Vietnam, Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong

Spend 2 nights Hanoi, overnight in Ha Long Bay, then travel to Siem Reap for 3 nights before embarking on your Mekong river cruise, ending your journey with a 2-night stay in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

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16 Days – Travel to Hanoi & return from Ho Chi Minh City

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INCLUDED FEATURES
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OVERVIEW

Your journey begins in Vietnam’s bustling capital, Hanoi, followed by an excursion to breathtaking Ha Long Bay for an overnight sojourn. A short flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia, brings you to the gateway of the ancient Khmer empire. Spend three days touring the temples of Angkor Archeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before embarking your Mekong cruise on Tonle Sap Lake. Visit rural villages, historic pagodas, floating markets and a Buddhist monastery along the way. Overnight in Phnom Phen, capital of Cambodia. Conclude your cruise in lively Ho Chi Minh City, where you will enjoy a two-night stay.

Daily Program Features Daily Program Features (Cruise Only)

SELECT DIRECTION:

Day	Destination	Activities
1	Hanoi	Hotel check-in
2	Hanoi	City tour
		Rickshaw ride
		Water puppet show
3	Hanoi	Motor coach to Ha Long Bay
	Ha Long Bay	Bay excursion
		Overnight cruise onboard traditional wooden junk
4	Ha Long Bay	Flight to Siem Reap
	Siem Reap	Hotel check-in
5	Siem Reap	Angkor Archaeological Park
		Angkor Thom & Banteay Srei
		Visit AmaWaterways sponsored English school
6	Siem Reap	Excursion to Angkor Wat
		Ta Prohm Temple
7	Siem Reap (Tonle Sap Lake)	Check in for cruise
	Siem Reap	EMBARKATION
	Tonle Sap Lake	Welcome Cocktail & Dinner
8	Kampong-Chhnang	Local boat excursion to lakeside wetland
	Kampong-Tralach	Oxcart ride
		Visit to Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu
	Oudong	Visit to Buddhist monastery
9	Chong Koh	Walk at leisure to Silk Weaving village
	Phnom Penh	Orientation walking tour
10	Phnom Penh	City tour
		Royal Palace & National Museum
		Killing Fields excursion
11	Border Crossing	Cruising from Cambodia to Vietnam
12	Tan Chau	Local boat ride to fish farm
		Trishaw ride
		Mat-making & slipper workshop
13	Sa Dec	Boat ride to Sa Dec Village
		Visit to local market & museum
	Xeo Quyt	Xeo Quyt excursion
	Cai Be	Local junk trip to floating market
		Rice paper & candy-making workshop visit
14	Ho Chi Minh City	DISEMBARKATION
		My Tho Port
		City tour
15	Ho Chi Minh City	Free time
16	Ho Chi Minh City	Return flight home

Day	Destination	Activities
1	Ho Chi Minh City	Hotel check-in
2	Ho Chi Minh City	City tour
3	Ho Chi Minh City	EMBARKATION
		My Tho Port
		Welcome Cocktail & Dinner
4	Cai Be	Local junk trip to floating market
	Vinh Long	Visit to local market
5	Sa Dec	Visit to local market & museum
6	Tan Chau	Local boat ride to fish farm
		Trishaw ride
		Mat making & slipper workshop
	Border Crossing	Cruising from Vietnam to Cambodia
7	Phnom Penh	City tour
		Royal Palace & National Museum
		Killing Fields excursion
8	Chong Koh	Walk at leisure to Silk Weaving village
	Oudong	Visit to Buddhist monastery
	Kampong-Tralach	Visit to Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu
		Oxcart ride
9	Kampong-Chhnang	Local boat excursion to lakeside wetland
10	Siem Reap	DISEMBARKATION
		Hotel check-in
11	Siem Reap	Angkor Archaeological Park
		Angkor Thom
		Angkor Wat
12	Siem Reap	Excursion to Banteay Srei
		Ta Prohm Temple
		Evening flight to Hanoi
	Hanoi	Hotel check-in
13	Hanoi	City tour
		Rickshaw ride
		Water Puppet Show
14	Hanoi	Motor coach to Ha Long Bay
	Ha Long Bay	Overnight cruise onboard traditional wooden junk
15	Ha Long Bay	Bay excursion
		Motor coach to Hanoi
	Hanoi	Hotel check-in
		Free afternoon at leisure
16	Hanoi	Return flight home

