vietnam, cambodia & the riches of the mekong 2016 - 2018

BEST RIVER CRUISE LINE, ASIA TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 PIONEERS OF RIVER CRUISING 3 AMADARA 5 ONBOARD EXPERIENCE 7 THE MEKONG 9 VIETNAM WA Mekong elcomriver cruise provides a unique e perspective on one of the most exotic regions 11 CAMBODIA of the world. There are wondrous things to be seen along this fabled river – ancient temples and robed monks, colorful markets and ethereal landscapes, elegant Colonial-era 13 AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES architecture and the warm smiles of the friendly Vietnamese and Cambodian people. 15 PREMIER HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS 17 10-NIGHT ITINERARY AmaWaterways takes pride in designing journeys that venture beyond the ordinary and provide a tantalizing mix of must-see sights and hidden gems. Our Vietnam, 21 15-NIGHT ITINERARY Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong 10-night and 15-night itineraries feature 25 CANDID MEMORIES authentic cultural encounters, enticing shore excursions and expert guides well-versed 26 AMAWATERWAYS SCHOOL PROJECT IN CAMBODIA in Asian religions, architecture and history. You can experience it all from the comfort of the elegant and newly built AmaDara, which features twin-balcony staterooms 27 DECK PLAN and an array of onboard amenities. 28 AIRLINE INFORMATION 29 TERMS & CONDITIONS Generations of distinguished explorers have been drawn to the magic and mystery of Southeast Asia. Join us and see this endlessly fascinating destination for yourself! We hope to welcome you aboard soon.

Rudi Schreiner Kristin Karst President Executive Vice President AmaWaterways AmaWaterways

Rudi and Kristin while traveling through Southeast Asia.

FRONT COVER CAPTION: A CLASSICAL APSARA DANCER AT ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA. PIONEERS OF RIVER CRUISING

AmaWaterways was founded in 2002 by Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, each of whom brought decades of knowledge and dedication to the venture. Rudi is one of river cruising’s pioneers, having introduced the modern-day river cruise concept to the travel industry in the mid-1990s. Kristin contributes extensive sales and customer service experience acquired in Europe and North America. Jimmy Murphy was the founder of tour operator Brendan Vacations. Together, their expertise and hands-on way of doing business have created the most distinctive river cruise line in the industry.

We are as proud to be a family-owned and operated company as we are to be a recognized leader in river cruising. Our founders and staff share a passion for travel and seek to give other travelers genuinely life-enhancing experiences. We’ve elevated river cruising to a whole new level by focusing on providing distinctive ship designs, the highest quality onboard amenities and services and meticulously crafted itineraries in locations around the world.

THE EXOTICS Chobe (Africa) | Ayeyarwady (Myanmar) | Mekong (Vietnam and Cambodia)

Walk the path less traveled. Discover the magic and beauty of a distant land. See the world through someone else’s eyes. At AmaWaterways, our love for travel inspired us to bring our river cruise expertise to the more remote parts of the world. With our innovative ships, carefully designed itineraries, expert guides and immersive tours, you can explore the exotic in elegance and comfort. Join us on a journey that is sure to delight, amaze and leave you with special memories that will last forever.

We invite you to experience The Exotics on our itineraries in Africa, Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia.

Natural beauty, rich history and the delicate interplay of East and West abound in Vietnam and Cambodia, where intertwined cultures make for an unforgettable journey.

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THE SAIGON LOUNGE AND BAR ABOARD AMADARA

3 | AMADARA

Our ship on the fabled Mekong River is in a class unto itself. The AmaDara is custom designed to offer world-class comfort and elegance, with spacious staterooms, private twin balconies, interior access, an array of amenities and The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant. When you see an AmaWaterways ship next to others on the Mekong, the distinction is abundantly clear: Our vessel was built specifically to provide the best cruise experience possible.

Upon embarkation, prepare for an awakening of your senses. The distinct French Colonial décor, accented by Mekong artifacts made by native craftsmen, captures your attention and then settles to serve as a stunning visual backdrop for the remainder of your voyage. Once the ship sets sail, join fellow adventurers for the Captain’s Welcome party and treat your taste buds to a refreshing drink – chilled regional beer, a locally-inspired cocktail or fine wine. Afterwards, relax on the Sun Deck or your private balcony and let your anticipation of the voyage ahead build as day transitions to night in this exotic land.

