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CRUISING THE MIGHTY MEKONG
Day 1 London Heathrow to Bangkok
Fly with British Airways non-stop to Bangkok.
Day 2 Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City - by air
Arrive into Bangkok in the afternoon and connect on to your flight to Ho Chi
Minh City where you will stay at the Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel for two nights.
(N)
Day 3 Ho Chi Minh City
Today, after breakfast, leave your hotel and visit the main sights of the
city. In the afternoon drive out of Ho Chi Minh to see either the famous Chu
Chi Tunnels or the colourful Cao Dai Great Temple at Tay Ninh. (B)
Day 4 Cruise to Cai Be
This morning register at the Renaissance Riverside Hotel before transferring
by coach to My Tho in good time to board the RV Mekong Pandaw. With thirty-five
comfortable cabins, a spacious dining room, bar and large sun deck area the
RV Mekong Pandaw is an excellent base from which to cruise the Mekong River.
Later take a traditional junk to explore the evergreen islands and former
Imperial residence, An Kiet House. (B/L/D)
Day 5 Cruise to Chau Doc
This morning take a boat trip around the bustling floating market at Cai Be
and walk ashore to see some interesting French colonial buildings. Afterwards
return to the ship and cruise to Vinh Long, home to a Bonsai Garden and fruit
farm, before a visit to a brick and pottery factory. The remainder of the
day is spent cruising the Mekong Delta. (B/L/D)
Day 6 Cruise towards Phnom Penh
From the main Mekong channel at Tan Chau travel down the canals and backwaters
by local ferry boat to Chau Doc. From here explore by trishaw the many fine
French-colonial buildings and bustling market that characterizes this town.
Later return to the ship and continue to the Cambodian border throughout the
evening towards Phnom Penh. (B/L/D)
Day 7 Phnom Penh
Today is spent sightseeing in the city. Places of interest include the Royal
Palace, built in 1866 by the French, the Silver Pagoda and the National Museum
which houses a good collection of Khymer archaeological, religious and artistic
artefacts from the 4th to 13th Centuries. There is also an optional afternoon
excursion to the Killing Fields and Toul Sleng Museum. (B/L/D)
Day 8 Cruise to Kampong Cham
Today sail to Chong Koh and take time to walk around this typical
Khmer village before sailing onto Kampong Cham. (B/L/D)
Day 9 Cruise towards Phnom Penh
This morning undertake a shore excursion by coach to see the 12th Century
temple of Wat Nokor and the holy mountains of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei. Later
travel by speedboat up river to the hilltop temple of Wat Hanchey. Later depart
Kampong Cham and cruise downstream towards Phnom Penh. (B/L/D)
Day 10 Cruise to Tonle Lake
Sail upriver towards Tonle Lake and in the afternoon explore on foot the traditional
Khmer river town of Kampong Chhanan. In the afternoon moor in the mouth of
the Tonle River close to Tonle Lake. (B/L/D)
Day 11 Tonle Lake to Siem Reap
End the cruise this morning at the edge of Tonle Lake and transfer to Siem
Reap where you will stay at the Pansea La Residence d’Angkor Hotel for
the next three nights. Depending on the water level of the lake either cross
the Tonle Lake by speedboat or disembark at Prek Dom and continue around the
lake by coach to Siem Reap. (B)
Day 12 Siem Reap
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Day 13 Siem Reap
Over the next two days visit the Angkor Wat temple complex the ancient capital
of the Khmer empire. One of the most spectacular and revered religious monuments
ever built, the complex has mesmerised generations of explorers and is the
spiritual and cultural heart of Cambodia. (B)
Day 14 Siem Reap to Bangkok
Bangkok to London Heathrow
This morning you are at leisure before flying back to Bangkok where you will
connect onto the British Airways flight to London. (B)
Day 15 Arrive London
Arrive into London Heathrow in the early hours of the morning.
STAYING ON
Discover neighbouring Laos with a direct flight from Siem
Reap to Luang Prabang – a picturesque riverside town and religious
centre of temples, monuments and palaces.
Vibrant Hanoi, a city of boulevards, colonial buildings and
elegant squares is only a short flight from Siem Reap. From Hanoi the beautiful
blue waters of Ha Long Bay, and its 3,000 limestone islands, are also easily
reached.
Delay your return home and unwind on the world renowned beaches of Phuket, Krabi or Koh Samui. There are direct flights to each of these from Bangkok.
Planning your journey: We can design a unique journey to suit you as our tours are totally tailor made. By combining your own ideas with our knowledge and experience we can help you to create your own journey tailored exactly to your requirements Once you have formulated your ideas, or if you require some general or specific advice, please call us on 01892 515966 or simply send your ideas to pettitts@btconnect.com. On receipt of your enquiry we will provide you with a full written quotation together with our suggestions and recommendations.
A Guide to Price – CRUISING THE MIGHTY MEKONG
Prices vary according to selected airlines, hotels and season, however, an indication to the current cost of this itinerary is from £4,500. All prices are per person and are based on a minimum of TWO persons travelling together and sharing a twin bedded room with meals as indicated. If you wish to travel alone we will be pleased to assist you with your arrangements and can provide a proposal on request.
Note: Meal Basis (N) = No Meal; (B) = Breakfast; (L) = Lunch; (D) = Dinner
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