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15 Night Charms of the Mekong Cruise and Land Tour

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15 Night Charms of the Mekong Cruise and Land Tour

From Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), (Vietnam) to Hanoi, (Vietnam)

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AmaDara
AMA Waterways
4 Stars

Cruise #: 13978806

Sail Date: Saturday, Jan 9, 2027

Return Date: Sunday, Jan 24, 2027

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15 Night Charms of the Mekong Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - Jan 9, 2027

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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 - Jan 10, 2027

Day
2

Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

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Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam

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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, the Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the War Remnants Museum. In the afternoon, visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an immense underground network built during the Vietnam War. (B,L) ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Monday - Jan 11, 2027

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Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

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Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 3 - Monday - Jan 11, 2027

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3

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 - Jan 12, 2027

Day
4

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 - Jan 13, 2027

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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 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 from Vietnam to the Cambodian border en route to Phnom Penh. (B,L,D) ...
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Thursday - Jan 14, 2027

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia

This morning, you will visit the Royal Palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda, and 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 you visit to Royal Palace. After lunch onboard, the excursion takes you 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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Friday - Jan 15, 2027

Day
7

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Oudong, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Kampong Tralach

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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 - Jan 16, 2027

Day
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Koh Oknha Tey, Cambodia, 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 - Jan 17, 2027

Day
9

Angkor Ban, Cambodia

Kampong Cham, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Wat Nokor, Cambodia

Bus Travel

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, delighting guests with colorful depictions of the Buddha's life. Alternatively, visit the Twin Mountains, known as Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei (the male and female mountains). Cap the day off with a festive Farewell Dinner onboard. (B,L,D) ...
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Monday - Jan 18, 2027

Day
10

Kampong Cham, Cambodia

Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 10 - Monday - Jan 18, 2027

Day
10

Bus Travel

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Your cruise concludes in Kampong Cham, where you disembark and transfer by motorcoach to Siem Reap. (B); Note: Guests booking cruise only will be transferred from the ship to the Sofitel Angkor hotel in Siem Reap. Consider scheduling your onward flight to depart Siem Reap after 4 pm today to avoid potential missed connections. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - Jan 19, 2027

Day
11

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Banteay Srey, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Begin your morning exploration of 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. An afternoon excursion takes you to see the fascinating jewel in the crown of Angkorian art, Banteay Srei, which means "Citadel of Women", as it has been said that the carving is too fine to have been done by the hand of man. 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 - Jan 20, 2027

Day
12

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Angkor Thom, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Air Travel

Hanoi, Vietnam

After breakfast, you will have a guided sightseeing tour of Angkor Thom, meaning "the great city", 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, take a short flight to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. (B) ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Thursday - Jan 21, 2027

Day
13

Hanoi, Vietnam

From ancient temples to French Colonial architecture and modern-day skyscrapers, along with beautiful parks and lakes, Hanoi is an eclectic and lively city. A morning sightseeing tour will showcase some of Hanoi's most famous historic and cultural sites, including The Temple of Literature and Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of the oldest temples in Vietnam. You will also visit the infamous prison that American POWs sarcastically dubbed the "Hanoi Hilton" during the Vietnam War. In the afternoon, experience an authentic rickshaw ride (known as a "cyclo") in the Old Quarter, followed by a traditional Water Puppet Show. (B) ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Friday - Jan 22, 2027

Day
14

Hanoi, Vietnam

Bus Travel

Ha Long, Vietnam

Take a scenic drive from Hanoi to one of Vietnam's most renowned locations, Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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

Saturday - Jan 23, 2027

Day
15

Ha Long, Vietnam

Bus Travel

Hanoi, Vietnam

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 back to Hanoi where you can enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. (B,L)

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Jan 24, 2027

Day
16

Hanoi, Vietnam

Bid farewell to Vietnam and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

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