YOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1: Depart London. Make your way to London
Heathrow for your flight to Vietnam.
Day 2: Arrive Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh
City (Saigon), Vietnam's largest city, located on the
banks of the Saigon River. On arrival at the airport here
today, you'll be met by a Travelmarvel representative
and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, get to know your
fellow travellers and Travelmarvel Tour Director during a
Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant - the perfect start
to your Vietnam & Cambodia journey.
Two Nights Stay: Grand Hotel Saigon. D
Day 3: Cu Chi tunnels, saigon. Today you'll visit the
Cu Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese resistance fighters
during the Vietnam War. Part of a larger network, the
tunnels were used by Viet Cong guerrillas as hiding
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ESSENTIAL VIETNAM & CAMBODIA
14 Day Travelmarvel River Cruise & Tour - Saigon to Siem Reap
Centered around a captivating Mekong River Cruise, Travelmarvel's fully-escorted Asian
adventure provides a personalised discovery of a truly fascinating region. From the ancient
temples of Angkor and the energetic streets of Saigon, to the time-honoured traditions of farflung places only accessible by water,
you'll explore this world of wonders in pure style, at a
price that represents outstanding value.
spots during combat. With this afternoon then yours to
spend at leisure, perhaps explore the city's alleyways its
colourful markets and ancient pagodas. B
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City, Embark Cruise. Your journey
begins today in Saigon. Upon arrival, be met at the
airport, then drive to My Tho Port and board your river
ship for a relaxing journey aboard the luxurious RV La
Marguerite. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner on board.
B L D
Seven Nights Cruise: RV La Marguerite. B L D
Day 5: Cai Be, sa Dec. A local boat will take you to the
river-land town of Cai Be today. Visit floating markets,
then cruise to Sa Dec, where French writer Marguerite
Duras met her Vietnamese-Chinese lover, Huynh Thuy
Le. Tour Huynh Thuy Le's old house. Later, visit a local
brick factory and a Cao Dai Temple. B L D
Day 6: tan Chau, Border Crossing. After breakfast,
transfer to a small boat for a journey along the tiny
tributaries that snake around Tan Chau and step
ashore for a rickshaw tour. Spend the rest of today
on board your luxurious river ship. Perhaps take in a
fruit-carving demonstration while you cross the border
into Cambodia. Continue cruising overnight to Phnom
Penh. B L D
Included in the price:
• Return scheduled flights from London
• Airport transfers, port charges and tipping
• services of a travelmarvel tour Director
• Unique cultural experiences in 10towns,
villages and cities, all accompanied by
expert local guides
• A seven-night Mekong River cruise aboard
the luxurious RV La Marguerite
• total of four nights accommodation in
saigon and siem Reap
• 27 meals - 11 breakfasts (B),
7 lunches (L) and 9 dinners (D)
• Complimentary daily bottled water
• soft drinks, local beer are included
throughout cruise
international wines are served with lunch and
dinner during your Mekong cruise
Trip Highlights
• Marvel at Angkor Archaeological Park
• View a majestic sunrise over Angkor Wat
• Enjoy an ox-cart ride in Kampong tralach
• see the infamous Killing Fields
• Explore the incredible Cu Chi tunnels
• Relax at siem Reap's stylish and unique
shinta Mani Resort. travelmarvel is proud
to support the shinta Mani Foundation,
providing free hospitality training to less
fortunate members of the siem Reap
community
• Visit the 'Opportunities of Development
thru Art' (ODA) centre near siem Reap
• Be close to the action and stay at the
centrally located Grand Hotel saigon.
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