DAY 5 KAAM SOMNAAR – CHAU DOC [B/L/D]
08:00 Departure for Kaam Somnaar (Cambodian border).
10:00 Toum Tiou arrives at Immigration checkpoint in Kaam Samnaar. Clearance of departure formalities. Departure for Chau Doc. Lunch during navigation
14:00 Arrival at Victoria Hotel Chau Doc jetty.
Located to the north at the beginning of Mekong's famous delta, Chau Doc straddles both banks of the Mekong, which fans out, to the dimensions of a river mouth here. Floating fish farms have sprung up everywhere.
Bamboo fish drying racks are set up a meter above the water's surface. The bourgeoning downtown area features some charmingly rustic colonial buildings, squeezed in by the marketplace - the colorful, vibrant heart of the city. As always, these busy parts of town, despite their sometimes-strong odors, offer wonderful photo opportunities...
Short panoramic tour of the city. This is the perfect timing to discover the effervescence of the local market.
18:00 Return to Toum Tiou cruise.
19:30 Dinner at Victoria hotel. Internet facilities available