Angkor Wat & the Mekong River: The Wonders of Cambodia & Vietnam
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in available from 2:00pm. Participants arrive throughout the day and early evening.
Rest and relax after the long journey to Vietnam. The hotel has many amenities to enjoy.
At leisure.
Welcome Dinner with a complimentary Welcome Drink at the hotel. Coffee, tea and bottled water included; additional beverages available for purchase.
The transfer by private motorcoach is approximately 2 miles. Ho Chi Minh City exploration in the afternoon involves walking up to 2 miles along busy streets with lots of traffic and noise.
Program Orientation at the hotel. The Group Leader will greet everyone wi...
While cruising upstream over the next few days, we stop for shore excursions along the way. Be prepared for getting on and off the riverboat by ladder and getting into and out of smaller boats to go ashore. Many shore landings have limited stairs and railings. Water l...
This will be an active day. There will not be a lot of walking, but participants must be able to climb ladders on the side of the barge without assistance. Participants must also be comfortable getting in and out small wooden boats at least 3 to 4 times a day.
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Must be able to comfortably walk anywhere from 1 to 1½ miles in the morning. Note: Because of some bridge work over the Mekong, the boat may have to take a short detour. If this is the case, the boat will dock in Tan Chau from where participants will be transported by...
Participants obtain their Cambodian visas upon arrival in Phnom Penh. Reminder: two passport-sized photos as well as your passport are required to obtain a visa on arrival in Cambodia. The Group Leader will assist with this process.
We depart for the Vietnamese-...
This morning we have a presentation on the modern history of Cambodia followed by a field trip to Choeung Ek Killing Fields. This is where thousands of Cambodians were executed by the Khmer Rouge. Back in town, we visit the the S-21 (Tuol Sleng) Interrogation Center, ...
Walking and standing for at least 3 to 4 hours throughout the day. Must be comfortable getting on and off an ox-cart, and sitting on hay bales for 30 minutes. Participants might be more comfortable in long trousers while sitting on the hay. We suggest bringing a pair ...
Must be comfortable climbing up and down the ladder on the side of the boat to get in and out of smaller, wooden boats. Landings may have limited stairs and railings. Sitting and standing at various sites for at least 4 hours today.
A great day awaits us in Kamp...
Please note that water levels on Tonle Sap vary greatly depending on the time of year. During high water season (September to the end of October) we will continue to sail on board Toum Teav all the way to Siem Reap. During low water season (November to August) we will...
Must be able to walk on uneven terrain. Climbing is required on stone steps, sometimes without railings.
This morning we take in the breathtaking beauty of Angkor Wat at sunrise. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent r...
Participants must be able to get in and out of our motorcoach throughout the day, interspersed with periods of sitting and standing, in hot and humid weather.
We continue our discovery of the Angkor Temples with a visit to Ta Prohm, the Jungle Temple. Unlike mos...
Hotel check-out is at 12:00noon
Transfer to Siem Reap airport. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in you...
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