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2027 Riches of the Mekong

Feb 2 - 17, 2027

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Kate Newland

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Overview


Day 1 · Tue, Feb 2


Arrive in Hanoi, Vietnam

Feb 2

Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city boasts a rich cultural heritage that blends in harmony with its vibrant present. From ancient temples to French Colonial architecture and modern-day skyscrapers, along with beautiful parks and lakes, Hanoi is an eclectic...

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Day 2 · Wed, Feb 3


Hanoi

Feb 3

Discover some of Hanoi’s most famous historic and cultural sites on your guided tour that includes The Temple of Literature and Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of the oldest temples in Vietnam. You’ll also visit the infamous prison that American POWs sarcastic...

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City tour & rickshaw ride

Water puppet show

Day 3 · Thu, Feb 4


Motorcoach transfer to Ha Long Bay

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Hanoi – Ha Long Bay

Feb 4

Ethereal Ha Long Bay is considered by many to be the Eighth Natural Wonder of the World. Board an elegantly appointed ship designed with all the modern conveniences to ensure smooth sailing for an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience. The backdro...

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Overnight cruise

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Day 4 · Fri, Feb 5


Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Siem Reap, Cambodia

Feb 5

Spend the morning sailing across the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay with more than 2,000 small islands rising from the water like a dragon’s back. Later in the morning, disembark the ship and transfer to Hanoi Airport for a short flight to Siem Reap, ...

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Transfer to airport

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Flight to Siem Reap

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Hotel check-in

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Day 5 · Sat, Feb 6


SIEM REAP - ANGKOR

Feb 6

Begin your morning exploration of the Angkor temple complex at Angkor Thom, meaning “the great city." This is home to Bayon Temple, best known for its gigantic smiling stone faces, as well as the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper ...

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Day 6 · Sun, Feb 7


SIEM REAP - ANGKOR

Feb 7

Discover the heart and soul of Cambodia and the most iconic of all Angkorian Temples, Angkor Wat. This is one of the largest religious monuments ever constructed and a true masterpiece of Khmer architecture built by King Suryavarman II in the early...

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Day 7 · Mon, Feb 8


About Your Cruise Line - AmaWaterways

With over two decades of experience on the world’s rivers, our family-owned and operated company has remained focused on what we do best: providing our guests with innovative and unforgettable travel experiences. When you step aboard AmaWaterways, each day brings a genuine smile that warms the heart, every river a new culture that inspires, and each course a moment to savor and share.

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About Your Ship - AmaMaya

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Siem Reap – Kampong Cham, Cambodia – Embarkation

Feb 8

Transfer via motorcoach to the AmaDara in Kampong Cham for your seven-night cruise. Board a motorcoach to the Twin Mountains, known as Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei (male and female mountains). In the annals of Khmer legend, the twin mountains were forme...

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Day 8 · Tue, Feb 9


Angkor Ban – Oknhatey

Feb 9

During the morning, go on a walking tour to Angkor Ban, one of the few villages in Cambodia that was not destroyed under the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s. Here people still live in their traditional wooden abodes and keep their old cultural tradit...

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Day 9 · Wed, Feb 10


Phnom Penh

Feb 10

Your cruise continues to sail to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. This morning’s excursion takes you to the highlights of Phnom Penh, followed by a visit to the Royal Palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, which has an out...

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Day 10 · Thu, Feb 11


Phnom Penh – Oudong

Feb 11

The morning excursion takes you to Oudong, Cambodia’s former royal capital from the early 17th century until 1866. Today, Oudong is a place of pilgrimage for Cambodians. While here, be treated to a memorable Buddhist Blessing Ceremony at a monastery....

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Day 11 · Fri, Feb 12


Border Crossing – Tan Chau, Vietnam

Feb 12

Spend the day cruising the Mekong River as your ship crosses the border into Vietnam. (B,L,D)

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Day 12 · Sat, Feb 13


Tan Chau

Feb 13

Enjoy a visit to Tan Chau, a small Mekong River town unspoiled by tourism. Be treated to an authentic experience on a traditional “xe-loi” (trishaw) ride around the town, with stops at silk-making and rattan mat workshops. You may also choose the tri...

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Day 13 · Sun, Feb 14


Sa Dec – Cai Be

Feb 14

Once ashore in Sa Dec, tour the town where French writer Marguerite Duras spent many years in her youth. Visit a colorful local market and Cao Dai Temple, home to the unique religion of Caodaism in Southern Vietnam. It is a fusion of Buddhism, Christ...

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Day 14 · Mon, Feb 15


Disembarkation – My Tho – Ho Chi Minh City

Feb 15

Disembark the AmaDara in My Tho Port and transfer to Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam’s former capital of Indochina was once known as “Paris of the Orient,” and today, it is an industrial, cultural and educational hub. Explore such famous landmarks as the f...

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Motorcoach transfer to Ho Chi Minh City

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