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15 Night Riches of the Mekong and Land Tour

From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon)

AmaDara

AMA Waterways
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  • Cruise #: 13978808
  • Departs: Tue, Dec 24, 2024
  • Returns: Wed, Jan 8, 2025
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Dec 24, 2024
    Day
    1
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
    Hanoi, Vietnam's capital city boasts a rich cultural heritage that blends in harmony with its vibrant present. From ancient temples to French Colonial architecture and modern-day skyscrapers, along with beautiful parks and lakes, Hanoi is an eclectic and lively city.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Dec 25, 2024
    Day
    2
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
    Discover some of Hanoi's most famous historic and cultural sites on your guided tour that includes the Temple of Literature and Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of the oldest temples in Vietnam. You'll also visit the infamous prison that American POWs sarcastically dubbed the "Hanoi Hilton" during the Vietnam War. Take an authentic rickshaw ride, known as "cyclo", in Hanoi's bustling Old Quarter, and then enjoy a traditional water puppet show. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Dec 26, 2024
    Day
    3
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Bus Travel
    • Ha Long, Vietnam
    Ethereal Ha Long Bay is considered by many to be the Eighth Natural Wonder of the World. Board an elegantly appointed ship designed with all the modern conveniences to ensure smooth sailing for an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience. The backdrop of the bay's magnificent scenery and dramatic limestone cliffs and rock formations provide you with the perfect setting for a memorable sojourn. (B,L,D) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Dec 27, 2024
    Day
    4
    Ha Long, Vietnam
    • Ha Long, Vietnam
    • Bus Travel
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Air Travel
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    Spend the morning sailing across the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay with more than 2,000 small islands rising from the water like a dragon's back. Later in the morning, disembark the ship and transfer to Hanoi Airport for a short flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia, the gateway to Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former capital of the Khmer empire. (B,L) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Dec 28, 2024
    Day
    5
    Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Angkor Thom, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Ta Prohm, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Banteay Srey, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    Begin your morning exploration of the Angkor temple complex at Angkor Thom, meaning "the great city". 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. You'll then visit nearby Ta Prohm, known as the "Kingdom of Trees", for the way in which the temple stones have become intertwined with thick forest vegetation over the centuries. Afternoon excursions take you to the fascinating jewel in the crown of Angkorian art, Banteay Srei, meaning "Citadel of Women", as it has been said that the carving is too fine to have been done by the hand of man. Cap this memorable day off with a special "Apsara Dance Show" at your hotel, featuring local Cambodian/Khmer folk dancers. (B,D) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Dec 29, 2024
    Day
    6
    Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Angkor Wat, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    Discover the heart and soul of Cambodia and the most iconic of all Angkorian Temples, Angkor Wat. This is one of the largest religious monuments ever constructed and a true masterpiece of Khmer architecture built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century to honor the Hindu god, Vishnu. (B,D)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Dec 30, 2024
    Day
    7
    Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 7 - Monday - Dec 30, 2024
    Day
    7
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Kampong Cham, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Phnompros, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Kampong Cham, Cambodia
    Transfer via motorcoach to the AmaDara in Kampong Cham for your seven-night cruise. 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. Later, join fellow guests for an evening Welcome Dinner. (B,L,D) ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 31, 2024
    Day
    8
    • Angkor Ban, Cambodia
    • Koh Oknha Tey, Cambodia, Cambodia
    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 Oknha Tey 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 traditional silk weaving an art that has been preserved for centuries. Your ship moors in Oknha Tey village. (B,L,D); Note: 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. ...
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    Wednesday - Jan 1, 2025
    Day
    9
    Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    Your cruise continues to sail to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. This morning's excursion takes you to the highlights of Phnom Penh, 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 the Royal Palace. In the afternoon, prepare for a moving visit to Cambodia's infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge's grim Tuol Sleng S21 detention center (Genocide Museum). After returning to the ship, enjoy Khmer folk dancing performed by local children in the Saigon Lounge. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Jan 2, 2025
    Day
    10
    Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Oudong, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel
    • Phnom Penh, 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. 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, or continue your visit to Wat Phnom, a famous landmark of Phnom Penh. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Jan 3, 2025
    Day
    11
    • Tan Chau, Vietnam
    Spend the day cruising the Mekong River as your ship crosses the border into Vietnam. (B,L,D)
    Saturday - Jan 4, 2025
    Day
    12
    • Tan Chau, Vietnam
    • Sa Dec, 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 an intimate tour through Vietnam's Tra Su Forest and Sanctuary. (Please Note: Tra Su Forest visit is capacity controlled.) Board a traditional sampan boat and glide through this diverse ecosystem that includes more than 70 species of birds, including the painted stork and Oriental darter, and 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. Later in the day, cruise to Sa Dec. (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - Jan 5, 2025
    Day
    13
    • Sa Dec, Vietnam
    • Cai Be, Vietnam
    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 Cao Dai Temple, home to the unique religion of Caodaism in Southern Vietnam. It is a fusion of Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Confucianism. 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 Old House and cap the day off with a festive Farewell Dinner onboard. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Jan 6, 2025
    Day
    14
    My Tho, Vietnam
    • My Tho, Vietnam
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 14 - Monday - Jan 6, 2025
    Day
    14
    • Bus Travel
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    Your cruise concludes in My Tho Port, where you'll disembark and transfer via motorcoach to Ho Chi Minh City. (B); Note: All guests will be transferred from the ship to the Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh City. Consider scheduling your onward flight to depart Ho Chi Minh City after 2:30 pm today to avoid potential missed connections. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Jan 7, 2025
    Day
    15
    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
    Visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an immense underground network built during the Vietnam War. Spend your afternoon at leisure exploring more of Ho Chi Minh City. (B)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Jan 8, 2025
    Day
    16
    Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    Bid farewell to Vietnam as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)


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