Magnificient Mekong
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Highlights
- Cruise Map : Explore the stunningly scenic and culturally distinctive lands that lie along the remarkable Mekong River on this 15-day cruisetour.
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam : Ho Chi Minh City has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a small fishing village called Prey Nokor. With a population of about 7.2 million people, it is now Vietnam’s largest city.
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia : Once known as “the Pearl of Asia,” this bustling Cambodian capital is home to both charming French colonial architecture and the monumental Angkorian complexes for which Cambodia is revered.
- Mekong River, Vietnam : The Mekong River boasts one of the richest areas of biodiversity on the planet: the Mekong river basin.
- Angkor Wat, Cambodia : Built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, Angkor Wat is the most iconic portion of the Hindu temple complex located in Angkor, Cambodia.
- Hanoi, Vietnam : Hanoi boasts one of the most beautiful panoramas in the region and has more cultural sites than any other city in Vietnam.
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- 8-day cruise with river-view stateroom
- 2 nights in Hanoi’s deluxe Sofitel Metropole; 3 nights in Siem Reap’s superior first class Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra; 2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City’s superior first class Sofitel Saigon Plaza (or similar)
- Fully escorted: 14 guided tours with audio headset
- Included meals: 14 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 13 dinners, featuring regional specialties
- Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service
- 1 intra-itinerary flight
- Culture Curriculum: Attend an Apsara dance show in Siem Reap; enjoy lectures on current affairs in Vietnam and Cambodia; visit a local elementary school
- All port charges
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Itinerary
Fly to Hanoi, former capital of French Indochina, then transfer to your hotel.* Check in for a 2-night stay, then relax or take a walk to stretch your legs and get acquainted with the city.
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After breakfast, take a tour of this unique, thousand-year-old Asian capital where old and new combine in a lush setting of parks and lakes. Visit the Museum of Ethnology, which includes a number of fascinating exhibits that bring Vi...
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In the morning, take a leisurely ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarter by “green” electric car. Enjoy some free time before your short afternoon flight to Siem Reap in Cambodia. Check in to your hotel for a 3-night stay; tonight’s dinner is accompanied by a traditional Apsara dance show.
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After breakfast, check out of your Siem Reap hotel and begin your coach tour through the Cambodian countryside, which brings you to your ship in Kampong Cham, via the provincial capital of Kampong Thom. Due to its central loca...
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Sail down the Mekong, one of the world’s great rivers, toward the Vietnamese border. The Mekong is truly the “Mother River of Southeast Asia,” sustaining civilizations through the centuries. Pass by some of the Mekong rice fields. The Khmer Empire was founded on a rice surplus, and rice is still the main staple of Vietnamese cuisine.
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After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight.* Or, continue your Southeast Asia adventure with a 3-night stay in Bangkok, Thailand’s exciting capital.
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Explore the sights and sounds of one of the most scenic regions in the world while enjoying the comfort and elegant romance of our Southeast Asia ships, specifically built to navigate the Mekong and Irrawaddy Rivers. Small and intimate, they accommodate just 56 guests and offer sweeping river views, hotel-style amenities and a casual atmosphere with attentive, English-speaking crew. All staterooms are outside with a river view Upper & Middle deck staterooms have floor-to-ceiling, sliding French doors All staterooms have hotel-style beds with optional twin-bed configuration Private bathroom with shower Safe, hair dryer & air conditioning Bottled water replenished daily Sun deck with shaded sitting area Restaurant with panoramic views Bar, lounge, library & onboard boutique Laundry service Voltage: 220V
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