Saigon, Heart of Cambodia & Vietnam 2020 ex Siem Reap to Hanoi
Cruise Line Avalon Waterways
Ship Avalon Saigon
Destination Asian Rivers
Nights 17
Departure Date 01 Mar 2021
Description 17 Night Cruise and Land Package including a 7 Night Cruise sailing from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh aboard Avalon Saigon.

The Avalon Saigon was specifically designed to offer an intimate experience with a maximum of 36 guests, so you can truly immerse yourself in the culture, people, and sights along the Mekong River. Time on board delivers a refreshing outdoor experience, as all suites open to the outside. The design also allows her to be the only ship in the industry cruising all the way from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap* (or vice versa). This eliminates over 7 hours of motorcoach travel time to and from your ship, which means you get to enjoy more cruising!

Cruise Overview:

This magical Southeast Asia river cruise along the Mekong River will take you through Cambodia and Vietnam, showing you the culture and local traditions of each country and the must-see sites along the way. Your adventure begins in Siem Reap, Cambodia, with the magnificent Temples of Angkor. Constructed between the 9th and 13th centuries, these ancient ruins are a display of architectural complexity and grandeur unlike anything else in the world. Stand in awe at the most famous of these temples, Angkor Wat, which honors the Hindu god, Vishnu; and the Bayon temple, which features some 200 mysterious faces carved in its many towers. Enjoy an inspiring Aspara dance performance and other treasures of the city before embarking on your river cruise. In Kampong Tralach, an ox cart ride will show you the Cambodian countryside and you’ll meet a local farmer and learn about his daily life. The temple of Wat Hanchey, perched on a hilltop, will provide the most stunning views, and then take part in a traditional water blessing with local monks. Continue your journey into Vietnam and stroll through a local market—a unique opportunity to see locals buying and selling fresh produce. Via sampan, visit the home of a local family for a cotton-weaving demonstration and a local workshop which makes rice wine and traditional candies. In bustling Ho Chi Minh City, try your hand in the kitchen with a Vietnamese cooking class and go on an excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels—the extraordinary network of tunnels used by the Viet Cong during the war. Fly to Hanoi and explore the famous sites, such as the Old Quarter, where peddlers have traded goods for centuries on its 36 ancient streets. Next, a remarkable 2-night cruise along Ha Long Bay will show you its beautiful Limestone Islands. You’ll visit the Cua Van Floating Village, spectacular caves, and even go for a swim at Ti Top Island. The perfect ending to an unforgettable Southeast Asia river cruise holiday!
Sailing Dates
  • 01 Mar 2021
  • 15 Mar 2021
  • 29 Mar 2021
  • 12 Apr 2021
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 01/03 Siem Reap, Cambodia Hotel
2 02/03 Siem Reap, Cambodia Hotel
3 03/03 Siem Reap, Cambodia Hotel
4 04/03 Siem Reap, Cambodia Flight to Phnom Penh
4 04/03 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Embark Avalon Saigon
5 05/03 Wat Hanchey, Cambodia
6 06/03 Kampong Tralach, Cambodia
6 06/03 Phnom Penh, Cambodia
7 07/03 Phnom Penh, Cambodia
8 08/03 Chau Doc, Vietnam
9 09/03 Cu Lao Gien, Vietnam
10 10/03 Vinh Long, Vietnam
11 11/03 Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam Disembark Avalon Saigon Hotel
12 12/03 Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam Hotel
13 13/03 Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam Flight to Hanoi
13 13/03 Hanoi, Vietnam Hotel
14 14/03 Hanoi, Vietnam Hotel
15 15/03 Hanoi, Vietnam Transfer to Halong Bay
15 15/03 Halong Bay, Vietnam Embark Paradise Elegance
16 16/03 Halong Bay, Vietnam
17 17/03 Halong Bay, Vietnam Disembark Paradise Elegance Transfer to Hanoi
17 17/03 Hanoi, Vietnam Hotel
18 18/03 Hanoi, Vietnam
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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