From the Temples of Angkor to the Mekong Delta & Hanoi and Halong Bay (port-to-port cruise)

13 nights from £3,152pp commencing Wednesday 21st Aug 2019

Cast off on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure on the legendary river that begins in the mountains of Tibet and meanders through no less than six countries. The Mekong traces the authentic, profound, and mesmerizing history of Vietnam and Cambodia along its riverbanks. Youll finish your extraordinary vacation in Indochina with a discovery of Hano, the Vietnamese capital, and on an unforgettable cruise on the legendary Halong Bay among the fantastically formed islands, crags, and cliffs.

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	21st21	AugAug	201919	2 nights accommodation before your cruise, staying in Siem Reap
	23rd23	AugAug	201919	Angkor, Cambodia, embark on the RV Indochine
We'll visit the Angkor Wat temple: the epitome of Khmer architectural art. It is the largest religious monument in the world and an architectural masterpiece. Lunch will be served at the hotel. In the early afternoon, you'll be transferred from the hotel to the ship. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail and have dinner on board.
	23rd23	AugAug	201919	Tonlé Sap, Cambodia
	24th24	AugAug	201919	Tonlé Sap, Cambodia
Enjoy breakfast as we cruise across the lake. After lunch, we'll visit Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on Tonle Sap Lake. Fish farming is abundant here. The region is also known for its traditional pottery combining ancient knowledge with modern techniquesChhnang itself means 'pot.' We'll enjoy a tasting of regional products before returning on board and beginning to cruise to Kampong Tralach. We'll have dinner and spend the night on board.
	24th24	AugAug	201919	Kampong Tralach, Cambodia
	25th25	AugAug	201919	Kampong Tralach, Cambodia
We will set out to visit the beautiful Vihara at the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. To access the pagoda we need to cross the village of Kampong Tralach in ox carts, moving along a small road that runs perpendicular to the river in the middle of magnificent rice fields. After lunch, we'll arrive in Koh Chen. You can explore this small village where craftspeople specialize in silver and copper work. After returning on board, we'll spend the afternoon cruising towards Phnom Penh, arriving in the early evening. Enjoy a brief tour of the area by 'tuk-tuk,' the easiest way to get around the city. We'll return to the ship and enjoy a performance of classical Khmer dancing and music and have dinner.
	25th25	AugAug	201919	Phnom Penh, Cambodia
	26th26	AugAug	201919	Phnom Penh, Cambodia
We'll enjoy a tour of the fabulous Royal Palace, one of the most impressive examples of Cambodian architecture, and its Silver Pagoda. Onward to visit the National Museum. After lunch in town, you can pay a visit to the Tuol Svay Prey School, a former detention, torture, and execution center run by the Khmer Rouge during the civil war. Afterwards, enjoy some free time at the market. We'll return on board for dinner in the evening and start sailing towards Vietnam.
	27th27	AugAug	201919	Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Located on the border between Cambodia and Vietnam, the prosperous city of Chau Doc has developed around fish and fish farming. We'll pay a visit to the Ba Chua Xu Temple and the Tay An Pagoda. Once we are back on board, we'll begin to cruise toward Sa Dec. We'll have dinner and spend the night on board.
	27th27	AugAug	201919	Sa Déc, Vietnam
	28th28	AugAug	201919	Sa Déc, Vietnam
Once we arrive in Sa Dec, discover the local market and visit the former house of Huynh Thuy Le, the man who Marguerite Duras based her book The Lover on. We'll have lunch on board and cruise to Vinh Long. We'll set out in smaller boats and travel through canals and orchards before arriving in Cai Be. We'll discover a brick and pottery factory as well as a traditional factory producing puffed riced, rice-paper wrappers used to make nems, and rice alcohol*. We'll return on board our ship and begin to cruise. We'll have dinner and spend the night on board.
	28th28	AugAug	201919	Cái Bè, Vietnam
	29th29	AugAug	201919	Cái Bè, Vietnam
We'll visit a bee farm and enjoy some honey tea and exotic fruit. We'll then take a ride in small sampans along the canal lined with mangrove palms. Lunch will be served on board. We'll then set out to cross the very narrow Chao Gao Canal, heading for Ho Chi Minh City. We'll have dinner and remain in port overnight.
	29th29	AugAug	201919	Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
	30th30	AugAug	201919	Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City was heavily influenced by French colonialism in the 19th century. We'll enjoy a tour of the city to see the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Saigon Central Post Office, and visit the Museum of Vietnamese History. Lunch will be served on board. In the afternoon, we'll leave by coach for the Cu Chi tunnels, an immense network of underground tunnels that were used by Viet Cong soldiers as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches. After our excursion, we'll return on board our ship. Tonight we'll have our farewell cocktail and dinner. We'll remain in port overnight.
	31st31	AugAug	201919	Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking. We'll spend the morning visiting Cholon, the Chinese-influenced section of the city, including its hectic market. After lunch in town, you'll be transferred to the airport and board a flight to Hanoi. You'll check into a 5-star hotel and have dinner.
	31st31	AugAug	201919	Hanoi, Vietnam, disembark the RV Indochine
	31st31	AugAug	201919	3 nights accommodation following your cruise, staying in Hanoi
	3rd03	SepSep	201919	Check out of accommodation

