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7 Night Charms of the Mekong Cruise from Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon)

Ship: AmaDara
Cruise Line: AMA Waterways
Sailed: Monday, Sep 5, 2022 from Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
Ended: Monday, Sep 12, 2022
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, Sep 5, 2022 departure of the AmaDara. If AMA Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Monday - Sep 5, 2022
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam    
Bus Travel    
Cruise Begins    
My Tho, Vietnam    
Board the AmaDara at My Tho Port. Settle in and then meet fellow guests at a Welcome Dinner as the ship cruises to Cai Be. (L,D); Note: We recommend that you fly into Ho Chi Minh at least one day prior to embarkation; please inquire about important arrival arrangements prior to your cruise.
Day 2 - Tuesday - Sep 6, 2022
Cai Be, Vietnam
Cai Be, Vietnam    
Sa Dec, Vietnam    
Take a local boat to Cai Be. You will have an opportunity to visit candy and rice paper making workshops, as well as the historic Kiet Old House. Later in the day, journey to Sa Dec, a sprawling town on the Mekong Delta, where French writer Marguerite Duras spent part of her youth. You will visit the colorful market, Cao Dai Temple and the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Chinese paramour of Duras, which her prize-winning novel, "The Lover", is said to be based on. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Wednesday - Sep 7, 2022
Tan Chau, Vietnam    
Day Boat Travel    
Vinh Hoa, Vietnam    
Day Boat Travel    
Tan Chau, Vietnam    
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, 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 from Vietnam to the Cambodian border en route to Phnom Penh. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Thursday - Sep 8, 2022
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia    
This morning's excursion takes you to Cambodia's infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge's grim Tuol Sleng S21 detention center (Genocide Museum). Alternatively, you may wish to shop for unique treasures at the bustling yellow-colored Central Market. After lunch onboard, 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. After returning to the ship, enjoy Khmer folk dancing performed by local children in the Saigon Lounge. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Friday - Sep 9, 2022
Oudong, Cambodia    
Bus Travel    
Oudong, Cambodia    
Bus Travel    
Kampong Tralach    
Phnom Penh, Cambodia    
Visit 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. You may walk around Oudong's monastery or take an active walking tour to see panoramic views of the Oudong plain. In Kampong Tralach, you will have a truly authentic excursion - an oxcart ride through a local village. 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. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Saturday - Sep 10, 2022
Koh Oknha Tey, Cambodia
Koh Oknha Tey, Cambodia    
In the morning, set sail for Oknha Tey Village. Oknha Tey is the "Silk Island", located on the lush banks of the Mekong River and known for its rich tradition of silk weaving. While here, you will visit a local elementary school and observe the traditional silk weaving, an art that has been preserved for centuries. Your cruise continues to sail to Angkor Ban. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Sunday - Sep 11, 2022
Angkor Ban, Cambodia    
Kampong Cham, Cambodia    
Bus Travel    
Phnompros, Cambodia    
Bus Travel    
Kampong Cham, Cambodia    
Go on a walking tour of 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 activities of the local villagers. After visiting here, the ship sets sail for Kampong Cham, where you will go on an afternoon excursion via 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. Cap the day off with a festive Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D); Based on seasonality, the port of Angkor Ban may be inaccessible from August - September. During this time, Wat Hanchey will replace Angkor Ban as the port of call.
Day 8 - Monday - Sep 12, 2022
Kampong Cham, Cambodia
Kampong Cham, Cambodia    
Cruise Ends    
Bus Travel    
Siem Reap, Cambodia    
Your cruise concludes in Kampong Cham, where you disembark for a motorcoach transfer to Siem Reap. (B); Note: For those not staying in Siem Reap, we recommend that you schedule your onward flight to depart Siem Reap after 5:00 pm to avoid potential missed connections.
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Dec 19, 2025(Friday) 10 Night Riches of the Mekong and Land Tour
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Dec 22, 2025(Monday) 7 Night Riches of the Mekong
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Dec 27, 2025(Saturday) 9 Night Charms of the Mekong and Land Tour
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Dec 29, 2025(Monday) 7 Night Charms of the Mekong
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Dec 29, 2025(Monday) 9 Night Riches of the Mekong and Land Tour
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