go kayaking (easy for beginners) or mountain biking.

Evening: dinner as the ship sails for Sa Dec.

Day 4: Sa Dec

Meals: B, L, D

Morning: local boat to Sa Dec for a short tour and the riverside market; see the colonial house of the Chinese merchant from Marguerite Duras’ The Lover.

Afternoon and evening: lunch and dinner on board as the ship sails to Chau Doc.

Day 5: Chau Doc – Tra Su Forest – Sam Mountain – Phnom Penh

Meals: B, L, D

Morning: small local boats through the Tra Su cajuput forest and its birdlife, then the cable car up Sam Mountain for views across the border and a visit to the Ba Chua Xu temple.

Afternoon: lunch on board, then the Vinh Xuong river border and entry into Cambodia.

Evening: arrival in Phnom Penh; dinner on board at anchor.

Day 6: Phnom Penh – Royal Palace, Tuk-tuk Tour and French Quarter

Meals: B, L, D

Morning: the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum.

Afternoon: tuk-tuk tour to the Art Deco Central Market (Phsar Thmei), a walk through local alleyways, Wat Phnom (founded in 1373) and the French Quarter’s colonial buildings.

Evening: Apsara dance show, dinner and night in port.

Day 7: Kampong Tralach – Oudong

Meals: B, L, D

Morning: tuk-tuk through Kampong Tralach village to the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda and its murals; return by tuk-tuk or bicycle through the rice fields.

Afternoon: by van to Oudong, the former royal capital: the Vipassana Dhura meditation centre, then climb to the hilltop stupas that hold the ashes of three kings.

Evening: sail to Kampong Chhnang; dinner on board.

Day 8: Kampong Chhnang – Koh Chen

Meals: B, L, D

Morning: Kampong Chhnang fishing port and pottery village, with a tasting of regional products; optional riverside bike ride.

Afternoon: lunch while sailing to Koh Chen.

Evening: farewell dinner on board.

Day 9: Koh Chen – Siem Reap (Disembarkation)

Meals: B

Morning: breakfast, then an air-conditioned coach to the Lotus Blanc hotel in Siem Reap (about 5–6 hours), arriving around 12:30. Do not book a flight before 15:30.

Downstream Itinerary: Siem Reap to Saigon, 9 Days

Cabins on the Toum Tiou II

The 14 period-style cabins are fitted with Cambodian teak, hardwood and palm, brass fittings and a large panoramic window. All have central air-conditioning, a bathroom with hot shower and spa amenities, bathrobes and slippers, a hair dryer, an electric safe, unlimited tea, coffee and water, and beds that convert between twin and double. Photos and fares for each cabin type are in the Price section.

Deck Plan and Facilities

• Main deck: 8 double cabins and the restaurant.
• Upper deck: 6 double cabins.
• Sun deck: lounge bar, recliners and deck chairs.
• Lounge with large-screen TV, DVDs, books and board games; turndown service; laundry.

Dining and Drinks

Meals are served in the main-deck restaurant: Cambodian, Vietnamese and international dishes prepared by a local executive chef, plus a cooking class during the cruise.

• Onboard drinks are included, except those on the special (premium) list
• Unlimited tea, coffee and drinking water
• Welcome cocktail and farewell dinner
• Tell us about vegetarian, allergy or other dietary needs when you book

Toum Tiou II Cruise Price 2026–2027

These are CF Mekong’s published all-inclusive fares in US dollars for the full 9 days / 8 nights, the same in both directions.

Single travellers

Optional excursion

Saigon After Dark – evening street-food and nightlife tour on a vintage Vespa: US$139 per person, must be booked with the cruise. Want more? See our own Saigon Vespa tours.

Children: please ask us for the child policy for your dates. Ready to book? Send us your sailing date and cabin type with the code VTE-TT2-9.

What’s Included and Not Included

Included

• 8 nights on the Toum Tiou II in the cabin category you book
• All meals on board, plus lunch at Liberty Central Saigon Riverside
• Onboard drinks except the special (premium) list
• All visits and excursions in the program, with entrance fees, English-speaking local guides and headsets
• Tips for local guides and crew
• Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
• Port fees

Not included

• Transfers (including Siem Reap – Koh Chen) unless stated in your booking – we can add them
• International flights and taxes
• Cambodian and Vietnamese visas
• Cancellation and baggage insurance
• Drinks from the special list
• The optional Saigon After Dark excursion

Payment and Cancellation Policy

• A 30% deposit secures your cabin; the balance is due 45 days before departure.

Travel insurance with cancellation cover is strongly recommended.

Practical Information: Visas, Fitness and Money

• Cambodia visa (upstream): the Cambodian e-visa is not accepted at the river border. Get an ordinary one-month tourist visa from an embassy, or at the river border or Phnom Penh port on arrival (about US$35 and two passport photos).
• Vietnam visa (downstream): enter Vinh Xuong international border gate, An Giang province as the port of entry on your e-visa, with the entry date one day before the border crossing.
• Fitness: the activities are gentle and optional, but you should be comfortable getting in and out of small boats, cycling on village paths and climbing the steps at Oudong. There is no lift on board.
• Flights: upstream, do not book a flight from Siem Reap before 15:30 on day 9; downstream, not before 17:00 in Saigon.
• Weather: dry season December–April; short, heavy afternoon storms from May to November.
• Money: US dollars on board, cash or Visa/MasterCard at the end of the cruise.

