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Nowhere else on Earth offers a more captivating array of different cultures, histories, rituals and ruins that Vietnam and Cambodia. This 11 night adventure will take you along the ancient Mekong River on the new luxury river cruiser, Cruiseco Adventurer.
Book now and receive incredible bonus offers, including free flights, cabin upgrades and hotel stays!
- 4469
- Ocean
- 19 Feb 16
- Siem Reap
- Tan Chau
- Asia
- From 06 Mar 16 to 19 Mar 17
- From 17Mar16 to 23Mar17
- 11 nights
- Cruiseco
- Multiple Cruiseships 5.5 stars
- Cruise Only
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Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Sa Dec, My Tho, Saigon, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Tralach, Tan Chau
Inclusions
- Return airfares from Australia
- 7 night luxury cruise with soft drinks, local beer, spirits, and on board gratuities
- Deluxe accommodation: 2 nights at Raffles Hotel d'Angkor, Siem Reap and 2 nights at Caravelle Hotel, Saigon
- Breakfast daily, lunch and dinner as specified in the itinerary
- Extensive sightseeing with expect local guides, all transfers and taxes.
Important Terms
- * Rates quoted are in Australian dollars.
- Book by 19Feb16
- Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes unless otherwise stated.
- Advertised price includes any bonus nights, special offers or discounts listed in the inclusions.
- Surcharges may apply due to demand, Christmas & New Year's Eve, school or public holidays, trade shows, special events & other unforeseen circumstances.
- Prices may be based on Dynamic Rates and as such, may fluctuate at anytime without notice, due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases, or at the property's discretion.
Cabins
Each cabin offers an ensuite, individual climate control and comfy sitting area.
Cabin Amenities:
- All stateroom 21.50 sq m, timber floor
- A/C individual operated
- Twin bed can be converted to double bed
- Reading lights
- Writing desk, chairs and coffee table
- Flat TV with DVD Player
- Wardrobe, Safe
- Twin Balcony with chair and round table
- Bathroom timber floor with standing shower cabin
- Toiletry Japanese brand INAX made in Vietnam
- Hair Dryer, Bath Rob
Suite Amenities:
- Junior suite 31 sq m & Deluxe suite 50 sq m, timber floor
- A/C individual operated
- Twin bed can be converted to double bed
- Reading lights
- Writing desk, chairs and coffee table
- Seperate lounge area
- Flat TV with DVD Player
- Wardrobe, Safe
- Twin Balcony with chair and round table
- Bathroom timber floor with standing shower cabin
- Toiletry Japanese brand INAX made in Vietnam
- Hair Dryer, Bath Rob
The Upper Deck cabins offer the same quality appointments as the Main Deck cabins but you enjoy an elevated view.
Cabin Amenities:
- All stateroom 21.50 sq m, timber floor
- A/C individual operated
- Twin bed can be converted to double bed
- Reading lights
- Writing desk, chairs and coffee table
- Flat TV with DVD Player
- Wardrobe, Safe
- Twin Balcony with chair and round table
- Bathroom timber floor with standing shower cabin
- Toiletry Japanese brand INAX made in Vietnam
- Hair Dryer, Bath Rob
Itinerary
Itinerary – Saigon to Siem Reap
NOTE: Cruise is also offered in reverse: Siem Reap to Saigon.
