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Vietnam, Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong |
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15 Days - Spend 2 nights in Hanoi, overnight in Ha Long Bay, then travel to Siem Reap for a 3-night stay before embarking on your Mekong River cruise, ending your journey with an overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
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Overview |
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Your journey begins with Vietnam’s bustling capital, Hanoi, followed by an excursion to fabled Ha Long Bay. Said to be the lair of dragons, the Bay’s limestone outcroppings provide a breathtaking setting for an overnight sojourn. The next day, a short flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia, brings you to the gateway of the largest ancient city in the world. Explore Angkor Archeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site laden with magnificent temples that once heralded the grandeur of the Khmer empire. Nearby, Tonle Sap Lake provides the launching point for your graceful Mekong River adventure. Cruise from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City (My Tho Port), with calls at Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Cham, Phnom Penh, Tan Chau, Sa Dec and Cai Be. Experience life on the river from small rural villages to booming capitals, visiting temples floating markets and much more along the way during your unforgettable Mekong River odyssey.
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Daily Program Features |
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Destination |
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1
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Hanoi
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Hotel check-in
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2
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Hanoi
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City Tour; Rickshaw ride & Water Puppet Show
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3
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Hanoi
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Motorcoach to Ha Long Bay
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Ha Long Bay
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Bay excursion
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Overnight cruise onboard traditional wooden Junk
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4
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Ha Long Bay
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Transfer to Hanoi Airport; afternoon flight to Siem Reap
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Siem Reap
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Hotel check-in
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5
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Siem Reap
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Angkor Archaeological Park - Angkor Thom & Angkor Wat
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6
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Siem Reap
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Excursion to Banteay Srei & Ta Prohm Temple
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7
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Tonle Sap Lake
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EMBARKATION
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Welcome Dinner
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8
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Kampong Chhnang
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Motor boat excursion into lakeside wetlands; walking tour through Chong Kho village
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9
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Kampong Cham
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Excursion to Wat Hanchey
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Excursion to Wat Nokor; Cheung Kok village
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10
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Phnom Penh
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City tour; Royal Palace & National Museum
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Killing Fields excursion
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11
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Border Crossing
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Cruise through the Cambodian/Vietnamese border
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12
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Tan Chau
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Visit mat-making workshop & silk coloring workshop
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Channel cruise & fish farm visit
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13
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Sa Dec
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Boat ride to Sa Dec village; Museum visit
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Cai Be
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Local junk trip to floating market
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14
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Ho Chi Minh City (My Tho Port)
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DISEMBARKATION
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Ho Chi Minh City
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City tour; Hotel check-in
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15
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Airport transfer
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