OFFER
12-Day Majestic Mekong
The Mekong requires little introduction. One of the world’s great rivers, it brings life to bustling cities and remote villages as it flows through six countries from the hills to the sea.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Discover the centuries-old culture of Cambodia and Vietnam via the Mekong
• Enjoy a free day at leisure in the magnificent city of Siem Reap
• Witness the sunrise over the Angkor complex from Phnom Bakheng Hill
• Discover the ancient Angkor Wat, one of the largest religious monuments in the world
• Explore Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap
• Visit the Vihara of the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu Pagoda, set among the rice fields
• See Koh Chen, where the inhabitants are experts in silver and copper work
• Enjoy free time and a guided tour in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital
• Take in the Silver Pagoda, the Central Market and more
• Visit the border town of Chau Doc, along the banks of the Hau Giang River
• Explore a local Cham village of silk weavers and fish farms
• Witness the vast Mekong Delta from the top of Sam Hill
• Experience the river port of Sa Dec, famous for its fading colonial villas
• Marvel at the stilted houses of Vinh Long
• Travel by small boats through beautiful orchards to the town of Caï Be
• Learn about local rice popcorn, spring rolls, rice alcohol and coconut sweets on the Mekong
• See the fruit trees nursery on the island of Binh Hoa Phuoc
• Explore the My Tho area, renowned for its pretty villages and fruit orchards
• Visit a beekeeping farm where you may taste local honey and enjoy exotic fruits
• Enjoy a city tour of Ho Chi Minh City
• Visit the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, National History Museum and more
• Learn about the Viet Cong at the Cú Chi Tunnels
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
• Return economy flights from either Brisbane#, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide# or Perth to Siem Reap, Cambodia and from Ho Chi Minh City
• Return airport and port transfers
• 2 nights pre-cruise hotel accommodation in Siem Reap
• 8 night Fluviale du Mekong ‘Mekong River Cruise’ - Sail aboard the 4-star boutique ‘Lan Diep’ or ‘Indochine’ ship
All cabins will enjoy large panoramic windows and in-room air-conditioning
Complimentary tea, coffee and drinking water onboard
Enjoy all day snacks at the bar onboard
Enjoy all shore excursions with a guide
Enjoy an Apsara Dance Show onboard
Delight in a farewell Gala dinner onboard
Enjoy 1 local beer or 1 glass of house wine at each lunch and dinner while cruising
Onboard cultural performances, educational talks and cooking classesip
• 25 meals including all meals whilst cruising
• English-speaking local tour guides
• Airline and cruise taxes and surcharges
ITINERARY
Day 1 Australia - Siem Reap, Cambodia
Day 2 Siem Reap
Day 3 Koh Chen - Begin your 8 Night Mekong River Cruise
Day 4 Koh Chen - Kampong Chhnang - Kampong Tralach
Day 5 Kampong Tralach - Koh Chen - Phnom Penh
Day 6 Phnom Penh
Day 7 Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Chau Doc, Vietnam - SaDec
Day 8 Sa Dec - Vinh Long - Cai Bei
Day 9 My Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City
Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Australia
PRICES
Main Deck Cabin from $2,999*
Upper Deck Cabin from $3,299*
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*Terms and conditions apply. Prices are per person twin share based on adult fares in AUD and subject to availability at time of booking. Offer valid until 27 February 2020, unless sold out prior and for selected departures in 2020. #Interstate surcharges ex Brisbane or Adelaide: add an extra $150 per person. Additional seasonal surcharges & single supplements may apply, & prices may vary due to currency fluctuations & changes to taxes & surcharges. Valid for new bookings only & not combinable with any other offers. Saving amount has already been applied to the advertised price. Valid for travel on selected dates. Departures may be based on minimum group numbers. Prices are correct as at July 2019 & are subject to change without notice. Further conditions apply, call your Travel Club team.
