Alki Tours Presents

206.935.6848 • www.alkitours.com6417-A Fauntleroy Way SW • Seattle, WA 98136

Vie tna m & Ca mbodiaJoin us on an amazing journey through these two vibrant Southeast Asian countries!

A 14 day adventure featuring guided tours of both countries, 5 nights gorgeous hotel stays and a 7 night, exclusively chartered boat cruise on the fabled Mekong River.

Cruise the Mekong River

February 11-24, 2020

As low as $4795 pp/doIf booked early

Alki Tours Worldwide 206.935.6848 • www.alkitours.com • 6417-A Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, WA 98136

Cattle are swimming across the river ahead, a moped carrying a family

of four wobbles along a rutted path, egrets glide from tree to tree and children

splash among the fl oating hyacinths waving and shouting “Hello!” Our

balanced itinerary gives you plenty of time to sit and read, but river life is so

engrossing. Join us on an epic and luxurious river cruise on the fabled

Mekong River.

There can be no more striking a

cultural contrast as that between

the bustling Vietnam delta and the

tranquility of Cambodia. Indulge

in three nights gorgeous hotel

accommodations in Siem Reap and

two nights in Saigon, with seven

nights cruising the Mekong on our

fi rst-class, exclusively chartered river boat, and fabulous guided tours by local

experts along the way. Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing!

TOUR DATES:

February *11-24, 202014 Days (*with including air)

LAND ONLY PRICE:

As low as $4795 per person/doif you book early!

*Group air is $1295 per personlower rates may be available if purchased directly with the airline.

This Fully Escorted Cruise & Tour Vacation Includes:

• Complementary at home pick from your Seattle area home to SeaTac airport (if you purchase group air)

• 3 nights in a 4-star hotel accommodation in Siem Reap

• Cambodia’s Angkor Wat World Hertage Archeology Site

• 7 nights cruising the Mekong River on the RV Tonle Pandaw

• 2 nights 4-star hotel accommodations in Saigon

• All meals

• All activities and entrance fees as described in your itinerary

• Guided tours with local experts

• Special nature outing along the way

• Talks on the history and ecosystem of Southeast Asia

• All shore excursions

• Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing!

DAY 5 KRATIE AND THE DOLPHIN GROUNDSMorning visit to Koh Trong Island a small Mekong River hamlet which can be explored by bicycle or ox cart with a real immersion into Khmer rural life visiting local schools and English classes then visit-ing a reforestation site where you can leave your mark by planting your own tree. Passengers should feel free to donate items for use in the schools such as books & pens etc. After lunch, moor off Kratie and continue to the dolphin grounds by local boat where we will observe the elusive Ir-rawaddy Dolphins. (B, L, D)

DAY 6 SILK ISLANDSailing downstream all morning, with lectures and film presentations, past Phnom Penh and up the Tonle River to board our expedition vessel, the Pandaw Explorer, to visit Koh Okhna Tey, or ‘silk island’ to study the entire silk making process from worms to weavers. There will be a demonstration of the ancient Khmer martial art of Bokator. Return to ship and return down the Tonle River to turn up the Mekong at the confluence. Evening lecture on Angkor and Khmer culture (B, L, D)

DAY 7 PHNOM PENHMorning orientation of Phnom Penh by cyclo visit-ing the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda followed by the National Museum with its marvellous col-lection of Angkorian statuary. Afternoon optional visit to the Killing Fields and Genocide museum or take a tuk-tuk to explore the riverfront and finish with High Tea at Raffles Hotel. Overnight in Phnom Penh city port with its lively bars, restau-rants and night life. (B, L, D)

DAY 8 VIETNAM BORDEREarly sailing to the Vietnam border for formali-ties and during this stationary period there is an optional tour of the working ship and fruit carving classes on deck. Afternoon, explore the labyrin-thine canal system around Tan Chau to visit a Taoist temple where the monks will read fortunes. Continue through local villages by Xi Loi stopping off to help locals tend their fields before visiting a fish farm and earn merit by releasing fish back into the Mekong. (B, L, D)

DAY 9 CON PHUOC ISLAND In the morning sail up a small canal to moor off Con Phuoc Island and go ashore to explore the island by tuk-tuk. See basket production and visiting a 100-year old Catholic Church and local woodworking artisans. After a short cruise downstream in the afternoon we take a short coach trip where we visit Gao Giong ‘green oasis’ with its bird sanctuary. Here a diverse selection of water birds gather in the tens of thousands across the Duong Tharp Muoi or ‘Plain of Reeds’. Rowing boats traverse the canals to take us to see the principal nesting areas. (B, L, D)

DAY 10 BEN TREAfter breakfast we moor off Cho Lach island for pot making and further glimpses of Delta life, agriculture and a culinary lesson in making traditional Banh Xeo. Upon return to the boat we take a cruise downstream to Ben Tre, where we travel by sampans through mangroves and bamboo groves to the fruit orchards of Ben Tre. Here, local artisans are at work and invite visitors into their homes for tea, fruit and products made from their own honey. This is an area rich in bird life and on our return journey we travel by horse cart through the lush countryside. (B, L, D)

