Cruise Line |
Viking Ocean Cruises |
Ship |
Viking Orion |
Destination |
Asia |
Nights |
14 |
Departure Date |
31 Mar 2021 |
Description |
14 Night Cruise sailing from Bangkok to Hong Kong aboard Viking Orion.
The heart of Indochina
Immerse yourself in the cultural tapestry of four Southeast Asian countries on one sweeping journey. Overnight stays in five ports let you pull back the veil of Indochina and connect with locals. Mingle with merchants at vast indoor emporiums and intimate floating markets. Meet monks at revered temples and artisans in their workshop. And witness life on Ha Long Bay as you explore by authentic junk. Uncover the nuances of Indochina with Viking.
Highlights of this cruise:
Bangkok
Laem Chabang is a city (thesaban nakhon) in Chonburi Province, Thailand. It is home to Thailand's largest port by the same name, about 25 kilometres north of Pattaya, and south of the city Chon Buri. It serves as a gateway to nearby Pattaya and further out, Bangkok.
Bangkok is divided into 50 districts and 154 subdistricts. In central Bangkok is the Siam Square district, a modern commercial area full of shopping malls and hotels. Sukhumvit is an exlusive district, while Silom is a primary party area by night. In Rattanakosin visitors will find ‘Old Bangkokâ€, home to Bangkok’s best known sights such as the Grand Palace and Wat Pho.
Ho Chi Minh
The port of Phu My is the gateway to Ho Chi Minh City and the seaside resort of Vung Tau. From Phu My you can discover the fascinating tunnel network at Cu Chi, used by the Viet Cong during the war. At their height they stretched from the South Vietnamese capital to the Cambodian border.
Vung Tau is a beach resort about an hour and a half by road from Ho Chi Minh City. From Vung Tau you can visit the Mekong Delta, Yagon and the Temples of Bagan as well as Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City (commonly known as Saigon) is the largest city in Vietnam and is located near the Mekong River delta. The city center is situated on the banks of the Saigon River, 60 km from the South China Sea.
Most places of interest are located in the central District. A walk along the riverfront is an ideal way to enjoy the constant activity on the Saigon River, as small and large boats ply to and from the opposite bank. The rooftop bar of the Majestic Hotel gives the best bird's eye view of the river. The main shopping street in the city is Dong Khoi Street, which is full of gift shops, tailors, jewellers and restaurants. At one end of this street are Notre Dame Cathedral and the huge central Post Office, with its enormous portrait of the former President, Ho Chi Minh. Just off this busy shopping area on Dong Du is the Saigon Central Mosque. A cyclo ride through the busy streets to the Botanical Gardens is worth it, as is a trip to the small pagodas in Cholon.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour. It is a major tourist destination as well as being one of the world's major business centres. It is also a bustling port and commercial centre with many luxury hotels and a highly developed transport system.
Places worth visiting include Tsimshatsui complex – shops, restaurants and a space museum, the harbour and its magnificent skyline, The Peak – take a tram to the 'top' of Hong Kong Island for exceptional views and the Peak Tower, night markets, Ocean Park, with performing dolphins and killer whales, the floating restaurants, Repulse Bay, with the Tin Hau Temple overlooking the beach, Stanley Market, the New Territories countryside, the Chinese markets; Miu Fat Monastery, Chinese temples, Aberdeen, Lantau Island and the splendid Po Lin Monastery. There are delightful beaches on the islands of Lantau, Lamma and Cheung Chau. |
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
31/03 |
Bangkok (Laem Chabang) Thailand |
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2 |
01/04 |
Bangkok (Laem Chabang) Thailand |
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3 |
02/04 |
Sihanoukville, Cambodia |
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4 |
03/04 |
Sihanoukville, Cambodia |
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5 |
04/04 |
At sea |
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6 |
05/04 |
Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My) Vietnam |
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7 |
06/04 |
Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My) Vietnam |
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8 |
07/04 |
Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My) Vietnam |
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9 |
08/04 |
At sea |
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10 |
09/04 |
Chan May (Hue), Vietnam |
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11 |
10/04 |
Halong Bay, Vietnam |
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12 |
11/04 |
Halong Bay, Vietnam |
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13 |
12/04 |
At sea |
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14 |
13/04 |
Hong Kong |
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15 |
14/04 |
Hong Kong |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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