Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River
September 12 - 25, 2013
with
Escorted by Grace & Bill Dieleman
Land:
One night Bangkok, Three nights Siem Reap, Two nights Ho Ch Minh City
CRUISE:
Deluxe 7-night cruise from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds
SIEM REAP:
Apsara dance performance; sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Srei; Les Artisans d’Angkor
UDONG:
Visit a monastery; lecture on Buddhism
KAMPONG TRALACH:
Ride on a traditional ox cart through the countryside
KAMPONG CHAM:
Visit Phnom Pros, Phnom Srey, Nokorbachey, and Wat Hanchey; partake in traditional water blessing by local monks
ANGKOR BAN:
Walking tour through the village
PREK BANG KONG:
Walking tour through the village to see silk weaving
PHNOM PENH:
Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and one of the Killing Fields; sightseeing by private cyclo, including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum
CHAU DOC:
Visit a local fish farm and the religious sites at Sam Mountain; walking tour of a local market
SA DEC:
Visit a brick factory, rice factory, local market, and the ancient house of Mr. Hyunh Thuy Le
CAI BE:
Visit An Kiet House and a cathedral; see how rice paper, rice wine, and traditional candy are made
HO CHI MINH CITY:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; walking tour of the city’s landmarks; visit the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market; cooking class; Cu Chi Tunnels excursion; visit a rubber plantation; farewell dinner