Charms of the Mekong - 7-NIGHT CRUISE
Day 1 :
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – MY THO – EMBARKATION
Transfer via motorcoach from Ho Chi Minh City to AmaDara at My Tho Port for your 7-night river cruise and then meet fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner as the ship cruises to Cai Be. (L,D)
* All cruise only guests should meet us at Sofitel Saigon Plaza at 11:30am in Ho Chi Minh City on Embarkation day to join the transfer to the ship in My Tho Port. We recommend that you fly into Ho Chi Minh at least one day prior to embarkation; please inquire about important arrival arrangements prior to your cruise.
* All cruise only guests should meet us at Sofitel Saigon Plaza at 11:30am in Ho Chi Minh City on Embarkation day to join the transfer to the ship in My Tho Port. We recommend that you fly into Ho Chi Minh at least one day prior to embarkation; please inquire about important arrival arrangements prior to your cruise.
Day 2 :
CAI BE – SA DEC
Take a local boat to Cai Be. You will have an opportunity to visit candy and rice paper making workshops, as well as the historic Kiet Old House. Later in the day, journey to Sa Dec, a sprawling town on the Mekong Delta, where French writer Marguerite Duras spent part of her youth. You will visit the colorful market, Cao Dai Temple and the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras’ Chinese paramour, which her prize-winning novel, “The Lover,” is said to be based on. (B,L,D)
Day 3 :
TAN CHAU – BORDER CROSSING
Enjoy a visit to Tan Chau, a small Mekong River town unspoiled by tourism. Be treated to an authentic experience on a traditional “xe-loi” (trishaw) ride around the town, with stops at silk-making and rattan mat workshops, followed by a boat ride through the narrow channels of the Mekong River to “Evergreen Island.” Alternatively, take a boat ride to Evergreen Island and return to Tan Chau, where you will visit a rattan mat workshop. Later in the day, cruise from Vietnam to the Cambodian border en route to Phnom Penh. (B,L,D)
Day 4 :
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
This morning’s excursion takes you to Cambodia’s infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng S21 detention center (Genocide Museum). After lunch on board, you will explore the highlights of the city, followed by a visit to the Royal Palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, which has an outstanding collection of Khmer crafts. Alternatively, you may wish to shop for unique treasures at the bustling, yellow-colored Central Market after your visit to Royal Place. After returning to the ship, enjoy Khmer folk dancing performed by local children in the Saigon Lounge. (B,L,D)
Day 5 :
OUDONG – KAMPONG TRALACH – PHNOM PENH
Visit Oudong, Cambodia’s former royal capital from the early 17th century until 1866. Today, Oudong is a place of pilgrimage for Cambodians. While here, be treated to a memorable Buddhist Blessing Ceremony at a monastery. You may walk around Oudong’s monastery or take an active walking tour to see panoramic views of the Oudong plain. In Kampong Tralach, you will have a truly authentic excursion – an oxcart ride through a local village. Later in the day, experience Phnom Penh via a tuk ride and be enchanted by the city's French Colonial architecture and tree-lined boulevards set amidst monumental Angkorian (B,L,D)
Day 6 :
OKNHATEY - ANGKOR BAN
In the morning, set sail for Oknhatey Village. Oknhatey is the “Silk Island,” located on the lush banks of the Mekong River and known for its rich tradition of silk weaving. While here, you will visit a local elementary school and observe the traditional silk weaving, an art that has been preserved for centuries. Your cruise continues to sail to Angkor Ban. (B,L,D)
Day 7 :
ANGKOR BAN – KAMPONG CHAM
Go on a walking tour of Angkor Ban, one of the few villages in Cambodia that was not destroyed under the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s. Here people still live in their traditional wooden abodes and keep their old cultural traditions alive. Hundreds of wooden houses stand intact on stilts, shaded with banana trees, among the hustle and bustle of the daily agricultural on-going of the local villagers. After visiting here, the ship sets sail for Kampong Cham, where you will go on an afternoon excursion via motorcoach to the Twin Mountains, known as Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei (male and female mountains). In the annals of Khmer legend, the twin mountains were formed as the result of a competition between the men and women of an ancient Cambodian kingdom to resolve which gender would be responsible for wedding proposals. Cap the day off with a festive Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D)
*Based on seasonality, the port of Angkor Ban may be inaccessible from August - September. During this time, Wat Hanchey will replace Angkor Ban as the port of call.
Day 8 :
DISEMBARKATION – KAMPONG CHAM – SIEM REAP
Your cruise concludes in Kampong Cham, where you disembark and motorcoach transfer to Siem Reap. (B)
*Guests booking cruise only will be transferred from the ship to Sofitel Angkor hotel in Siem Reap. We recommend that you schedule your onward flight to depart Siem Reap after 5:30pm today to avoid potential missed connections.
*Guests booking cruise only will be transferred from the ship to Sofitel Angkor hotel in Siem Reap. We recommend that you schedule your onward flight to depart Siem Reap after 5:30pm today to avoid potential missed connections.
(B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner)
TOUR PRICES & DEPARTURE DATES:Click Here for BEST-BUY quote.
2023 SAILINGS
| EMBARK DATE | EMBARKATION CITY | DISEMBARKATION CITY | SHIP NAME | PRICES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 23 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,199 |
| February 6 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,199 |
| February 20 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,199 |
| March 6 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,199 |
| March 20 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $2,999 |
| April 3 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $2,799 |
| April 17 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $2,599 |
| August 7 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $2,399 |
| August 21 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $2,399 |
| September 4 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $2,599 |
| September 18 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $2,799 |
| October 2 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $2,999 |
| October 16 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| October 30 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| November 13 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| November 27 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| December 11 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| December 25 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,099 |
2024 SAILINGS
| EMBARK DATE | EMBARKATION CITY | DISEMBARKATION CITY | SHIP NAME | PRICES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 8 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,199 |
| January 22 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,199 |
| February 5 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,199 |
| February 19 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,199 |
| March 4 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,199 |
| March 18 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $2,999 |
| April 1 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $2,799 |
| April 15 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $2,599 |
| August 5 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $2,399 |
| August 19 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $2,399 |
| September 2 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $2,599 |
| September 16 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $2,799 |
| September 30 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $2,999 |
| October 14 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| October 28 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| November 11 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| November 25 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| December 9 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| December 23 | My Tho | Cambodia | AmaDara | $3,099 |
Note:
- Important: Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change.
- Port Charges: $168 per person.
- Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of twin price; AA+ & Suites 100% of twin price. Please see terms below for details.
- Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A: Two twin beds Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size).
Reservation:
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Terms & Conditions:
- All rates are per person for cruise only, based on double occupancy in an entry level category stateroom unless stated otherwise. Offer is valid on select sailings only and applicable to new bookings only. Unless explicitly stated that single supplement is waived, solo travelers in a double occupancy stateroom must pay an additional single supplement amount before receiving any discounts. Ask about Solo Traveler promotions. Offer is not combinable with any other promotions/discounts, limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change or termination without notice. Port charges, land programs and round-trip airfare. Other restrictions apply. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.
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