Day	Destination	Activities
1	Siem Reap	EMBARKATION
	Tonle Sap Lake	Welcome Cocktail & Dinner
2	Kampong-Chhnang	Local boat excursion to lakeside wetland
	Kampong-Tralach	Oxcart ride
		Visit to Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu
	Oudong	Visit to Buddhist monastery
3	Chong Koh	Walk at leisure to Silk Weaving village
	Phnom Penh	Orientation walking tour
4	Phnom Penh	City tour
		Royal Palace & National Museum
		Killing Fields excursion
5	Border Crossing	Cruising from Cambodia to Vietnam
6	Tan Chau	Local boat ride to fish farm
		Trishaw ride
		Mat-making & slipper workshop
7	Sa Dec	Boat ride to Sa Dec Village
		Visit to local market & museum
	Xeo Quyt	Xeo Quyt excursion
	Cai Be	Local junk trip to floating market
		Rice paper & candy-making workshop visit
8	Ho Chi Minh City	DISEMBARKATION
		My Tho Port

Day	Destination	Activities
1	Ho Chi Minh City	EMBARKATION
		My Tho Port
		Welcome Cocktail & Dinner
2	Cai Be	Local junk trip to floating market
	Vinh Long	Visit to local market
3	Sa Dec	Visit to local market & museum
4	Tan Chau	Local boat ride to fish farm
		Trishaw ride
		Mat making & slipper workshop
	Border Crossing	Cruising from Vietnam to Cambodia
5	Phnom Penh	City tour
		Royal Palace & National Museum
		Killing Fields excursion
6	Chong Koh	Walk at leisure to Silk Weaving village
	Oudong	Visit to Buddhist monastery
	Kampong-Tralach	Visit to Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu
		Oxcart ride
7	Kampong-Chhnang	Local boat excursion to lakeside wetland
8	Siem Reap (Tonle Sap Lake)	DISEMBARKATION

INCLUDED FEATURES

2 nights hotel accommodation in Hanoi at the Sofitel Legend Metropole (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast
Overnight stay on board a luxurious Traditional Wooden Junk in Ha Long Bay
3 nights hotel accommodation in Siem Reap at the Sofitel Royal Angkor (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast
7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms with balconies (Twin Balconies featured on board MS AmaLotus)
Life enriching tours and excursions
Gourmet dining with all meals included during your cruise
Free-flowing wine with every lunch and dinner on board
Complimentary house-brand spirits, beer and soft drinks during cruise
Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
Welcome Dinner and Farewell Cocktail Party & Dinner
2 nights hotel accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) at the Sheraton Saigon (or similar), including buffet breakfast
Onboard special highlights including folklore dances and music performances, culture discussion forums, theme dinners and piano entertainment
Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
All transfers with the purchase of cruise & air package

DETAILED ITINERARY

Daily Program Features Daily Program Features (Cruise Only)

Select Direction:

Day 1	ARRIVE IN HANOI, VIETNAM Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam’s vibrant capital city, known for its graceful colonial architecture, frenetic streets, verdant parks and ancient temples. Check-in to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours to explore the city on your own, or perhaps, visit the fabled Old Quarter.
Day 2	HANOI A morning sightseeing tour will take you to Hanoi’s most famous historical and cultural sites: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, One-pillar Pagoda and The Temple of Literature. In the afternoon, experience an authentic rickshaw ride (known as “cyclo”) in the Old Quarter, followed by a traditional water puppet show. (B)


Day 3	HANOI - HA LONG BAY OVERNIGHT JUNK After breakfast, depart Hanoi for a scenic motor coach ride to one of Vietnam’s most renowned locations, Ha Long Bay. Board a traditional wooden Junk that combines classic beauty with modern conveniences, plus luxurious overnight accommodations. Set sail to discover the Bay’s magnificent scenery set amidst stunning limestone cliffs. That evening, you’ll enjoy dinner on board and overnight on the Junk. (B,L,D)


Day 4	HA LONG BAY - HANOI - SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA This morning, your Ha Long Bay Junk continues its scenic cruising while a delightful breakfast is served in the dining lounge. Late morning, disembark for a motor coach transfer to Hanoi Airport. After a short flight, arrive in Siem Reap, Cambodia, gateway to Angkor, the former capital of the Khmer empire and one of the most renowned archeological sites in all of South East Asia. (B,L,D)

