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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 & S I E M R E A P, C A M B O D I A Tour Hanoi's Old Quarter by electric car. Fly to Siem Reap where dinner tonight is accompanied by a traditional Apsara Dance Show. D A Y 4 S I E M R E A P, C A M B O D I A Visit Angkor Wat Temple, one of the most spectacular sights in Southeast Asia. Later, explore 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. Afterward, visit a nearby silk-weaving village where you will meet farmers and artisans. D A Y 8 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 9 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 time to explore. 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 Bid farewell to your ship this morning. On your way to Ho Chi Minh City, tour the infamous Cu Chi tunnels. Check into your hotel, then enjoy 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 three-night stay in Bangkok, Thailand. E N J O Y, I T ' S A L L I NC L U DE D Your cruise fare covers all of this: • 8-day cruise with river view stateroom • 2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City's superior first class Sofitel Saigon Plaza (or similar); 3 nights in Siem Reap's superior first class Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra; 2 nights in Hanoi's deluxe Sofitel Metropole • Guided excursion in each port of call • All onboard meals • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch services • 1 intra-itinerary flight • Culture Curriculum: Attend an Apsara dance show in Siem Reap, enjoy lectures on current affairs in Vietnam and Cambodia, and visit a local elementary school • All port charges • All onboard gratuities and tipping • Complimentary airport transfers with Viking Air • Free Wi-Fi • No credit card surcharges M E KO N G D E LTA , V I E T N A M M A G N I F I C E N T M E K O N G S E T S A I L F R O M $ 7, 3 9 5 p p 161 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent