Board rowing boats to visit the Luon Cave area, listen to the ancient folklore and enjoy close views of the magnificent limestone karsts. Visit Cua Van Floating Village in the heart of Ha Long Bay, by kayak or traditional rowing boat. (B/L/D)
Discover the military history of the area. Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, built by the Viet Cong during the war. Take the opportunity to crawl through a section to understand first-hand what it was like for the soldiers who lived and fought here. (B)
Today, take a local boat to the town of Cai Be to see the French Gothic cathedral, the tallest church in the Mekong Delta with its impressive bell tower, and visit a manufacturer of rice paper and coconut candy to learn how they're made. (B/L/D)
Explore the village of Tan Chau. Go ashore for a rickshaw tour and weave through the tiny laneways of this sleepy town. Home to one of the largest silk-weaving centres in Vietnam, you can observe how silk is woven in the local workshops. (B/L/D)
Today learn of the atrocities inflicted upon Cambodians during Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s. Explore the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields, where you'll find the Memorial Stupa, a glass monument erected in memory of the thousands of Cambodians who lost their lives. After lunch on board, visit the spectacular Royal Palace, with its dazzling white and gold architecture. Then head to the glorious Silver Pagoda, set on the southern side of the palace complex. (B/L/D)
Rise early as your ship glides along the lush banks of the Mekong to Oknha Tey (Oknha Tei), or Silk Island renowned for its silk manufacturing traditions, preserved over centuries. Travel by tuk tuk, pass rice fields and get a glimpse into rural life. Stroll amongst the still houses and gain an insight into the traditional silk weaving process. Watch as the village women create the beautiful Khmer fabrics from their wooden looms. Set sail for Angkor Ban this afternoon. (B/L/D)
Your journey ends this morning. after breakfast with a transfer to Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport for your onward flight. (B)
Base Cabin (Prices Shown) | $ 0 |
Category B | $ 245 |
Category B+ | $ 545 |
Category A | $ 745 |
Sadec Suite | $ 1,545 |
Mekong Suite | $ 2,445 |
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