Day 5	SIEM REAP - ANGKOR After breakfast, begin a guided sightseeing tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include Angkor Thom, the newly restored Baphuon Temple, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King and the Bayon. This afternoon, travel through the rural countryside to visit the pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, known as the shrine of the women. Afterwards we will visit the English-language school sponsored by AmaWaterways in the village of Ta Toum. (B,D)


Day 6	SIEM REAP - ANGKOR This morning we will visit the most iconic of all Angkorian temples - Angkor Wat. The world’s largest religious temple complex was built in the early 12th century by the Khmer King Suryavarman II and dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. We will also visit Ta Prohm, the temple famous for its intertwined trees (showcased in the film Tomb Raider). (B)

Day 7	SIEM REAP/TONLE SAP LAKE - EMBARKATION - KAMPONG CHHNANG Welcome aboard your luxurious vessel, moored at Tonle Sap Lake. The great lake dominates Cambodia and is known for its profuse bird life and tranquil fishing villages. Meet your fellow travelers at the Welcome Dinner as you cruise to Kampong Chhnang. The ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)


Day 8	KAMPONG CHHNANG - KAMPONG TRALACH- OUDONG After breakfast, a motor boat excursion takes you into the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the Tonle Sap River. Enjoy a stunning variety of bird life and see numerous great fish traps some over a half-mile long. After your excursion, return to your vessel and cast off towards Kampong Tralach. An afternoon tour includes an oxcart ride from the river bank through the countryside to the beautiful Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu. Tour the pagodas, and then board a motor coach to Oudong, the former capital of Cambodia, where you will tour the Buddhist monastery. After the visit, you motor coach will take you to your vessel, which will cruise towards the village of Chong Koh. (B,L,D)
Day 9	CHONG KOH - PHNOM PENH This morning, visit the Chong Koh silk weaving village for a leisurely walk. Your vessel then departs for Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. An afternoon walking tour provides an orientation to this spectacular city. Return to the vessel for dinner followed by a special Khmer folk performance on board. The vessel moors overnight in Phnom Penh. (B,L,D)
Day 10	PHNOM PENH A morning tour explores the highlights of Cambodia’s capital city, famous for its French colonial architecture, busy cafes, vibrant nightlife and renovated river “corniche.” Visit the Royal Palace and the spectacular Silver Pagoda. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. After lunch onboard, another excursion leads to the infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng or S21 detention centre (Genocide Museum) situated in the suburbs of the city. An overnight on the waterfront provides an opportunity to dine in one of many nearby restaurants and experience Phnom Penh’s vibrant nightlife, should passengers so choose. (B,L,D)
Day 11	PHNOM PENH - BORDER CROSSING - TAN CHAU, VIETNAM Spend a day cruising the Mekong River and crossing the border into Vietnam. Your vessel moors at the small town of Tan Chau, Vietnam. (B,L,D)
Day 12	TAN CHAU - SA DEC After breakfast, transfer to small boats, which will navigate through narrow channels to visit an evergreen island. You will also visit a catfish farm and a rattan mat and slipper-making workshop. Back ashore, a traditional “xe-loi” (trishaw) awaits to transport you around Tan Chau. In the afternoon, your vessel cruises downstream to Sa Dec, where it will moor overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 13	SA DEC - XEO QUYT - CAI BE In the morning board a local boat for Sa Dec. Once ashore, you will tour the town noteworthy as the place where the French writer Marguerite Duras spent many years in her youth. Visit a local market, Fujian Temple and the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras' Chinese paramour, which is now a small museum. Afterwards board a motor coach for Xeo Quyt, used as a base during the French and U.S. wars and now an important ecological site, with its jungle overgrowth. After lunch on board, a local boat will take you to Cai Be’s spectacular floating market; then you will go ashore to see candy and rice paper workshops. This evening, enjoy a gourmet Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D)
Day 14	HO CHI MINH CITY - DISEMBARKATION Your cruise comes to an end as the ship docks at My Tho Port, followed by a transfer to Ho Chi Minh City. As the capital of the French colony of Cochinchina, Saigon was known as “Paris of the Orient.” Today, Vietnam’s largest city is an industrial, cultural and educational hub, but still retains vestiges of its colonial past. Upon arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, you will enjoy a city tour that explores famous landmarks, such as the former Presidential Palace, Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral; Cho Lon (China Town) and its famous Binh Tay market and Thien Hau pagoda. Overnight at a luxurious hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L)
Day 15	HO CHI MINH CITY Today is free to explore Ho Chi Minh City on your own, perhaps venturing to nearby shops and markets for mementos of your Southeast Asian odyssey. (B)
Day 16	DEPART HO CHI MINH CITY Bid farewell to Ho Chi Minh City and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

