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9 Night Charms of the Mekong Cruise and Land Tour from Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon)

Ship: AmaDara

Cruise Line: AMA Waterways

Sailed: Saturday, Aug 5, 2023 from Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

Ended: Monday, Aug 14, 2023

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Saturday, Aug 5, 2023 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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Itinerary

Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Saturday - Aug 5, 2023

Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, still affectionately referred to by locals as Saigon, is Vietnam's former capital. Once known as the "Paris of the Orient", it is now an industrial, cultural, and educational hub.

Day 2 - Sunday - Aug 6, 2023

Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

Bus Travel

Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam

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Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

Always bustling, Ho Chi Minh City is a city of contrasts blending old and new, and east and west. In the morning, explore some of the city's most famous landmarks, including the former Presidential Palace, Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, and War Remnants Museum. In the afternoon, visit Cu Chi, an immense underground network built during the Vietnam War. (B,L)

Day 3 - Monday - Aug 7, 2023

Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

Bus Travel

Cruise Begins

My Tho, Vietnam

In the morning, visit Ben Thanh Market-one of the oldest and most iconic structures in Ho Chi Minh City. Transfer via motorcoach from Ho Chi Minh City to AmaDara at My Tho Port for your river cruise and meet your fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner as the ship cruises to Cai Be. (B,L,D)

Day 4 - Tuesday - Aug 8, 2023

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, or you may also choose to add an active walking tour to the historic Anh Kiet House followed by a visit to candy and rice paper workshops. 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, home to the unique religion of Caodaism in Southern Vietnam. It is a fusion of Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Confucianism. (B,L,D)

Day 5 - Wednesday - Aug 9, 2023

Tan Chau, Vietnam

Vietnam-Cambodia Border Crossing

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 trishaw ride with visits to craftsmen's workshops, followed by an active walking tour to "Evergreen Island". As a third alternative, visit Tram Chim National Park, which protects the Plain of Reeds, a seasonal wetland area, in the Mekong Delta. Explore this area by tender boat, gliding along the inland waterway that forms this unique ecosystem. This biodiversity conservation site is home to several rare species of birds, including the highly vulnerable sarus crane. Later in the day, cruise from Vietnam to the Cambodian border en route to Phnom Penh. (B,L,D)

Day 6 - Thursday - Aug 10, 2023

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). 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 Palace. After returning to the ship, enjoy Khmer folk dancing performed by local children in the Saigon Lounge. (B,L,D)

Day 7 - Friday - Aug 11, 2023

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 8 - Saturday - Aug 12, 2023

Koh Oknha Tey, Cambodia, 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 9 - Sunday - Aug 13, 2023

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 10 - Monday - Aug 14, 2023

Kampong Cham, Cambodia

Cruise Ends

Bus Travel

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Your cruise concludes in Kampong Cham, where you disembark and transfer by motorcoach to Siem Reap. (B); Note: Guests booking cruise only will be transferred from the ship to the Sofitel Angkor hotel in Siem Reap. It's recommended that you schedule your onward flight to depart Siem Reap after 5:30 pm today to avoid potential missed connections.

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Other Sail Dates and Itineraries on AmaDara

Sail Date	Itinerary Name	Interior From	Oceanview From	Balcony From	Suite From	Details
Oct 5, 2026(Monday)	7 Night Charms of the Mekong Departing from Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam Special Promotions Up to $600 Onboard Credit The Signature Collection - Exclusive Amenities	Call For Price	Call For Price	$3,399per person	Call For Price	View
Oct 12, 2026(Monday)	7 Night Riches of the Mekong (Soulful Experience) Departing from Siem Reap, Cambodia Special Promotions Up to $600 Onboard Credit The Signature Collection - Exclusive Amenities A Soulful Experience	Call For Price	Call For Price	$2,399per person	Call For Price	View
Oct 19, 2026(Monday)	7 Night Charms of the Mekong Departing from Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam Special Promotions Up to $600 Onboard Credit The Signature Collection - Exclusive Amenities	Call For Price	Call For Price	$3,649per person	Call For Price	View
Oct 26, 2026(Monday)	7 Night Riches of the Mekong Departing from Siem Reap, Cambodia Special Promotions Up to $600 Onboard Credit The Signature Collection - Exclusive Amenities	Call For Price	Call For Price	$3,899per person	Call For Price	View
Nov 2, 2026(Monday)	7 Night Charms of the Mekong Departing from Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam Special Promotions Up to $600 Onboard Credit The Signature Collection - Exclusive Amenities	Call For Price	Call For Price	Call For Price	Call For Price	View

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