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RIVER CRUISING & TOURING





























       Victoria Mekong Cruise                                                    Cai Rang Floating Markets
       MEKONG CRUISE  12 DAYS
                                                                                      $
       Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City              Day 8: Phnom Penh, via Koh Chen and Koh Dach to   From  4776  * ^  per person twin share
       On arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be transferred   Angkor Ban (BLD)
       to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.   After breakfast, join a walking tour of the village   12 DAYS | VIETNAM TO CAMBODIA
       Overnight at Emm Saigon Hotel (or similar).  of Koh Chen. Visit Oudong, the ancient capital of   TRAVEL TYPE: Cruise
       Day 2: Hoi Chi Minh City to Can Tho (BL)  Cambodia before travelling to Silk Island on a Tuk Tuk.   DEPARTS: Mondays
       Today cruise on a traditional flat-bottomed sampan boat,   Learn about the process of silk weaving and observe
       passing floating markets and artisan workshops. Enjoy   local families weaving the iconic Cambodian krama.
       lunch by the water at Le Longanier Restaurant, located   Day 9: Angkor Ban to Kampong Cham (BLD)  HIGHLIGHTS
       in a French-colonial villa before travelling to Can Tho.   Today explore the village of Angkor Ban with its   •  Cruise the enchanting Mekong river aboard the
       Overnight at Victoria Can Tho Resort (or similar).   traditional stilt houses. Cruise to Kampong Cham where   Victoria Mekong
       Day 3: Can Tho (BD)                  you will join an afternoon walking tour of the town.  •  Visit Mekong’s iconic temples and admire the
       Spend the day at leisure exploring Can Tho. In the   Day 10: Kampong Cham to Siem Reap (BL)  vibrant colours and intricate architecture
       afternoon board the Victoria Mekong. Relax on board   Arrive in Siem Reap, where you’ll be welcomed and   •  Enjoy the daily signature cocktail hour
       and enjoy a sunset cocktail while listening to Southern   transferred to the hotel. Stay the next two nights at
       Vietnamese folk music. Stay the next seven nights on   Baitong Heritage Hotel, Siem Reap (or similar).  •  Take a Phnom Penh city highlights tour
       board the Victoria Mekong.           Day 11: Angkor Temple (BL)            •  Explore the Angkor temples
       Day 4: Long Xuyen, via Tiger Island to Vam Nao (BLD)  Today journey to at Angkor Thom’s South Gate before   •  Visit to Kompong Khleang’s unique floating village
       Visit Long Xuyen Floating Market, explore artisanal crafts   visiting Bayon Temple. Continue on to the iconic Ta   INCLUDES
       on Tiger Island, and see Mr. Tiger’s Temple. Return to   Prohm temple, where large trees entwine the stone.
       the boat for a lively cocktail-making competition before   In the afternoon, explore Angkor Wat. Finish with   •  1 night 3 star accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City
       overnighting at Vam Nao.             a sunset at Pre Rup temple, a large tiered pyramid   •  1 night 4 star accommodation in Can Tho
       Day 5: Vam Nao to Tan Chau (BLD)     structure that offers impressive panoramic views of   •  7 nights Deluxe Cabin on Main Deck
       Explore a traditional pottery village and see the artisans   the landscape.  accommodation on board the Victoria Mekong
       use the traditional clay stoves. Continue to Tan Chau   Day 12: Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre (B)  •  2 nights 3 star accommodation in Siem Reap
       village where a rickshaw ride offers glimpses into local   Travel through the countryside to two of the most   •  Meals as specified
       life, from bustling markets to serene temples. Back   interesting temples outside Angkor – Banteay   •  Tours as per itinerary
       onboard, enjoy a Vietnamese lion dance performance.  Srei and Banteay Samre. Surrounded by a moat,   •  Admission to attractions as per itinerary
       Day 6: Tan Chau to Phnom Penh (BLD)  Banteay Srei features delicately carved pink   •  Local English-speaking guide
       Set course for Phnom Penh and enjoy onboard cultural   sandstone bas-reliefs depicting scenes of daily life.   •  Port taxes
       activities. Finish the evening on board the ship with a   Banteay Samre built in the early 12th century is a   •  One way private transfer from Tan Son Nhat
       Khmer Apsara dance performance.      Hindu temple. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport.  International Airport to accommodation
       Day 7: Phnom Penh (BLD)              (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)  •  One way private transfer from accommodation to
       This morning, take a cyclo tour and see the majestic                        Siem Reap Angkor International Airport
       Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda before spending time
       at the National Museum and Choeung Ek. Unwind with                         ^Price based on 2 people. Itinerary can operate in reverse.
       a signature cocktail, inspired by Jackie Kennedy’s 1967
       visit, at The Raffles Hotel’s iconic Elephant Bar.

                                                                                                           START/FINISH
                                                                                                           OVERNIGHT
                                                                                     2  Siem Reap          CRUISE
                                                                                               CAMBODIA

                                                                                        Angkor Ban  Kampong Cham
                                                                                     Kach Cham  Koh Dach
                                                                                     Phnom Penh          VIETNAM

                                                                                        Tan Chau       1  Ho Chi Minh City
                                                                                        Vam Nao
                                                                                        Tiger Island  Cai Be
                                                                                        Long Xuyen
                                                                                                 1  Can Tho

       Deluxe Cabin, Victoria Mekong Cruise

         *  FROM PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category and travel in low season.
   10    For full terms and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions on the inside back cover of this brochure.
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