Day 1	ARRIVE IN HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON), VIETNAM Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon. As the capital of the French colony of Cochinchina, Saigon was known as “Paris of the Orient.” Today, Vietnam’s largest city is an industrial, cultural and educational hub, but still retains vestiges of its colonial past. Check-in to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours to explore the city on your own.
Day 2	HO CHI MINH CITY This morning, you will enjoy a city tour that explores famous landmarks, such as the former Presidential Palace, Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral. You will also visit Cho Lon (China Town) and its famous Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau pagoda. Your tour will include lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your luxurious hotel. (B,L)
Day 3	HO CHI MINH CITY - EMBARKATION Welcome aboard your luxurious vessel, moored at My Tho Port. Check-in at 12:00 noon, followed by port and immigration formalities. After settling in, enjoy a refreshing drink in the Saigon Lounge, followed by the Captain’s Welcome cocktail party and dinner in the Mekong Restaurant. (B,L,D)


Day 4	CAI BE - VINH LONG After breakfast, take a morning junk trip around Cai Be to visit it’s famous floating market. Return to your ship, which will cruise towards Vinh Long, Vietnam’s second-largest city on the Mekong River. In the afternoon, you will visit a bustling local market in Vinh Long. The ship moors midstream overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 5	SA DEC - TAN CHAU Noteworthy as the town where the French writer Marguerite Duras spent some of her childhood, Sa Dec is a sprawling town on the Mekong Delta. Visit the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras’ Chinese paramour, which is now a small museum. Also visit a local market. In the afternoon, your ship continues cruising to Tan Chau, a small town on the Mekong River. (B,L,D)
Day 6	TAN CHAU - BORDER CROSSING After breakfast, transfer to small boats to visit a floating fish farm in Tan Chau. On shore, visit a rattan mat-making workshop and a slipper-making workshop. Return to the ship via a traditional “xe-loi” (trishaw) ride. After lunch, you will continue cruising to the Cambodian border, stopping for border formalities. In the evening, cruise up the broad Mekong River, mooring mid-stream just outside of Phnom Penh. (B,L,D)
Day 7	PHNOM PENH Early morning, the ship cruises into spectacular Phnom Penh and docks at the passenger port terminal. A morning tour explores the highlights of Cambodia’s capital city, famous for its French colonial architecture, busy cafes, vibrant nightlife and renovated river “corniche.” Visit the Royal Palace and the magnificent Silver Pagoda. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. After lunch on board, another excursion leads to the infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng or S21 detention center (Genocide Museum) situated in the suburbs. The ship’s late departure this evening provides an opportunity to dine in one of many nearby restaurants or experience Phnom Penh’s vibrant nightlife. (B,L,D)
Day 8	CHONG KOH - OUDONG - KAMPONG TRALACH This morning you arrive in Chong Koh silk weaving village, where your guide will lead you on a leisurely morning stroll. Afterwards, you will cruise to Oudong, former capital of Cambodia. Visit the Buddhist Monastery, followed by a motor coach ride to Kampong Tralach. There you will visit Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu, followed by an ox-cart ride back to the ship. Your cruise then continues to Kampong Chhnang. (B,L,D)
Day 9	KAMPONG CHHNANG - TONLE SAP LAKE This morning you will enjoy a motor boat excursion into the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the Tonle River. The scenery in this area is a trip highlight. Temples abound along the river banks at Kampong Chhnang, a busy rural port town with bustling markets. On the motor boat excursion, catch glimpses of the local lifestyle, including floating villages, a stunning variety of bird life, and numerous great fish traps, some over a half-mile long. (B,L,D)
Day 10	SIEM REAP/TONLE SAP LAKE - DISEMBARKATION - SIEM REAP Your cruise comes to an end as you disembark at Tonle Sap Lake - the great lake that dominates Cambodia and is known for its profuse bird life and tranquil fishing villages. The lake virtually disappears during dry season, draining into the Mekong River. After disembarkation, transfer by motor coach to Siem Reap, gateway to Angkor, the former capital of the Khmer empire. (B, D)
Day 11	SIEM REAP - ANGKOR After breakfast, begin a guided sightseeing tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most renowned archeological destinations in all of South East Asia. Highlights include Angkor Thom, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King and the Bayon. This afternoon, visit the most iconic of all Angkorian temples – Angkor Wat. (B,D)
Day 12	SIEM REAP - HANOI, VIETNAM This morning, travel through rural countryside to the pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei. Then visit Ta Prohm, the temple famous for its intertwined trees (showcased in the film “Tomb Raider”). This afternoon, transfer to the Siem Reap Airport for a short flight to Hanoi. Vietnam’s vibrant capital city is known for its graceful colonial architecture, frenetic streets, verdant parks and ancient temples. (B)
Day 13	HANOI A morning sightseeing tour will take you to Hanoi’s most famous historical and cultural sites: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, One-pillar Pagoda and The Temple of Literature. In the afternoon, experience an authentic rickshaw ride (known as “cyclo”) in the Old Quarter, followed by a traditional water puppet show. (B)
Day 14	HANOI - HA LONG BAY OVERNIGHT JUNK After breakfast, depart Hanoi for a scenic motor coach ride to one of Vietnam’s most renowned locations, Ha Long Bay. Board a traditional wooden Junk that combines classic beauty with modern conveniences, plus luxurious overnight accommodations. Set sail to discover the Bay’s magnificent scenery set amidst stunning limestone cliffs. That evening, you’ll enjoy dinner on board and overnight on the Junk. (B,L,D)
Day 15	HA LONG BAY - HANOI This morning, your Ha Long Bay Junk continues its scenic cruising while a delightful breakfast is served in the dining lounge. Late morning, disembark for a motor coach transfer to Hanoi. After checking in to your hotel, the remainder of the day is yours to explore the city on your own. (B,L)
Day 16	DEPART HANOI, VIETNAM Bid farewell to Hanoi and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

