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7 night Mekong Cruise Itinerary
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Treasures of the Mekong A waterway unlike any other The way of life on this extraordinarily diverse waterway will wrap itself around your heart. Search out the 12th-century masterpiece that is Angkor Wat, before embarking on your cruise towards Vietnam. Along the way take in the wonders of the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh. Zoom along the waterfront in a tuk tuk, visit the Royal Palace, then return to the all-inclusive ultra-luxury of your ship and glide over the border into Vietnam. Discover the historic towns of Tan Chau and Sa Dec before winding your way to lively Ho Chi Minh City. 13 Day Cruise & Land Journey
Day 01
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Arrive at the historic Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, your home for a three night Special Stay. Meals: D
Siem Reap > Ho Chi Minh City This evening enjoy premium seating at the colourful Cambodian Circus, Phare. Meals: B.L
Day 03
Siem Reap
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Enrich: Marvel at sunrise over Angkor Wat before moving to a special location for a Siem Reap champagne breakfast with Freechoice: Discover Banteay food prepared by an NGOSrei and visit the Landmine supported local bakery school. Museum. Alternatively, cruise Visit the atmospheric, on Tonlé Sap (seasonal), take jungle covered Ta Prohm a tuk tuk ride to the markets Temple, before stopping or take a tethered balloon at Angkor Thom and the ride above Angkor Wat multi-faced Bayon Temple. (weather dependent). Visit The remainder of the the workshops of Satcha, afternoon is at leisure. aiming to create the first Cambodian handicraft centre Enrich: Be wowed by an that incubates local artisans, illuminated Gala Dinner at an mixing traditional knowledge Angkor temple, with included free flow drinks and a show with contemporary design featuring Apsara dancers. to showcase Cambodian’s Meals: B.D talents to visitors. Later, visit Angkor Wat.
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Enrich: Receive a blessing from a monk and learn Siem Reap > how to pray in a Buddhist Mekong Cruise pagoda, before partaking in a Discover the rural side of ceremony which contributes Cambodia on your drive to the daily meal of the to Kampong Cham where resident monks. Scenic Spirit awaits. Later, cruise to Koh Dach Meals: B.L.D Island dedicated to the art of silk weaving before Day 05 continuing onto Phnom Penh. Wat Hanchey > Scenic Sunset Drinks: Enjoy a cocktail reception on the Kampong Cham Sun Deck against the Walk (or drive) to the top of backdrop of Phnom Penh’s Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery lights at sunset. Meals: B.L.D to meet the resident novice monks. Cruise to Kampong Day 07 Cham. Phnom Penh Freechoice: Learn the history Freechoice: Journey to of the area with a visit to the Killing Fields and Phnom Pros (Man Hill) and then Wat Nokor. Alternatively, tour Tuol Sleng, or join a explore the traditional village hands-on Khmer cooking demonstration. Alternatively, of Koh Pen or visit a rubber explore Phnom Penh’s plantation factory and betel colonial buildings and nut village. visit the Central Market Meals: B.L.D by remork. Day 06 This afternoon time is yours for shopping or exploring on Angkor Ban > your own. Silk Island > Scenic Sunset Drinks: Phnom Penh This evening revel in our Upon arrival in Angkor Ban, Phnom Penh by City Lights explore its historical rural tour, giving you an insight into wooden houses, which the nightlife of the capital survived the Khmer Rouge, before stopping at a distillery and visit the local pagoda. for an exclusive tour and tasting behind closed doors.
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