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Riches of the Mekong

From £3,840 pp

Jane McDonald Mekong River Cruise

Cruise along the Mekong on an unforgettable River Cruise and experience the timeless rhythms of Southeast Asia’s countryside. This journey allows you to glimpse into a traditional way of life, with lively open-air and floating markets that offer exotic produce. Explore the peaks and valleys of Cambodia’s rich history in the museums of its beautiful capital, Phnom Penh. Browse local workshops in Vietnam, where you can find exquisite handmade souvenirs such as silks and rattan mats. On this transformative river cruise, you’ll discover a vibrant world along the shores of the Mekong.

What’s Included:

  • Flights from London or Manchester & overseas transfers
  • 3 Nights Siem Reap hotel stay
  • 7 Nights luxury cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom with balcony on AMADara
  • 2 Nights Ho Chi Minh City hotel stay
  • Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs
  • Immersive tours in every destination with gentle, regular, active and late-riser options
  • Personal headset for easy exploration
  • Award-winning onboard dining in a variety of venues
  • Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
  • Unlimited wine with lunch and dinner on board
  • Complimentary local beer, house-brand spirits and soft drinks during cruise
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Luxury hotel stays with daily breakfast and additional meals as specified in the itinerary
Mekong - Can-Tho-Floating-Market
Day 1 - Siem Reap

Arrive in Siem Reap for a 3 night hotel stay.

Siem Reap, Cambodia, the gateway to Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former capital of the Khmer empire.

Day 2 - Siem Reap - Angkor

Begin your morning exploration of the Angkor temple complex at Angkor Thom, meaning “the great city.” This is home to Bayon Temple, best known for its gigantic smiling stone faces, as well as the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. You’ll then visit nearby Ta Prohm, known as the “Kingdom of Trees,” for the way in which the temple stones have become intertwined with thick forest vegetation over the centuries.

Afternoon excursions take you to the fascinating jewel in the crown of Angkorian art, Banteay Srei, meaning “Citadel of Women,” as it has been said that the carving is too fine to have been done by the hand of man. Cap this memorable day off with a special “Apsara Dance Show” at your hotel, featuring local Cambodian/Khmer folk dancers.

Day 2 - Siem Reap - Angkor

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3 - Siem Reap - Angkor

Discover the heart and soul of Cambodia and the most iconic of all Angkorian Temples Angkor Wat.

This is one of the largest religious monuments ever constructed and a true masterpiece of Khmer architecture built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century to honour the Hindu god, Vishnu.

Day 3 - Siem Reap - Angkor

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4 - Kampong Cham - Embarkation

Transfer via coach to the AmaDara in Kampong Cham for your seven-night cruise. Board a motorcoach to the Twin Mountains, known as Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei (male and female mountains).

In the annals of Khmer legend, the twin mountains were formed as the result of a competition between the men and women of an ancient Cambodian kingdom to resolve which gender would be responsible for wedding proposals.

Later, join fellow guests for an evening Welcome Dinner.

Day 4 - Kampong Cham - Embarkation

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 - Angkor Ban - Oknhatey Village - Phnom Penh

During the morning, go on a walking tour to Angkor Ban, one of the few villages in Cambodia that was not destroyed under the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s. Here people still live in their traditional wooden abodes and keep their old cultural traditions alive. Hundreds of wooden houses stand intact on stilts, shaded with banana trees, among the hustle and bustle of the daily agricultural on-going of the local villagers.

After visiting here, the ship sails to Oknhatey or “Silk Island,” located on the lush banks of the Mekong River. This island is known for its rich tradition of silk weaving. While here, you’ll visit a local elementary school and observe traditional silk weaving an art that has been preserved for centuries. Your ship moors in Oknhatey village.

*Based on seasonality, the port of Angkor Ban may be inaccessible from August – September. During this time, Wat Hanchey will replace Angkor Ban as the port of call.

Day 5 - Angkor Ban - Oknhatey Village - Phnom Penh

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 - Oudong - Kampong Tralach - Phnom Penh

Your cruise continues to sail to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. The morning excursion takes you to Oudong, Cambodia’s former royal capital from the early 17th century until 1866. Today, Oudong is a place of pilgrimage for Cambodians. While here, be treated to a memorable Buddhist Blessing Ceremony at a monastery. You may walk around Oudong’s monastery or take an active walking tour to see panoramic views of the Oudong plain.

After visiting Oudong, be treated to a truly authentic excursion, an oxcart ride through a local village Kampong Tralach.

