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Vietnam, Cambodia
& the Riches of the Mekong
(inclusive a
spectacular 7 days Mekong deluxe river cruise)
15-DAYS
Hanoi - Ha
Long Bay - Siem Reap - Kampong Cham - Phnom Penh - Tan Chau - Sa Dec -
Cai Be - Ho Chi Minh City
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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 (Saigon), with calls at Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Cham,
Phnom Penh, Tan Chau, and Sadec. 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.
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ITINERARY
| Day 1 : |
FLIGHT USA - HANOI |
| 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
for check-in and tour briefing. If time permits (depending on flight arrival)
you’ll have an orientation tour of Hanoi that includes a walk through 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 (Buddhist temple) and The Temple of Literature (Confucius
temple). In the afternoon, experience an authentic rickshaw ride in the
Old Quarter, followed by a traditional water puppet show.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 3 : |
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 (Buddhist temple) and The Temple of Literature (Confucius
temple). In the afternoon, experience an authentic rickshaw ride in the
Old Quarter, followed by a traditional water puppet show.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 4 : |
HANOI - HA LONG BAY |
| After breakfast, depart Hanoi for a scenic motorcoach 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 onboard, and overnight on the Junk.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 5 : |
HA LONG BAY - SIEM REAP ( BY AIR) |
| 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 motorcoach transfer to Hanoi Airport, visiting
the Holy Buddhist Pagoda en route. 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.
That evening, enjoy dinner in the hotel.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 6 : |
SIEM REAP |
| After breakfast, begin a guided sightseeing tour of the
Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include
Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King,
Bayon. Then head towards Ta Prohm, the temple famous for its intertwined
trees (showcased in the film Tomb Raider), before an afternoon visit to
the most iconic of all Angkorian temples-Angkor Wat.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 7 : |
SIEM REAP - EMBARKATION - TONLE SAP LAKE |
| This morning, travel through rural countryside to the pink
sandstone temple of Banteay Srei. After sightseeing, travel to Tonle Sap
Lake to embark the luxurious MS La Marguerite. Enjoy your Welcome Dinner
onboard as you cruise to Kampong Chhnang. The ship moors overnight.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 8 : |
KAMPONG CHHNANG - KAMPONG CHAM |
| After breakfast, enjoy a motor boat excursion into the
lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the Tonle Sap river. Enjoy a stunning
variety of birdlife, and observe numerous great fish traps, some over a
half-mile long. Later, the ship enters the jungle as the river narrows.
Temples abound along the riverbanks, offering a unique opportunity to observe
the rich tapestry of Cambodian rural life. Arrive in the capital city of
Phnom Penh in the afternoon, change pilots and enter the Upper Mekong bound
for Kampong Cham. The ship makes an afternoon stop, in time for a walk
through the quaint silk-weaving village of Chong Kho. Overnight, the ship
moors mid-stream in Kampong Cham. (B,L,D) |
| Day 9 : |
KAMPONG CHAM - PHNOM PENH |
| This morning, journey upriver to the hilltop pre-Angkorian
temple of Wat Hanchey. Over lunch, sail back downstream to explore the
Kampong Cham area. Travel by motorcoach to the 12th-century Angkorian temple
of Wat Nokor, which has been “fused” with a modern Wat. Continue by motorcoach
to the Eco-village of Cheung Kok. The ship departs late in the afternoon
from Kampong Cham, arriving at Phnom Penh for an overnight mid-stream mooring.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 10 : |
PHNOM PENH |
| passenger port terminal. 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 center (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 |
| Spend the day cruising the Mekong River, stopping at the
jungle village of Preak Dach to visit fruit orchards before continuing
to the Cambodian/Vietnamese border. The ship moors overnight mid-stream
in Tan Chau, Vietnam. (B,L,D) |
| Day 12 : |
TAN CHAU - SA DEC |
| After breakfast, transfer via small boats to the pier,
where a Trishaw awaits to transport you around Tan Chau. Visit a mat-making
workshop and silk coloring workshop. Back at the pier, embark on a local
boat for a channel cruise and visit to a fish farm before returning to
the ship. Overnight mid-stream on the Mekong near Sa Dec.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 13 : |
SA DEC - CAI BE - HO CHI MINH CITY |
| After breakfast, board small local boats for the village
of Sa Dec, where you will enjoy a morning stroll. Noteworthy as the town
where the French writer (and our ship’s namesake) Marguerite Duras spent
some of her childhood, Sa Dec is a sprawling town on the Mekong Delta.
