Riches of the Mekong - 7-NIGHT CRUISE
Day 1 :
SIEM REAP – KAMPONG CHAM, CAMBODIA – EMBARKATION
Transfer via motorcoach from Siem Reap to the AmaDara in Kampong Cham for your seven-night cruise. Your afternoon excursion takes you 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. As the story goes, the women lit a fire at night, which made the men believe the sun was rising. As a result, the men stopped working and the women won the competition. Thus, men still need to ask the women's parents for permission and Phnom Srei is higher than Phnom Pros. Later, join fellow guests for an evening Welcome Dinner. (L,D)
*All cruise only guests should meet us at Sofitel Angkor hotel in Siem Reap at 8:00 am on Embarkation day to join the transfer to the ship in Kampong Cham. We recommend that you fly into Siem Reap 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 Angkor hotel in Siem Reap at 8:00 am on Embarkation day to join the transfer to the ship in Kampong Cham. We recommend that you fly into Siem Reap at least one day prior to embarkation; please inquire about important arrival arrangements prior to your cruise.
Day 2 :
ANGKOR BAN - OKNHATEY
During the morning, go on a walking tour to 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 sails to Oknhatey or “Silk Island,” located on the lush banks of the Mekong River. This island is known for its rich tradition of silk weaving. While here, you’ll visit a local elementary school and observe the traditional silk weaving that have been preserved for centuries. Your ship moors in Oknhatey village. (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 3 :
OUDONG - KAMPONG TRALACH - PHNOM PENH
Your cruise continues to sail to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. The morning excursion takes you to 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. After visiting Oudong, be treated to a truly authentic excursion, an oxcart ride through a local village Kampong Tralach. Later in the day, experience Phnom Penh via a tuk tuk ride and be enchanted by the city's French Colonial architecture and tree-lined boulevards set amidst monumental Angkorian architecture. After returning to the ship, enjoy Khmer folk dancing performed by local children in the Saigon Lounge. (B,L,D)
Day 4 :
PHNOM PENH
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 :
PHNOM PENH – BORDER CROSSING – TAN CHAU, VIETNAM
Spend the day cruising the Mekong River as your ship crosses the border into Vietnam. (B,L,D)
Day 6 :
TAN CHAU – SA DEC
Visit Tan Chau, a small Mekong River town unspoiled by tourism. You will have the opportunity to enjoy an authentic experience via 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 to Sa Dec. (B,L,D)
Day 7 :
SA DEC - XEO QUYT - CAI BE
Once ashore in Sa Dec, tour the town where French writer Marguerite Duras spent many years in her youth. Visit a colorful local market and the 19th-century house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras’ Chinese paramour, on whom her prize-winning novel “The Lover” is said to be based. Later, board a motorcoach for Xeo Quyt, once used as a military base during the French war and now an important ecological site. You will have an opportunity to visit candy and rice paper making workshops, and the historic Kiet Old House. In Cai Be, cap the day off with a festive Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D)
Day 8 :
DISEMBARKATION – MY THO – HO CHI MINH CITY
Your cruise concludes in My Tho Port, where you’ll disembark and transfer via motorcoach from My Tho Port to Ho Chi Minh city. (B)
*Guests booking cruise only will be transferred from the ship to Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh City. We recommend that you schedule your onward flight to depart Ho Chi Minh after 2:30 pm today to avoid potential missed connections.
*Guests booking cruise only will be transferred from the ship to Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh City. We recommend that you schedule your onward flight to depart Ho Chi Minh after 2:30 pm 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 30 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,199 |
| February 13 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,199 |
| February 27 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,199 |
| March 13 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| March 27 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $2,899 |
| April 10 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $2,699 |
| April 24 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $2,499 |
| August 14 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $2,399 |
| August 28 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $2,499 |
| September 11 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $2,699 |
| September 25 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $2,899 |
| October 9 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| October 23 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| November 6 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| November 20 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| December 4 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| December 18 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,099 |
2024 SAILINGS
| EMBARK DATE | EMBARKATION CITY | DISEMBARKATION CITY | SHIP NAME | PRICES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,199 |
| January 15 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,199 |
| January 29 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,199 |
| February 12 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,199 |
| February 26 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,199 |
| March 11 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| March 25 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $2,899 |
| April 8 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $2,699 |
| April 22 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $2,499 |
| August 12 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $2,399 |
| August 26 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $2,499 |
| September 9 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $2,699 |
| September 23 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $2,899 |
| October 7 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| October 21 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| November 4 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| November 18 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| December 2 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| December 16 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,099 |
| December 30 | Kampong Cham | My Tho | AmaDara | $3,199 |
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).
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