Later in the day, experience Phnom Penh via a tuk tuk ride and be enchanted by the city’s French Colonial architecture and tree-lined boulevards set amidst monumental Angkorian architecture, or continue your visit to Wat Phnom, a famous landmark of Phnom Penh.

After returning to the ship, enjoy Khmer folk dancing performed by local children in the Saigon Lounge.

Day 6 - Oudong - Kampong Tralach - Phnom Penh

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 - Phnom Penh

This morning’s excursion takes you to Cambodia’s infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng S21 detention center (Genocide Museum).

After lunch on board, you’ll explore the highlights of the city, followed by a visit to the Royal Palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, which has an outstanding collection of Khmer crafts.

Alternatively, you may wish to shop for unique treasures at the bustling, yellow-colored Central Market after your visit to the Royal Palace.

Day 7 - Phnom Penh

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 - Phnom Penh - Border crossing - Tan Chau, Vietnam

Spend the day cruising the Mekong River as your ship crosses the border into Vietnam.

Day 8 - Phnom Penh - Border crossing - Tan Chau, Vietnam

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9 - Tan Chau - Sa Dec

Enjoy a visit to Tan Chau, a small Mekong River town unspoiled by tourism. Be treated to an authentic experience on a traditional “xe-loi” (trishaw) ride around the town, with stops at silk-making and rattan mat workshops.

You may also choose the trishaw ride with visits to craftsmen’s workshops, followed by an active walking tour to “Evergreen Island.”

As a third alternative, explore the stunning Mekong Delta on an intimate tour through Vietnam’s Tra Su Forest and Sanctuary.  Board a traditional sampan boat and glide through this diverse ecosystem that includes more than 70 species of birds, including the painted stork and oriental darter, and lush greenery encompassing majestic cajuput trees, lotuses, water lilies and a carpet of bright green moss in the rainy season that appears to glow as you gently drift through it.

Later in the day, cruise to Sa Dec.

*Please Note: Tra Su Forest visit is capacity controlled.

Day 9 - Tan Chau - Sa Dec

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10 - Sa Dec - Xeo Quyt - Cai Be

Once ashore in Sa Dec, tour the town where French writer Once ashore in Sa Dec, tour the town where French writer Marguerite Duras spent many years in her youth.

Visit a colorful local market and Cao Dai Temple, home to the unique religion of Caodaism in Southern Vietnam. It is a fusion of Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Confucianism.

You will have an opportunity to visit candy and rice paper making workshops, or you may also choose to add an active walking tour to the historic Kiet Old House and cap the day off with a festive Farewell Dinner on board.

Day 10 - Sa Dec - Xeo Quyt - Cai Be

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11 - Disembarkation - Ho Chi Minh City

Disembark the AmaDara in My Tho Port and transfer to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s former capital of Indochina was once known as “Paris of the Orient,” and today, it is an industrial, cultural and educational hub.

Explore such famous landmarks as the former Presidential Palace, the Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and the War Remnants Museum before visiting the Ben Thanh Market—one of the oldest and most iconic structures in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 11 -  Disembarkation - Ho Chi Minh City

Breakfast & Lunch

Day 12 - Ho Chi Minh City

Visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an immense underground network built during the Vietnam War.

Spend your afternoon exploring more of Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 12 - Ho Chi Minh City

Breakfast

Day 13 - Depart Ho Chi Minh City

Bid farewell to Vietnam as you prepare for your homeward flight.

Breakfast

Day 1 - Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city boasts a rich cultural heritage that blends in harmony with its vibrant present.

From ancient temples to French Colonial architecture and modern-day skyscrapers, along with beautiful parks and lakes, Hanoi is an eclectic and lively city.

Day 1 - Hanoi
Day 2 - Hanoi

Discover some of Hanoi’s most famous historic and cultural sites on your guided tour that includes: Ba Dinh Square and The Temple of Literature.

You’ll also visit the infamous prison that American POWs sarcastically dubbed the “Hanoi Hilton” during the Vietnam War.

Take an authentic rickshaw ride, known as “cyclo,” in Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter, and then enjoy a traditional water puppet show.

Day 2 - Hanoi

Breakfast

Day 3 - Hanoi & Ha Long Bay Cruise

Ethereal Ha Long Bay is considered by many to be the Eighth Natural Wonder of the World.

