Travel Dates
Departing 22nd Aug 2019
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Ship: Avalon Siem Reap
Duration: 7 Nights
Cabin: Balcony
Ports: Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon to Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
Ho Chi Minh City - Ben Tre/Vinh Long, Long Khanh, Chau Doc, Phnom Penh (Overnight), Wat Hanchey, Angkor Ban, Konpong Louang, Kampong Tralach - Phnom Penh
Selected Departure Dates – August – December 2019
On this unique and inspiring Southeast Asia river cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia, you’ll be immersed in the cultures and ancient traditions as you sightsee and spend time with locals in the most interesting places along the mighty Mekong River.
Via sampan, cruise into Vinh Long and experience Vietnamese culture with a visit to a workshop to learn how rice wine and traditional candies are made. See firsthand how handcrafted sampans are built at the home of a family in Cu Lao Gieng. Walk through a colorful market as the locals are busy with their daily routine of buying and selling produce. In the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, tour the National Museum and Royal Palace with its striking Silver Pagoda. Enjoy a song and dance performance by children from a local orphanage.
On a hilltop at the site of the 8th-century temple of Wat Hanchey, take in the stunning views before walking through the rural village of Angkor Ban to visit with welcoming schoolchildren. Continue this diverse river cruise and stop in a Silversmith Village to see craftsmen making silver artwork using ancient techniques. Go on an ox cart ride amongst rice paddy fields in the enchanting Cambodian countryside and witness the daily lives of farmers. This once-in-a-lifetime Southeast Asia river cruise vacation is sure to create lasting memories!
INCREDIBLE DINING CHOICES
Choice of chef-inspired regional & Western recipes created from the freshest local ingredients
Daily early-riser coffee and tea
American breakfast daily with complimentary juices
9 lunches
9 dinners including a welcome and farewell dinner
Welcome reception with open bar and hot & cold hors d'oeurves
Complimentary wine with lunch and dinner
Complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks, beer/local spirits on board throughout the day
Cocktail of the day made with local spirits
Conditions apply. Subject to availability and change without notice. Full supplier conditions apply. Valid for new bookings only. Prices valid at the time of publication. Prices are per person based on twin share occupancy unless otherwise stated and displayed in AU$. Member savings are calculated using the original advertised price.