Vietnam & Cambodia

River Cruising

Meridian Travel presents

Rockin the Mekong with Elvis
Join us on our 13 Day Essential Vietnam & Cambodia
departing 18 September 2016
YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES
CAMBODIA

Angkor

Siem Reap

RV La Marguerite
Kampong
Chhnang
Tan Chau

Phnom Penh
My Tho
Cai Be
Sa Dec

VIETNAM
Ho Chi
Minh City
(Saigon)

Ho Chi Minh City

(Saigon)
Explore the vibrancy of
Ho Chi Minh City.

MEKONG RIVER

Spend eight days cruising

the Mekong in luxury,
embracing local life.

SIEM REAP

Discover the temples of

Angkor Archaeological Park,
near Siem Reap.

Return airfares and taxes

Eight days cruising the Mekong River
Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director
Airport transfers, port charges & tipping
28 fine meals 12 full breakfasts (B),
7 lunches (L) and 9 dinners (D)
International wine included with lunch
and dinner on your Mekong cruise
Soft drink, local beer and spirits included
at all times during your Mekong cruise
7 Elvis performances

Insider experiences
S tay at the Grand Hotel Saigon
Receive a Buddhist blessing in Oudong
Enjoy an ox-cart ride
Meet local disadvantaged children
supported by Siem Reaps Opportunities
of Development through Art (ODA)
Relax at Siem Reaps stylish and unique Shinta
Mani Resort. Travelmarvel is proud to support
the Shinta Mani Foundation, providing free
hospitality training to less fortunate members
of the Siem Reap community

Many Elvis Tribute Artists claim to be the best but

there are very few in Australia that have the proof
to back it up.
Damian Mullin is one of Australias top ELVIS PRESLEY
Tribute Artists.
In January 2012 Damian was the winner of the first ever
Elvis Presley Enterprises endorsed Ultimate Elvis Tribute
Artist Contest held here in Australia.
Damians rapid rise to this elite level is no surprise
to those who have had the pleasure of witnessing his
performances. Damians total dedication to entertaining
crowds and his remarkable connection with the audience
is sometimes on a level that cannot be described.
Damian has performed his Elvis Tribute Show throughout
Australia and more recently abroad with sensational
reviews and is a much sought after act. An amazing
entertainer on all levels with a big voice, a great
sense of humour and a first class tribute to one of
the greatest performers that ever lived.

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Essential
Vietnam &
Cambodia
Itinerary

Day 1. Arrive Ho Chi Minh City.

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnams
largest city, located on the banks of the Saigon
River. On arrival at the airport here today, youll
be met by a Travelmarvel representative and
transferred to your hotel. Tonight, get to know
your fellow travellers and Travelmarvel Tour
Director during a Welcome Dinner at a local
restaurant the perfect start to your Vietnam
& Cambodia journey.
Stay Two Nights: Grand Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City
Daily Meals Included: 
D
Day 2. Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City.
This morning take a step back in time and revisit
the military history of the area. Visit the Cu Chi
Tunnels, built by Vietnamese resistance fighters
during the Vietnam War. Part of a larger network,
the tunnels were used by Viet Cong guerrillas as
hiding spots during combat. They also served as
communication and supply routes, hospitals,
weapon caches and living quarters for numerous
guerrilla fighters.
Daily Meals Included: 
B
Day 3. Ho Chi Minh City, Embark Cruise.
After breakfast this morning, youll transfer from
Saigon to the inland port of My Tho to board the
luxurious RV La Marguerite for the beginning of
your eight-day Mekong River cruise. Enjoy lunch
on board and an afternoon of cruising. This
evening, indulge in a Welcome Dinner.
Stay (Seven Nights): RV La Marguerite.
Daily Meals Included: 
B,L,D
Day 4. Cai Be, Sa Dec.
A local boat will take you to the river-land town of
Cai Be today. Visit floating markets, then cruise to
Sa Dec, where French writer Marguerite Duras
met her Vietnamese-Chinese lover, Huynh Thuy Le.
Tour Huynh Thuy Les old house. Later, visit a local
brick factory and a Cao Dai Temple.
Daily Meals Included: 
B,L,D

Day 5. Tan Chau, Border Crossing.

Transfer to a small boat for a journey along the
tiny tributaries that snake around Tan Chau and
step ashore for a rickshaw tour. Spend the rest of
today on board your luxurious river ship. Perhaps
take in a fruit-carving demonstration while you
cross the border into Cambodia. Continue cruising
overnight to Phnom Penh.
Daily Meals Included:
B,L,D
Day 6. Phnom Penh.
This morning embark on a moving excursion to the
infamous Killing Fields, before visiting the Tuol
Sleng Genocide Museum, located on the site of
the Khmer Rouges notorious Security Prison 21
(S-21). Here, youll learn of the atrocities inflicted
upon Cambodians during Pol Pots regime in
the mid-to-late 1970s. After lunch on board,
disembark and enjoy a guided tour of the
spectacular Royal Palace. Afterwards, head to
the Silver Pagoda.
Daily Meals Included: 
B,L,D
Day 7. Phnom Penh, Koh Chen Village.
Enjoy time at leisure this morning in Phnom Penh.
Relax aboard your luxury ship or discover the citys
other attractions. Later today, cruise to the remote
Koh Chen, a small village specialising in silver
and copperware.
Daily Meals Included:
B,L,D
Day 8. Oudong, Kampong Tralach.
After breakfast, disembark in Prek Kdam and
travel by coach on a morning tour of Oudong, the
former royal capital of Cambodia. Like a Local
visit the monastery for a Buddha blessing
experience. Afterwards, continue to Kampong
Tralach for a visit to Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu.
Like a Local enjoy an ox-cart ride.
Daily Meals Included: 
B,L,D

Day 9. Kampong Chhnang.

Enjoy a boat excursion into the wetlands near
Kampong Chhnang, and then tonight, enjoy a
superb dinner.
Daily Meals Included: 
B,L,D
Day 10. Siem Reap, Angkor.
Disembark your ship this morning. Later, visit
ancient Angkor Thom and Bayon. Special Stay
Shinta Mani Resort.
Stay: Three Nights: Siem Reap, Shinta Mani
Resort. Daily Meals Included: 

Day 11. Angkor, Siem Reap.

Like a Local in Siem Reap, you will meet local
underprivileged children who are supported by
the organization Opportunities of Development
through Art (ODA). Enjoy a magnificent sunset
over Angkor Wat.
Daily Meals Included:
B,D
Day 12. Siem Reap.
Today you will have the day at leisure to explore
Siem Reap.
Daily Meals Included:
B
Day 13. Depart Siem Reap.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Daily Meals Included:
September 2016 prices (A$)
Cabin

Twin Share

Category C

$4,995

Category B

$5,690

Category A

$5,990

Sadec Balcony $6,190

Indochina

*Itinerary is based on 2015 and is subject to change. Australian Pacific Touring Pty Ltd ABN 44 004 684 619. ATAS accreditation #A10825. HG3047

Exclusive to the Cruise Gallery. To reserve your place call now

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Ph: 1300 2 CRUISE Email: sales@meridiantravel.com.au
www.thecruisegallery.com.au

$6,590