Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese resistance fighters in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Then set sail from My Tho and soak in the scenery as you cruise towards Cai Be. Enjoy a traditional sampan on the banks of the Mekong. Explore Sa Dec by foot and meet some sellers at the market.
Take the opportunity to see traditional Vietnamese farming, where you will see authentic rural Mekong life. Cruise towards the Cambodian border while watching the beautiful scenery along the Mekong.
In Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, visit its impressive Royal Palace, built in 1866, and admire its Khmer architecture. Visit the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Learn about the brutal Khmer Rouge regime as well as the resilience of the Cambodian people.
Tour the rural village of Angkor Ban by foot, nicknamed the ‘Lucky Village’, and see traditional wooden houses, and a Khmer-style pagoda surrounded by stupas dedicated to Buddha.
Your final stop is Siem Reap, where you will delve deep into the history and significance of Angkor Wat as you wander inside the vast temple complex.
Departures from January to March 2025.
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