Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong

14 nights from £6,099pp commencing Friday 6th Dec 2024

Two of the most beautiful, historic and friendly places in all of Asia, dynamic Vietnam and pastoral Cambodia are intriguing studies in contrast. Each possesses its own unique charm and social traditions, its own tragic history and complex past. Ho Chi Minh City offers a heady mixture of old and new, often surprising visitors with its charm. As the lifeblood of Southeast Asia, the Mekong teems with colorful floating villages. Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s thriving capital, is fast-forwarding to the future yet retains a provincial intimacy. And colorful Siem Reap provides the gateway to the vast UN...

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					Arrive	Depart
	6th06	DecDec	202424	2 nights accommodation before your cruise, staying in Ho Chi Minh City
	8th08	DecDec	202424	My Tho, Vietnam, embark on the Mekong Jewel
Today’s featured excursion provides a fascinating glimpse of the Viet Cong’s vast network of incredibly narrow tunnels dating back to the Vietnam War. Following lunch, you’ll be taken to the Mekong Jewel.
	9th09	DecDec	202424	Sa Déc, Vietnam
Today, you’ll witness the hustle and bustle of delta river life as the local traders take their produce to market. After breakfast, you’ll board a traditional sampan and explore the narrow canals and backwaters of this famed region. The untouched island of Tien Loi awaits on a unique excursion created exclusively for Uniworld guests, where you can see how local farmers make rooster cages, decorate bonsais in their yards and more. Upon arrival to Vinh Long, your sampans will bring you to a traditional rice factory. Back onboard, savor an authentic Vietnamese meal this evening.
	10th10	DecDec	202424	Sa Déc, Vietnam
Following breakfast, continue your journey via sampan, where you’ll observe the daily routines of the villagers in Sa Dec. Visit a colorful temple, the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le and then venture to Gieng Island, where you’ll experience how a local family makes incense sticks and the conical hat.
	11th11	DecDec	202424	Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Visit the local island village of Hong Ngu, a major producer of the traditional Khmer scarves located not far from the Vietnam-Cambodia border. Since they’re woven in many homes around the village, you’ll have the opportunity to see the process first-hand. You’ll also stop at a local temple dedicated to a unique religion founded in this area of Vietnam, Hoa Hoa.
	12th12	DecDec	202424	Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Today, you’ll discover the thriving capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. It stands at the juncture of three captivating rivers and represents a dizzying blend of architectural styles—French colonial, Khmer, modern and everything in between. Here, you’ll find an alluring riverside esplanade amid numerous bewitching Buddhist temples, palaces and artifacts.
	13th13	DecDec	202424	Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Today’s featured excursion may be the most profound and memorable experience of your entire journey. You’ll learn about the infamous Killing Fields of the Khmer Rouge and visit a former school-turned-prison that is now a genocide museum.
	14th14	DecDec	202424	Angkor Ban, Cambodia
If yesterday was an exploration of Cambodia’s dark past, today is a celebration of the country’s bright future. You’ll meet young children at a local school and friendly villagers in their homes, and have a rare opportunity to receive an unforgettable water blessing from local Buddhist monks.
	15th15	DecDec	202424	Siem Reap, Cambodia, disembark the Mekong Jewel
You’ll disembark in the morning and transfer via executive motorcoach to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor, the legendary archaeological site. You will enjoy three nights at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort, minutes away from the famed temple complex of Angkor Wat.
	15th15	DecDec	202424	5 nights accommodation following your cruise, staying in Siem Reap and Hanoi
	20th20	DecDec	202424	Check out of accommodation

Mekong Jewel

Launch Year

2020

Capacity

Cabins

Accessible

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Holiday Summary

	Return flights including luggage allowance
	Overseas Transfers
	2 nights in a hotel before your cruise
	7 nights cruising on the Mekong
	5 nights in a hotel following your cruise
	Return airport transfers
	All alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages included
	Gratuities Included
	Choice of shore excursions in every port
	Exclusive special events
	Speciality restaurants included
	Bikes for passenger use
	In-room mini bar
	Free Wi-Fi included
	Room Service (category dependant)
	Self-service laundry
	Butler Service (category dependant)
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Suite staterooms from		£6,099pp
SUITE	Suite	£6,099pp

Suite staterooms from		£6,099pp
SUITE	Suite	£6,099pp

	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Fri 13th Sep 202413 Sep 24	6,379
Fri 13th Sep 202413 Sep 24	6,379
Fri 27th Sep 202427 Sep 24	Please call for availability
Fri 25th Oct 202425 Oct 24	7,899
Fri 25th Oct 202425 Oct 24	7,899
Fri 8th Nov 202408 Nov 24	Please call for availability
Fri 22nd Nov 202422 Nov 24	Please call for availability
Thu 2nd Jan 202502 Jan 25	7,199
Thu 2nd Jan 202502 Jan 25	7,199
Thu 16th Jan 202516 Jan 25	Please call for availability
Thu 30th Jan 202530 Jan 25	7,559
Thu 30th Jan 202530 Jan 25	7,559
Thu 13th Mar 202513 Mar 25	7,469
Thu 13th Mar 202513 Mar 25	7,469
Thu 27th Mar 202527 Mar 25	7,109
Thu 4th Sep 202504 Sep 25	7,109
Thu 4th Sep 202504 Sep 25	7,109
Thu 18th Sep 202518 Sep 25	7,109
Thu 18th Sep 202518 Sep 25	7,109
Thu 2nd Oct 202502 Oct 25	7,469
Thu 2nd Oct 202502 Oct 25	7,469
Thu 16th Oct 202516 Oct 25	7,469
Thu 16th Oct 202516 Oct 25	7,469
Thu 30th Oct 202530 Oct 25	7,469
Thu 30th Oct 202530 Oct 25	7,469
Thu 13th Nov 202513 Nov 25	7,469
Thu 13th Nov 202513 Nov 25	7,469
Thu 27th Nov 202527 Nov 25	7,109
Thu 27th Nov 202527 Nov 25	7,109