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Accommodations
M.S. LA MARGUERITE
Return to the “Golden Age of Travel” aboard the newly inaugurated M.S. LA MARGUERITE, the stylish river ship that recalls the old-world elegance and class of a bygone era, while providing 21st-century amenities and comforts. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, the deluxe M.S. LA MARGUERITE is uniquely equipped to navigate the fabled waterways of Indochina.
All 46 outside, spacious Staterooms and Suites combine colonial elegance with local artifacts and regional Mekong accents. Staterooms feature two twin beds, and Suites feature one king bed. All accommodations include private bathroom facilities with shower (Suites also have a separate tub), air conditioning, sitting area, minibar, safe, desk, telephone, television, bathrobe, slippers and hair dryer, and more than 82% feature sliding doors that open onto a private balcony.
Buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and multi-course dinner are served daily in the inviting Mekong Restaurant in single, unassigned seatings and feature Cambodian, Vietnamese and Continental cuisines prepared with fresh local ingredients. The dining room provides ever-changing panoramic views of the timeless landscapes of the Mekong Valley.
Public areas include the inviting Saigon Lounge featuring nightly entertainment, Sun Deck and Bar, Panoramic Lounge, Library, business center, fitness room, outdoor whirlpool and spa offering massage and a beauty salon.
The ship also complies with the highest safety and environmental standards. With a ratio of nearly two crew members to every five passengers, the M.S. LA MARGUERITE provides impeccable service and an intimate cruising experience.
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Mysteries of the Mekong River: Vietnam & Cambodia
March 23 - April 5, 2011
Join us on this unique 11-night journey of a lifetime to ancient and mysterious Vietnam and Cambodia featuring an exclusively chartered seven-night cruise down the legendary Mekong River. Enjoy two nights in cosmopolitan Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) and attend a lecture by a member of American Chamber of Commerce in the historic residence of former U.S. Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge. Meet with local Vietnamese, learn about the French influence on the country’s popular cuisine and experience the living heritage of ancient cultural riches with hand-picked English-speaking guides. Then cruise in comfort aboard the deluxe, colonial-style M.S. LA MARGUERITE as the modern world of French colonial Saigon gives way to traditional ways of life, stopping in Phnom Penh and passing tranquil villages and colorful floating markets, rice paddies and grand pagodas. Spend two nights in Siem Reap to explore the Angkor complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site, highlighted by a visit to Angkor Wat and the magnificent 12th-century Khmer temples. A two-night Hanoi Pre-Program Option and a three-night Bangkok Post-Program Option will be offered.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
INCLUDED FEATURES
EXCLUSIVE GOHAGAN TRAVEL SERVICES
HANOI PRE-PROGRAM OPTION AND BANGKOK POST-PROGRAM OPTION
Return to the “Golden Age of Travel” aboard the newly launched M.S. LA MARGUERITE, a sanctuary of luxury and style that recalls old-world charm and elegance while providing 21st-century amenities and comforts.
Enjoy an extended stay in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), the French Colonial capital of Vietnam and one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic and colorful cities.
Cruise along the Mekong River and explore the traditional floating villages, catfish farms, ancient pagodas, fruit orchards and colorful markets that create the living heritage of this legendary corner of the world.
Discover the sublime beauty of Indochina during a scenic cruise along the Tonle Sap River to view a stunning variety of birdlife amid the jungles of Cambodia, traditional floating houses lining the river and picturesque landscapes dotted with tranquil rice paddies and small villages.
Unlock the mysteries of the intricate 12th-century sculptures of Angkor Wat, the magnificent complex of Khmer temples where saffron-robed monks still pray by candlelight and the waning light of the Asian sunset creates a mystical beauty like no other.
Cost Special Tulane pricing is from approximately $3695 per person plus airfare and based on double occupancy.
Booking For booking information please contact Thomas P. Gohagan at 800-922-3088, or Tulane Alumni Travel at 877-488-5263.
Specific trip details (itinerary, meals, sightseeing & accommodations) will be published in the brochure.
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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1
Depart from the U.S. or Canada
Day 2
Cross International Dateline
Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
Day 4
Ho Chi Minh City
Day 5
Ho Chi Minh City/Embark M.S. LA MARGUERITE
Day 6
Cai Be/Sa Dec
Day 7
Sa Dec/Tan Chau
Day 8
Tan Chau
Day 9
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Day 10
Kampong Cham/Wat Hanchey (Wat Nokor/Cheung Kok)
Day 11
Kampong Chhnang/Tonle Sap
Day 12
Tonle Sap/Disembark M.S. LA MARGUERITE/Siem Reap (Angkor Wat)
Day 13
Siem Reap (Angkor Thom/Ta Prohm)
Day 14
Return to U.S. or Canada
Activity Level: Active
More Details are available in the brochure
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INCLUDED FEATURES
IN HO CHI MINH CITY
- Two nights in the deluxe Caravelle Hotel, with breakfast daily.
- Private farewell reception.
- Tour of Ho Chi Minh City featuring the Central Post Office, the War Remnants Museum, the former President Palace and the Notre Dame Cathedral.
- Visit to the Cu Chi tunnels, an underground network built by the Viet Cong.
- Meeting with a Vietnamese War veteran.
- Lecture by a member of the American Chamber of Commerce at the former U.S. Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge’s residence.
ON BOARD THE DELUXE M.S. LA MARGUERITE
- Seven-night Mekong River cruise from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, to Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia, with port calls in Cai Be, Sa Dec and Tan Chau, Vietnam; and Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham and Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia.
- Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with private bathroom and air conditioning.
- Captain’s welcome and farewell receptions.
- All meals—buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and dinner—featuring a choice of Western and Asian foods with an emphasis on local produce, served at single, unassigned seatings.
- Local beer and house brand spirits with meals.
- Excursion aboard a traditional sampan (boat) in Cai Be to explore the island’s pagodas and colorful markets, and visits to a traditional candy-maker’s shop and a rice paper mill.
- Visits to Marguerite Duras’ paramour, a local market and Fujian Temple in Sa Dec.
- In the famous river town of Tan Chau, a small boat excursion to a catfish farm and guided walks through mat-making and silk-dying workshops, with a trishaw ride back to the pier.
- Special performance by local Cambodian children.
- Phnom Penh city tour, including the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, the National Museum and the Khmer Rouge “Killing Fields.”
- Excursion to Wat Hanchey and Wat Nokor.
- Visit to the Cheung Kok Ecotourism Village.
- Scenic cruise along the Tonle Sap River.
- Walk through the city market in Kampong Chhnang.
IN SIEM REAP
- Two nights in the deluxe Hotel Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra, including breakfast daily and one lunch.
- Farewell reception.
- Tour of Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Excursion featuring visits to the National Museum and Angkor Thom, with lunch in a local restaurant.
- Visit to the temples of Ta Prohm.
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HANOI PRE-PROGRAM OPTION
Join this special Pre-Program Option to the ancient Vietnamese capital of Hanoi. Enjoy accommodations in the heart of the city in the deluxe Melia Hotel, ride a trishaw through the colorful markets of the “36 Streets” and discover Vietnam’s rich Confucian heritage during a visit to the 11th-century Temple of Literature.
BANGKOK POST-PROGRAM OPTION
Extend your Southeast Asian odyssey with two optional nights in Bangkok, one of the most captivating cities in Asia. Marvel at the elegant grandeur of the city’s magnificent temples and palaces, mingle with local shoppers at traditional markets and enjoy deluxe accommodations in the heart of the city.
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