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27 Siem Reap Kampong Chhnang Tan Chau Sa Dec Cai Be Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Angkor CAMBODIA VIETNAM My Tho Phnom Penh Koh Chen Prek K'dam 2 2 RV La Marguerite 7 Coach Cruise No. of nights stay Discover fascinating scenes of Mekong river life This afternoon in Phnom Penh, a tour takes you to visit the magnificent Royal Palace, which is the official residence of the King of Cambodia. You'll also see the opulent Silver Pagoda, located within the Royal Palace complex. After dinner perhaps step out for an evening walk around this fascinating capital. BLD Day 7. Border Crossing, Tan Chau. Spend today on board as your ship cruises to the Vietnamese border. Offering views, reclining lounges, a swimming pool and cold drinks from the bar, the Sun Deck is a great place to relax. This afternoon, you might like to attend a fruit-carving demonstration by the ship's chef while border formalities are carried out and you cross into Vietnam. Tonight, perhaps watch a documentary film about Pol Pot, leader of the Khmer Rouge, as your ship cruises towards Tan Chau. BLD Day 8. Tan Chau, Sa Dec. This morning after breakfast, transfer to a small boat and travel along the Mekong's tiny tributaries home to villages full of stilt houses. Here, go ashore for a tour of Tan Chau by rickshaw and visit an island lush with greenery. Enhance this insight even further and visit fascinating local artisan workshops. This afternoon, perhaps attend an informative lecture on Vietnam in the ship's lounge before a delicious dinner. BLD Day 9. Sa Dec, Cai Be. This morning, take a boat ride to Sa Dec for a tour. Here, you'll see Huynh Thuy Le's old house (once the lover of French writer Marguerite Duras, the namesake of the RV La Marguerite). After lunch, a local boat takes you to the river- land town of Cai Be. Go ashore to see Cai Be's French Gothic Cathedral and a visit to a local rice paper manufacturer to learn how rice paper is made. Return to your ship for dinner. BLD Day 10. Disembark Ship, Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Disembark at My Tho Port today and travel by coach to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a tunnel network built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the Vietnam War. Part of a larger network, the tunnels were used by Viet Cong guerrillas as hiding spots during combat. They also served as communication and supply routes, hospitals, weapon caches and living quarters for numerous guerrilla fighters. Special Stay – be close to the action at the Grand Hotel Saigon. Stay (Two Nights): Grand Hotel Saigon. BL Day 11. Ho Chi Minh City. Spend time exploring Vietnam's vibrant Ho Chi Minh City at your leisure today. Enhance Your Journey: Perhaps take an exciting Jeep military tour; a shopping tour; explore the city on a guided tour; or take a Vietnamese cooking class (see page 58). Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner. BD Day 12. Depart Ho Chi Minh City. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home. B EARLYBIRD SPECIALS SEE PAGE 23 FOR DETAILS During high water season from August − mid December, guests will embark RV La Marguerite at Siem Reap and journey along Tonle Sap to Kampong Chhnang. 2016/17 DATES & PRICES (A$) 12 Days – Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) (VTM12) 2016 per person Twin Share Solo Trav. Jan. 3, 17, 31. $4,095 $5,495 Feb. 7*, 14, 28. $4,095 $5,495 Mar. 13, 20*, 27. $4,095 $5,495 Apr. 3*, 10. $3,895 $5,195 July 10*, 17, 24*. $3,695 $4,945 July 31; Aug. 7*. $3,795 $5,095 Aug. 14. $3,495 $4,795 Aug. 21*, 28. $3,995 $5,395 Sept. 4*, 11, 18*, 25. $3,995 $5,395 Oct. 2*, 9, 16*, 23, 30*. $4,295 $5,845 Nov. 6, 13*, 20, 27*. $4,295 $5,845 2017 per person Twin Share Solo Trav. Jan. 8*, 15, 22*, 29. $4,295 $5,845 Feb. 5*, 12, 19*, 26. $4,295 $5,845 Mar. 5*, 12, 19*, 26. $4,295 $5,845 Apr. 2*, 9. $4,295 $5,845 *Indicates tour operates in reverse direction (VTMR12). CRUISE UPGRADES Prices are based on a Cat. C Standard Suite (Porthole Window) on the RV La Marguerite. See page 62 for deck and suite plans. To upgrade, add per person: Cat. Suite Type Twin Share Solo Trav. B Deluxe Balcony $695 $1,045 A Deluxe Balcony $995 $1,495 Sadec Sadec Balcony $1,195 $2,090 Indo. Indochina Balcony $1,595 $2,790 TOUR NOTES Prices include port charges, gratuities and sundries. For departures up to April 2016 please refer to the Vietnam & Cambodia River Cruising 2015/16 brochure for itinerary details. Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur (see pages 66-67 for details). Flight must arrive by 12 noon on arrival day into Siem Reap.