2024 Cruising the Mekong: Siam, Saigon & Angkor Wat
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Tour Code:
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Start City:
Bangkok
End City:
Ho Chi Minh City
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
Luxury
Tour Length:
12 days
Age Requirement:
10+ Years Old
Tour Capacity:
24
Dates & Prices
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| Monday, Jan 15, 2024 | Friday, Jan 26, 2024 | $8,795 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Jan 29, 2024 | Friday, Feb 09, 2024 | $8,795 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Feb 12, 2024 | Friday, Feb 23, 2024 | $8,795 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Feb 26, 2024 | Friday, Mar 08, 2024 | $8,795 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Mar 11, 2024 | Friday, Mar 22, 2024 | $8,795 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Sep 23, 2024 | Friday, Oct 04, 2024 | $8,795 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Oct 07, 2024 | Friday, Oct 18, 2024 | $8,795 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Oct 21, 2024 | Friday, Nov 01, 2024 | $8,795 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Nov 04, 2024 | Friday, Nov 15, 2024 | $8,795 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Dec 16, 2024 | Friday, Dec 27, 2024 | $9,795 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Discover astonishing Angkor Wat and cruise forseven nights on an exclusive charter along theMekong River to experience its varied culturesin rural settings not easily reached by land, on ajourney that includes vibrant Bangkok and Ho ChiMinh City, the former Saigon.
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Day 1
Bangkok, ThailandArrive in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, and transfer toyour hotel.Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
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Day 2
BangkokDiscover Wat Pho temple, with its massive Reclining Buddhastatue, and listen to the musical sound of coins dropping intobrass offering bowls. Then, travel by tuk-tuk to the sprawlingGrand Palace to view the royal Siamese court, home toThailand'''s most important shrine, the green-jade EmeraldBuddha. Next, gather for a light lunch aboard a traditionalwooden rice barge. Cruise the Chao Phraya River in a relaxed atmosphere, taking in sights along the waterfront,including glittering Wat Arun. Later, fly to Siem Reap,Cambodia, where you transfer to your hotel.Hotel: Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
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Day 3
Siem Reap, CambodiaSet off to explore the extraordinary temples of Angkor, abreathtaking city lost in the jungle and Cambodia'''s mostprized national treasure. Enter the monumental gates ofAngkor Thom and visit the Bayon Temple, with its 172 large-scalefaces wearing enchanting smiles. Continue to Ta ProhmTemple to see crumbling towers embraced by massive treeroots. This afternoon, visit magnificent Angkor Wat, whereyou stay until sunset, marveling as the diminishing, moodylight washes over this unforgettable, faraway world. Enjoy a welcome dinner this evening.Hotel: Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
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Day 4
Cruising the MekongDrive through the lush and scenic Cambodian countrysideto Kampong Cham, where you board A&K'''s private charterof all-suite '''Mekong Princess,''' your boutique river cruiserfor the next seven nights. Tonight, enjoy a Khmer-inspireddinner.Hotel: 'Mekong Princess'
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Day 5
Cruising the MekongExplore the charming town of Angkor Ban, where you enjoyglimpses into the lives of local people, starting with a visitto a family home. Stroll through a small market frequentedby locals and stop briefly at a monastery complex. Then,board '''Mekong Princess''' and cruise to Phnom Penh, whereyou Ride Like a Local through Cambodia'''s lush and alluringcapital city on an engaging cyclo tour. Discover the ornate Royal Palace, and wander past huge stupas (Buddhistmonuments) and spirit houses en route to the Silver Pagoda,home of Cambodia'''s Emerald Buddha and the diamond-encrustedMaitreya Buddha. Visit the National Museumbefore returning to the ship.Hotel: 'Mekong Princess'
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Day 6
Cruising the MekongThis morning, learn about Cambodia'''s darker days as youvisit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and then walk thenotorious killing fields of Choeung Ek, one of history'''s mostinfamous places. Your afternoon is free for you to relax on your own. On board this evening, enjoy a professionalexhibition of traditional folk dances.Hotel: 'Mekong Princess'
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Day 7
Cruising the MekongCruise into Vietnam early this morning and continuedownstream to little-known Hong Ngu, which nimble'''Mekong Princess''' can enter with ease. In this place wherefew Westerners have ever been, experience an especiallyfriendly welcome, followed by a visit to a local family home,where you watch the weaving of kromas (traditional Khmer scarves). Later, explore a local temple dedicated to Hoa Hao,a unique Vietnamese religion. In the afternoon, board asampan (wooden boat) to Gieng Island, where dozens of thevessels are built each day. Cruise a canal past orchards andrice fields. Continue to a historic Christian monastery builtby the French in 1879.Hotel: 'Mekong Princess'
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Day 8
Cruising the MekongDisembark at the village of Hoa An, well known for itsfloral and craft industries. See how locals grow and useflowers, and meet a local family. Later, reboard the ship andcruise downstream toward Can Tho, where you disembarkto visit Zihuang Pagoda. Back on board, relax on a ScenicSundowner this evening, observing local life at the close ofday along the delta.Hotel: 'Mekong Princess'
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Day 9
Cruising the MekongRise early for a sampan cruise through a fascinating floatingmarket near Can Tho, weaving between boats that sell goodsand produce. Fresh coconut water, the Vietnamese '''anti-agingdrink,''' refreshes you before a stop at a local factory to seethe making of traditional noodles. Back on board '''MekongPrincess,''' cruise deeper into parts of the Mekong Delta rarelytouched by travellers.Hotel: 'Mekong Princess'
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Day 10
Cruising the MekongToday, board a sampan to wend your way through a channellined with mangroves, whose tangled roots provide asheltered habitat for the smallest denizens of the river'''secosystem. Pause to see an artisan produce coconut candy,a favorite local snack. Next, board a small boat for a cruisethrough lush, narrow creeks lined with nipa palms, a nativespecies and the only one of its kind adapted to the mangrove habitat. Participate in a Chef'''s Table cooking demo thisafternoon led by your onboard chef.Hotel: 'Mekong Princess'
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Day 11
Ho Chi Minh CityUnlike other river ships that are forced to dock outside ofSaigon, '''Mekong Princess''' takes you right into the heart ofthis lively, evocative metropolis, now known as Ho Chi MinhCity. Disembark your river cruiser to enjoy one of theseDesign Your Day activities.Visit the War Remnants Museum to view photographs byBunyo Ishikawa, a Vietnam War photojournalist, and thenexplore Reunification Palace.Explore the City'''s Bustling Culinary Scene, samplingtraditional dishes prepared by local street-food vendors.Cycle the Countryside, exploring the nearby ThanhDa Peninsula.Tonight, gather for a special farewell dinner.Hotel: The Reverie Saigon
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Day 12
Ho Chi Minh CityAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport to depart.
Meals: Breakfast
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