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Expedition Details Linked by the mighty Mekong River, Vietnam and Cambodia Special Offer Ship/Deck Plan abound with magnificent carved temples, lush landscapes, and cities where rich imperial and colonial legacies mingle. Complimentary Airfare Need More Info? Encounter the incomparable treasures of , and then set off on a river voyage to Vietnam's Mekong Delta aboard the Book by December 31, 2014 and receive elegant Jahan. Explore traditional villages and gain insight into complimentary round-trip international economy the daily lives of farmers, monks, and craftspeople. airfare on select 2015 departures.

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Sail the Mekong River on a seven-night cruise aboard the elegant new riverboat Jahan. Watch the sunrise at and spend two full days immersed in the splendor of Angkor's temples and palaces. Delve into the vibrant cities of Phnom Penh and Saigon, and experience rural life on visits to floating homes, farms, and traditional villages. Witness the revitalization of Cambodian arts at a dance performance and during a visit to a workshop.

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Days 1 & 2 — U.S./, Cambodia Expedition Team Depart for Siem Reap and arrive the following evening. Settle into our stunning Khmer-style hotel, perched on the banks of the . Accompanying each expedition is a diverse team of experts — from naturalists to regional specialists — La Residence d’Angkor who will share their knowledge and insights on the wildlife, landscapes, and local culture. See one of the members of our extraordinary team below. Days 3 & 4 — Angkor David Adams Awaken early to watch the sunrise reveal the magic of Angkor Wat, a 12th-century Khmer temple adorned with elaborate bas- Dr. David Adams founded the Institute for Global Studies in 1999. He has set up academic internships https://cultural-ecology.com/ngpage.html 1/3 3/17/2020 Vietnam and Cambodia: Along the Mekong River | National Geographic Expeditions reliefs and sculptures. Explore , whose shrines remain for U.C. Santa Barbara, San tangled in the roots and branches of kapok and fig trees, and see Francisco State, and other OTHER NAT GEO TRIPS universities.ABOUT NAT GEO His connectionsTRAVEL to Home Lifelong Explorer Program the exceptional carvings of the temple of . Pay a leading researchers and National Geographic Adventures Traveler Magazine Contact Us visit to Les ArtisansTravel d’Angkor, Insurance a school where local youth are organizations led to the current trained in age-old Khmer arts. Ride a tuk-tuk, or motorizedStudent Expeditions offeringsTravel Books posted on this website. Sign Up for Email Terms & Conditions Dr. Adams is a featured lecturer rickshaw, to the walled city of . WanderPrivate among Safaris Travel Store Request a Catalog Site Map for Smithsonian and National dozens of colossal stone faces at the Temple, and visit Geographic in Asia andTravel the BlogsPacific. A cultural Special Offers Privacy Policy the Terrace of the Elephants. anthropologist who completed his doctoral studies at La Residence d'Angkor (B,L,D; B,D) the University of Hawaii, he likewise holds Masters Degrees in anthropology and religion and an Reserve online or Call 1-888-966-8687 undergraduate degree in philosophy. David's research Day 5 — Kampong Cham interests include the relationship between religion and ecology, environmental ethics, and wilderness Drive through the countryside to the Mekong River, stopping preservation. David works one on one with along the way for a picnic lunch. In the riverside town of prospective interns to provide personalized service Kampong Cham, embark the stunning Jahan, our home for the throughout the process. His years of experience allow him to custom place interns in unique fields that help next seven nights. Set sail© 1996-2014along the National Mekong Geographic into Society. a landscape All rights reserved. of them grow as individuals and benefit the organization. rice fields and picturesque fishing boats. Catch the sunset on He is the author of two books: Season of the Loon and deck beforeYour participation a welcome in adinner. National Geographic Expedition provides support to NationalSamsara: Geographic's both are available on Amazon.com and R.V. Jahanmission (B,L,D) of increasing global understanding through exploration, geography education,explore the and relationships research. between cultures and the natural environment.

