Cabin
Upgrades per person in US Dollar
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| Category |
Deck |
Stateroom |
Price |
| B |
Tonle
Deck |
Balcony |
$399
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| A |
Saigon
Deck |
Balcony |
$699
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| Jr.Suite |
Sadec
Deck |
Balcony |
$999
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| Suite |
Sadec
Deck |
Balcony
(La Marguerite) |
$1599
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| Suite |
Sadec
Deck |
Balcony (Amalotus) |
$1999
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NOTE:
Jr. Suites and Suites feature a King size bed.
Deluxe Staterooms feature 2 twin beds that can be configured into one large bed.
Indicate preference at booking.
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INCLUDED FEATURES
- 2
Nights Hotel Accommodation in Hanoi at the Sofitel
Legend Metropole (or similar) with 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)
with
daily Buffet Breakfast
- 7
Nights Deluxe Cruise Accommodation in an Outside
Stateroom - 82% of
the Staterooms
with Balconies
- Sightseeing
Program as outlined in the Itinerary
- Superb
Dining with all Meals included during your Cruise
- Free-flowing
Wine, beer and soft drinks with every Dinner
on board the Ship
- 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
Sofitel
Saigon
Plaza (or similar) with 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, Land & Air package
OVERVIEW
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
Tralach, Oudong, Chong Koh, Phnom Penh, Tan Chau, Sa
Dec, Xeo Quyt 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.
ITINERARY
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. After your
airport greeting, transfer to the hotel. 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, 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
6, SIEM REAP –ANGKOR
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). (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 birdlife,
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 Kapong
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 passing
floating markets as you boat maneuvers through the
river’s channels. Once ashore, you will tour
Sa Dec, noteworthy as the town where the French writer
Marguerite Dumas spent many years in her youth. Visit
a local market, Fujian Temple and the house of Mr.
Huynh Thuy Le, Dura’s Chinese paramour, which
is now a small museum. Afterwards board a motor coach
for the 1-hour ride to 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. In the evening,
enjoy a gourmet Farewell Dinner onboard. (B,L,D)
DAY
14, HO CHI MINH CITY – DISEMBARK
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
End of Tour (B)
PLEASE NOTE: Departures from January through April
2011: 15-day cruise and land program featuring a 1-night
stay in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
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.
NOTE: Phom Penh No bare shoulders or shorts for
ladies during the Royal Palace visit.
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