Day 1	SIEM REAP/TONLE SAP LAKE - EMBARKATION - KAMPONG CHHNANG Welcome aboard your luxurious vessel, moored at Tonle Sap Lake. The great lake dominates Cambodia and is known for its profuse bird life and tranquil fishing villages. Meet your fellow travelers at the Welcome Dinner as you cruise to Kampong Chhnang. The ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 2	KAMPONG CHHNANG - KAMPONG TRALACH- OUDONG After breakfast, a motor boat excursion takes you into the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the Tonle Sap River. Enjoy a stunning variety of bird life and see numerous great fish traps some over a half-mile long. After your excursion, return to your vessel and cast off towards Kampong Tralach. An afternoon tour includes an oxcart ride from the river bank through the countryside to the beautiful Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu. Tour the pagodas, and then board a motor coach to Oudong, the former capital of Cambodia, where you will tour the Buddhist monastery. After the visit, you motor coach will take you to your vessel, which will cruise towards the village of Chong Koh. (B,L,D)
Day 3	CHONG KOH - PHNOM PENH This morning, visit the Chong Koh silk weaving village for a leisurely walk. Your vessel then departs for Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. An afternoon walking tour provides an orientation to this spectacular city. Return to the vessel for dinner followed by a special Khmer folk performance on board. The vessel moors overnight in Phnom Penh. (B,L,D)
Day 4	PHNOM PENH A morning tour explores the highlights of Cambodia’s capital city, famous for its French colonial architecture, busy cafes, vibrant nightlife and renovated river “corniche.” Visit the Royal Palace and the spectacular Silver Pagoda. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. After lunch onboard, another excursion leads to the infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng or S21 detention centre (Genocide Museum) situated in the suburbs of the city. An overnight on the waterfront provides an opportunity to dine in one of many nearby restaurants and experience Phnom Penh’s vibrant nightlife, should passengers so choose. (B,L,D)
Day 5	PHNOM PENH - BORDER CROSSING - TAN CHAU, VIETNAM Spend a day cruising the Mekong River and crossing the border into Vietnam. Your vessel moors at the small town of Tan Chau, Vietnam. (B,L,D)
Day 6	TAN CHAU - SA DEC After breakfast, transfer to small boats, which will navigate through narrow channels to visit an evergreen island. You will also visit a catfish farm and a rattan mat and slipper-making workshop. Back ashore, a traditional “xe-loi” (trishaw) awaits to transport you around Tan Chau. In the afternoon, your vessel cruises downstream to Sa Dec, where it will moor overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 7	SA DEC - XEO QUYT - CAI BE In the morning board a local boat for Sa Dec. Once ashore, you will tour the town noteworthy as the place where the French writer Marguerite Duras spent many years in her youth. Visit a local market, Fujian Temple and the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras' Chinese paramour, which is now a small museum. Afterwards board a motor coach for Xeo Quyt, used as a base during the French and U.S. wars and now an important ecological site, with its jungle overgrowth. After lunch on board, a local boat will take you to Cai Be’s spectacular floating market; then you will go ashore to see candy and rice paper workshops. This evening, enjoy a gourmet Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D)
Day 8	HO CHI MINH CITY - DISEMBARKATION Your cruise comes to an end as the ship docks at My Tho Port. (B)

