The People of the Mekong: Vietnam, Cambodia and Angkor Wat

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Overview
Highlights
- 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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Itinerary
Hotel check-in available from 2:00pm. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. Due to scattered arrivals throughout the day, group Orientation will be held tomorrow.
Hotel check-in available from 2:00pm. Check in to the hotel, relax and freshen up ...
Motorcoach transfer to the cooking class is approximately 2 miles/3.2 kilometres. Electric car ride around the Old Quarter in the afternoon.
Orientation: Your Group Leader will greet everyone with a warm welcome and lead introductions. In addition to the program...
Getting on/off motorcoach; minimal driving time. Walking up to 2 miles total throughout the day; paved walkway at Ba Dinh Square. Wearing shorts, tank tops and hats are not permitted at Ba Dinh Square.
This morning we will be joined by a local expert for a prese...
Driving approximately 113 miles (181 kilometres) / 3.5 hours, with a stop along the way. Getting on/off a Vietnamese Junk boat. We will anchor and spend the night on board the boat. Land excursions require getting in/out of rowboats, which comfortably seat 4 people pl...
Land excursions require getting in/out of rowboats. Walking approximately 1 mile in total throughout the day, including through a cave on rocky and uneven terrain, with some steps. The cave entrance has steep stairs with no hand railings. Drive from Ha Long Bay to Han...
Walking approximately 3 miles/5 kilometres in total throughout the day; indoors and outdoors, on sidewalks and city streets, some stairs.
We begin our day by visiting a local university for a private lecture on Economic Development in the Mekong Delta. Following...
The Cu Chi Tunnels are located outside the city, approximately 3 hours round trip by coach (depending on traffic). Walking about 3 miles/5 kilometres in total throughout the day; indoors and outdoors, on sidewalks and city streets, some stairs.
This morning we e...
Getting in/out of small boats; standing and sitting in between; about 1 hour travel on the boats. Driving approximately 88 miles (142 kilometres) / 4 hours, with stops. Walking up to 1 mile in total throughout the day.
We depart for the Mekong Delta and begin ou...
Short drive up to the top of Sam Mountain via motorcoach. Walking up to ½ mile (1 hour) at approximately 600 feet in elevation; dirt path to the viewing platform.
This morning we take a field trip to Sam Mountain, the highest elevation on the Mekong. The mountai...
Getting on/off speedboat; ride is approximately 69 miles (111 kilometres) / 4-5 hours. Be sure to have your passport accessible for border crossing; border formalities can take up to 1 hour depending on how busy the border station is. Walking up to 1 mile/3.2 kilometr...
Driving approximately 10 miles (16 kilometres) / 1 hour one way. Walking approximately 2 miles/3.2 kilometres total throughout the day; some stairs at S-21, narrow dirt paths at Choeung Ek Killing Fields Memorial. These sites require reverence for victims of historica...
This will be a full day trip. Driving approximately 200 miles/320 kilometres throughout the day; from Phnom Penh to Kampong Thom is approximately 96 miles (155 kilometres) / 2.5 hours; from Kampong Thom to Siem Reap is approximately 100 miles (160 kilometres) / 2.5 ho...
This will be a full-day field trip. Getting in/out of motorcoach frequently; short drives. Standing and sitting in the morning sun in hot and humid weather. Walking approximately 2 miles in total throughout the day on uneven terrain; sturdy and closed-toe footwear rec...
Early rise and transfer to Angkor Wat to watch sunrise. Driving about 8 miles/12.9 kilometres for the day, approximately ½ hour. Walking approximately 2 miles; periods of standing and sitting at sites in hot and humid weather.
Setting out with a local expert bef...
Hotel check-out by 12:00noon. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
Transfer to Siem Reap airport (for those who have booked their flights through Road Scholar) for flights home. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on ind...
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