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Escorted Cruise&Tour
Ho Chi Minh City, a 7-night Mekong River
Delta cruise from Vietnam to Cambodia, Angkor
Wat, Yangon, Mandalay, 2 night Irrawaddy River
cruise from Mandalay to Bagan, Bangkok |
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- Transportation: All on-tour
flights & transportation and luggage
handling
- Accommodations: 12 nights in
superior first class and deluxe hotels, and
7 nights aboard the Pandaw Mekong (or the RV
Tonle) and 2 nights aboard the RV Pandaw
river boats
- Meals: 39 meals – 21 buffet
breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners
Cruise&Tour Highlights
- Services of our professional Tour
Managers, local guides and cruise directors
- Enjoy comprehensive sightseeing in Ho
Chi Minh City
- Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible
network of tunnels built by guerrilla
fighters
- Discover the Cai Bei floating market by
motorboat
- Visit the vast Khmer ruins of Angkor
- Enjoy full day sightseeing in Mandalay,
and discover the villages of Yandabo and
Theingone along the mystical Irrawaddy
- Explore Bagan’s ancient temples and
picturesque landscapes
- Tour Bangkok’s most significant temples,
including the White Marble Temple
- Travel bag, document wallet and luggage
tags
- GeneralAssist, a network of toll-free 24
hour-a-day emergency on-tour assistance
- 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visa Requirements: A visa for Vietnam,
Cambodia, and Myanmar is required for US
citizens. |
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Begins Ho Chi
Minh City
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Finish |
Double |
Single |
| 1/23/08 |
2/13/08 |
$5,599 |
$7,929 |
| 2/13/08 |
3/5/08 |
$5,599 |
$7,929 |
| 3/5/08 |
3/26/08 |
$5,599 |
$7,929 |
Prices are per person for Main Deck cabin
Upgrade your cabin to Upper Deck starting at
$100
Add our attractively-priced air & transfers
See your travel agent or call us for current
international airfare associated with this
program. We offer both economy and business
class fares. When you purchase air from us,
arrival and departure transfers are
automatically included. Prices are in U.S.
currency and are per person based on double
occupancy, unless otherwise noted. Availability
is limited. |
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Day 1 - Ho Chi Minh City
Check in to your hotel in the heart of the
city – the historic, French Colonial style Grand
Hotel. Grand Hotel Saigon
Day 2 - Ho Chi Minh City
Today’s tour includes Notre Dame Cathedral
and Cholon – the city’s bustling Chinatown on
the Saigon River. Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, a
vast underground complex built by guerrilla
fighters and used throughout the Vietnam War.
Grand Hotel Saigon – Meals B
Day 3 - Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy an entire day at leisure. Grand Hotel
Saigon – Meals B
Day 4 - Ho Chi Minh City / My Tho / Embark
Ship
Travel the Mekong Delta to the port city of
My Tho and board your ship. Settle in to your
outside stateroom and enjoy lunch on-board as
the ship sets sail for Cai Be. This afternoon,
travel by junk to explore the local islands and
visit An Kiet House, a former Imperial
residence, where descendants of the Mandarin’s
family welcome you for tea. Return to your ship,
visiting the boatyards at Dong Hoa Hiep Island.
RV Mekong or RV Tonle – Meals B,L,D
Day 5 - Cai Be / Chau Doc
Visit the colorful floating market of Cai Be
and go ashore to see the French Gothic Cathedral
and explore the port area, with its lovely
colonial buildings and gardens. Cruise to Vinh
Long to visit the Bonsai Garden and a tropical
fruit orchard. RV Mekong or RV Tonle – Meals
B,L,D
Day 6 - Chau Doc / Border Crossing
Explore the canals and waterways of the
Mekong by local ferry to visit a Cham tribal
village and a catfish farm. A rickshaw tour in
town reveals beautiful French Colonial
architecture and bustling local markets. Return
for lunch on board as you cruise across the
border to Cambodia. This evening you travel
along the broad Mekong Channel toward Phnom
Penh. RV Mekong or RV Tonle – Meals B,L,D
Day 7 - Phnom Penh
Arrive in the capital of Cambodia, a city
that retains much of its French charm. Visit
Phnom Penh’s most significant temples, including
the spectacular Silver Pagoda, and discover the
riches of Khmer culture at the National Museum.
In the afternoon, you may join an excursion to
the Killing Fields and a Khmer Rouge detention
center. This evening, dine on board, or venture
forth on your own to experience the city’s
lively nightlife. RV Mekong or RV Tonle – Meals
B,L,D
Day 8 - Phnom Penh / Kampong Cham
Enjoy a morning visit to Chong Koh, a quiet
village of silk weavers. As you continue your
cruise upstream, witness timeless scenes of
river life – fishing boats and traditional
farming villages. In the afternoon, stop in
peaceful Peam Chi Kang to see its monastery and
school. RV Mekong or RV Tonle – Meals B,L,D
Day 9 - Kampong Cham Area
This morning, visit Wat Hanchey, an 8th
century temple of the ancient Chenla Empire.
After lunch, drive to the unique 12th century
Angkorian temple of Wat Nokor. Continue to the
holy twin peaks of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei to
see the beautiful hilltop pagodas and shrines.
