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Vietnam, Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong ABOARD THE AMADARA

Explore Hanoi, Vietnam’s ancient capital, enjoy an overnight in breath- taking Halong Bay, and fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia, for three days amid the wonder of Angkor Archaeological Park, a World Heritage Site. Begin your Mekong cruise at Tonle Sap Lake and visit rural vil- lages, floating markets, and a Buddhist monastery. After an overnight in Phnom Penh, fly to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) for a two-night stay. Reverse departures are also offered.

DAYS 1-3 HANOI, VIETNAM / HALONG BAY In Hanoi, visits include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the elegant Temple of Literature, and the infamous prison known as the “Hanoi Hilton,” and you’ll explore by rickshaw in the Old Quarter. Spend an overnight aboard a traditional wooden junk to savor the spectacular scenery of Halong Bay, a World Heritage Site. DAYS 4-6 HANOI / SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA Fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia, gateway to Angkor, one of the most renowned archaeological sites in the world. Highlights include Angkor Thom, the newly restored Baphuon Temple, Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Travel through the rural countryside to visit the pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, the “jewel of Khmer art,” and return to Siem Reap to savor the most iconic of all Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat. Your river cruise brings you to the lakeside wetlands along the Tonle Sap River to see the stunning birdlife, then to Koh Chen village and its artisan workshops. Explore Oudong, the former capital of Cambodia, with a special visit to a monastery, and in Kampong Tralach, ride an oxcart through the rice paddies. Arrive in Phnom Penh on Day 9 for an afternoon walking tour. DAYS 7-9 TONLE SAP LAKE / EMBARKATION / RIVER CRUISE

DAYS 10-15 PHNOM PENH / TAN CHAU, VIETNAM / CAI BE / SAIGON (HO CHI MINH CITY) After an excursion to Cambodia’s Killing Fields, enjoy the highlights of charming Phnom Penh, famous for its French colonial architecture, busy cafés, and colorful nightlife. Cruise the Mekong River to enter Vietnam on Day 11. In Tan Chau, take a trishaw ride around town or enjoy a boat ride on the Mekong to a small village. Visit Sa Dec, the town where

French writer Marguerite Duras spent many years in her youth. Visit a colorful local market, and the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras’ Chinese paramour. Make an excursion to Xeo Quyt, once used as a base during the French and U.S. wars and now an important ecological site. A local boat will take you to Cai Be’s spectacular floating market. Disembark in Saigon on Day 14, explore the city, and depart on Day 15.

DATES Weekly departures year round

TRIP COST From $4,498 Cruise-only Cost from $2,299 Price is per person and depends on cabin type

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