Why Book with Vietnam Tour Expert

• Licensed local operator: Asia Travel Expert Co., Ltd. (Vietnam Tour Expert) has been licensed as an international tour operator in Vietnam since 2012 and is a contracted partner of CF Mekong by CroisiEurope.
• Official fares: the prices on this page are CF Mekong by CroisiEurope’s published all-inclusive fares in US dollars – no hidden booking fees.
• One plan for the whole trip: we add hotels, airport transfers, Angkor temple tours, Halong Bay and the rest of Vietnam to the same itinerary.
• Fast replies: we usually answer within 24 hours; WhatsApp +84 88 626 1368.

Local Expert Tips by Jimmy

• Choose this cruise if you like to move – kayaking, biking and Oudong hill make it the most active way to sail the Mekong.
• Book the transfer with us – the Siem Reap – Koh Chen coach is not in this fare.
• Upstream guests: get the ordinary Cambodian visa, not the e-visa.
• Before or after the cruise, add the Cu Chi Tunnels or two nights at Angkor; plan the delta with our Mekong Delta travel guide.
• Comparing ships? See the Toum Tiou I Classic cruise (8 days) or the larger Victoria Mekong Cruise.

More river journeys: see all our Mekong River Cruises.

Ready to sail? Send us a cruise inquiry with your sailing date, number of travellers and cruise code VTE-TT2-9 – we usually reply within 24 hours.

Updated 25 October 2026 · By Jimmy, Vietnam Tour Expert · Sources: CF Mekong by CroisiEurope public FIT rates 2026/2027, Discovery programs 9D/8N, ship specifications, booking terms and departure schedule (cfmekong.com)

About the Toum Tiou II Cruise

The Toum Tiou II joined the CF Mekong fleet in 2008. Slightly larger than her sister Toum Tiou I, she has 14 cabins and a 1.8 m draft that lets her sail from Saigon all the way into Cambodia. She runs the 9-day Discovery program, which mixes classic visits with light adventure.

Brief itinerary (upstream)

• Saigon (2 days) – Cho Gao canal – My Tho – Cai Be – Sa Dec
• Chau Doc (Tra Su forest, Sam Mountain) – Vinh Xuong border – Phnom Penh
• Kampong Tralach – Oudong – Kampong Chhnang – Koh Chen – Siem Reap

Cruise code: VTE-TT2-9

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Main Deck Cabin

8 double cabins on the main deck

Cabin size:

Standard double cabin

Bed size:

Double or twin

Max person:

2 guests

Location:

Main deck – window onto the outside passageway

Cabin Amenities

• Large panoramic window
• Central air conditioning
• Bathroom with hot shower
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Hair dryer
• Electric safe

From US$1,679
per person, twin share – operator’s published fare

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Main Deck Cabin

8 double cabins on the main deck

The eight main-deck cabins are on the same level as the restaurant. Like every cabin on the Toum Tiou II they are fitted with Cambodian teak, hardwood and palm, brass fittings and a large panoramic window, with spa amenities, bathrobes and slippers. Beds can be set as a double or two singles.

Cabin facts

Size	Standard double cabin
Beds	Double or twin
Occupancy	2 guests
Location	Main deck – window onto the outside passageway

All amenities

• Large panoramic window
• Central air conditioning
• Bathroom with hot shower
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Hair dryer
• Electric safe
• Unlimited tea, coffee and water
• Spa-branded amenities
• Convertible twin/double beds
• Turndown service

Main Deck Cabin fares

Season	Price per person (twin share)
Aug 2026 & Apr 2027	US$1,679
Sep – Oct 2026	US$1,955
Nov 2026 – Mar 2027	US$2,230

Single use of the cabin: US$2,854–3,955.

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Upper Deck Cabin

6 double cabins on the upper deck

Cabin size:

Standard double cabin

Bed size:

Double or twin

Max person:

2 guests

Location:

Upper deck – window onto the outside passageway

Cabin Amenities

• Large panoramic window
• Central air conditioning
• Bathroom with hot shower
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Hair dryer
• Electric safe

From US$1,879
per person, twin share – operator’s published fare

Cabin DetailInquire

Upper Deck Cabin

6 double cabins on the upper deck

The six upper-deck cabins have the same teak finishes and amenities, one level higher and just below the sun deck – a little quieter and brighter, at a slightly higher fare.

Cabin facts

Size	Standard double cabin
Beds	Double or twin
Occupancy	2 guests
Location	Upper deck – window onto the outside passageway

All amenities

• Large panoramic window
• Central air conditioning
• Bathroom with hot shower
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Hair dryer
• Electric safe
• Unlimited tea, coffee and water
• Spa-branded amenities
• Convertible twin/double beds
• Close to the sun deck

Upper Deck Cabin fares

Season	Price per person (twin share)
Aug 2026 & Apr 2027	US$1,879
Sep – Oct 2026	US$2,155
Nov 2026 – Mar 2027	US$2,430

Single use of the cabin: US$3,054–4,155.

• Single use of a double cabin: from US$2,854. Optional Saigon After Dark Vespa tour: US$139 per person. Payment: 30% deposit, balance 45 days before departure.

Ready to book? Send us your sailing date and the code VTE-TT2-9.