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WWW.WTCRUISECOLLECTION.COMDAYS 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.
DAYS 7-9 TONLE SAP LAKE /
EMBARKATION / RIVER CRUISE
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 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.
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.
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