Visit the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras’ Chinese paramour, which is
now a small museum. After lunch onboard, the ship continues cruising to
Cai Be. A local Junk trip in the afternoon will take you to Cai Be’s spectacular
floating market; then go ashore to see the French Gothic Cathedral and
visit delightful flower gardens, ancient Kiet House and local rice paper
manufacturers. In the evening, cruise to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon,
while enjoying a gourmet Farewell Dinner onboard.
(B,L,D) |
| Day l4 : |
HO CHI MINH CITY - DISEMBARKATION |
| In the early morning, the ship docks at the Saigon River
Frontage. 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. After breakfast, disembark and enjoy a full day city tour to explore
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. The city tour includes lunch and dinner
in local fine dining establishments. Overnight at a luxurious hotel in
Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L,D) |
| Day 15 : |
HO CHI MINH CITY - USA |
| Transfer to the airport for your homebound flight.
(B) |
| (B - breakfast, L - lunch, D -
dinner) |
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
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2 nights hotel accommodation in Hanoi including daily buffet breakfast
& dinner at a local restaurant
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Overnight stay onboard a traditional wooden junk in Ha Long Bay
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Transfer to Hanoi airport and flight to Siem Reap
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2 nights hotel accommodation in Siem Reap including daily buffet breakfast
& dinner at local restaurant
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7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation aboard the RV La Marguerite
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Superb dining with all meals included during the cruise
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Unlimited local beer and house brand spirits with meals aboard ship
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Bottled water in every cabin replenished daily
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Welcome Dinner, Farewell Cocktail Party and Dinner
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1 night hotel accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon) including
buffet breakfast & dinner at a local restaurant
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Daily sightseeing program as outlined in itinerary
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Special highlights including folklore dances and music performances, cultural
discussion forums and theme dinners
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Non-smoking enviroment (smoking is permitted only on the Sun Deck)
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All transfers with purchase of trans Pacific air fare
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All local taxes
NOT INCLUDED
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Gratuities for exceptional services received
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US Departure Tax and Customs Fee and Fuel Surcharges (if trans Pacific
air fare is purchased)
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Items of personal nature
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Optional travel insurance
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Visa Application Fees for Vietnam (double entry) and Cambodia (at Siem Ream airport)
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Inter Asia air taxes $ 40.00
| TOUR PRICES OF 15-DAY
PROGRAM |
| USA Departure Date |
Return Date |
Price |
| Sep 21, 2009 |
Oct 05, 2009 |
$3,098 |
| Oct 19, 2009 |
Nov 02, 2009 |
$3,398 |
| Nov 16, 2009 |
Nov 30, 2009 |
$3,998 |
| Dec 14, 2009 |
Dec 28, 2009 |
$4,198 |
| Dec28, 2009 |
Jan 11, 2010 |
$3,998 |
| Jan 11, 2010 |
Jan 25, 2010 |
$3,998 |
| Jan 25, 2010 |
Feb 08, 2010 |
$3,998 |
| Feb 08, 2010 |
Feb 22, 2010 |
$3,998 |
| Feb 22, 2010 |
Mar 08, 2010 |
$3,998 |
| Mar 08, 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
$3,998 |
| Mar 22, 2010 |
Apr 05, 2010 |
$3,598 |
| Apr 05, 2010 |
Apr 19, 2010 |
$3,098 |
| Jul 05, 2010 |
Jul 19, 2010 |
$3,198 |
| Aug 02, 2010 |
Aug 16, 2010 |
$3,198 |
| Aug 30, 2010 |
Sep 13, 2010 |
$3,198 |
| Sep 13, 2010 |
Sep 27, 2010 |
$3,198 |
| Sep 27, 2010 |
Oct 11, 2010 |
$3,198 |
| Oct 11, 2010 |
Oct 25, 2010 |
$3,398 |
| Oct 25, 2010 |
Nov 08, 2010 |
$3,598 |
| Nov 08, 2010 |
Nov 22, 2010 |
$3,998 |
| Nov 22, 2010 |
Dec 06, 2010 |
$3,998 |
| Dec 06, 2010 |
Dec 20, 2010 |
$4,198 |
| Dec 20, 2010 |
Jan 03, 2011 |
$4,198 |
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Single Supplement $ 1,500 (boat), $ 799 (land)
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Prices are per person in Category C in a deluxe outside stateroom.
To upgrade to a higher Category, add the following amount per person:
B
Tonle Deck Balcony
$ 259
A
Saigon Deck Balcony
$ 499
Jr.Suite Sadec Deck
Balcony $ 799
Suite Sadec Deck
Balcony $ 1299
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Round-trip airfare available from Los Angeles from $1,225.00 For
other cities please contact UET.
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PRICES ARE AS OF JANUARY 2009 AND MAY CHANGE FOR
LATER DATES DUE
TO LOCAL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS
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