David will join the following departure: Day 6 — Wat Hanchey/Angkor Ban At Wat Hanchey, set on a hilltop overlooking the Mekong, see a variety of temples including an eighth-century temple from the This trip is offered in association pre-Angkor Chenla period. Meander past interesting traditional with Lindblad Expeditions. homes in Angkor Ban and meet the friendly local residents. Jahan (B,L,D)

Day 7 — Kampong Chhang/Kampong Tralach Give a Gift Certificate Anchor at Kampong Chhnang and drive to a village where artisans make traditional pottery for local use. Then glide along Give the Gift of a National Geographic the Tonle Sap in local boats and glimpse a unique way of life in Expedition Aboard the National the clustered houses and shops that float in midstream. In the Geographic Fleet town of Kampong Tralach, ride local oxcarts through the rice paddies to see an age-old Buddhist temple. Jahan (B,L,D) Dates

2015 Day 8 — Phnom Penh Enjoy a full day to explore the Cambodian capital of Phnom Jan 06 - 19, 2015

Penh. Ride a cyclo (bicycle taxi) to the Royal Palace and its Jan 14 - 27, 2015 REV opulent Silver Pagoda. Browse the world’s finest collection of Jan 20 - Feb 02, 2015 at the National Museum of Cambodia, and Jan 28 - Feb 10, 2015 REV venture into a local market. This afternoon, learn about the reign of the Khmer Rouge on visits to the Choeung Ek “killing fields” Feb 03 - 16, 2015 and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Back aboard ship, enjoy Feb 25 - Mar 10, 2015 REV a traditional Cambodian apsara dance performance. Mar 03 - 16, 2015 Jahan (B,L,D)

2016

Day 9 — Cruising the Mekong Jan 05 - 18, 2016

Spend a relaxing day on the Mekong. Take in views of everyday Jan 13 - 26, 2016 REV life along the river, attend talks by our experts, and join our chefs Jan 27 - Feb 09, 2016 to learn how to cook regional dishes. This afternoon, cross the Feb 02 - 15, 2016 REV border into Vietnam. Jahan (B,L,D) Mar 01 - 14, 2016

REV Indicates trip operates in reverse. Day 10 — Chau Doc, Vietnam Meander past colorful produce in the markets of Chau Doc. Next, Venture further into Vietnam on an 8-day extension. Discover Hoi An’s Old Town, explore the Forbidden stop in an island village to watch traditional fish farming methods. Purple City in Hue, encounter traditional water Continue to small floating market on the river and a floating fish puppets in Hanoi, and sail amid the limestone farm. pinnacles of Halong Bay. Please call for details. Jahan (B,L,D) Expedition Cost https://cultural-ecology.com/ngpage.html 2/3 3/17/2020 Vietnam and Cambodia: Along the Mekong River | National Geographic Expeditions

Day 11 — Sa Dec/Cai Be 2015 Prices 2016 Prices OTHER NAT GEO TRIPS ABOUT NAT GEO TRAVEL Home Take a local boatLifelong up a Explorertributary Program to experience rural life in the Mekong Delta. See the floating market of Cai Be, stepNational into Geographic a rice Adventures Traveler Magazine Contact Us Travel Insurance “factory” to watch rice-based candies being made. Tonight, enjoy Student Expeditions 2015 Travel Books Sign Up for Email a gala farewell dinnerTerms & aboardConditions the Jahan. Private Safaris Travel Store Request a Catalog Jahan (B,L,D) Site Map 2015 Travel Blogs Special Offers Privacy Policy Category 1 $9,870

Day 12 — My Tho/Saigon Category 2 $10,590 Disembark in My Tho Reserveand visit the online splendid or VinhCall Trang1-888-966-8687 Pagoda. Category 3 $12,350 Then journey to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) and enjoy a Category 4 $14,800 panoramic view of the city before checking into our hotel. Late this afternoon, meet with a local expert on Vietnam’s modern history. Gather for dinner tonight in one of Saigon’s elegant restaurants. Prices are per person, double occupancy. For a © 1996-2014 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved. single cabin in Category 1, add $4,920 in 2015 Park Hyatt Saigon (B,L,D) and $5,230 in 2016. Your participation in a National Geographic Expedition provides support to National Geographic's mission of increasing global understanding through exploration, geography education,International and research. airfare to Saigon and return from Days 13 & 14 — Saigon/U.S. Siem Reap is not included in the expedition Set out on a tour of Saigon’s historic landmarks, including cost. colonial gems such as the Opera House, the former city hall, and Notre Dame Basilica. Stop by the Central Post Office, designed View Ship/Deck Plan by Gustave Eiffel; and visit the Reunification Palace, headquarters of the South Vietnamese government during the Vietnam War. If you wish, continue to the War Remnants Request a Reservation Museum. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the city. In the Click to see dates evening, transfer to the airport for your return flight, arriving home the next morning. (B; B)

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