LUANG PRABANG & SA DEC
Dawn Almsgiving & Monastery Blessings
Disembark via private wooden tender at first light for a quiet almsgiving ritual and water blessing with resident elders, avoiding the daytime coach crowds.
✦ PRIVATE EXPEDITIONS & ATELIER RIVER YACHTING ✦
Slow-Water Sanctuaries of the Greater Mekong
Unhurried navigation across Vietnam, Cambodia, and Upper Laos aboard private wooden sampans and boutique yachts with 10 suites or fewer. Designed for discerning travelers seeking quiet tributaries, private monastery landings, and seamless cross-border concierge care.
✦ Curated Navigation Corridors ✦
Slow-Water Sanctuaries & Tributaries
Shallow-draft teak sampans, private monastery landings, and bespoke cross-border river expeditions restricted to 10 suites or fewer.
Vietnam ↔ Cambodia
The Delta Heritage & Tonle Sap Passage
Saigon / Cai Be ↔ Sa Dec ↔ Chau Doc ↔ Phnom Penh ↔ Siem Reap. Private mooring inside French colonial estates, artisan silk hamlets, and dedicated diplomatic river customs clearance at Kaam Samnor.
— Vessel: Teak Colonial Cruiser
— Fleet: Max 10 Luxury Suites / Buyout
— Diplomatic CIQ River Clearance
— Private Wooden Tender Ingress
Charter Model
Private Buyout / Stateroom
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Corridor II • 2 to 4 Days
Upper Laos & Golden Triangle Gorges
Luang Prabang ↔ Pak Ou ↔ Pakbeng ↔ Huay Xai ↔ Chiang Rai. Wild jungle gorges, dawn monastery almsgiving landings, and sunset sundowners on uninhabited river sandbars.
✦ Artisan Lao Longboat • 1–4 Cabin Private Charters
✦ Unlisted Pak Ou Buddha Cave & Sandbar Moorings
Vessel Type
Artisan Longboat
Reserve Laos Route
Corridor III • Gulf of Tonkin
Secluded Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Archipelago
Deep-bay navigation into emerald lagoons far south of commercial shipping channels. Boutique teak junks with private sea-cave tenders, floating gourmet dining, and zero light pollution anchorages.
— Capacity: ≤8 Staterooms or Full Vessel Buyout
— Private Lagoon Ingress & Dark Cave Kayaking
— Ultra-Quiet Emerald Bay Anchorage
Private Charter Allocation
On Application
Direct B2B net tariff & stateroom holds for bespoke luxury tour designers and family offices.
Request Charter Tariffs →Need Immediate Stateroom Holds or Full Vessel Buyout Specs?
Connect directly with our 24/7 marine operations desk for dates, bespoke manifests, and clearances.
✦ IMMERSIVE ENCOUNTERS & WATERWAY RITUALS ✦
Curated Moments Along The Riparian Edge
Beyond cruising from point A to B: dawn monastery blessings, unlisted tributary sampan safaris, and private dining inside ancient riverside villas.
CAN THO & CHAU DOC
Chef-Led Floating Market Masterclass
Join the onboard executive chef on a wooden tender to hand-select morning river herbs and produce, followed by an interactive Indochine cooking atelier.
UPPER MEKONG SANDBANKS
Sunset Sundowners on River Sandbars
Step off the ship onto an uninhabited riverbank as our crew sets up a private champagne and cocktail bar against limestone karst silhouettes at golden hour.
TONLE SAP & DELTA BACKWATERS
Nocturne Rowing Sampan Expeditions
Glide silently into narrow mangrove waterways and stilt villages under lantern light, listening to the nocturnal hum of the delta ecosystems.
✦ CHARTER SECTORS & EXPEDITIONS ✦
The Three Navigational Corridors
Curated for shallow-draft ingress where commercial vessels cannot tread. Each corridor offers fully chartered private teak sampans or small-group boutique suites under 10 keys.
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LOWER MEKONG BASIN
The Delta Heritage & Tonle Sap Passage
Saigon / Cai Be ⇄ Sa Dec ⇄ Chau Doc ⇄ Phnom Penh ⇄ Siem Reap
Private mooring access inside Sa Dec colonial orchard estates, artisan silk weaver hamlets, and floating communities of Tonle Sap. Includes dedicated diplomatic fast-track river customs clearance at the Kaam Samnor border.
