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For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au MAGNIFICENT MEKONG H A N O I – H O C H I M I N H C I T Y or vice versa 1 5 D AY S | 1 4 G U I D E D T O U R S | 2 C O U N T R I E S Both are stunningly beautiful, both are home to the Mekong River, yet Vietnam and Cambodia are culturally two distinctive countries. From Vietnam's bustling cities to the tranquillity of Cambodia, Viking's remarkable 15-day journey reveals the history, culture and natural beauty of these two extraordinary lands. In Cambodia, discover ancient Khmer architecture, lush riverside landscapes and the elegant French colonial capital of Phnom Penh. In Vietnam, the colourful floating markets of the Mekong Delta, gracious Hanoi and dynamic Ho Chi Minh City await you. Let Viking show you these and many more treasures on this epic journey. M O N K S , A N G K O R WAT D A Y 1 H A N O I , V I E T N A M Fly to Hanoi, transfer to your hotel then explore or relax. D A Y 2 H A N O I , V I E T N A M Enjoy a tour of the city, then visit the Museum of Ethnology, the notorious Hỏa Lò Prison, Hanoi's Temple of Literature and the One Pillar Pagoda. D A Y 3 H A N O I , V I E T N A M Tour Hanoi's Old Quarter by electric car. Fly to Siem Reap. D A Y 4 S I E M R E A P, C A M B O D I A Visit Angkor Wat temple and the mysterious Bayon Temple. D A Y 5 S I E M R E A P, C A M B O D I A Visit the Banteay Srey temple and the Ta Prohm temple, then stop by an elementary school sponsored by Viking. In the evening, enjoy a Cambodian Circus show. D A Y 6 K A M P O N G C H A M , C A M B O D I A A coach tour through the Cambodian countryside to your ship in Kampong Cham, via Kampong Thom. D A Y 7 K A M P O N G C H A M , C A M B O D I A Visit the Twin Holy Mountains of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey, then visit an orphanage and a silk-weaving village. D A Y 8 P H N O M P E N H , C A M B O D I A An excursion through Cambodian villages, a tour of Udon Monastery, then cruise to Phnom Penh. Free to explore. D A Y 9 P H N O M P E N H , C A M B O D I A A cyclo tour of the city, via the Royal Palace, Cambodia's National Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. Dinner accompanied by a folkloric performance. D A Y 10 M E K O N G R I V E R , C A M B O D I A Sail down the incredible Mekong, passing by rice fields. D A Y 11 T Â N C H Â U , V I E T N A M Ride on a traditional rickshaw through Tân Châu, then take a boat ride to Vinh Hoa — "Evergreen Island". D A Y 12 S A Đ É C , V I E T N A M Explore the canals of the Delta on a sampan, then visit a brick factory, Sa Ðéc and the floating market of Cái Bè. D A Y 13 H O C H I M I N H C I T Y , V I E T N A M On your way to Ho Chi Minh City, tour the mysterious Cu Chi tunnels. Check into your hotel. Free time to explore. D A Y 14 H O C H I M I N H C I T Y , V I E T N A M Take a tour of the city and see the grand City Hall, Reunification Palace, the old Opera House, the Chinatown area and Ben Thành Market. D A Y 15 H O C H I M I N H C I T Y , V I E T N A M Check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Alternatively, continue your Southeast Asia adventure with a 3-night stay in Bangkok, Thailand. 154