Board an elegantly appointed ship designed with all the modern conveniences to ensure smooth sailing for an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The backdrop of the bay’s magnificent scenery and dramatic limestone cliffs and rock formations provide you with the perfect setting for a memorable sojourn.

Day 3 - Hanoi & Ha Long Bay Cruise

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 - Ha Long Bay, Hanoi & Siem Reap

Spend the morning sailing across the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay with more than 2,000 small islands rising from the water like a dragon’s back.

Later in the morning, disembark the ship and transfer to Hanoi Airport for a short flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia, the gateway to Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former capital of the Khmer empire.

This is Day 1 of the standard Itinerary

Breakfast & Lunch

AmaWaterways AmaDara - Cruising the Mekong

The 124-passenger AmaWaterways AmaDara River Cruise Ship launched in 2015 and is in a class unto itself with distinct French Colonial décor and accented by Mekong artefacts made by native craftsmen. Elegantly appointed staterooms are 251 sq. ft. and suites range from 366-502 sq. ft. Staterooms and suites feature twin balconies, both a French and outside balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish. Additional stateroom amenities include a cosy sitting area, climate-controlled air conditioning, in-room safe and mini bar. Spacious bathrooms have a shower, bathrobe, slippers and hair dryer. Suites have additional enhanced amenities with a large sitting area and bathrooms with both a shower and separate tub. AmaDara offers a host of added comforts and conveniences, including a spa, fitness room, gift shop, hair salon and Sun Deck pool. The stunning Saigon Lounge provides a wonderful place to meet fellow guests, and enjoy colourful and vibrant local entertainment, including traditional Khmer Psara dancers and lively musical performances. Savour authentic regional delicacies and Western cuisine in the main restaurant or dine at The Chef’s Table speciality restaurant; and throughout your cruise, be treated to unlimited complimentary wine with lunch and dinner, as well as house brand spirits, local beer and soft drinks.

Onboard Features & Facilities

  • 48 spacious staterooms and 14 luxurious suites, all with both French and full balconies
  • Mekong restaurant with panoramic views
  • Saigon lounge with full service bar
  • Canopied Observation Lounge & Pool
  • Chef’s Table Restaurant
  • Library & reading room
  • Internet Café
  • Fitness suite, hair salon & Spa
  • Gift shop

Accommodation & Amenities

The AmaWaterways AmaDara river ship contains 62 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and Suites range in size from 251-502 sq. ft, all feature a French balcony and Outside balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish. Suites feature added enhancements, including a larger sitting area and bathrooms with both a shower and a separate bath, staterooms and suites amenities include Entertainment-On-Demand, climate-controlled air conditioning; plush towels, bathrobes and slippers telephone, safe and hair dryer, mini bar with bottled water replenished daily, and an in-room safe.

Luxury Suites

502 ft² – Sadec (Sun Deck) Deck

  • Fixed Super King size bed (6ft wide)
  • large verandah with loungers
  • Large bathroom with shower, bathtub, WC & wash basin
  • Enhanced sitting area with table, sofa & armchairs
  • Twin balconies with both French & sit out balconies
  • Private bathroom with shower, WC & wash basin inclusive with toiletries
  • Desk with chair and separate seating area
  • Flat-screen television with infotainment centre & satelite
  • Telephone, safe, hair dryer, and mini bar with bottled water replenished daily
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning
  • Plush towels, bathrobe and slippers
AmaWaterways AmaDara Luxury Suite
AmaWaterways AmaDara Suite

Suite

366 ft² – Sadec (Sun Deck)

  • Enhanced sitting area with table & sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, bathtub, WC & wash basin
  • Twin or King size (UK 5ft) double beds
  • Twin balconies with both French & sit out balconies
  • Private bathroom with shower, WC & wash basin inclusive with toiletries
  • Desk with chair and separate seating area
  • Flat-screen television with infotainment centre & satelite
  • Telephone, safe, hair dryer, and mini bar with bottled water replenished daily
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning
  • Plush towels, bathrobe and slippers

Cat. A, B & C Staterooms  251 ft²

Cat A – Saigon Deck (Upper)

Cat B – Sadec, Saigon & Tonle Deck (Sun, Upper & Main deck)

Cat C – Saigon & Tonle (Upper and Main Deck)

