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11 Night Charms of the Mekong (Smithsonian Journeys) and Land Tour

From Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon) to Siem Reap
  • ms AmaDara
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AmaDara

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14249072
  • Departs: Sat, Feb 20, 2027
  • Returns: Wed, Mar 3, 2027
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Feb 20, 2027
    Day
    1
    Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    Ho Chi Minh City, still affectionately referred to by locals as Saigon, is Vietnam's former capital. Once known as the "Paris of the Orient", it is now an industrial, cultural, and educational hub.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Feb 21, 2027
    Day
    2
    Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    • Bus Travel
    • Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam
    • Bus Travel
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    Always bustling, Ho Chi Minh City is a city of contrasts blending old and new, and east and west. In the morning, explore some of the city's most famous landmarks, including the former Presidential Palace, Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the War Remnants Museum. Alternatively, explore the National Museum of Saigon on a specially arranged tour that showcases the diverse artifacts of Ho Chi Minh City's history. In the afternoon, visit Cu Chi, an immense underground network built during the Vietnam War. (B,L) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Feb 22, 2027
    Day
    3
    Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    • Bus Travel

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    Day 3 - Monday - Feb 22, 2027
    Day
    3
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • My Tho, Vietnam
    In the morning, visit Ben Thanh Market-one of the oldest and most iconic structures in Ho Chi Minh City. Transfer via motorcoach from Ho Chi Minh City to AmaDara at My Tho Port for your river cruise and meet your fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner as the ship cruises to Cai Be. (B,L,D)
    Tuesday - Feb 23, 2027
    Day
    4
    Cai Be, Vietnam
    • Cai Be, Vietnam
    • Sa Dec, Vietnam
    Take a local boat to Cai Be. You will have an opportunity to visit candy and rice paper making workshops, or you may also choose to add an active walking tour to the historic Anh Kiet House followed by a visit to candy and rice paper workshops. Later in the day, journey to Sa Dec, a sprawling town on the Mekong Delta, where French writer Marguerite Duras spent part of her youth. You will visit the colorful market, Cao Dai Temple, home to the unique religion of Caodaism in Southern Vietnam. It is a fusion of Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Confucianism. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Feb 24, 2027
    Day
    5
    • Tan Chau, Vietnam
    • Vietnam-Cambodia Border Crossing, Vietnam
    Enjoy a visit to Tan Chau, a small Mekong River town unspoiled by tourism. Be treated to an authentic experience on a traditional "xe-loi" (trishaw) ride around the town, with stops at silk-making and rattan mat workshops. You may also choose the trishaw ride with visits to craftsmen's workshops, followed by an active walking tour to "Evergreen Island". As a third alternative, explore the stunning Mekong Delta on a small group tour through Vietnam's Tra Su Forest and Sanctuary (visit is capacity controlled). This region thrives in lush greenery encompassing majestic cajuput trees, lotuses, water lilies, and a carpet of bright green moss in the rainy season that appears to glow as you gently drift through it. Glide by sampan through this diverse ecosystem that includes more than 70 species of birds, including the painted stork and Oriental darter. Later in the day, cruise from Vietnam to the Cambodian border en route to Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Feb 25, 2027
    Day
    6
    Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    This morning, you will visit the Royal Palace and the spectacular Silver Pagoda. Afterward, you also have the opportunity to shop for unique treasures at the bustling Central Market. Alternatively, you can choose to tour the National Museum which has an outstanding collection of Khmer crafts with an expert guide for an in-depth experience. Alternatively, savor a variety of Cambodian delicacies on a special tasting tour in Phnom Penh's city center. Enjoy lunch onboard before your excursion takes you to Cambodia's infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge's grim Tuol Sleng S21 detention center (Genocide Museum), where you may have the opportunity to speak with a Cambodian Civil War veteran. After returning to the ship, enjoy Khmer folk dancing performed by the local community in the Saigon Lounge. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Feb 26, 2027
    Day
    7
    Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Oudong, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Kampong Tralach
    • Bus Travel
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    Visit 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. You may walk around Oudong's monastery or take an active walking tour to see panoramic views of the Oudong plain. 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. (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Feb 27, 2027
    Day
    8
    • Koh Oknha Tey, Cambodia, Cambodia
    • Angkor Ban, Cambodia
    In the morning, set sail for Oknha Tey Village. Oknha Tey is the "Silk Island", located on the lush banks of the Mekong River and known for its rich tradition of silk weaving. While here, you will visit a local elementary school and observe the traditional silk weaving, an art that has been preserved for centuries. Your cruise continues to sail to Angkor Ban. (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - Feb 28, 2027
    Day
    9
    • Angkor Ban, Cambodia
    • Kampong Cham, Cambodia
    Go on a walking tour of 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 sets sail for Kampong Cham, where you will go on an afternoon excursion to Wat Nokor, perhaps the most treasured monument within the ancient complex of Banteay Prey Nokor. Fusing the Old-World with the "new", this centuries-old temple now boasts a contemporary pagoda within its walls inside which you will delight in the colorful depictions of Buddha's life. Alternatively, board a motorcoach 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. Cap the day off with a festive Farewell Dinner onboard. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Mar 1, 2027
    Day
    10
    Kampong Cham, Cambodia
    • Kampong Cham, Cambodia
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Monday - Mar 1, 2027
    Day
    10
    • Bus Travel
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Ta Prohm, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    Disembark in Kampong Cham and transfer by motorcoach to Siem Reap, gateway to the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former capital of the Khmer empire. You'll also visit nearby Ta Prohm, known as the "Kingdom of the Trees", for the way in which the temple stones have become intertwined with thick forest vegetation. (B,D) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Mar 2, 2027
    Day
    11
    Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Angkor Wat, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    Begin your early morning starting tour to explore the temple complex at Angkor Wat, the most iconic of all Angkorian temples, built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century to honor the Hindu god, Vishnu. Visit Angkor Wat and see the color changes of the temple with the natural sunlight during this early morning tour. Next, you can explore the Angkor Museum, taking in the journey from the beginning of time to the height of Khmer civilization, and meet with the museum's curator. In the afternoon, you can choose to visit the hilltop temple of Chaw Srei Vibol, a timeworn 11th-century temple encircled by vast moats, or the blue sandstone Beng Mealea, one of the largest Khmer-era temples in Cambodia, surrounded by dense jungle that adds to its sense of mystery and charm. Alternatively, enjoy a special tour of floating island villages, where you can meet the people who live there and see a glimpse of their daily life (availability based on water level). During the evening, be treated to a special "Apsara Dancing Show" at your hotel, featuring local Cambodian/Khmer folk dancers. (B,D) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Mar 3, 2027
    Day
    12
    Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Angkor Thom, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    After breakfast, you will have a guided sightseeing tour of Angkor Thom meaning "the great city" and the last capital of the Khmer Empire. This is home to Bayon Temple, best known for its gigantic smiling stone faces, as well as the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Later in the day, bid farewell to Siem Reap as you prepare for your return flight home. (B); Note: Consider scheduling your onward flight to depart Siem Reap after 4 pm today to avoid potential missed connections if you wish to join sightseeing tour to visit Angkor Thom in the morning. ...
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