Escorted Cruise and Land Tour – Auckland Return
19-Nights/20-Days 01-21 April 2025 | From NZ$20,240 pp share twin
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Vietnam and Cambodia on an unforgettable fully escorted 20-day journey, traversing the storied waters of the Saigon and Mekong Rivers, as well as exploring the intimate tributaries of the Mekong Delta. Partake in exclusive visits to ANZAC Memorial sites along the way, adding a poignant layer to your cultural exploration.
Step aboard the Mekong Princess for a truly unparalleled small ship cruising experience. With just 14 suites, this petite gem exudes the elegance of French Colonial design, offering impeccable onboard service, delectable cuisine, and inclusive shore excursions. Prepare to embark on a voyage unlike any other, where luxury meets authenticity in every moment.
Sight-seeing Highlights
- Hanoi Water Puppet performance
- Sunrise Tour to Bayon & Ta Prohm Temples
- Kampong Pluk Floating Village, Tonle Sap
- Visit the famous Angkor Wat and Banteay Srei Temples
- Ho Chi Minh City Tour visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic War Remnants Museum
- Exclusive Visit! Nui Dat Task Force base, once the headquarters for the ANZAC forces
- Exclusive Visit! Visit the Long Tan Battle Cross Memorial to ANZAC soldiers
Itinerary
9 night, Northern Vietnam & Cambodia Land Tour
Day 1: 01 April – Auckland – Singapore – Hanoi
Day 2: 02 April – Hanoi Arrival
Day 3: 03 April – Hanoi City Tour
Day 4: 04 April – Hanoi – Halong Bay (3 hour drive)
Day 5: 05 April – Halong Bay – Hanoi – Da Nang – Hoi An
Day 6: 06 April – Hoi An Sightseeing
Day 7: 07 April – Hoi An – Da Nang – Siem Reap
Day 8: 08 April – Bayon/Ta Prohm Temples – Kampong Pluk
Day 9: 09 April – Angkor Wat Tour
Day 10: 10 April – Siem Reap – Kampong Cham
7 night, Mekong Princess Cruise,
> Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City
Day 10: 10 April – Kampong Cham, Siem Reap / Embark
Day 11: 11 April – Angkor Ban – Phnom Penh
Day 12: 12 April – Phnom Penh – Cambodia
Day 13: 13 April – Border Crossing / Hong Ngu – Gieng Island
Day 14: 14 April – Hoa An Village – Can Tho
Day 15: 15 April – Can Tho – Ben Tre
Day 16: 16 April – Ben Tre – Ho Chi Minh City
Day 17: 17 April – Ho Chi Minh City – Saigon Port / Disembark
3 night, Ho Chi Minh City – City Stay
Day 18: 18 April – Long Tan Battle Site Tour
Day 19: 19 April – Cu Chi Tunnels – Rex Hotel
Day 20: 20 April – Ho Chi Minh City Departure
Tour Inclusions
- Fully escorted guided tour from NZ
- Return flights Auckland to Hanoi // Ho Chi Minh to Auckland with Singapore Airlines
- 2 nights in Hanoi with sightseeing
- 2 day/1 night cruise in Halong Bay Deluxe cruise
- 2 nights in the historic city of Hoi An with touring and sightseeing
- 3 Nights Siem Reap including flight (Danang – Siem Reap), and sightseeing
- 7 Night cruise on Mekong Princess Siem Reap – Ho Chi Minh
- All meals, drinks and excursions included whilst on board*
- 3 Nights Ho Chi Minh, with sightseeing
…and MORE!
Tour Escort – Mark Nicholls
Mark is an experienced and personable independent tour guide for Mekong Princess and has a huge passion and knowledge for Vietnam and Cambodia. He has spent a lot of time in the region, including serving in the military in Malaya, and has worked and lived in Asia for over 30 years. As such Mark understands the cultures and complexities of the region, and takes great pleasure in introducing the vibrancy, sights and sounds, histories and cultures to fellow travellers.
He looks forward to welcoming you on this special cruise & land tour, where you will uncover a slice of uniquely Southeast Asian life as you explore the remnants of ancient civilizations, enthralling indigenous cultures and out-of-this-world landscapes, as well as a poignant visit to Nui Dat Task Force Base, headquarters for the ANZAC forces.
Mark will escort this exclusive tour from Auckland return.
Mekong Princess Cruise Ship
With just 28 guests on board, the Mekong Princess is so much more than a luxury cruising experience. The Mekong Princess takes guests deep into the Mekong, and into the hearts of the people, culture and history, it is an all-inclusive, immersive, authentic and unforgettable cruising experience.