  • Twin or King size (UK 5ft) double beds
  • Twin balconies with both French & sit out balconies
  • Private bathroom with shower, WC & wash basin inclusive with toiletries
  • Desk with chair and separate seating area
  • Flat-screen television with infotainment centre & satelite
  • Telephone, safe, hair dryer, and mini bar with bottled water replenished daily
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning
  • Plush towels, bathrobe and slippers
AmaWaterways AmaDara Cat A

AmaDara Deck Plan

DepartShipEmbarkFrom  
Jan 10AmaDaraSiem Reap£4964Cabin Upgrades
Cat CMain/Upper Deck251 ft², Twin Balcony£4964  
Main/Upper/Sun DeckCat B251 ft², Twin Balcony£5490  
Upper DeckCat A251 ft², Twin Balcony£5715  
Sun DeckSuite366 ft², Twin Balcony£6091  
Sun DeckLuxury Suite502 ft², Twin Balcony£7144  
Jan 24AmaDaraSiem Reap£4964Cabin Upgrades
Cat CMain/Upper Deck251 ft², Twin Balcony£4964  
Main/Upper/Sun DeckCat B251 ft², Twin Balcony£5490  
Upper DeckCat A251 ft², Twin Balcony£5715  
Sun DeckSuite366 ft², Twin Balcony£6091  
Sun DeckLuxury Suite502 ft², Twin Balcony£7144  
Feb 7AmaDaraSiem Reap£4564Cabin Upgrades
Cat CMain/Upper Deck251 ft², Twin Balcony£4564  
Main/Upper/Sun DeckCat B251 ft², Twin Balcony£5090  
Upper DeckCat A251 ft², Twin Balcony£5315  
Sun DeckSuite366 ft², Twin Balcony£5691  
Sun DeckLuxury Suite502 ft², Twin Balcony£6744  
Mar 7AmaDaraSiem Reap£4489Cabin Upgrades
Cat CMain/Upper Deck251 ft², Twin Balcony£4489  
Main/Upper/Sun DeckCat B251 ft², Twin Balcony£5015  
Upper DeckCat A251 ft², Twin Balcony£5240  
Sun DeckSuite366 ft², Twin Balcony£5616  
Sun DeckLuxury Suite502 ft², Twin Balcony£6669  
Mar 21AmaDaraSiem Reap£4339Cabin Upgrades
Cat CMain/Upper Deck251 ft², Twin Balcony£4339  
Main/Upper/Sun DeckCat B251 ft², Twin Balcony£4865  
Upper DeckCat A251 ft², Twin Balcony£5090  
Sun DeckSuite366 ft², Twin Balcony£5466  
Sun DeckLuxury Suite502 ft², Twin Balcony£6519  
Apr 4AmaDaraSiem Reap£4188Cabin Upgrades
Cat CMain/Upper Deck251 ft², Twin Balcony£4188  
Main/Upper/Sun DeckCat B251 ft², Twin Balcony£4714  
Upper DeckCat A251 ft², Twin Balcony£4939  
Sun DeckSuite366 ft², Twin Balcony£5315  
Sun DeckLuxury Suite502 ft², Twin Balcony£6368  
Apr 18AmaDaraSiem Reap£4038Cabin Upgrades
Cat CMain/Upper Deck251 ft², Twin Balcony£4038  
Main/Upper/Sun DeckCat B251 ft², Twin Balcony£4564  
Upper DeckCat A251 ft², Twin Balcony£4789  
Sun DeckSuite366 ft², Twin Balcony£5165  
Sun DeckLuxury Suite502 ft², Twin Balcony£6218  
Aug 15AmaDaraSiem Reap£4179Save £399 pp OR Add 2-4-1 Hanoi & HaLong BayCabin Upgrades
Cat CMain/Upper Deck251 ft², Twin Balcony£4179 Was £4578 
Main/Upper/Sun DeckCat B251 ft², Twin Balcony£4705 Was £5104 
Upper DeckCat A251 ft², Twin Balcony£4930 Was £5329 
Sun DeckSuite366 ft², Twin Balcony£5306 Was £5705 
Sun DeckLuxury Suite502 ft², Twin Balcony£6359 Was £6758 
Aug 29AmaDaraSiem Reap£3840Save £415 pp OR Add 2-4-1 Hanoi & HaLong BayCabin Upgrades
Cat CMain/Upper Deck251 ft², Twin Balcony£3840 Was £4255 
Main/Upper/Sun DeckCat B251 ft², Twin Balcony£4366 Was £4781 
Upper DeckCat A251 ft², Twin Balcony£4591 Was £5006 
Sun DeckSuite366 ft², Twin Balcony£4967 Was £5382 
