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From the Mekong Delta to the Angkor Temples, Hanoi, and Halong Bay
Tour Description:
Your extraordinary vacation will begin in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, and continues on an unforgettable cruise on the legendary Halong Bay among the fantastically formed islands, crags, and cliffs. Cast off on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure on the legendary river that begins in the mountains of Tibet and meanders through no less than six countries. The Mekong traces the authentic, profound, and mesmerizing history of Vietnam and Cambodia along its riverbanks.
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Destination & Sightseeing ITINERARY
ITINERARYHanoi
Meet in Hanoi between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Lunch.Excursion included: Ho Chi Minh City and its mausoleum.Night at the hotel.
Hanoi - Halong Bay
We’ll leave early in the morning for Halong Bay (approx. 3.5 hours travel time).We’ll be welcomed aboard and enjoy a cocktail.We'll cruise in Halong Bay.We'll spend the night on board.
Halong Bay - Hanoi
Tai Chi class on deck.Included excursion: visit of one of the largest caves of the bay.We'll cruise in Halong Bay.Disembarking and trip back to Hanoi.We’ll watch a traditional water puppetry show.Night at the hotel.
Hanoi - HO CHI MINH CITY
You’ll catch a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.Included excursion: tour of the city, its hectic market and the Thien Hau temple.You’ll then be transferred to our ship.After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.We'll spend the night on the ship.
HO CHI MINH CITY
Included excursions:- The Cu Chi tunnels- The Museum of Vietnamese HistoryWe’ll then begin to cruise to the splendid Cho Gao canal.We’ll spend the night on board.
CHAO GAO - MY THO - VINH LONG - CAI BE
Passage through the Cho Gao Canal.Included excursions:- Visit of a bee farm and tasting- Ride in small sampans along the canal lined- Discovery of a brick and pottery factory, puffed riced, rice-paper wrappers, and rice alcohol*We’ll spend the night on board.
SA DEC
Included excursion: visit of the former house of Huynh Thuy Le.Enjoy some free time in Sa Dec.Our ship will begin to cruise to Cambodia.We’ll spend the night on board.
CHAU DOC - PHNOM PENH
Included excursion: visit of the Tay An Pagoda and the Ba Chua Xu Temple.We’ll arrive in Phnom Penh in the evening.Included excursion: brief tour of Phnom Penh by "tuk-tuk."We’ll spend the night on board.
PHNOM PENH
Full-day included excursion:- The Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda- The National Museum- The Tuol Svay Prey School, a former detention, torture, and execution center run by the Khmer Rouge during the civil warWe’ll return to the ship and enjoy a performance of classical Khmer dancing and music.The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please.We’ll spend the night on board.
KOH CHEN - KAMPONG TRALACH
Included excursion: visit of a small village where craftspeople specialize in silver and copper work.We’ll head to Kampong Tralach.Included excursion: the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda.We’ll spend the night on board.
KAMPONG CHHNANG - TONLE SAP RIVER
Included excursion: Kampong Chhnang and tasting.We’ll continue our cruise.We’ll spend the night on board.
Siem Reap
Disembark, road(1) to Siem Reap.Lunch in a restaurant. Excursion included: visit of the Angkor National Musuem.Dinner followed by Phare, the Cambodian circus.Night at the hotel.
Siem Reap
Excursion included:- visit the Roluos group of temples- visit of the Senteurs d'Angkor.- stroll through the Angkor Night Market.Night at the hotel.
Siem Reap
Excursions included:- the Banteay Srei temple- the Ta prohm temple and explore Angkor ThomGala dinner. Night at the hotel.
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples
Excursion included: Angkor Wat.Lunch at the hotel.We’ll bid you farewell at approximately 2:00 p.m. Please do not book your flight before 5:00 p.m.
