INDOCHINA BY WATER
and tea at the 200-year-old house of a local farmer; visit a weaving village and a local kindergarten. Board a small boat for a cruise through the countryside; look for children playing with their water buffaloes on shore. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Meals BL
HA LONG BAY CRUISE ON BHAYA III Life along the rivers, bays and deltas of Southeast Asia is an indelible part of the cultures of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos... as you’ll discover firsthand by taking to the water in a variety of ways on our Indochina trip. Enjoy a special overnight cruise experience among the limestone islets of beautiful Ha Long Bay aboard Bhaya Classic III, an authentic replica of an ancient Chinese sailboat, with just 40 guests aboard. Your shipboard accommodations are well-appointed with traditional Vietnamese hardwood accents and hand-crafted wood furnishings with gold and white fittings. 20 cabins and suites include twin beds that convert into a double bed or one queen-size bed, an en-suite bathroom, a large picture window, air conditioning and fine personal amenities. Public spaces feature a lounge deck with dining room and bar, a sun deck, massage and spa area, and a boutique library.
MORE CRUISES ON HISTORIC WATERS You’ll experience the unique role of Indochina’s maritime traditions from the very start of your trip. Along with your memorable Ha Long Bay cruise aboard a replica of an ancient Chinese “junk,” you’ll ride a small boat through the rural landscapes of Nha Trang on the South China Sea... sail among the floating markets and craft villages of the Mekong River aboard a motorized sampan... past the colorful vendors’ boats and stilted houses of Cai Rang... and travel via land and water to Cambodia’s capital city, Phnom Penh.
6. TO HO CHI MINH CITY & CU CHI TUNNELS Fly to Ho Chi Minh City this morning; upon arrival, head to the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ben Duoc for a close-up look at the Vietnam War. Stretching out in a 120-mile underground network of meeting rooms, triage centers and kitchens, Cu Chi offers a unique look at the wartime life of Viet Cong guerillas and peasant soldiers. Enjoy dinner tonight at an elegant French restaurant in the garden courtyard of a restored villa. Meals BLD
7. DISCOVERING HO CHI MINH CITY You may remember this former French colonial city as Saigon; today, Ho Chi Minh City bustles with forward-looking energy in glittering skyscapes, street vendors and open-air cafés. See vestiges of its past on a sightseeing tour that includes Reunification Hall, formerly the presidential palace of South Vietnam, the Post Office and the Cathedral. After lunch, spend the rest of the afternoon and evening exploring as you please in Ho Chi Minh City. Meals BL
8. LIFE ALONG THE MEKONG RIVER Drive south to the Mekong River town of Cai Be this morning for a motorized sampan cruise through small craft villages and floating markets. Stop at a local rice paper workshop and a fish sauce factory to sample their wares. Lunch at a local farmer’s home ensures an authentic taste of daily life before you continue by boat to Ving Long, and by land to Can Tho. Meals BLD
9. FLOATING MARKET OF CAI RANG & CAN THO Enjoy a morning cruise past stilted houses and the colorful boats of vendors in the Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho in the Mekong Delta. After a city sightseeing tour of Can Tho, do some exploring on your own. Dine at the hotel tonight. Meals BLD
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