Cruise Collection 2019 Brochure

Riches of the Mekong ABOARD THE AMADARA

HO LONG BAY

A cruise along the Mekong River offers fascinating glimpses into a traditional way of life. Experience the lively hustle and bustle of floating markets, delve into Cambodia’s history in the

SOUTH CHINA SEA

200 mi

200 km

VIETNAM

Siem Reap

CAMBODIA

Kompong Chhnang Phnom Penh Prek Kdam

Kampong Tralach Oudong

Ho Chi Minh City

Tan Chau

Sa Dec

Cái Bè My Tho

museums of its capital, Phnom Penh, and visit local workshops in Vietnam. Round out your adventure with extensions to Hanoi, the temples of Angkor, and an overnight cruise aboard a traditional junk on Halong Bay. DAYS 1-5 SIEM REAP TO PHNOM PENH Embarking at Tonle Sap Lake, visit lakeside wetlands and traditional villages, explore by ox cart, and discover Oudong, a place of pilgrimage for Cambodians where you’ll be treated to a memorable Buddhist blessing ceremony. Go ashore at Koh Oknhatey, or “Silk Island,” known for its rich tradition of silk weaving, then explore Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, with its French colonial architecture. DAYS 6-8 TO VIETNAM Cruise through the lush Mekong Delta, calling at villages and floating markets en route to Vietnam. Enjoy a traditional xe-loi (trishaw) ride around Tan Chau, with stops at silk-making and rattan mat workshops. The cruise ends in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), the “Paris of the Orient.” Charms of the Mekong offers a reverse itinerary. See our website for deails.

The Laos Mekong ABOARD THE LAOS PANDAW 0R CHAMPA PANDAW On this river cruise, you’ll navigate along the Mekong River to the once notorious Golden Triangle, where the borders of Burma, Thailand, and Laos meet. From Vientiane, the old French capital, you’ll pass through a mosaic of lush jungle scenery and tiny riverside villages, stopping along the way to explore Luang Prabang, the gilded city of temples, and the Buddhist sanctuary of the Pak Ou Caves, before ending your sojourn at the port town of Chiang Saen.

DAYS 1-4 VIENTIANE TO BAN PARK BOR Explore Vientiane, then begin cruising the Mekong. You’ll view the bustling local market at Pak Lai, enjoy walking tours of tribal villages, and visit dramatic Kuang Si waterfall.

Ban Houayxay

Pak Ou Caves

Chiang Saen

Pak Beng

Luang Prabang

LAOS

M e k o n g R i v e r

Ban Mouang Khai

THAILAND

DATES Weekly departures Aug-Apr

TRIP COST From $2,299 Price is per person and depends on cabin type

Pak Lai

Vientiane

Ban Xanakham

100 mi

100 km

DAYS 5-11 LUANG PRABANG TO CHIANG SAEN Discover Luang Prabang’s atmospheric lanes on foot and watch as local people offer alms to a procession of hundreds of monks. After exploring the unique Pak Ou Caves, cruise upstream to explore market towns and riverside villages full of charm and life. Cross into Thailand and explore the Golden Triangle before departing from Chiang Saen on Day 11.

TRIP COST From $3,780 Price is per person and depends on cabin type

DATES Multiple departures Aug-Apr

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