Travel to some of the most remote and scenic parts of Vietnam and Cambodia on this
comprehensive and fascinating journey. From the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, the largest
religious monument in the world, and the energetic streets of Ho Chi Minh City, to the timehonoured
traditions of far-flung places only accessible by water; you'll explore this world of
wonders on pure style, at a price that represents outstanding value.
Included in the price:
• Return scheduled flights from the UK*
• Unique cultural experiences in
up to 13 towns, villages & cities
• 12 breakfasts (B), 8 lunches (L) &
9 dinners (D)
• 7 nights aboard the
RV La Marguerite
• Select complimentary beverages
served at your discretion on board*
• Stay in the riverside area for 2 nights
at the Grand Hotel Saigon
• Spend 3 nights at the stylish
Shinta Mani resort
• Services of a Tour Director & expert
local guides
• Overseas transfers, all port charges
& tipping
Trip Highlights
• Meet underprivileged children
supported by Opportunities of
Development thru Art in Siem Reap
• Enjoy an ox-cart ride through the
countryside around Kampong
Chhnang
• Receive a Buddhist blessing in
Oudong
• Enjoy a Farewell Dinner at KOTO
Kumho in Ho Chi Minh City
14 NIGHTS INCLUDING A
7 NIGHT MEKONG RIVER CRUISE
£2745PER PERSON
Your Itinerary:
Day 1. Depart London. Make your way
to London Heathrow for your flight to
Cambodia.
Day 2. Arrive Siem Reap, Angkor. Arrive
in Siem Reap where you will be met and
transferred to your hotel, the indulgent and
prestigious Shinta Mani Resort, where you'll
settle in for a three-night stay.
Stay: Three Nights: Siem Reap, Shinta Mani
Resort
Day 3. Siem Reap, Angkor. Today explore
Ta Prohm with its intertwined trees. Visit
Opportunities of Development thru
Art (ODA), which provides support and
education for underprivileged children. This
evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner and get to
know your fellow travellers before seeing a
traditional Apsara dance. BD
Day 4. Siem Reap, Angkor. This morning,
visit the astounding and historic Angkor
Archaeological Park. Explore its ancient
wonders including the temple Bayon. This
evening, end the day watching a spectacular
sunset over the iconic Angkor Wat. B
Day 5. Siem Reap, Prek K'dam, Embark
Ship. Transfer to Prek K'dam to embark
your river ship, the RV La Marguerite, for
a cruise along the mighty Mekong River.
This evening, after settling in to your suite,
enjoy a delicious Welcome Dinner on board,
savouring Asian or western fare. BLD
Stay: Seven Nights: the RV La Marguerite
Day 6. Kampong Chhnang, Kampong
Tralach, Oudong. Enjoy a small-boat
excursion of the wetlands near Kampong
Chhnang and travel past a number of fishing
villages. You'll then rejoin your ship and
continue on to Kampong Tralach. Take an
ox-cart ride, a popular method of transport
in rural Cambodia, and travel to the former
royal capital of Oudong for a traditional
Buddhist blessing. BLD
Day 7. Koh Chen, Phnom Penh. Explore
Koh Chen today, a small village specialising
in silver and copperware. Visit some home
workshops before heading to Phnom Penh,
Cambodia's capital. BLD
Day 8. Phnom Penh. Join an excursion
to the infamous Killing Fields and the Tuol
Sleng Genocide Museum, on the site of the
Khmer Rouge's notorious Security Prison
21 (S-21). This afternoon in Phnom Penh, a
tour takes you to visit the magnificent Royal
Palace. BLD
Day 9. Border Crossing, Tan Chau. Enjoy
the day on board as you head to the
Vietnamese border. Perhaps take in a fruitcarving demonstration. BLD
Day 10. Tan Chau, Sa Dec. This morning,
transfer to a small boat and travel along tiny
tributaries, home to villages made up entirely
of stilt houses. Go ashore for a tour of Tan
Chau by rickshaw and explore an island lush
with greenery. BLD
Day 11. Sa Dec, Cai Be. This morning, take
a boat ride to Sa Dec for a tour. Here, you'll
see Huynh Thuy Le's old house (once the
lover of French writer Marguerite Duras, the
namesake of the RV La Marguerite). After
lunch, a local boat takes you to the river-land
town of Cai Be. Go ashore to see Cai Be's
French Gothic Cathedral and visit a local rice
paper manufacturer to learn how rice paper
is made. Return to your ship for dinner. BLD
Day 12. Disembark Ship, Cu Chi Tunnels,
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Disembark at
My Tho Port today and travel by coach to
the Cu Chi Tunnels, a tunnel network built
by Vietnamese resistance fighters during
the Vietnam War. Part of a larger network,
the tunnels were once used by Viet Cong
guerrillas as hiding spots during combat.
They also served as communication and
supply routes, hospitals, weapon caches
and living quarters for numerous guerrilla
fighters. BL
Stay: Two Nights: Ho Chi Minh City, Grand
Hotel Saigon (or similar)
Day 13. Ho Chi Minh City. Spend time
exploring Vietnam's vibrant Ho Chi Minh
City at your leisure today. Savour a Farewell
Dinner at KOTO Kumho this evening. BD
Day 14. Depart Ho Chi Minh City. After
breakfast, transfer to the airport for your
return flight to the UK. B
Day 15. Arrive London.
www.jetlinecruise.com
36
Jan 2017 - Apr 2018
Prices from £2745pp*
*Tours subject to change and availability.
From price based on 11 Aug 2017 departure and includes
savings where applicable. Offer valid on new bookings only
made before 31st August 2016. Free Cabin Upgrade - valid
on all 2017/18 departure dates. Upgrade from Category C to
B or from Category B to A cabins only. Combinable with Your
Companion Flies Free. Airfares subject to availability of airline
and booking class; once booking class is sold out surcharges
may apply. Government imposed taxes are subject to change.
Flight upgrades may be available, surcharges will apply. Itinerary
operates in reverse on some dates. Standard operator terms &
conditions apply. This itinerary is operated by Travelmarvel, part
of the APT group.
RV La Marguerite Enjoy amazing excursions Angkor Archaeological Park
ESSENTIAL VIETNAM & CAMBODIA
14 Nights Premium River Cruise & Land Tour
Mekong River
CAMBODIA
VIETNAM
Kampong Chhnang
Tan Chau
Sa Dec
Cai Be
My Tho
Phnom Penh
Prek K'dam
Koh Chen
Angkor Wat
Coach
Cruise
No. of Nights Stay
RV La Marguerite
7
HO CHI MINH CITY
(SAIGON)
2
SIEM REAP 3
SAVE UP TO £1050
PER COUPLE PLUS
FREE CABIN UPGRADE*
