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Vietnam, Cambodia& the Riches of the Mekong
(inclusive a spectacular 7 days Mekong deluxe river cruise)
16-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 : |
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
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
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| 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)
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| Day 3 : |
HANOI- HA LONG BAY OVERNIGHT JUNK |
| 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)
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| 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 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,D)
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| Day 5 : |
SIEM REAP - ANGKOR ( BY AIR) |
| 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)
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| 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 interwined trees
showcased in the film Tomb Raider).
(B)
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| Day 7 : |
SIEM REAP-TONLE SAP LAKE- KAMPONG CHNANG |
| 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)
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| Day 8 : |
KAMPONG CHHNANG-KAMPONG TRALACH-OUDONG |
| After breakfast, enjoy a motor boat excursion into the
lakeside wetlands which 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. 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 motorcoach to Oudong, the former capital of Cambodia, where you visit the
Buddhist manastery. Evening return to your vessel, which will cruise towards the
village of Chong Koh. (B,L,D)
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| 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)
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| 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 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)
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| Day 11 : |
PHNOM PENH - BORDER CROSSING - TAN CHAU |
| Spend the day cruising the Mekong River, and crossing the border
into Vietnam. The ship moors overnight in the small town of Tan Chau, Vietnam. (B,L,D)
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| Day 12 : |
TAN CHAU - SA DEC |
| After breakfast, transfer via 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 "ax-loi" (trishaw) awaits you to
take you on a ride around tan Chau. In the afternoon, your vessel cruises downstream to Sa Dec,
where it will moor overnight.
(B,L,D)
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| 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 Dumas spent
some of her childhood, Sa Dec is a sprawling town on the Mekong Delta.
Visit a local market, Fujian Temple and the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duma's Chinese paramour,
which is now a small museum. Afterwards board a motor coach for a one hour ride to Xeo Quyl, used as
a base during the French and US wars and now an important ecological site, with its jungle overgrowth.
After lunch onboard, a local boat will take you to Cai Be's spectacular floating market; then go ashore
to see candy and rice paper workshops. This evening enjoy a gourmet Farewell Dinner onboard.
(B,L,D)
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| Day l4 : |
HO CHI MINH CITY - DISEMBARKATION |
| 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. 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)
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| Day 15 : |
HO CHI MINH CITY |
| Today is free to explore Ho Chi Minh City on your own.
Venture to nearby shops and markets for last minute mementos of your
Southeast Asian journey. (B) |
| Day 16 : |
DEPART HO CHI MINH CITY |
| Transfer to the airport for your homebound flight. (B) |
| (B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner) |
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Hanoi including daily buffet breakfast
- Overnight stay onboard a traditional wooden junk in Ha Long Bay
- Transfer to Hanoi airport and flight to Siem Reap
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Siem Reap including daily buffet breakfast & dinner at local restaurant
- 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation aboard the RV La Marguerite
- Superb dining with all meals included during the cruise
- Unlimited local beer and house brand spirits with meals aboard ship
- Bottled water in every cabin replenished daily
- Welcome Dinner, Farewell Cocktail Party and Dinner
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon) including buffet breakfast & lunch at a local restaurant
- Daily sightseeing program as outlined in itinerary
- Special highlights including folklore dances and music performances, cultural discussion forums and theme dinners
- Non-smoking enviroment (smoking is permitted only on the Sun Deck)
- All transfers with purchase of trans Pacific air fare
- All local taxes
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities for exceptional services received
- US Departure Tax and Customs Fee and Fuel Surcharges (if trans Pacific air fare is purchased)
- Items of personal nature
- Optional travel insurance
- Visa Application Fees for Vietnam (double entry) and Cambodia (at Siem Ream airport)
- Port Charges $ 98.00
- inter Asia air fare $ 240.00
- Inter Asia air taxes $ 40.00
| TOUR PRICES OF 15-DAY PROGRAM |
| Land Starting Date |
Return Date |
Ship Name |
Price |
| Jul 05, 2011 |