Sun DeckLuxury Suite502 ft², Twin Balcony£6020 Was £6435 
Sep 12AmaDaraSiem Reap£3963Save £446 pp OR Add 2-4-1 Hanoi & HaLong BayCabin Upgrades
Cat CMain/Upper Deck251 ft², Twin Balcony£3963 Was £4409 
Main/Upper/Sun DeckCat B251 ft², Twin Balcony£4489 Was £4935 
Upper DeckCat A251 ft², Twin Balcony£4714 Was £5160 
Sun DeckSuite366 ft², Twin Balcony£5090 Was £5536 
Sun DeckLuxury Suite502 ft², Twin Balcony£6143 Was £6589 
Sep 26AmaDaraSiem Reap£4087Save £476 pp OR Add 2-4-1 Hanoi & HaLong BayCabin Upgrades
Cat CMain/Upper Deck251 ft², Twin Balcony£4087 Was £4563 
Main/Upper/Sun DeckCat B251 ft², Twin Balcony£4613 Was £5089 
Upper DeckCat A251 ft², Twin Balcony£4838 Was £5314 
Sun DeckSuite366 ft², Twin Balcony£5214 Was £5690 
Sun DeckLuxury Suite502 ft², Twin Balcony£6267 Was £6743 
Oct 10AmaDaraSiem Reap£4640Add 2-4-1 Hanoi & HaLong BayCabin Upgrades
Cat CMain/Upper Deck251 ft², Twin Balcony£4640  
Main/Upper/Sun DeckCat B251 ft², Twin Balcony£5166  
Upper DeckCat A251 ft², Twin Balcony£5391  
Sun DeckSuite366 ft², Twin Balcony£5767  
Sun DeckLuxury Suite502 ft², Twin Balcony£6820  
Nov 7AmaDaraSiem Reap£4640Cabin Upgrades
Cat CMain/Upper Deck251 ft², Twin Balcony£4640  
Main/Upper/Sun DeckCat B251 ft², Twin Balcony£5166  
Upper DeckCat A251 ft², Twin Balcony£5391  
Sun DeckSuite366 ft², Twin Balcony£5767  
Sun DeckLuxury Suite502 ft², Twin Balcony£6820  
Nov 21AmaDaraSiem Reap£4640Add 2-4-1 Hanoi & HaLong BayCabin Upgrades
Cat CMain/Upper Deck251 ft², Twin Balcony£4640  
Main/Upper/Sun DeckCat B251 ft², Twin Balcony£5166  
Upper DeckCat A251 ft², Twin Balcony£5391  
Sun DeckSuite366 ft², Twin Balcony£5767  
Sun DeckLuxury Suite502 ft², Twin Balcony£6820  
Dec 5AmaDaraSiem Reap£4742Save £375 pp OR Add 2-4-1 Hanoi & HaLong BayCabin Upgrades
Cat CMain/Upper Deck251 ft², Twin Balcony£4742 Was £5117 
Main/Upper/Sun DeckCat B251 ft², Twin Balcony£5268 Was £5643 
Upper DeckCat A251 ft², Twin Balcony£5493 Was £5868 
Sun DeckSuite366 ft², Twin Balcony£5869 Was £6244 
Sun DeckLuxury Suite502 ft², Twin Balcony£6922 Was £7297 
Dec 19AmaDaraSiem Reap£5117Add 2-4-1 Hanoi & HaLong BayCabin Upgrades
Cat CMain/Upper Deck251 ft², Twin Balcony£5117  
Main/Upper/Sun DeckCat B251 ft², Twin Balcony£5643  
Upper DeckCat A251 ft², Twin Balcony£5868  
Sun DeckSuite366 ft², Twin Balcony£6244  
Sun DeckLuxury Suite502 ft², Twin Balcony£7297  
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Why Choose This Cruise?

AMA’s included excursions go beyond the ordinary with small group tours exploring the culture and traditions of the places you visit as well as the main sights.  Real destination enrichment and deeper understanding is already included in the cost of your cruise.

Flexible Itinerary options

Our standard itinerary includes 3 nights in Siem Reap, a 7 night river cruise and 2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

  • Add 3 nts pre-cruise with a trip to Hanoi in North Vietnam and an overnight Cruise on the stunning Ha Long Bay
  • We can also offer the cruise on its own as a 7 nt itinerary or with either one of the extensions in Siem Reap and Saigon.

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