13 days tour

Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong River (Northbound

Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong River (Northbound

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The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally throughout 2021 and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. 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WELCOME ABOARD New embarkation procedures to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including: - Social distancing throughout embarkation - Mandatory health screening, including touch-free temperature-check, for all guests and crew - Luggage disinfection prior to onboarding (with crew wearing gloves and masks) FRESH AIR, INSIDE AND OUT In addition to our Open-Air staterooms, the air in our ships is not circulated between staterooms; only within an individual stateroom and mixed with fresh, outside air BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE New social distancing guidelines for guests throughout their Avalon cruise, include: - Reducing ship capacity as required for more space on board per guest - Introducing more dining venues for more dining space per person - Crew wearing masks for the duration of the cruise during any guest interaction - Providing masks for guests to wear during any event where social proximity could become an issue, including disembarkation for excursions and safety drills - Adjusting ratio of guides and coaches for excursions NEW TECHNOLOGY TO ENSURE CLEANLINESS - Electrostatic disinfecting systems - UV disinfecting systems TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS Reducing risk with hands-free service, including: - More hand-sanitizing stations throughout the ship - Required use of hand-sanitizing stations when leaving the ship, returning to the ship and entering dining venues as well as entering each public/common space - Self-serve stations, including bu ets, drinks, specialty co ees and snacks have been replaced with crew service - All buffets (breakfast and lunch) replaced by a full range of aฬ€ la carte menu choices - Hourly (or more frequent) disinfection of all public areas COMMITMENT TO THE CLEANEST SHIPS Enhanced cleaning procedures throughout each ship, including these additional steps that go above-and-beyond Avalonโ€™s already strict procedures: - Deep disinfection of each stateroom between cruises, including: - Use of disinfectants and cleaning materials that meet the highest standards - Soft goods in each stateroom (mattress, sofa, window coverings, chairs, etc.) disinfected between cruises - Disinfection of all dining areas between meals - Disinfection of all shared items like umbrellas, bicycles and other Adventure Center items - Disinfection of all goods prior to loading on the ship - Ongoing crew training in protective equipment use and hygiene FOCUS ON CREW HEALTH Ensuring a healthy crew, including: - Medical certifcate required prior to start of contract - Daily temperature checks - Social distancing in crew living quarters - Regular health screenings Avalon will continue to review and update Assurance initiatives as we make our return to the worldโ€™s waterways including adhering toโ€”and building uponโ€” the standards set forth by travel and health agencies across the globe, including the European Centre for Disease Prevention (ECDC), Center for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA).

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Itinerary of your trip Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong River (Northbound

  • Day 1 Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

      Historic Ho Chi Minh

      Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, still known as Saigon to many. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
  • Day 2 Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City

      Motorbikes, Monuments, and Mouthwatering Cuisine

      Activity classic:
      Take a Walking Tour of Ho Chi Minh Cityโ€™s historic landmarks, including a stop at the Rex Hotel for a refreshing drink at the rooftop bar where the U.S. Military held the infamous โ€œFive Oโ€™Clock Folliesโ€ during the war. Then visit the War Remnants Museum and bustling Ben Thanh Market.

      Activity discovery:
      For lunch, participate in a hands-on Vietnamese Cooking Class. Learn to prepare several local dishes and how to recreate them at home. Last, but not least, sample your delicious creations!

      Explore the city further during free time this afternoon.

      This evening join your traveling companions for a special welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 3 Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City. Excursion To Cu Chi Tunnels
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City. Excursion To Cu Chi Tunnels

      Secret Passageways and Underground Hideouts

      Activity classic:
      Drive out of the city for a Guided Visit to the Cu Chi Tunnelsโ€”an extraordinary network of tunnels more than 120 miles in lengthโ€”used as a hideout and secret village by the Viet Cong.

      Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening. Consider stopping for a drink at the famous rooftop bar at the Caravelle Hotel.

      Meals:
      Breakfast
  • Day 4 Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City (Embarkation)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City (Embarkation)

      Your Suite Shipยฎ is Ready for Boarding

      Transfer to the port on the Saigon River for embarkation. Get acquainted with the ship and relax before your welcome reception this evening.

      Overnight:
      AFTERNOON/EVENING CRUISE TO VINH LONG

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5 Day 5: Vinh Longโ€“Cu Lao Gieng
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Vinh Longโ€“Cu Lao Gieng

      Sweets, Sampans, and Sun Hats

      Activity discovery:
      Board a sampan this morning to visit a local workshop in Vinh Long where you will see how rice paper, rice wine, and traditional candies are made.

      Activity discovery:
      This afternoon, enjoy scenes of daily life on Cu Lao Gieng Island via sampan and local motor cart. Your Guided Excursion starts at a local workshop, where a skilled family hand-crafts sampan boats. Then, visit the home of a local family that makes Vietnamese conical hats, or โ€œNon la,โ€ from materials available to them such as palm leaves and bamboo. These iconic hats are primarily used as protection from the sun and rain but you may also see them used as a basket to carry home goods from the market. Lastly, stop at one of Vietnamโ€™s oldest Catholic churches.

