VIP- Reiser Cambodia 3 Days Cruise with MV Toum Tiou I, Phnom Penh Siem Reap or vv. (high water level program)

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1 VIP- Reiser Cambodia 3 Days Cruise with MV Toum Tiou I, Phnom Penh Siem Reap or vv. (high water level program) Category Room Types Room Features Facilities Food &Beverages Deluxe and charm 10 cabins (Double, Twin or single) The 10 charming cabins all have comfortable and high quality bedding linen, a large window, and are nicely decorated with traditional Asian Style. Air conditioning and fan Private bathroom in each cabin with toilet and hot-cold shower Mosquito net A sundeck overlooking the river is the perfect place for a drink and to enjoy the magnificence of the sunset on the Mekong A large librarylounge decorated in neo colonial style with books Restaurant semiopen air at the back where the chef proposes a selection of European, Vietnamese or Cambodian specialties Bar 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 Tiou 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.

2 (Guaranteed departures on Mondays between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap and on Thursdays between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh). ITINERARY High water program from July to December (Seasons may very depending on the year s raining amount). DAY 1 PHNOM PENH KOH CHEN/ OUDONG - KAMPONG TRALACH [-/L/D] 07:45 Toum Tiou 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 Tiou. 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 Tiou drops anchor few miles away. 19:00 Welcome drink and info meeting about the cruise, crew introduction. Welcome dinner. Overnight on board. DAY 2 KAMPONG CHHNANG KAMPONG LUONG [B/L/D] 07:00 Departure of the Toum Tiou early in the morning. Sail to Kampong Chhnang. Breakfast during navigation. 09:00 Arrival to Kampong Chhnang. 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 Tiou. Lunch on board on the way to Kampong Luong. 16:00 Arrival at Kampong Luong. Local boats are coming along the Toum Tiou 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

3 from children to grandparents goes by boat through the network of canals that cross this little town. 18:00 Passengers re-embark. The Toum Tiou stays overnight under the protection of the flooded forest. 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 DAY 3 KAMPONG LUONG SIEM REAP [B/L/-] 07:00 Departure of the Toum Tiou early in the morning. Time to pack and relax a half day by crossing the Tonlé Sap Lake. Last lunch onboard. 13:00 Passengers arrival at Siem Reap pier disembarks and transfers to the drop off point. End of services PACKAGE TOUR RATE US DOLLARS 3 DAYS CRUISE WITH MV TOUM TEAV I FOR FIT DESTINATION DOUBLE SINGLE Phnom Penh Siem Reap Validity: 01 October April 2012 PACKAGE TOUR RATE US DOLLARS 3 DAYS CRUISE WITH MV TOUM TEAV I FOR FIT DESTINATION DOUBLE SINGLE Phnom Penh Siem Reap Validity: 01 May September 2012 CONDITIONS FOR FIT: 30 % deposit at the confirmation of booking Full payment one month before departure CANCELLATION FEE FOR FIT: More than 90 days before departure no charge 60 to 90 days before departure 10 % of contract rate 60 o 31 days before departure 30 % of contract rate 30 days to 21 days before departure 50 % of contract rate 20 days before departure or no Show 100 % of contract rate

4 PACKAGE TOUR RATE US DOLLARS 3 DAYS CRUISE WITH MV TOUM TEAV I FOR CHARTER BOAT DESTINATION PER DAY PER TRIP Phnom Penh Siem Reap Validity: 01 October April 2012 PACKAGE TOUR RATE US DOLLARS 3 DAYS CRUISE WITH MV TOUM TEAV I FOR CHARTER BOAT DESTINATION PER DAY PER TRIP Phnom Penh Siem Reap Validity: 01 May September 2012 PAYMENT CONDITIONS FOR GROUP OR CHARTER: Charter conditions are applicable for booking of 50% of the whole boat capacity + 1 cabin or more (except special agreement). For example with Toum Tiou I (10 cabins), charter condition would become applicable on bookings of 6 cabins or more. For Toum Tiou II (14 cabins) charter conditions would become applicable on bookings of 8 cabins or more. 30 % deposit at confirmation of booking 30 % more (second) payment by 120 days prior to departure Full payment 60 days before departure CANCELLATION FEE FOR CHARTER BOAT: More than 120 days before departure 10 % of contract rate 120 days to 61 days before departure 60 % of contract rate 60 days before departure or no Show 100 % of contract rate INCLUDED: Full board (water, tea, coffee include) Accommodation in double cabin All transfer and excursion as mention in program such as kôh Chhen, Oudong, Kampong Tralach, Kampong Chnang, Kampong Luong. French or English speaking guide on board Transfer from or to meeting point (FCC hotel in Siem Reap)

5 NOT INCLUDED: Transfers in Siem Reap or in Phnom Penh ports to hotels Visas if needed Tours & meals other than those mentioned in the program Personal insurance and personal expenses such as drink, laundry, souvenir ect Gratuities for the crew CHILD POLICY: Infants below the age of 4 years may sleep in their parent s cabin at no extra charge but Compagnie Fluviale du Mekong (CFM) cannot guarantee the availability of a cot and parents are to provide their own baby food. Children of 4-12 years old must occupy their own berth = 30% discount OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 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 and any technical difficulties, all schedules and itineraries may be subject to alterations and delays at short notice. The ship s purser and captain are jointly responsible for passengers comfort and safety. Passengers must accept their decisions and instructions. Whilst our crew will do everything in their power to facilitate landings, access to the ship at certain river stations can be difficult, with steep and sometimes slippery riverbanks. Elderly clients should consult their doctor to ensure that they are fit for travel. Wheelchairs are not allowed. In the case of water levels being too high or low or defects to the vessel beyond the control of the shipping line, an alternative itinerary will be offered to passengers after consultation between the ship s purser and CFM management, subject to provision of accommodation and meals being maintained on board the vessel unless by prior agreement with the Chartered. CFM is not liable to bear any extra costs of transporting passengers to and from the point of embarkation or disembarkation unless passengers or their agents have purchased transfers from/to airport and hotels from us. Clients should seek advice from their doctor regarding relevant inoculations and prophylactics for travel in the Mekong Delta. Clients must be fully insured to cover any risk of medical repatriation and CFM is in no way responsible for such liabilities. Once a booking has been received through a sales agent or directly from the passenger, a contract exists between the Company, the client, and these terms and both parties must adhere to conditions. Unless otherwise agreed, agents are responsible for the transfer of their clients to and from the ship on time and in the event of a late arrival; the ship is not obliged to delay departure thereby disrupting tight schedules. The company accepts no liability or responsibility for loss or damage to passengers property whilst onboard a company vessel. It is not permitted to allow any breed of animal onboard. In the event of a dispute, the law of the country in which the vessel is operating will apply.

6 Clients and their agents must abide by these terms and CFM reserve the right either to cancel an existing reservation or to refuse passage in the event that these terms have not been adhered to.