<h1 style="text-align: center; ">2024 Riches of the&nbsp;Mekong</h1><h1 style="text-align: center; ">River Cruise and Land Tour</h1><h3 style="text-align: center; ">April 19 - May 1, 2024</h3><h4 style="text-align: center; ">Cambodia | Vietnam</h4><h4 style="text-align: center; ">HOSTED BY TRAVIS AND PAULA STEWART</h4><h4 style="text-align: center; "><iframe webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="//player.vimeo.com/video/794246162" width="640" height="360" class="note-video-clip" style="color: inherit;"></iframe></h4> <img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/1-1695158937053.png" style="width: 100px;"> This tour is part of <a href="https://www.stewarttravelgroup.ca/experience/curated-collection-by-stewart-travel-group/367" target="_blank">The Curated Collection</a>&nbsp;by Stewart Travel Group.

Explore the ancient history of Cambodia and Vietnam on this hosted river cruise and tour | A CURATED COLLECTION EXPERIENCE

The AmaDara<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/dara-exterior-1675270709668.jpg" style="width: 600px;">AmaDara reflects the culture of the Mekong River with French Colonial décor, dark woods and local artifacts. Elegance reigns supreme while you gaze at the scenic landscapes of Vietnam and Cambodia from spacious staterooms, all featuring both French and outside balconies. And your taste buds will delight in sumptuous dishes showcasing the very best of both regional and Western cuisine with two restaurants to choose from.Features: Warm and welcoming staff, professionally trained to deliver impeccable service Exquisite Western-style and regionally inspired cuisine The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant and tasting menu Complimentary unlimited wine with lunch and dinner Complimentary house spirits, local beer, soft drinks all day, and bottled water replenished daily Convenient interior access to all facilities and decks Onboard spas for massage and pampering* Air conditioning in public areas and staterooms&nbsp; Fitness room, pool, and gift shop<h4 style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/ship-26-chefstable-gallery-1675276916784.jpg" style="width: 500px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/ship-26-reception-gallery-1675276959006.jpg" style="width: 500px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/ship-26-mekongrestaurant-gallery-1675277091702.jpg" style="width: 500px;"> </h4>Staterooms: All outside staterooms with twin balconies&nbsp; Sitting area ideal for admiring the incredible scenery Individually controlled air conditioning Writing desk, bathrobes, slippers, mini bar, satellite TV, safe and phone for use onboard&nbsp; Bathroom with shower&nbsp;<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/1-1675270749334.png" style="width: 942.25px">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/2-1675270734764.png" style="width: 942.25px; height: 313.68px;">NOTE: The AmaDara does not have an elevator. Passengers must be able to climb stairs to reach the ship's dining areas and other amenity spaces.&nbsp;

The Ship - AmaDara

<h3 style="text-align: center; ">ITINERARY</h3><h3 style="text-align: center; "><img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/richesofthemekong-hcmc-siemreap-map-2018-1675275279434.jpg" style="width: 600px;"> </h3>DAY 1 - SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA (April 19, 2024)Arrive in Siem Reap, Cambodia, the gateway to Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former capital of the Khmer empire. Check into our beautiful hotel for 3 nights - * Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf &amp; Spa Resort.&nbsp;DAY 2 - SIEM REAP – ANGKORBegin 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 King. You’ll then visit nearby Ta Prohm, known as the “Kingdom of Trees,” for the way in which the temple stones have become intertwined with thick forest vegetation over the centuries. Afternoon excursions take you to the fascinating jewel in the crown of Angkorian art, Banteay Srei, meaning “Citadel of Women,” as it has been said that the carving is too fine to have been done by the hand of man. Cap this memorable day off with a special “Apsara Dance Show” at your hotel, featuring local Cambodian/Khmer folk dancers. (B,D)DAY 3 - SIEM REAP – ANGKORDiscover 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 12th century to honor the Hindu god, Vishnu. (B,D)<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/wat-1675274409524.jpg" style="width: 600px;"> DAY 4 - SIEM REAP – KAMPONG CHAM, CAMBODIA – EMBARKATIONTransfer 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 formed as the result of a competition between the men and women of an ancient Cambodian kingdom to resolve which gender would be responsible for wedding proposals. Later, join fellow guests for an evening Welcome Dinner. (B,L,D)DAY 5 - ANGKOR BAN - OKNHATEYDuring 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 traditions alive. Hundreds of wooden houses stand intact on stilts, shaded with banana trees, among the hustle and bustle of the daily agricultural on-going of the local villagers. After visiting here, the ship sails to Oknhatey or “Silk Island,” located on the lush banks of the Mekong River. This island is known for its rich tradition of silk weaving. While here, you’ll visit a local elementary school and observe the traditional silk weaving that have been preserved for centuries. Your ship moors in Oknhatey village. (B,L,D)<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/angkor-ban-1675274545748.webp" style="width: 600px;"> DAY 6 - OUDONG - KAMPONG TRALACH - PHNOM PENHYour cruise continues to sail to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. 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. After visiting Oudong, be treated to a truly authentic excursion, an oxcart ride through a local village Kampong Tralach. Later in the day, experience Phnom Penh via a tuk tuk ride and be enchanted by the city's French Colonial architecture and tree-lined boulevards set amidst monumental Angkorian architecture. After returning to the ship, enjoy Khmer folk dancing performed by local children in the Saigon Lounge. (B,L,D)DAY 7 - PHNOM PENHThis morning’s excursion takes you to Cambodia’s infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng S21 detention center (Genocide Museum). After lunch on board, you will explore the highlights of the city, followed by a visit to the Royal Palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, which has an outstanding collection of Khmer crafts. Alternatively, you may wish to shop for unique treasures at the bustling, yellow-colored Central Market after your visit to Royal Place. After returning to the ship, enjoy Khmer folk dancing performed by local children in the Saigon Lounge. (B,L,D)<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/phnompenh-1675274585656.jpg" style="width: 600px;"> DAY 8 - PHNOM PENH – BORDER CROSSING – TAN CHAU, VIETNAMSpend the day cruising the Mekong River as your ship crosses the border into Vietnam. (B,L,D)DAY 9 - TAN CHAU – SA DECVisit Tan Chau, a small Mekong River town unspoiled by tourism. You will have the opportunity to enjoy an authentic experience via a traditional “xe-loi” (trishaw) ride around the town, with stops at silk-making and rattan mat workshops, followed by a boat ride through the narrow channels of the Mekong River to “Evergreen Island.” Alternatively, take a boat ride to Evergreen Island and return to Tan Chau, where you will visit a rattan mat workshop. Later in the day, cruise to Sa Dec. (B,L,D)DAY 10 - SA DEC - XEO QUYT - CAI BEOnce ashore in Sa Dec, tour the town where French writer Marguerite Duras spent many years in her youth. Visit a colorful local market and Cai Dai Temple, the home to a unique religion Caodaism in Southern Vietnam. It is a fusion of Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Confucianism. Later, board a motorcoach for Xeo Quyt, once used as a military base during the French war and now an important ecological site. You will have an opportunity to visit candy and rice paper making workshops, and the historic Kiet Old House. In Cai Be, cap the day off with a festive Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D)<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/bamboovendor--1675274675503.webp" style="width: 600px;"> DAY 11 - DISEMBARKATION – MY THO – HO CHI MINH CITYDisembark the AmaDara in My Tho Port and transfer to Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam’s former capital of Indochina was once known as the “Paris of the Orient,” and today, it is an industrial, cultural and educational hub. Explore such famous landmarks as the former Presidential Palace, the Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and the War Remnants Museum before visiting the Ben Thanh Market—one of the oldest and most iconic structures in Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L) Check into our beautiful Hotel * Sofitel Saigon Plaza for 2 nights.&nbsp;&nbsp;DAY 12 - HO CHI MINH CITYVisit Cu Chi Tunnels, an immense underground network built during the Vietnam War. Spend your afternoon at leisure exploring more of Ho Chi Minh City. (B)DAY 13 - TOUR ENDS - DEPART FOR CANADA&nbsp; (May 1, 2024)Bid farewell to Ho Chi Minh City and prepare for your homeward flight. (B) NOTE: This itinerary is one that requires passengers to be able-bodied. There are many unpaved roads, the sightseeing tours can involve walking on uneven ground and steps, travel by motorcoach, local boat, or a combination thereof. Each tour is led by a qualified English-speaking local guide. Also, note that the ship does not have an elevator so the ability to climb stairs is a must.*subject to change