Day 1	HO CHI MINH CITY - EMBARKATION Welcome aboard your luxurious vessel, moored at My Tho Port. Check-in at 12:00 noon, followed by port and immigration formalities. After settling in, enjoy a refreshing drink in the Saigon Lounge, followed by the Captain’s Welcome cocktail party and dinner in the Mekong Restaurant. (B,L,D)
Day 2	CAI BE - VINH LONG After breakfast, take a morning junk trip around Cai Be to visit it’s famous floating market. Return to your ship, which will cruise towards Vinh Long, Vietnam’s second-largest city on the Mekong River. In the afternoon, you will visit a bustling local market in Vinh Long. The ship moors midstream overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 3	SA DEC - TAN CHAU Noteworthy as the town where the French writer Marguerite Duras spent some of her childhood, Sa Dec is a sprawling town on the Mekong Delta. Visit the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras’ Chinese paramour, which is now a small museum. Also visit a local market. In the afternoon, your ship continues cruising to Tan Chau, a small town on the Mekong River. (B,L,D)
Day 4	TAN CHAU - BORDER CROSSING After breakfast, transfer to small boats to visit a floating fish farm in Tan Chau. On shore, visit a rattan mat-making workshop and a slipper-making workshop. Return to the ship via a traditional “xe-loi” (trishaw) ride. After lunch, you will continue cruising to the Cambodian border, stopping for border formalities. In the evening, cruise up the broad Mekong River, mooring mid-stream just outside of Phnom Penh. (B,L,D)
Day 5	PHNOM PENH Early morning, the ship cruises into spectacular Phnom Penh and docks at the passenger port terminal. A morning tour explores the highlights of Cambodia’s capital city, famous for its French colonial architecture, busy cafes, vibrant nightlife and renovated river “corniche.” Visit the Royal Palace and the magnificent Silver Pagoda. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. After lunch on board, another excursion leads to the infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng or S21 detention center (Genocide Museum) situated in the suburbs. The ship’s late departure this evening provides an opportunity to dine in one of many nearby restaurants or experience Phnom Penh’s vibrant nightlife. (B,L,D)
Day 6	CHONG KOH - OUDONG - KAMPONG TRALACH This morning you arrive in Chong Koh silk weaving village, where your guide will lead you on a leisurely morning stroll. Afterwards, you will cruise to Oudong, former capital of Cambodia. Visit the Buddhist Monastery, followed by a motor coach ride to Kampong Tralach. There you will visit Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu, followed by an ox-cart ride back to the ship. Your cruise then continues to Kampong Chhnang. (B,L,D)
Day 7	KAMPONG CHHNANG - TONLE SAP LAKE This morning you will enjoy a motor boat excursion into the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the Tonle River. The scenery in this area is a trip highlight. Temples abound along the river banks at Kampong Chhnang, a busy rural port town with bustling markets. On the motor boat excursion, catch glimpses of the local lifestyle, including floating villages, a stunning variety of bird life, and numerous great fish traps, some over a half-mile long. (B,L,D)
Day 8	SIEM REAP/TONLE SAP LAKE - DISEMBARKATION Your cruise comes to an end as you disembark at Tonle Sap Lake. (B)

DATES & RATES

Prices are per person in a Cat. C.
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HOTEL
CHECK-IN

