Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River with Bangkok (Southbound)
From $7,974 per person
16 days
Ship: Avalon Saigon
From $7,974 per person
16 days
Ship: Avalon Saigon
On this unique and inspiring Southeast Asia river cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam—including a stay in Bangkok, Thailand—you’ll be immersed in the cultures and ancient traditions as you sightsee and spend time with locals in the most fascinating places along the mighty Mekong River.</BR></BR>Begin in fascinating Siem Reap, Cambodia, to see the phenomenal Temples of Angkor with an intricacy and architectural grandeur unmatched in the world. Be amazed at famous Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and the splendid Bayon temple featuring some 200 mysterious faces carved in its many towers. Enjoy an inspiring Aspara dance performance and tour the other gems of the city before embarking on your 7-night river cruise. In the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, tour the National Museum and Royal Palace with its striking Silver Pagoda. On a hilltop at the site of the 8th-century temple of Wat Hanchey, take in the stunning views before walking through the rural village of Angkor Ban to visit with welcoming school children. </BR></BR>Continue your cruise into Vietnam and visit a vibrant market, the home of a local family making handcrafted sampans, and a workshop to learn how rice wine and traditional candies are made. In bustling Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll visit the famous landmarks and try your hand in the kitchen—Vietnamese-style, with a cooking class. On an excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels, you’ll walk through a section of the immense underground tunnel system used extensively during the Vietnam War.</BR></BR>Your Southeast Asia adventure concludes in Bangkok, the enchanting capital of Thailand, where you’ll get up close to its most renowned temples, including the Temple of the Reclining Buddha—the oldest and largest of its kind. You’ll also have plenty of leisure time to explore the “Venice of the East”—a perfect ending to this remarkable and cultural journey!
<span class=location>Day 1 Siem Reap:</span> Welcome to Cambodia</br></br><span class=location>Day 2 Siem Reap:</span> Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Bayon Temple; Apsara dance performance</br></br><span class=location>Day 3 Siem Reap:</span> Visit Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, and a noodle-making village</br></br><span class=location>Day 4 Siem Reap–Phnom Penh (Embarkation):</span> Fly to Phnom Penh; onboard welcome reception</br></br><span class=location>Day 5 Wat Hanchey–Angkor Ban:</span> Visit Wat Hanchey and partake in a traditional water blessing by local monks; walking tour in Angkor Ban with school visit</br></br><span class=location>Day 6 Kampong Tralach–Konpong Louang–Phnom Penh:</span> Ox-cart ride through the countryside and visit a local farmer’s home in Kampong Tralach; visit the silversmith village of Konpong Louang; visit the Tuol Sleng Museum and one of the Killing Fields in Phnom Penh, or visit the lively central market</br></br><span class=location>Day 7 Phnom Penh:</span> Sightseeing by private cyclo, including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum; show by children from local orphanage</br></br><span class=location>Day 8 Border Crossing–Chau Doc:</span> Visit a local market and the religious sites at Sam Mountain in Chau Doc</br></br><span class=location>Day 9 Long Khanh A–Cu Lao Gieng:</span> Walking tour of Long Khanh A with cotton-weaving demonstration; interact with sampan-making and conical hat making families in Cu Lao Gieng</br></br><span class=location>Day 10 Vinh Long:</span> Visit a local garden and a local workshop to see how rice wine and traditional candy are made</br></br><span class=location>Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City (Disembarkation):</span> Walking tour; visit the famous Rex Hotel for a drink, War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market; cooking class and lunch</br></br><span class=location>Day 12 Ho Chi Minh City:</span> Cu Chi Tunnels excursion</br></br><span class=location>Day 13 Ho Chi Minh City–Bangkok, Thailand:</span> Fly to Bangkok</br></br><span class=location>Day 14 Bangkok:</span> Boat ride on klongs; visit the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha </br></br><span class=location>Day 15 Bangkok:</span> Day at leisure</br></br><span class=location>Day 16 Bangkok:</span> End of vacation
Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.
Siem Reap
Siem Reap
Siem Reap
Siem Reap–Phnom Penh
Wat Hanchey–Angkor Ban
Kampong Tralach–Konpong Louang–Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
Border Crossing–Chau Doc
Long Khanh A–Cu Lao Gieng
Vinh Long
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City. Excursion To Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City–Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok
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