The Itinerary

Details: Tour Dates: April 19-May 1, 2024 Tour Supplier: AmaWaterways Your Stewart Travel Hosts: Travis and Paula StewartPricing: Category C stateroom - $3,995 CAD per person, double occupancy (SOLD OUT)&nbsp; Category B stateroom - $4,395 CAD per person, double occupancy (2 ROOMS LEFT) Category B stateroom - $5,982 CAD per person, single occupancy (SOLD OUT) Category A stateroom - $4,595 CAD per person, double occupancy (SOLD OUT) Port taxes of $277 CAD per person additional Prepaid gratuities of $140 CAD per person additional Visa costs approximately $100 USD (Cambodia &amp; Vietnam) Arrival and departure transfers included IF passengers arrive on same flights as hosts (to be confirmed in summer 2023) Non-refundable deposit of $750 CAD per person due at time of booking Final non-refundable payment due November 13, 2023What's Included: Three (3) nights hotel accommodation in Siem Reap with daily breakfast 

Transfers between hotel and ship in Siem Reap Seven (7) night deluxe cruise accommodation&nbsp; Transfers between ship and hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)&nbsp; Two (2) nights hotel accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) with breakfast Sightseeing program in Ho Chi Minh City per itinerary&nbsp; Full board daily meals on board including Welcome Dinner and Farewell Reception &amp; Dinner Bottled water in each cabin, replenished daily Complimentary local beer, local soft drinks, house brand spirits and soft drinks all day and complimentary wine (unlimited) with lunch and dinner Folkloric Dances and Music Performances, Culture Discussion Forums, Theme Dinners, On-Board Piano Transfers (in either direction) to/ from the vessel from a designated meeting point in Siem Reap and transfer from a designated point in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to the vessel in My Tho Port. These are subject to change and will be advised approximately 3-6 months before departure. Land tours/excurisons as per the itinerary Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only in designated area on the Sun Deck)What's Not Included: International flights and all visa costs Port charges, laundry, shop purchases and other personal expenses Imported beverages such as wines, premium beer, premium spirits and liqueurs, imported mineral waters, espressos and cappuccinos at barTravel Insurance: Travel insurance that includes trip cancellation, trip interruption, baggage loss / damage / delay, flight / travel accident, and emergency medical coverage is available and is highly recommended for all travelers. Please speak to your Trusted Travel Advisor to find the option that is best for you.&nbsp;Terms &amp; Conditions: Please refer to Stewart Travel Group's standard <a href="https://www.stewarttravelgroup.ca/stg-terms-and-conditions" target="_blank">Terms &amp; Conditions</a> prior to booking.

Pricing & Details

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2024 Riches of the Mekong - ONLY 2 ROOMS LEFT

2024 Riches of the Mekong

River Cruise and Land Tour

April 19 - May 1, 2024

Cambodia | Vietnam

HOSTED BY TRAVIS AND PAULA STEWART

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