RV Indochine

Launch Year

2008

Capacity

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

Main Deck

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Cabins

The cabins are spacious, comfortable and feature large panoramic windows with outside river views, and all are accessed from the exterior wraparound promenade deck that lines both Upper and Lower decks. Each stateroom features beds that can be arranged as twins or doubles, with premium duvets and two different types of pillows. With a relaxed ambience you can expect all the services you would find in a high-quality hotel. Cabins are decorated with Cambodian tropical hardwoods, palm wood and straw that has been woven into a decorative finish. Each cabin is equipped with security boxes, private bathroom facilities include robes, makeup mirrors and all the expected amenities. There is air conditioning to ensure maximum comfort during your cruise.

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Panoramic Restaurant

An intimate Restaurant is featured all the way aft on Upper Deck and features locally inspired meals during breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant is capable of seating all guests at a single time in a relaxed, open-seating environment.

Panoramic Restaurant

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Sun Deck

An open sun deck with deck chairs that is perfect for taking in the sights and sounds of the mighty Mekong no matter what the weather condition.

Lounge Bar

An enclosed, air-conditioned lounge for you to mingle with the other passengers and crew. And why not spend the evenings sampling the beers and wines from the local area at the bar.

Lounge Bar

An enclosed, air-conditioned lounge for you to mingle with the other passengers and crew. And why not spend the evenings sampling the beers and wines from the local area at the bar.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

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Holiday Summary

	2 nights in a hotel before your cruise
	8 nights cruising on the Mekong
	3 nights in a hotel following your cruise
	All meals included
	Drinks included with meals & at the bar
	Gala dinner & evening welcome cocktail
	Free Wi-Fi in lounge & bar
	Headsets included for excursions
	Travel Assistance & Repatriation Insurance
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Oceanview staterooms from		£3,152pp
2PL_PP	Main Deck 2 Beds	£3,152pp

	Oceanview
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Fri 6th Sep 201906 Sep 19	3,624
Sun 22nd Sep 201922 Sep 19	3,428
Tue 8th Oct 201908 Oct 19	3,428
Thu 24th Oct 201924 Oct 19	3,428
Sat 9th Nov 201909 Nov 19	3,699
Fri 27th Dec 201927 Dec 19	3,854
Sun 12th Jan 202012 Jan 20	3,699
Tue 28th Jan 202028 Jan 20	3,699
Thu 13th Feb 202013 Feb 20	3,699
Sat 29th Feb 202029 Feb 20	3,699
Mon 16th Mar 202016 Mar 20	3,699
Wed 1st Apr 202001 Apr 20	3,152
Fri 17th Apr 202017 Apr 20	3,152
Fri 21st Aug 202021 Aug 20	3,198
Sun 6th Sep 202006 Sep 20	3,477
Tue 22nd Sep 202022 Sep 20	3,477
Thu 8th Oct 202008 Oct 20	3,477
Wed 25th Nov 202025 Nov 20	3,749
Sun 27th Dec 202027 Dec 20	3,906