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Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
Welcome and transfer to the Mekong Discovery. Boarding and lunch on board. Cabins are available from 3:00 pm. Afterwards, enjoy free time in Saigon.
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Ho Chi Minh City is the former capital of South Vietnam. It was renamed in honour of the revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh and represents the economic centre of Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh is divided into 17 urban and 5 rural districts. A large number of cafés, markets and shops dominate the varied cityscape. Sights include: the Dragon House, the Giac-Lam Pagoda, the Historical Museum, the zoo, the Botanic Gardens, the Cathedral "Notre Dame" (1877-1883), the central post office, the town hall (1908), the water puppet shows and Nghia An Hoi Pagoda.
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Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
Visit the decades-old Cu Chi tunnel complex. Alternatively, take part in a cooking class in Saigon.
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Ho Chi Minh City is the former capital of South Vietnam. It was renamed in honour of the revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh and represents the economic centre of Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh is divided into 17 urban and 5 rural districts. A large number of cafés, markets and shops dominate the varied cityscape. Sights include: the Dragon House, the Giac-Lam Pagoda, the Historical Museum, the zoo, the Botanic Gardens, the Cathedral "Notre Dame" (1877-1883), the central post office, the town hall (1908), the water puppet shows and Nghia An Hoi Pagoda.
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Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
Early morning continuation to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Visit the former Presidential Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the City Hall, and the Opera House. The subsequent walk through Ben Thanh Market offers an impression of everyday life in this bustling metropolis.
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Ho Chi Minh City is the former capital of South Vietnam. It was renamed in honour of the revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh and represents the economic centre of Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh is divided into 17 urban and 5 rural districts. A large number of cafés, markets and shops dominate the varied cityscape. Sights include: the Dragon House, the Giac-Lam Pagoda, the Historical Museum, the zoo, the Botanic Gardens, the Cathedral "Notre Dame" (1877-1883), the central post office, the town hall (1908), the water puppet shows and Nghia An Hoi Pagoda.
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Excursion in a traditional sampan (wooden flat-bottom boat). Learn about the production of sweets, rice wine, or brooms made from coconut leaves. Return to the ship through the narrow canals. Continue to Go Cong with overnight docking.
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Sa Dec (Vietnam)
Visit the local market and the Chinese Kien An Cung Temple. Afterwards, take a boat trip to the Cao Dai Temple. In the afternoon, enjoy an excursion boat ride to a brickworks near the Vinh Long market. Continue on to visit a pop rice workshop and fruit orchards.
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Chau Doc (Vietnam)
Visit Chau Doc, including a fish farm and an excursion to Hang Pagoda.
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Chau Doc (Vietnam)
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Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
Cruise towards the Cambodian border with engaging cultural activities on board. Customs and passport control. Afterwards, continuation to Phnom Penh.
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Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
In the morning, you will be shown how Vietnamese spring rolls are prepared. In the afternoon, you will explore the main sights of Phnom Penh by tuk tuk.
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Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
In the morning, visit the Tuol Sleng Museum. In the afternoon, there is the option to go to the local market or explore the city.
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Koh Oknha Tei (Cambodia)
Visit the pagoda, including a traditional water blessing. Tuk-tuk ride to explore the silk production process on the island. Afterwards, continue on to Opopel.
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Kâmpóng Tralach (Cambodia)
In the morning, take an ox-cart ride through the rice fields to a historic temple complex. Continue by boat to the island of Oknha Tei.
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Oudong (Cambodia)
After breakfast, enjoy a tuk-tuk ride to the village of Kampong Chhnang, where you will learn about local crafts and palm sugar production. At midday, the Mekong Discovery continues cruising towards the Tonle Sap Lake.
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Tonle Sap (Cambodia)
Crossing the Tonle Sap Lake.
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Siem Reap (Cambodia)
Morning tuk-tuk ride to Siem Reap with visits to further highlights of the city.
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Siem Reap (Cambodia)
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