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F E A T U R E D S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y C Á I B È , V I E T N A M H A N O I LO C A L S AO SHOW Visit the impressive Saigon Opera House, built in 1898. Take your seat to witness the AO Show, with "AO" derived from Lang Pho or "village and city". Witness impressive acrobatic acts and a bamboo circus, and hear live music that recalls southern work songs, all aimed at demonstrating the changing world of Vietnam. SUNRISE OVER ANGKOR WAT BY HOT AIR BALLOON Wake for an early morning journey to view one of the world's most important archeological site. Board the Angkor helium balloon and ascend above this vast temple complex to admire its splendour from above. Marvel at this picturesque scene of overgrown jungle and ancient wonder, awash in early morning glow. PANOR AMIC K AMPONG CHAM BY TUK-TUK Take to the busy streets to see colour ful markets and buildings where the blend of the Cambodian and French colonial st yles is most apparent. Nex t, cross over the Mekong towards the island of Koh Pen. Meander through the peaceful countr yside to catch a glimpse of rural Cambodian life. C AMBODIAN COOKING CL ASS Meet your guide and transfer to a local market where you will be introduced to the wide array of Cambodian produce and colour ful spices and herbs. Continue to the kitchen studio at Cambodia's first farm-to -table restaurant where you will discover the ar t of preparing traditional Khmer dishes. C ÁI BÈ VILL AGE For the quintessential Mekong Delta experience, board a local sampan to the floating market of Cái Bè. Your guide can give you tips on engaging some of the vendors as you sidle up alongside holds over flowing with fruit, produce, cooked noodles and coconut candy for sale. CU CHI TUNNELS Descend into the mysterious, once-secret tunnels used as supply routes, hospitals and living quar ters by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. You will glimpse daily life underground, where soldiers spent days out of sight of American forces; coming above ground at night to seek supplies, farm their land or engage in combat. 172 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au