Jul 19, 2011 |
La Marguerite |
$3,298 |
| Jul 19, 2011 |
Aug 02, 2011 |
La Marguerite |
$3,298 |
| Aug 02, 2011 |
Aug 16, 2011 |
La Marguerite |
$3,298 |
| Aug 16, 2011 |
Aug 30, 2011 |
La Marguerite |
$3,298 |
| Aug 30, 2011 |
Sep 13, 2011 |
La Marguerite |
$3,498 |
| Sep 06, 2011 |
Sep 20, 2011 |
Amalotus |
$3,598 |
| Sep 13, 2011 |
Sep 27, 2011 |
La Marguerite |
$3,698 |
| Sep 20, 2011 |
Oct 04, 2011 |
Amalotus |
$3,798 |
| Sep 27, 2011 |
Oct 11, 2011 |
La Marguerite |
$3,898 |
| Oct 04, 2011 |
Oct 18, 2011 |
Amalotus |
$4,098 |
| Oct 11, 2011 |
Oct 25, 2011 |
La Marguerite |
$4,198 |
| Oct 18, 2011 |
Nov 01, 2011 |
Amalotus |
$4,298 |
| Oct 25, 2011 |
Nov 08, 2011 |
La Marguerite |
$4,298 |
| Nov 01, 2011 |
Nov 15, 2011 |
Amalotus |
$4,298 |
| Nov 08, 2011 |
Nov 22, 2011 |
La Marguerite |
$4,298 |
| Nov 15, 2011 |
Nov 29 , 2011 |
Amalotus |
$4,298 |
| Nov 22, 2011 |
Dec 06, 2011 |
La Marguerite |
$1,298 |
| Nov 29, 2011 |
Dec 13, 2011 |
Amalotus |
$4,298 |
| Dec 06, 2011 |
Dec 20, 2011 |
La Marguerite |
$4,298 |
| Dec 13, 2011 |
Dec 27, 2011 |
Amalotus |
$4,298 |
| Dec 20, 2011 |
Jan 03, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$4,298 |
| Dec 27, 2011 |
Jan 10, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$4,298 |
| Jan 03, 2012 |
Jan 17, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$4,348 |
| Jan 10, 2012 |
Jan 24, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$4,348 |
| Jan 17, 2012 |
Jan 31, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$4,348 |
| Jan 24, 2012 |
Feb 07, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$4,348 |
| Jan 31, 2012 |
Feb 14, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$4,348 |
| Feb 07, 2012 |
Feb 21, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$4,348 |
| Feb 14, 2012 |
Feb 28, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$4,348 |
| Feb 21, 2012 |
Mar 06, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$4,348 |
| Feb 28, 2012 |
Mar 13, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$4,348 |
| Mar 06, 2012 |
Mar 20, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$4,348 |
| Mar 13, 2012 |
Mar 27, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$4,348 |
| Mar 20, 2012 |
Apr 03, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$4,148 |
| Mar 27, 2012 |
Apr 10, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$3,948 |
| Apr 03, 2012 |
Apr 17, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$3,848 |
| Apr 10, 2012 |
Apr 24, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$3,748 |
| Apr 17, 2012 |
May 01, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$3,648 |
| Jun 19, 2012 |
Jul 04, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$3,498 |
| Jun 26, 2012 |
Jul 11, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$3,498 |
| Jul 03, 2012 |
Jul 18, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$3,498 |
| Jul 10, 2012 |
Jul 25, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$3,498 |
| Jul 17, 2012 |
Aug 01, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$3,498 |
| Jul 24, 2012 |
Aug 08, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$3,498 |
| Jul 31, 2012 |
Aug 15, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$3,498 |
| Aug 07, 2012 |
Aug 22, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$3,498 |
| Aug 14, 2012 |
Aug 29, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$3,198 |
| Aug 21, 2012 |
Sep 05, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$3,698 |
| Aug 28, 2012 |
Sep 12, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$3,798 |
| Sep 04, 2012 |
Sep 19, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$3,898 |
| Sep 11, 2012 |
Sep 26, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$3,998 |
| Sep 18, 2012 |
Oct 03, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$4,098 |
| Sep 25, 2012 |
Oct 10, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$4,198 |
| Oct 02, 2012 |
Oct 17, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$4,298 |
| Oct 09, 2012 |
Oct 24, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$4,398 |
| Oct 16, 2012 |
Oct 31, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$4,498 |
| Oct 23, 2012 |
Nov 07, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$4,498 |
| Oct 30, 2012 |
Nov 14, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$4,498 |
| Nov 06, 2012 |
Nov 21, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$4,498 |
| Nov 13, 2012 |
Nov 28, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$4,498 |
| Nov 20, 2012 |
Dec 05, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$4,498 |
| Nov 27, 2012 |
Dec 12, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$4,498 |
| Dec 04, 2012 |
Dec 19, 2012 |
La Marguerite |
$4,498 |
| Dec 11, 2012 |
Dec 26, 2012 |
Amalotus |
$4,498 |
| Dec 18, 2012 |
Jan 02, 2013 |
La Marguerite |
$4,498 |
| Dec 25, 2012 |
Jan 09, 2013 |
Amalotus |
$4,498 |
| Jan 01, 2013 |
Jan 16, 2013 |
La Marguerite |
$4,498 |
| Jan 08, 2013 |
Jan 23, 2013 |
Amalotus |
$4,498 |
- Single Supplement is 50% of cruise price & $ 799 for land
- 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 |
$ |
399 |
| A |
Saigon Deck |
Balcony |
$ |
699 |
| Jr.Suite |
Sadec Deck |
Balcony |
$ |
999 |
| Suite La Marguerite |
Sadec Deck |
Balcony |
$ |
1599
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| Suite Amalotus |
Sadec Deck |
Balcony |
$ |
1999
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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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