      Overnight:
      AFTERNOON/EVENING CRUISE TO CHAU DOC

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6 Day 6: Chau Docโ€“Long Khanh Aโ€“Border Crossing, Cambodia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Chau Docโ€“Long Khanh Aโ€“Border Crossing, Cambodia

      Colorful markets, Charming Locals, and Cotton Weavers

      Activity discovery:
      In Chau Doc take a Guided Walk through the local market and absorb the atmosphere as locals are busy buying and selling fish, meat, and produce. Then embark on a River Excursion down the backwaters of the Mekong. Along the way, see traditional floating homes, speedboat merchants, religious sites, a market selling dried goods, and more.

      Activity discovery:
      After lunch, a sampan brings you to the village of Long Khanh A for a Cotton-Weaving Demonstration of a well-preserved artisanโ€™s tradition.

      Return to the ship to set sail for the Cambodian border.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PHNOM PENH

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7 Day 7: Phnom Penh
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Phnom Penh

      The Royal Treatment

      Activity classic:
      Take a City Tour by private cyclo to visit the Royal Palace with the spectacular Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum featuring an outstanding display of Khmer artifacts.

      The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy the city at your leisure.

      Just before dinner, children from a local orphanage will perform a show featuring local song and dance.

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8 Day 8: Phnom Penh
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Phnom Penh

      A Dark History and Bright Markets

      Activity classic:
      This morning, a Guided Visit of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and one of the Killing Fields offers a glimpse into the atrocities inflicted on the Cambodian people by the Khmer Rouge regime, OR:

      Activity discovery:
      Visit the lively Central Market by tuk-tuk to see its unique Art Deco design.

      After lunch, depart Phnom Penh and enjoy some time at leisure on the ship.

      Overnight:
      AFTERNOON/EVENING CRUISE TO WAT HANCHEY

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 9 Day 9: Wat Hancheyโ€“Angkor Ban
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Wat Hancheyโ€“Angkor Ban

      Water Blessings and Back To School Adventures

      Activity discovery:
      Visit Wat Hanchey, a hilltop temple dating back to the 8th century. Climb or be driven to the top where you will enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area and partake in a traditional water blessing given by local monks.

      Activity discovery:
      After lunch, enjoy a Walking Tour through the rural village of Angkor Ban. Here, you will visit a traditional Khmer house and interact with children at a local school.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KONPONG LOUANG

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 10 Day 10: Konpong Louangโ€“Kampong Tralach
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Konpong Louangโ€“Kampong Tralach

      Calm Cambodian Countryside

      Activity discovery:
      Start your Guided Sightseeing at the silversmith village in Konpong Louang. Here, see talented craftsmen use age-old techniques to turn pure silver into works of art. In Kampong Tralach board an ox cart for a ride through the beautiful Cambodian countryside. Along the way, stop to meet a local farmer and learn about his daily life.

      This afternoon, enjoy scenic cruising on the Tonle River.

      Overnight:
      EVENING CRUISE TO PHNOM PENH

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 11 Day 11: Phnom Penh (Disembarkation)โ€“Siem Reap
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Phnom Penh (Disembarkation)โ€“Siem Reap

      A Pilgrimage of Inspirational Beauty

      Fly to Siem Reap, home to the Temples of Angkor, considered by many to be the most spectacular architectural ruins on Earth!

      Activity classic:
      After lunch, begin your Sightseeing Tour by tuk-tuk to explore the temples. Start at the best preserved and most famous of all the temples: Angkor Wat. Featuring five trademark towers, it is the symbol of Cambodia. Then, visit Angkor Thom, where you will explore Bayon Temple with its 200 striking faces carved in 54 towers and impressive bas-relief sculptures.

      The evening is yours to explore charming Siem Reap, stay to witness the sunset at Angkor Wat, or consider a Guided Optional Excursion to the Cambodian circus.

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 12 Day 12: Siem Reap
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Siem Reap

      Roots Carved in Stone and Celebrated in Dance

      Activity classic:
      Continue your Guided Sightseeing of the Angkor Temples at Ta Prohm. Tree roots cover the ruin walls, allowing you to experience the temple with the same wonder as early explorers. Then visit Banteay Srei, a unique temple built on a small scale from red sandstone, which can be carved like wood. En route stop at a local village famous for making Khmer noodles by hand.

      Spend the afternoon at your leisure. You may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to further explore Siem Reap or the temple complex by tuk-tuk.

      Activity discovery:
      This evening, a private Apsara Dance Performance brings ancient Khmer culture to life through music, song, and dance.

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Dinner
  • Day 13 Day 13: Siem Reap
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Siem Reap

      Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

      Meals:
      Breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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