DAY 11 MY THO–SAIGONAn early rise hs us heading to the floating markets. After we will disembark the ship and drive to Sai-gon. Saigon or Ho Chi Minh is the capital of south-ern Vietnam and after Hanoi the country’s second city. Remarkably despite the boom of the past ten years much of old Saigon has survived and there is still a real L’Indochine feel to the place. (B, L, D)

DAY 12 SAIGON CITY TOUR–CUCHI TUNNELSIn the morning, drive to the extraordinary Cu Chi tunnels, about 65 Km (1.5 hours drive) from Saigon. The complicated underground network was built by the Viet Cong guerillas. En route, you have chance to see rural people live and work. View occupa-tions such as cashew nut farming, duck breeding, rice farming and production of rice paper, a key ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine. Around 11:30 am return to Saigon for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Reunification Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, Former US Embassy, City Hall and War Museum of Remnants. End the day with shopping at Ben Thanh market. (B, L, D)

DAY 13 DEPARTUREThe Tour ends today as we transfer you to the Saigon Airport for your trip home. (B)

Alki Tours Worldwide 206.935.6848 • www.alkitours.com • 6417-A Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, WA 98136

Vietnam & CambodiaCruise the MekongHere’s How Your Trip Will Unfold...

DAY 0 TRAVEL DAY–Overnight flight to Cambodia with optional airfare (International in-flight meals)

DAY 1 ARRIVE SIEM REAPUpon arrival transfer to your beautiful hotel where you can check in and relax from your flight. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Cambodian dinner. Welcome to Cambodia! (D)

DAY 2 SIEM REAP–ANGKOR WAT–JUNGLES–ANGKOR THOM Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before we depart pre-dawn for a short drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor. Angkor Wat is the prized temple of what is now known as the Angkor Archaeological Park. The city of Angkor was built in the 12th century for King Suryavarman II. When built, the ancient city extended over 400 kilometres, making it the largest pre-industrial city in history. Archaeologists are still unsure of what happened to this vast empire and its people. We will continue into the jungle to hear the monkeys and a see variety of flora and fauna. We will finally meander through the gates of Angkor Thom. Ta Prohm is one of the most photographed temples, deliberately left mostly unrestored, and tangled and strangled by undergrowth. The perennial favorite, at Angkor Thom, is the Bayon temple, the towers of which are etched with enlightened bodhisattva faces and where enchanting bas-reliefs depict ordinary Khmer life rather than Hindu gods. We will head back to the hotel mid-afternoon so you can relax by the pool or stroll through the town of Siem Reap.To-night we will enjoy a lovely dinner together. (B, L, D)

DAY 3 SIEM REAP–PREAH KHANToday we will get a good look at life in the villages in Cambodia as we head out to see Preah Khan- one of the most amazing archaeological sights in Southeast Asia and the largest religious building in the world. After a fascinating day, we will return to the hotel by mid-afternoon. Enjoy some leisure time before heading out to see an incredible acro-batic show at the Phare Circus. (B, L, D)

DAY 4 SIEM REAP After breakfast we will depart the hotel and em-bark on our gorgeous riverboat, the Tonle Pandaw. After you snuggle into your stateroom, we will set sail. In the afternoon, we enjoy a cocktail and meet the crew. (B, L, D)

Alki Tours Worldwide 206.935.6848 • www.alkitours.com • 6417-A Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, WA 98136

Payment, Cancellation & Tour Information

Payments scheduleA deposit of $750 per person is needed to confirm your space on this cruise. This is a small, privately chartered vessel with limited space.

160 Days prior–50% of total cruise/tour

120 Days prior–100% of total cruise/tour

CancellationsCancel before 161 days–$300 refund pp

160-121 Days prior–75% of cruise/tour

120 -91 Days prior –50% of cruise/tour

90 Days or less–no refund

No refundable for unused portions of cruise/tour

Fuel surcharge subject to addition until paid in full

We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance!

Cruise schedules and tour activities are subject to change due to water levels, port accessibility, weather, labor disputes or other unforseen situations. The owner or operator of the vessel and Alki Tours may, at any time, cancel, advance or postpone any scheduled tour and may, but is not obliged to, substitute another vessel or itinerary, and it shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever to passengers by reason of any such cancellation, advancement or postponement. Alki Tours Inc. will do our best to provide equal or better accommodation or activities in such situations. Alki tours reserves the right to withdraw and/or cancel a tour or to make changes in the itinerary and hotel accommodations whenever, in its sole judgment, or in the judgment of the vessel owner or operator, conditions warrant it.

161 sq. ft. Cabin

RV TONLE PANDAW

Upper Deck Staterooms $5395 per person/double occupancy

Main Deck Cabins $4795 per person/double occupancy

All rooms are outward facing with views