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9 Night Riches of the Mekong and Land Tour

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

AmaDara

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14121690
  • Departs: Mon, Jan 11, 2027
  • Returns: Wed, Jan 20, 2027
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Jan 11, 2027
    Day
    1
    Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 1 - Monday - Jan 11, 2027
    Day
    1
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Kampong Cham, Cambodia
    Transfer via motorcoach from Siem Reap to the AmaDara in Kampong Cham for your seven-night cruise. Later, join fellow guests for an evening Welcome Dinner. (L,D); Note: All cruise-only guests should gather at the Sofitel Angkor hotel in Siem Reap at 8 am on embarkation day to join the transfer to the ship in Kampong Cham. Consider flying into Siem Reap at least one day prior to embarkation; please inquire about important arrival arrangements prior to your cruise. ...
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    Tuesday - Jan 12, 2027
    Day
    2
    • 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 13, 2027
    Day
    3
    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 14, 2027
    Day
    4
    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 15, 2027
    Day
    5
    • Tan Chau, Vietnam
    Spend the day cruising the Mekong River as your ship crosses the border into Vietnam. (B,L,D)
    Saturday - Jan 16, 2027
    Day
    6
    • Tan Chau, 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 17, 2027
    Day
    7
    • 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. In 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 Old House and cap the day off with a festive Farewell Dinner onboard. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Jan 18, 2027
    Day
    8
    My Tho, Vietnam
    • My Tho, Vietnam
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 8 - Monday - Jan 18, 2027
    Day
    8
    • Bus Travel
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    Disembark the AmaDara in My Tho Port and transfer to Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam's former capital of Indochina was once known as the "Paris of the Orient", and today it is an industrial, cultural, and educational hub. Explore such famous landmarks as the former Presidential Palace, the Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the War Remnants Museum before visiting the Ben Thanh Market-one of the oldest and most iconic structures in Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Jan 19, 2027
    Day
    9
    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 20, 2027
    Day
    10
    Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    Bid farewell to Ho Chi Minh City and prepare for your homeward flight. (B); Note: Tram Chim National Park visit is capacity controlled.


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