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Riches of the Mekong ABOARD THE AMADARA

HO LONG BAY

A cruise along the Mekong River offers fascinating glimpses into an ancient, traditional way of life. Experience the lively hustle and bustle of floating markets, delve

SOUTH CHINA SEA

200 mi

200 km

VIETNAM

Siem Reap

CAMBODIA

Kompong Chhnang Phnom Penh a Prek Kdam

Kampong Tralach Oudong

Ho Chi Minh City

Tan Chau

Sa Dec

Cái Bè My Tho

into Cambodia’s history in the 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 Embark at Kampong Cham and visit the Twin Mountains (male and female mountains), famous in the annals of Khmer legend. Go ashore at Koh Oknha Tey, or “Silk Island,” known for its rich tradition of silk weaving. In Oudong, a place of pilgrimage for Cambodians, you’ll be treated to a memorable Buddhist blessing ceremony, 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. Disembark and transfer to Ho Chi Minh City. Charms of the Mekong offers a reverse itinerary. See our website for details.

Mekong Expedition Cruise ABOARD THE AQUA MEKONG Experience the enchantment of southern Vietnam and Cambodia while cruising the waters of the Mekong aboard the elegant 40-guest Aqua Mekong . This is the ideal way to experience the full scope of Mekong life, from floating markets and lush plantations to mat-weaving villages and pottery ports. Along the way, enjoy the hospitality of local folk, a tuk-tuk ride in Phnom Penh, and kayaking and biking options. Three- and four-day itineraries are also available. HO LONG BAY

SOUTH CHINA SEA

DAYS 1-4 MEKONG RIVER, VIETNAM Embark in My Tho and cruise to riverside villages, where you’ll watch artisans dyeing and weaving kroma , hear traditional folk songs, witness a “unicorn dance,”

200 mi

200 km

VIETNAM

Tonle Sap lake Lake

CAMBODIA

Kompong Chhnang

Andong Russei

Kompong Tralach Kompong Prasat

Phnom Penh

Koh Chen

DATES Weekly departures Aug-Apr

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

Ho Chi Minh City

Chau Doc

Sa Dec

Cái Bè My Tho

and visit a floating market. Meet monks at a pagoda atop Sam Mountain, then explore the riverbank by bike (optional). DAYS 5-8 MEKONG RIVER, CAMBODIA Explore Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk, then go ashore at Kampong Chhnang, where archaeological findings date to the 6th century. Visit the floating villages on Tonlé Sap Lake, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and attend a Buddhist blessing ceremony. Disembark on Day 8.

TRIP COST From $6,615 (Low Water) From $9,450 (High Water) Price is per person and depends on cabin type

DATES Weekly departures year-round

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