Charms of the Mekong 2024

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From Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap

4.4

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Operator: AmaWaterways
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Motorcoach transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho Port
- Welcome Dinner on board ship
Day 2
Cai Be to Sa Dec
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Local boat to Cai Be
- Visit to candy workshops
- Visit to rice paper workshops
- Visit to Sa Dec market
- Visit to Cao Dai Temple
Optional Activities
- Active walking tour of historic Kiet House
Landmarks
Cao Dai Temple
Day 3
Tan Chau to Phnom Penh
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Tan Chau
- Traditional trishaw ride around town
- Visit to silk-making workshops
- Visit to rattan mat workshops
- River cruise from Vietnam to Cambodia
Optional Activities
- Active walking tour to Evergreen Island
- Sampan boat tour through Tra Su Forest and Sanctuary
Landmarks
Tra Su Forest and Sanctuary
Day 4
Phnom Penh
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Palace
- Visit to Silver Pagoda
- Visit to National Museum
- Excursion to Killing Fields
- Visit to Tuol Sleng S21 detention center (Genocide Museum)
- Khmer folk dancing performance on ship
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Central Market
Landmarks
Royal Palace
Silver Pagoda
National Museum
Killing Fields
Tuol Sleng S21 (Genocide Museum)
Central Market
Day 5
Oudong to Phnom Penh
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Oudong
- Buddhist Blessing Ceremony at monastery
- Oxcart ride through local village in Kampong Tralach
- Tuk tuk ride through Phnom Penh
Optional Activities
- Walking tour around monastery
- Active walking tour for panoramic views of Oudong plain
Landmarks
Oudong
Day 6
Oknhatey Island to Angkor Ban
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Oknhatey Island
- Visit to local elementary school
- Observation of traditional silk weaving
Landmarks
Oknhatey Island
Day 7
Angkor Ban to Kampong Cham
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Angkor Ban
- Afternoon excursion to Wat Nokor
- Farewell Dinner on board
Landmarks
Angkor Ban
Wat Nokor
Day 8
Kampong Cham to Siem Reap
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Motorcoach transfer from Kampong Cham to Siem Reap

Landmarks
Cao Dai Temple

Landmarks
Tra Su Forest and Sanctuary

Landmarks
Royal Palace
Silver Pagoda
National Museum
Killing Fields
Tuol Sleng S21 (Genocide Museum)
Central Market

Landmarks
Oudong

Landmarks
Oknhatey Island

Landmarks
Angkor Ban
Wat Nokor

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Insurance
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Operated by

AmaWaterways

4.4

(31 reviews)

Number of tours

147

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

75%

AmaWaterways operates the finest fleet and provides all-inclusive river...

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AmaWaterways Ship

AmaDara
This distinctive ship is in a class of her own! AmaWaterways’ sole cruise ship on the Mekong River, the AmaDara features French Colo… Read more
Built
2015
Guests
124
Crew
52
Length
92 m / 302 ft
Width
14 m / 46 ft
Staterooms
62
Registry
Vietnam
Gross Tonnage
2420 gt
Cruising Speed
9 kn / 17 kph / 10 mph
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

Tour Operator
4.4

E
Elle
December 31st, 2019
3.0
While I felt like the crew, tour guides, and boat were all wonderful, there are a few things I do feel fell short. A...
While I felt like the crew, tour guides, and boat were all wonderful, there are a few things I do feel fell short. A number of the outings felt redundant, making it somewhat difficult to experience the uniqueness of the locations. Also, I wish we had access to food outside of the designated eating times. While there were cookies and a few similar treats available, I would have appreciated being able to craft my day as I saw fit, rather than operating on a schedule at all times. Since i was on vacation, being able to sleep in a day or two, would have aided my need to rest, rejuvenate, and take things easy. And lastly, which might is the most important, as a young(er) African American solo traveler, I was often reminded of my “differentness”, something I rarely feel in my everyday life. There were numerous remarks from passengers about the boat probably not having “African American music”, or passengers telling a friend I made to be wary of me, being that I was the only black person on the ship, as well as a few more hurtful comments. Though I tried to brush them off, I must say it did color my experience. I don’t know how your team would even go about preventing that, or making it a more diverse experience for future travelers, but I thought it best I be honest. Once more, the accommodations and staff were stellar, and for that, I’m thankful.Show more
Traveled in December 2019

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Vietnam
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Cambodia.Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Cambodia.Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Cambodia.Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Cambodia.Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Cambodia.Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Cambodia.Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Cambodia.Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Cambodia.Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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Charms of the Mekong 2024

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Itinerary

Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho

Included Activities

Cai Be to Sa Dec

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tan Chau to Phnom Penh

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Phnom Penh

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Oudong to Phnom Penh

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Oknhatey Island to Angkor Ban

Included Activities

Angkor Ban to Kampong Cham

Included Activities

Kampong Cham to Siem Reap

Included Activities

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