Teak Colonial Cruiser
Max 10 Luxury Suites
Private Tender Ingress
II
UPPER LAOS & THAILAND
Upper Mekong Karst & Monastery Expedition
Luang Prabang ⇄ Pak Ou Caves ⇄ Pakbeng ⇄ Huay Xai ⇄ Chiang Rai
Wild river gorges framed by sheer jungle karsts. Private dawn almsgiving landings, unlisted Pak Ou sacred Buddha cave access, ethical elephant riverside sanctuary landings, and golden-hour sunset cocktails on uninhabited sandbars.
Artisan Lao Longboat
1–4 Cabin Private Charters
Gorge & Sandbar Moorings
III
TONKIN ARCHIPELAGO
Secluded Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Archipelago
Hai Phong ⇄ Cat Ba Biosphere ⇄ Dark & Bright Lagoon ⇄ Lan Ha Archipelago
Deep-bay navigation into pristine emerald lagoons far south of Halong's commercial shipping lines. Private sea kayaking through sea caves, floating organic seafood dining, and secluded bay anchorages with zero light pollution.
Boutique Teak Junk
≤8 Staterooms or Buyout
Lagoon & Cave Tenders
✦ DAY EXPEDITIONS & OVERNIGHT SAMPAN STAYS ✦
Private Day Cruising & Micro-Expeditions
For travelers with tighter schedules or advisors crafting land-focused itineraries: expand any panel below to explore bespoke short-duration waterways.
01
Cai Be Secret Canals
Cai Be Secret Canals & Floating Atelier
Board a private handcrafted wooden sampan at Cai Be to explore secluded mangrove channels, ancient riverside mandarin villas, and private orchard tastings away from commercial tourist boats.
Vessel: 1-Party Teak Sampan
Service: Private Host & Butler
02
Royal Sunset Cruise
Royal Sunset Cruise & Sacred Caves
Glide upstream aboard an artisan Lao riverboat with private daybeds. Explore the Pak Ou Buddha caves at late afternoon, followed by champagne and canapés as the sun sinks beneath the limestone peaks.
Vessel: Artisan Longboat
Service: Sommelier & Guide
03
Overnight Teak Retreat
Private Overnight Teak Retreat
An exclusive overnight river sanctuary with a single master suite for 2 guests. Anchor under starlight in secluded backwaters with a 3-person dedicated crew and private dining on deck.
Vessel: 1-Cabin Teak Buyout
Service: 3:1 Crew & Private Chef
04
Lan Ha Bio-Luminescence
Lagoon Sunset & Bio-Luminescence
Cast off on a boutique tender into hidden southern coves. Enjoy champagne on the sun lounger, tender kayaking into sea caves, and night swimming among glowing bioluminescent plankton.
Vessel: Private Speed Tender
Service: Marine Guide & Bar
✦ SEAMLESS LAND CONNECTIVITY ✦
Pre- & Post-Cruise Curated Extensions
Extend your riparian journey with private villa sanctuaries, VIP tarmac airport escorts, and privileged heritage access in Indochina's premier gateway cities.
SAIGON PRE-CRUISE • 2 TO 3 NIGHTS
VIETNAM GATEWAY
CUSTOMIZE EXTENSION →
Colonial Heritage & Private Atelier Saigon
Stay at the iconic Park Hyatt Saigon or Villa Song riverside sanctuary. Includes private after-hours museum curation, vintage Vespa culinary evening, and private chauffeured transfer directly to your embarkation pier at My Tho or Cai Be.
Stay:
5-Star Heritage Suite
Transfer:
Private Maybach / Limousine Pier Transfer
SIEM REAP POST-CRUISE • 3 TO 4 NIGHTS
CAMBODIA GATEWAY
CUSTOMIZE EXTENSION →
Angkor Wat Dawn Archeology & Amansara Haven
Seamless disembarkation at Tonle Sap with private chauffeured transfer to Amansara or Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor. Exclusive tethered balloon sunrise, private archaeologist temple permits, and blessing ceremony at remote jungle ruins.
Stay:
Amansara / Phum Baitang Pool Villa
Access:
Specialist Archaeologist Guide & VIP Entry
LUANG PRABANG • 2 TO 4 NIGHTS
UPPER LAOS GATEWAY
CUSTOMIZE EXTENSION →
Rosewood Riverside Villas & Elephant Valley
Complement your Upper Mekong river navigation with a luxury waterfall tent or riverside villa at Rosewood Luang Prabang. Private ethical elephant conservation breakfast, bespoke culinary foraging, and twilight Baci ceremonies.