RV Mekong or RV Tonle – Meals B,L,D
Day 10 - Tonle River
Cruise up the Tonle River through tropical
jungle, past picturesque riverside temples and
rural villages. Enjoy the sights and sounds of
traditional river life as the ship arrives in
Kampong Chhnang. Journey into the wetlands of
Lake Tonle to view a stunning array of birdlife
and to watch the local fishermen work their
unique traps. RV Mekong or RV Tonle – Meals
B,L,D
Day 11 - Tonle Sap / Siem Reap / Angkor
Sightseeing
Travel across Tonle Sap, a vast lake with
unique floating communities of families who have
fished these waters for centuries. Arrive in
Siem Reap and check in to your luxurious
accommodations for a 2-night stay. This
after-noon, visit Angkor Thom, the last capital
of the Khmer Empire, and spectacular Angkor Wat.
Angkor Century Resort & Spa – Meals B
Day 12 - Angkor Sightseeing
Angkor is one of the most significant
archaeological complexes in Southeast Asia – a
sprawling forested site containing the ruins of
the Khmer Empire, from the 9th through 15th
centuries. Today’s touring visits many of these
spectacular sites, including the Ta Prohm, Chau
Say Tevoda and the Angkor Conservation Center.
Angkor Century Resort & Spa – Meals B
Day 13 - Siem Reap / Yangon
After a morning at leisure, fly to Yangon
and transfer to your elegant accommodations in
the heart of the city. Traders Hotel – Meals B
Day 14 - Yangon / Mandalay
Yangon is a charming city of wonderful
architecture that recalls the elegance of
Colonial Rangoon. Today’s tour includes
Shwedagon Pagoda, a magnificent gold-gilded
stupa, the National Museum and Scotts Market.
Later, fly to Mandalay and check in to the
Mandalay Hill Resort, a comfortable hotel
offering stunning views of pagodas and the Royal
Palace. Mandalay Hill Resort – Meals B
Day 15 - Mandalay
Mandalay is the nation’s cultural and
religious center, with numerous monasteries and
more than 700 pagodas. A fascinating day of
sightseeing explores the history and monuments
of the city. Mandalay Hill Resort – Meals B
Day 16 - Mandalay / Embark Ship
Following breakfast, transfer to your ship,
the RV Pandaw to begin your journey on the
Irrawaddy. Enjoy a tranquil afternoon and
evening as you cruise through the heart of “The
Golden Land.” RV Pandaw – Meals B,L,D
Day 17 - Cruising / Yandabo / Theingone
In the morning, explore historic Yandabo,
famed for its terra cotta pottery made from mud
gathered from the river banks. After lunch, stop
in the village of Theingone and visit the school
that was built with donations from past
passengers of Pandaw Cruises. Return to your
ship for dinner and a tranquil overnight. RV
Pandaw – Meals B,L,D
Day 18 - Disembark Ship / Bagan
Disembark your ship and check in to your
lovely hotel, on the banks of the Irrawaddy
River. Thiripyitsaya Sakura Hotel – Meals B
Day 19 - Bagan
Bagan is one of the world’s preeminent
ancient religious sites. Here, across an open
plain of over 40 square miles, you can gaze upon
thousands of ancient temples reflecting
centuries of Buddhist faith. Your full day tour
visits a selection of the most significant
sites. Thiripyitsaya Sakura Hotel – Meals B
Day 20 - Bagan / Bangkok via Yangon
Enjoy a leisurely morning before your flight
to Yangon and your connection to Bangkok. Upon
arrival, check in to your city resort, situated
on the Chao Phraya River in the heart of
Bangkok. Marriott Riverside Resort and Spa –
Meals B
Day 21 - Bangkok
Enjoy a morning tour of the city’s most
significant temples, including the Golden Buddha
Temple; Wat Po – home of the enormous Reclining
Buddha; and the White Marble Temple. The
afternoon is free. Marriott Riverside Resort and
Spa – Meals B
Day 22 - Bangkok
Your program with us finishes after
breakfast. Meals B |
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Thiripyitsaya Sakura Hotel (Bagan, Myanmar)
Since 1995 the Thiripyitsaya Sakura Hotel
has undergone extensive renovation and
expansion, offering guests a chance to truly
enjoy its prime Bagan location. The attractive
guest rooms include amenities such as
air-conditioning, mini-bar, and television. The
Thiripyitsaya Sakura Hotel has a swimming pool
and deck, Jacuzzi, spa, restaurant, coffee shop,
and bar lounge. Visiting guests have easy access
to local culture and shopping, as well as
cuisine.
Grand Hotel Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam)
Built in the 1920s, the Grand Hotel retains
its original French architecture style. The 107
guestrooms which make up the Grand Hotel feature
modern amenities including air-conditioning,
television, and direct-dial telephone. Leisure
facilities onsite include the swimming pool with
poolside bar, health club, and steam room. There
is also a restaurant located onsite, Chez-nous,
serving national and international cuisines.
Mandalay Hill Resort (Mandalay, Myanmar)
Located within reach of the many Mandalay
monuments and historical sights, the Mandalay
Hill Resort provides the comfort of the western
world to its guests while they explore the
western culture around them. All rooms are
equipped with telephone, satellite TV, and
climate-control. Additional amenities include
shopping, the spa, fitness center, and
restaurant.
Traders Hotel (Yangon, Myanmar)
A colonial building in a business capitol,
the Traders Hotel guests enjoy its prime
location in Myanmar. The hotel is close to
attractions such as the Sule Pagoda, Bogyoke
Aung San Market, and Chinatown. Visitors
experience the unique culture of Myanmar and
then have the opportunity to return to the
comfort of their rooms. The Traders Hotel also
offers a cigar shop, pastry shop, shopping
arcade, tour desk, gift shop, restaurants, and a
bar. The hotel’s recreational facilities include
dance studios, a billiard room, outdoor pool,
Jacuzzi, table tennis, steam room, spa, sauna,
massage, and fitness center. |
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