The Jahan River Cruise – Luxurious Voyage Down the Mekong into Vietnam & Cambodia

Duration: 4–8 Days (includes 2‑Day, 3‑Day, 5‑Day, or longer options)
Route: Ho Chi Minh City ↔ Mekong Delta (Cai Be, Tan Chau, Chau Doc) → Phnom Penh → Kampong Cham
Vessel Style: Heritage Line’s elegant British‑Indian colonial–designed luxury cruiser with 26 boutique cabins
Ideal For: Culture lovers, culinary travelers, wellness seekers, couples, and luxury cruise enthusiasts

✨ Why Choose The Jahan?

• Only 26 spacious suites, each with floor‑to‑ceiling windows, private balcony, en‑suite bathroom, and selective suites boasting outdoor Jacuzzi—from Superior to the lavish Lord Byron Suite.

• Designed in refined British‑Indian colonial style, complete with mosaic pool, Observatory Lounge, steam bath, spa, boutique library, and sun deck.
  
  

• Rich cultural programming, including Tai Chi, Khmer cooking classes, educational lectures, Apsara dance performances, city tours (Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh markets), and visits to traditional villages.
  
  

• Farm‑to‑table dining featuring Vietnamese, Cambodian, and international cuisine, interactive cooking demos, evening barbecue dinners, and fine champagnes.

🗓 Sample 4‑Day Itinerary: “Pearl of the Orient”

Day 1 – Saigon → Tan Phong Island

• Morning transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho for boarding The Jahan. Enjoy welcome drinks and lunch while cruising past lush canals near Tan Phong Island.

• Evening cocktails on deck followed by fine dining and optional movie lounge relaxation.

Day 2 – Tan Phong → Binh Thanh Island → Sa Dec

• Sunrise Tai Chi followed by excursions to local workshops crafting rice paper, coconut candies, and water hyacinth mats.

• Visit Tan Phong orchard, sip tropical fruit juices, and share stories over cocktails on the riverbank.
  
  

Day 3 – Chau Doc Border Crossing → Phnom Penh

• Cross into Cambodia via Mekong waterways. Tour Chau Doc’s floating fish farms, Buddhist temples, and mixed‑culture community.

• Afternoon arrival in Phnom Penh with guided city tour including Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, and Khmer Rouge memorial.
  
  

Day 4 – Phnom Penh → Kampong Cham → Disembark

• Morning Tai Chi and breakfast onboard. Visit rural villages, wat Hanchey, pottery artisans, and the rice‑making communities of Kampong Cham.

• Post‑cruise transfer into Phnom Penh or onward travel.
  
  

🛏 Accommodation & Amenities

All cabins open to river views and come fully equipped for refined comfort:

Common facilities include an open‑air mosaic pool, British‑style lounges, spa/fitness areas, boutique shop, cine theatre, and observatory deck.

✅ What’s Included

• Cabin accommodation with full board meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast, brunch depending on itinerary)

• Welcome drinks, afternoon tea, and champagne gala barbecues onboard

• Guided shore excursions, cultural performances, cooking classes, and daily Tai Chi

• Transfers HCMC ↔ dock, English-speaking guide, entrance fees, and insurance

• Access to spa, pool, gym, and onboard libraries & lounges

❌ Exclusions

• Alcoholic drinks outside included meals, in-cabin private dinners, spa treatments, and gratuities

• Tourist visa fees and personal expenses

💰 Estimated Pricing

• 4-day cruises start at ~USD 1,350 per person, depending on suite type and travel season

• Longer itineraries (5–8 days) up to USD 2,500–3,000 pp, all-inclusive luxury experience

🌍 Perfect For

• Travelers seeking luxury and cultural immersion along the Mekong River

• Guests who value intimate service and boutique atmosphere

• Culinary and cultural enthusiasts eager for high-end dining and heritage excursions