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Riches of the Mekong River Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Siem Reap (Cambodia)
Overnight flight from the UK to Siem Reap.
Day 2 - 4 - Siem Reap (Cambodia)
Arrive in Siem Reap and check-in to your hotel for a 3-night hotel stay. Spend the next couple of days exploring the UNESCO World Heritage listed Angkor Archaeological Park. Highlights include Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Bayon Temple, renowned for its stone faces. You will also visit the pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, the iconic Angkor Wat, built by King Suryavarman II, and an English-language school sponsored by AmaWaterways (capacity controlled). In addition, you will enjoy a special Aspara Dancing Show one evening. (B,D)
Day 5 - Siem Reap - Prek Kdam
Welcome aboard your luxurious vessel, moored at Prek Kdam on Tonle Sap Lake. The great lake dominates Cambodia and is known for its profuse bird life and tranquil fishing villages. Meet your fellow travelers at the Welcome Dinner as you cruise to Kampong Chhnang. (B,D)
Day 6 - Kampong Chhang - Koh Chen
After breakfast, a motor boat excursion takes you into the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the Tonle Sap river. Enjoy a stunning variety of birdlife, and see numerous great fish traps, some over a half-mile long. This afternoon, enjoy a leisurely walk to the Koh Chen village, specialising in silver and copper smithing. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Oudong - Kampong Tralach - Phnom Penh
This morning, transfer to Oudong, the former capital of Cambodia, where you can receive a special Buddhist blessing at a monastery. Continue to Kampong Tralach where you can enjoy an oxcart ride through rice paddies. Later, your ship departs for Phnom Penh, Cambodia's fascinating capital. An afternoon tuk tuk tour is a superb introduction to the city. Khmer folk performance on board this evening. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Phnom Penh
This morning's excursion visits the infamous Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng S21 detention centre. In 2019, there is also the option to visit the Central Market. After lunch, join a guided tour of the city's sights, including the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. (B,L,D)
Day 9 - Phnom Penh - Tan Chau (Vietnam)
Spend a day cruising the Mekong River and crossing the border into Vietnam. Your vessel moors at the small town of Tan Chau, Vietnam. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Tan Chau - Sa Dec
This morning, visit the beautiful town of Tan Chau, barely touched by tourism. Board a small boat and cruise through the narrow channels of the Mekong, stopping at "Evergreen Island". Later, visit a workshop that makes rattan mats or opt for the trishaw ride around the town. Return to the ship and cruise to Sa Dec. (B,L,D)
Day 11 - Sa Dec - Xeo Quyt - Cai Be
Once ashore, you will tour Sa Dec, noteworthy as the town where the French writer Marguerite Dumas spent many years in her youth. Visit a local market and the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Dura's Chinese paramour, which is now a small museum. Afterwards board a motor coach for the 1-hour ride to Xeo Quyt, used as a base during the French and U.S. wars and now an important ecological site, with its jungle overgrowth. Visit candy and rice paper making workshops or visit Kiet Old House. In the evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner onboard. (B,L,D)
Day 12 - Ho Chi Minh City - UK
Your cruise comes to an end as the ship docks at My Tho Port, followed by a transfer to Ho Chi Minh City. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Day 13 - UK
Arrive back in the UK.
The sequence and duration of visits may vary due to tides, river conditions, and national holidays. Please note during low water season transfer from Siem Reap by coach to embark the ship at Prek Kdam. Itinerary operates in reverse - sequence and timings may vary