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Treasures of the Mekong

Resort:Treasures of the Mekong
Operator: Scenic
Destination: Asia, Cambodia, South East Asia, Vietnam
Price From: £9165.00

Overview

Soak up some essential South East Asia during this enchanting journey from Siem Reap in Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam

Itinerary

Day 1: UK > Siem Reap

Fly from Birmingham, Glasgow, London Heathrow, Manchester or Newcastle with Emirates. Alternatively, you can choose to fly with Singapore Airlines from London Heathrow or Manchester via Singapore at no additional supplement.

Meals included:

Day 2: Siem Reap

You’ll be greeted with a welcome drink upon arrival at your hotel in Siem Reap, your stylish special stay for the next three nights.

Meals included: Dinner

Day 3: Siem Reap

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 4: Siem Reap

Marvel at sunrise over the magnificent Angkor Wat with a glass of champagne. Afterwards explore the temple before taking an included tethered balloon ride for incredible aerial views.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Day 5: Siem Reap > Mekong Cruise

Drive to Kampong Cham with stops at the ancient Khmer bridge at Kampong Kdei, Kampong Thom and a stone cutters village. Next stop is the luxurious Scenic Spirit.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 6: Wat Hanchey > Kampong Cham

Meet the young novice monks at Wat Hanchey. Sail to Kampong Cham where you visit Phnom Pros (Man Hill), explore the ecotourism village of Cheung Kok and Wat Nokor.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 7: Oudong > Kampong Tralach > Kho Chen

After arriving at Prek K'dam, board your coach to the ancient capital of Oudong to visit the mountain stupas, pagoda and monastery.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 8: Phnom Penh

Journey to the Killing Fields and tour Tuol Sleng, or take a guided tour of the local food market before joining a Khmer cooking demonstration. Alternatively, explore by Tuk Tuk Phnom Penh’s colonial buildings and the Russian Market.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 9: Phnom Penh > Tan Chau

Relax during a full day of cruising as you cross the border into Vietnam. Make use of the ship’s luxury and take the time to enjoy a cocktail by the pool or appreciate some solitude on your private balcony. Tonight is your themed gala ball.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 10: Tan Chau

Stay in Tan Chau and visit Evergreen Island and the local Cao Dai Temple with a ride in a cyclo. Alternatively choose from two options which cruise by speedboat to Chau Doc. Visit a family-operated fish farm before walking through a Cham village and taking a cyclo ride or visit Tra Su Bird Sanctuary, Cham Mountain and a local Khmer village.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 11: Sa Dec > Cai Be

Immerse yourself in the historic town of Sa Dec and explore the lively market, visit the home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le who inspired Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant and visit the Fuijian Chinese temple.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 12: Mekong Cruise > Ho Chi Minh City

Depart My Tho and drive to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival enjoy a leisurely walk around Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House and Central Post Office; take in the view from the Bietexco Building’s lookout before relaxing at your historic hotel for the next two nights.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels with a Vietnam War Veteran.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City > UK

Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Alternatively, why not arrange a stopover in Singapore or Sentosa Island to break up your journey home?

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City > UK

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home with either Emirates or Singapore Airlines.

Meals included: