Friday, November 3 – Siem Reap, Cambodia
After your international flight, you will arrive in Siem Reap. Since most flights arrive late in the evening, our guide will warmly welcome you at the airport and transfer you to our hotel for a good night sleep.
Saturday, November 4 – Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Temples – Siem Reap
Today’s tour begins with a visit the famous Angkor Wat, the world’s largest temple with the longest intricately carved bas‑relief panels. Explore this three‑tiered pyramidal structure with massive galleries displaying thousands of Buddha carvings, interior walls and niches decorated with celestial dancers and goddesses. From the top terrace, enjoy great views of Angkor. In the afternoon, we’ll visit one of the most famous sites in the ʺGreat City” of Angkor Thom including the South Gate, Bayon, Bapoun, Terrace of Elephant and Terrace of the Leper King. Our tour ends with a hike up Phnom Bakheng for spectacular views of Angkor Wat where we can watch the sun set. Tonight, enjoy a local dinner with an evening of Khmer culture at the Apsara Dance performance. (B, D)
Sunday, November 5 – Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Temples – Siem Reap
In the morning, we will drive to BanteaySrei and visit the Citadel of Women with its very attractive carvings, the Royal bathing place ‑SrahSrang, and the unique brick sculptures in PrasatKravan. Then, we visit Ta Prohm Temple, known for its intertwined trees which have grown right on top of these ancient temples. You’ll feel just as if you are Laura Croft in Tomb Raider! This afternoon, we’ll visit Les Artisan D’Angkor local craftsmen and women display beautifully crafted art pieces for purchase. Keeping the Khmer traditions alive, you will find silks and textiles, sculptures made from wood, soapstone and ceramics. Next, we’ll explore the local Siem Reap Market, filled with fruits and vegetables. You’ll learn how people from far-off villages will pile into a truck once a month to visit the market and return with goods to share with the village. Tonight is yours to explore the food scene of Siem Reap whether you want to visit “Bar Street” where many local restaurants line the streets, or have a more upscale meal in one of the many recommended restaurants. (B, L)
For those arriving for the 1-night overnight, our guide will warmly welcome you at the airport and transfer you to our hotel for a good night sleep.
Monday, November 6 – Siem Reap – Prek Kdam – Embarkation
This morning, we’ll transfer as a group to the meeting point of our river cruise and our home-away-from-home for the next week, AmaDara. (B)
Please Note:
This itinerary is subject to change.
Rates
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Double |
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3-Night Pre-Cruise Package
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$799 |
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1-Night Pre-Cruise Overnight
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$199^ |
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A deposit of $200 is due with your reservation of the 3-night pre-cruise package ($50 for 1-night pre-cruise overnight). Final payment is due on July 5, 2017.
^Roommate matching is available except for 1-night overnight.
Please note – This is a group exclusive vacation package. We are unable to make any of our package components available to anyone who is not part of our Amazing Journeys group.
Items listed on this website are subject to change at any time. By providing payment you agree to the terms and conditions as outlined on this website. All staterooms onboard the ship and hotel rooms are non-smoking where we provide roommate matching.
Cancellation Policy for Cruise, Pre-Cruise, Post-Cruise and Overnights: Prior to February 1, 2017, there is a $100 penalty for cancellation. From February 1 – July 5, 2017, the cancellation penalty is the amount of the deposit for the cruise, pre-cruise, post-cruise and overnights. From July 6 – September 5, 2017, the cancellation penalty is 50% of the total cruise, pre-cruise, post-cruise and overnights. From September 6 – October 5, 2017, the cancellation penalty is 75% of the total cruise, pre-cruise, post-cruise and overnights. Cancellations made on October 6, 2017 or after will receive no refund. There is no refund in the event of interruption or cancellation by the passenger after the start of the trip.
Roommate Matching: Roommate matching is available on the river cruise for those in Balcony Staterooms. Roommate matching is not available in a suite; however, you are able to reserve Double Occupancy if coming with a roommate. Please note, should your roommate cancel, you will be responsible for the Single Occupancy rate unless we are able to find you a roommate (if you would like one). It is important for both you and your roommate to have Travel Protection to cover this possibility.
3-Night Pre-Cruise and 7-Day Post-Cruise – Roommate matching is available.
1-Night Overnight in Cambodia and Vietnam – Roommate matching is not available. If you sign up for a Double Occupancy with a roommate and they cancel, you will be responsible for the Single Occupancy rate for the room.
Cancellation Insurance: Amazing Journeys recommends you purchase Travel Protection. Information will be sent with your trip confirmation.
Proof of Citizenship: All passengers must present a valid passport (valid for six months beyond the last date of travel) to board the vessel. At present time, visas are required on this itinerary for both Cambodia and Vietnam. The cost for the Cambodian visa is approximately $35 and the cost for the Vietnamese visa is approximately $95. More information will be provided as the final payment date approaches.
Dining Preference: This ship has an open seating policy in their dining room.
Port Taxes, Fuel Surcharges, Government Fees and Gratuities: Port taxes and government, immigration fees have been included in the rate. Gratuities are also included in the rate. Port taxes, government fees and gratuities are subject to change. Fuel surcharges were deleted from the rates due to a suspension in fees by the cruise lines. Should the cruise lines reinstate these fees, Amazing Journeys reserves the right to add them back at that time.
Air and Airport Transfers: Airfare has not been included in the cruise rates. Transfers to and from the the meeting point for the ship are available at an additional cost for those who are not on our pre- or post-cruise packages. Otherwise, transportation is included. Information will be sent as we move closer to the sailing date. It is important that you not purchase airfare until you receive a confirmation letter which will contain specific flight parameters.
This cruise is operated by AMAWaterways
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