| DAY 1 Australia — Singapore — Saigon Fly with Singapore Airlines to Saigon via Singapore, on arrival transfer to the Caravelle Hotel, Saigon. |
| DAY 2 Saigon (B,L) Today includes a sightseeing tour of Saigon’s highlights; you will also enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before an afternoon & evening at leisure. |
| DAY 3 Saigon — My Tho — Cai Be (B,L,D) Embark the luxurious Cruiseco Adventurer and set sail for Cai Be. This evening after dinner & drinks you will enjoy local folk performances about life on the Mekong Delta. |
| DAY 4 Cai Be — Sa Dec (B,L,D) This morning take a local boat to Cai Be to visit the floating markets and local attractions. After lunch onboard Cruiseco Adventurer your afternoon highlight will include a visit to the village of Sa Dec (home of Marguerite Duras’ famous autobiography The Lover) |
| DAY 5 Tan Chau, Border Crossing (B,L,D) Today’s highlight is Tan Chau. Enjoy sightseeing by water aboard local boats, navigating narrow channels & then tour the town by rickshaw. Enjoy cocktails & dinner back onboard this evening with your fellow travellers. |
| DAY 6 Phnom Penh (B,L,D) (Ship docks overnight) Visit the Capital of Cambodia Phnom Penh where you will visit all of the main attractions. This afternoon the option is available to learn more of Cambodia’s past with a visit the Khmer Rouge’s Toul Sleng (S21 Detention Centre) and the Killing Fields. This evening enjoy Khmer folk dancing and songs. |
| DAY 7 Phnom Penh, Chong Koh Village (B,L,D) A free morning in Phnom Pehn to wander the markets or for more sightseeing before midday when the ship sails for Chong Koh, here you will visit traditional handicraft workshops and learn about their skills. |
| DAY 8 Oudong – Kampong Tralach (B,L,D) In Oudong you will visit a Buddhist monastery and meditation centre. Before travelling to Kapong Tralach Pleu where you will take an ox-cart ride to the Tonle River, travelling through the countryside, past rice fields and amused locals. |
| Note: The Tonle Sap Lake’s water level varies; an alternative itinerary may be followed if it’s too low. |
| DAY 9 High water: Kampong Chhnang, Tonle Lake (B,L,D) Kampong Chhnang is a rural port town with busy markets. Ship moors near Siem Reap |
| DAY 10 High water: Disembarkation Siem Reap (B) Disembark in Siem Reap and transfer by coach to Raffles Grand Hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of Angkor Wat, the world’s largest temple. Enjoy the sunset over Angkor Wat before heading back to your hotel. |
| DAY 9 Low water: Kampong Chhang (B,L,D) Kampong Chhnang is a rural port town with busy markets. Mooring mid-stream, take a boat excusion into the lakeside wetlands. This evening enjoying farewell cocktails with the crew. Ship moors in Prek Kdam. |
| DAY 10 Low water: Disembarkation Prek Kdam — Siem Reap (B) Disembark in Prek Kdam and transfer by coach to Raffles Grand Hotel (approx. 6 hrs). This afternoon, enjoy a tour of Angkor Wat, the world’s largest temple. Enjoy the sunset over Angkor Wat before heading back to your hotel. |
| DAY 11 Siem Reap (B, L) After breakfast, visit the magnificent Angkor Thom, the Khmer’s last capital, Terrace of the Leper King, and the Bayon Temple. Enjoy lunch at Café D’Angkor Restaurant before visiting Thommanon, Chau Say, Tevoda, Ta Keo and Ta Prohm. |
| DAY 12 Siem Reap — Singapore — Australia (B) After breakfast, transfer to Siem Reap Airport for your flight home to Australia. |
Ship Info
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Cruise Line
Cruiseco
Cruiseco, a consortium of over 200 cruise-specialist travel agents, has over 13 years of professional knowledge, experience and commitment to the cruising industry worldwide. On the back of this continued success, Cruiseco has launched two custom built riverboats to service the increasing number of cruisers keen to discover “Authentic Asia".
Cruiseco Adventurer, launched in 2007, was built in the style of a colonial riverboat but with modern luxurious touches. Hand finished by traditional craftsmen and able to travel where other craft can’t. The Cruiseco Adventurer carries no more than 60 passengers amid a relaxed ambience, premium accommodation, local entertainment, enticing cuisine featuring delicious local produce, attentively served by a delightful local crew who are dedicated to providing first class service.
Cruiseco Adventurer cruises the Mekong River, departing almost weekly to showcase the captivating array of culture, rituals and ruins. These unique Mekong cruise adventures will take you into the heart of Indochina to discover the ‘true’ Mekong and a special insight into this intriguing part of Asia.
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