Stay:
Rosewood / Amantaka Luxury Sanctuary
Experience:
Private Sanctuary Immersion
✦ ACCREDITED FLEET OPERATORS & CHARTER PARTNERS ✦
Curating The Finest Tonnage Across The Greater Mekong & Tonkin Archipelago
LOWER MEKONG
AQUA EXPEDITIONS
Aqua Mekong
MEKONG & LAN HA
HERITAGE LINE
Jayavarman • Jahan • Ylang
UPPER LAOS
GRAND CRUISE LAOS
Anouvong • Longboats
DELTA SAMPANS
SONG XANH
Private Teak Sampans
LAN HA BAY
ORCHID CRUISE
Private Luxury Junks
ULTRA-LUXURY MEKONG
SCENIC LUXURY CRUISES
Scenic Spirit
UPPER LAOS ATELIER
MEKONG KINGDOMS
Gypsy • Bohemian Sampans
TONKIN ARCHIPELAGO
INDOCHINA SAILS
Indochine Premium Fleet
✦ The Complete End-to-End Concierge ✦
Seamless Transitions: From Tarmac to Tributary
Beyond chartering the vessel: Destination Indochina manages the entire continuum of your journey across Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos with white-glove precision.
01. Arrival & Tarmac
✦
VIP Airport Fast-Track & Airside Greets
Direct airside meet-and-greet right at the aircraft gate, expedited customs immigration, and priority luggage handling across SGN (Saigon), REP (Siem Reap), PNH (Phnom Penh), and LPQ (Luang Prabang) gateways.
02. Private Ground Fleet
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Chauffeured Pier Transfers & Luggage Direct
Direct private transfers via executive Maybach, Mercedes-Benz, or luxury DCar presidential vans from city hotel suites straight to your vessel's gangway, with seamless door-to-stateroom luggage transfers.
03. River Border Logistics
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Escorted Diplomatic River Customs
Diplomatic-style border clearances at Kaam Samnor / Koh Rokar (VN/KH) and Houayxay (LA/TH). Passports and manifests are handled directly while guests relax onboard without queuing at immigration posts.
04. Tailored Land Havens
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Curated Land Extensions & Private Access
Seamless transitions to partner heritage sanctuaries (Amansara, Rosewood Luang Prabang, Park Hyatt Saigon) with private archaeologist guides, helicopter links, and after-hours temple permissions.
Dedicated Marine & Ground Operations Director
Plan A Complete Indochina Journey
Continuous real-time WhatsApp coordination from touch-down in Asia until final takeoff, ensuring flawless transfers, berths, and VIP clearances.
✦ FLEET ARCHITECTURE & COMMERCIAL INQUIRIES ✦
Charter Specifications & Buyout Matrix
Direct wholesale coordination for travel designers, private family offices, and luxury tour operators across Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.
MICRO-CHARTER BUYOUT
Private Teak Sampan
100% Bespoke Pacing for Multi-Gen Families & VIP Couples
- Capacity 1 to 4 Private Cabins (2–8 Guests)
- Crew Ratio 2:1 Dedicated Crew, Captain & Butler
- Culinary Onboard Private Chef & Tailored Menus
- Navigation Fully custom daily mooring & shore timings
- Tenders Private wooden longtail ingress
SMALL-GROUP / ATELIER VOYAGES
Boutique Expedition Cruiser
Curated Escapes & Full Buyouts with Luxury Hotel Amenities
- Capacity 8 to 10 Luxury Suites (Max 20 Guests)
- Crew Ratio 1:1 High-Touch Hospitality Standard
- Culinary Full-Board Indochine Fine Dining & Cellar
- Navigation Set Departure Dates & Private Wing Options
- Amenities Sundeck Bar, Spa Atelier & Observation Lounge
DIRECT OPERATIONAL DESK
4-HOUR RESPONSE GUARANTEE
Request Vessel Tariffs & Private Charter Specs
Direct communication with our regional marine coordinators for stateroom holds, private charter contracts, and custom cross-border permits.
DIRECT WHATSAPP & HOTLINE (24/7)
+84 90 138 8555
PRIVATE TRAVEL & B2B DESK
journeys@destinationindochina.com
Diplomatic VIP Clearance
Full-service escorted border immigration along river checkpoints (Kaam Samnor / Koh Rokar & Houayxay).
Turnkey Buyout Contracts
Flexible cancellation terms, customized branding options, and wholesale net rates for registered luxury advisors.
24/7 Operations Concierge
Real-time ground and marine dispatch on standby via dedicated WhatsApp channels for every departure.
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