START
CITY

SHIP
NAME

EMBARK
CITY

EMBARK
DATE

CRUISE
ONLY

CRUISE
& LAND

REQUEST
A QUOTE

Jan 1

Hanoi

La Marguerite

Siem Reap

Jan 7

$2,599

$4,498

Has Sailed

Jan 8

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Jan 14

$2,599

$4,498

Has Sailed

Jan 15

Hanoi

La Marguerite

Siem Reap

Jan 21

$2,599

$4,498

Has Sailed

Jan 22

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Jan 28

$2,599

$4,498

Has Sailed

Jan 29

Hanoi

La Marguerite

Siem Reap

Feb 4

$2,599

$4,498

Has Sailed

Feb 5

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Feb 11

$2,599

$4,498

Has Sailed

Feb 12

Hanoi

La Marguerite

Siem Reap

Feb 18

$2,599

$4,498

Please Call

Feb 19

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Feb 25

$2,599

$4,498

Has Sailed

Feb 26

Hanoi

La Marguerite

Siem Reap

Mar 4

$2,599

$4,498

Has Sailed

Mar 5

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Mar 11

$2,599

$4,498

Has Sailed

Mar 12

Hanoi

La Marguerite

Siem Reap

Mar 18

$2,499

$4,398

Has Sailed

Mar 19

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Mar 25

$2,399

$4,298

Has Sailed

Mar 26

Hanoi

La Marguerite

Siem Reap

Apr 1

$2,199

$4,098

Has Sailed

Apr 2

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Apr 8

$1,999

$3,898

Has Sailed

Apr 9

Hanoi

La Marguerite

Siem Reap

Apr 15

$1,799

$3,698

Has Sailed

Apr 16

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Apr 22

$1,699

$3,598

Has Sailed

Jul 23

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Jul 29

$1,699

$3,698

Aug 13

Hanoi

La Marguerite

Siem Reap

Aug 19

$1,799

$3,798

Aug 20

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Aug 26

$1,899

$3,898

Sep 3

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Sep 9

$2,099

$4,098

Please Call

Sep 10

Hanoi

La Marguerite

Siem Reap

Sep 16

$2,199

$4,198

Sep 17

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Sep 23

$2,299

$4,298

Oct 1

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Oct 7

$2,499

$4,498

Oct 8

Hanoi

La Marguerite

Siem Reap

Oct 14

$2,599

$4,598

Oct 15

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Oct 21

$2,699

$4,698

Please Call

Oct 22

Hanoi

La Marguerite

Siem Reap

Oct 28

$2,699

$4,698

Oct 29

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Nov 4

$2,699

$4,698

Nov 5

Hanoi

La Marguerite

Siem Reap

Nov 11

$2,699

$4,698

Nov 12

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Nov 18

$2,699

$4,698

Nov 19

Hanoi

La Marguerite

Siem Reap

Nov 25

$2,699

$4,698

Nov 26

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Dec 2

$2,699

$4,698

Please Call

Dec 7

Ho Chi Minh City

AmaLotus

Ho Chi Minh City

Dec 9

$2,699

$4,698

Please Call

Dec 10

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Dec 16

$2,699

$4,698

Dec 24

Hanoi

AmaLotus

Siem Reap

Dec 30

$2,699

$4,698

Notes:

Important: Dates, prices & itineraries for 2013 sailings are subject to change.

Port Charges: $119 per person.

Intra-Asia Air (Hanoi - Siem Reap): $300

Single Supplement for Cruise: Category A, B & C 50% of twin price; Jr. Suite & Suite 100% of twin price.

Single Supplement for Land: $999 per person.

Bedding: Jr. Suites and Suites feature a King size bed. For Deluxe Staterooms, please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A: Two twin beds Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size).

Visa: A visa is required for travel to Vietnam and Cambodia; please consult with your Consulate for more information.

Siem Reap Embarkation Day: During low water season, transfer from Siem Reap to the ship via motor coach to Preak Kdam, a small village on the Tonle River.

Siem Reap Disembarkation Day: During low water season, disembark the ship at Preak Kdam, a small village on the Tonle River, and transfer via motor coach to Siem Reap.

Phnom Penh: No bare shoulders or shorts for ladies during the Royal Palace visit.

**: Land programs starts from Ho Chi Minh City and ends in Hanoi.

SHIP(S)

AmaLotus

New for 2011 is the 124-passenger Amalotus, joining La Marguerite in offering the most luxurious river cruise vacations available on the exotic Mekong River through Cambodia and Vietnam.

La Marguerite

The 92-passenger La Marguerite was specifically built to provide the most immersive experience on South East Asia’s legendary Mekong River.

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