Take some time to explore the ship and discover the Saigon Lounge, pool and fitness room, or rejuvenate your spirit with an onboard massage in one of the three spas. As you walk down air-conditioned interior corridors towards the restaurant, fragrant aromas tell you that dinner is ready. AmaWaterways’ expert chefs ensure that you experience exquisite cuisine inspired by the local region.

You can also look forward to authentic onboard entertainment during your cruise, including cultural performances that feature traditional costumes and musical instruments. For now, however, return to your stateroom, find the perfect temperature using the climate control, lie down on high quality linens and drift into sweet slumber. Tomorrow, your adventure down the Mekong officially begins!

Onboard Highlights

 Staterooms range from 251-502 square feet and all feature twin balconies - a French balcony and an outside balcony  Air-conditioned staterooms, hallways, restaurants and lounges  Convenient interior access, unlike most other ships on the river  Sun deck pool, spa, hair salon and fitness room  Complimentary unlimited wine with every lunch and dinner

 Complimentary house spirits, local beer, soft drinks and bottled water The AmaDara was custom-designed and built to offer the very available all day best in river cruising on the Mekong.  Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine as well as traditional Western dishes

www.AmaWaterways.ca | 4 OnboardWelcome aboard the award-winning AmaDara,Experience which will be your floating a French balcony and an outside balcony – so that you can make the most sanctuary on the Mekong River as you explore exotic Vietnam and Cambodia. of panoramic views, natural light and the fresh air. When not in your room, The ship features spacious accommodations, an array of onboard amenities, you’ll enjoy the comfort of exploring the ship with convenient interior access delicious dining and only the best in service. All staterooms have twin balconies – to different decks as well as air conditioning in most areas.

TWIN-BALCONY STATEROOMS INTERIOR ACCESS SUN DECK AND POOL FITNESS ROOM AND SPAS Our extra spacious staterooms and Unlike other ships on the river, our Take a refreshing dip in the pool, You can stay active and fit in our suites are a peaceful retreat, with vessel offers interior access to each socialize with new friends, or relax complimentary fitness room, and with a cool cocktail on our open-air treat yourself to a relaxing massage quality amenities and both French deck and features air-conditioning Sun Deck. in one of three onboard spas after a and outside balconies. in most areas, so that you stay cool during your voyage. day of exploring.

5 | Stop by the sun deck for a cocktail and a refreshing dip in the pool, or just to take locally inspired specialties and more traditional dishes in the Mekong Restaurant, in the passing scenery. After a day of exploring, take some time to rejuvenate with and don’t forget to make a reservation at The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant, a trip to one of the ship’s three spas. Wake up a little early to hit the gym before where a special menu and intimate dining experience awaits. You’ll have plenty breakfast – use of the onboard fitness room is free of charge. Indulge in both of ways to relax as you make your way to the next great destination on your itinerary.

INCLUDED BEVERAGES INSPIRED DINING IMPECCABLE SERVICE ENRICHING ENTERTAINMENT Enjoy complimentary local beers, Dine on exquisitely prepared cuisine Travel with a talented team of profes- Enjoy costumed Apsara dancers, spirits and soft drinks as you at a variety of venues, including The sionals selected for their knowledge, local musicians and piano mingle with well-traveled, Chef’s Table specialty restaurant. expertise and five-star hospitality. performances in the lounge. like-minded adventurers. Choose from regionally inspired dishes and more traditional favorites.

www.AmaWaterways.ca | 6 The Mekong has long evoked images of the exotic and the mysterious. Discover for yourself the countless Thewonders to beM found along her ekong fabled shores.

THE RIVER AFFORDS GLIMPSES OF SERENE BEAUTY AS WELL AS BUSTLING ACTIVITY

7 | THE MIGHTY MEKONG

The Mekong River begins high on the Tibetan plateau and winds its way through China and the rainforests, plains and rice fields of five Southeast Asian countries before meeting the sea. In terms of its historical, cultural and ecological riches, the Mekong – “the Mother of Water” – has no equal. The sagas of ancient empires, colonial powers and modern conflicts have unfolded along the Mekong for centuries. Even today, it is impossible to overstate the river’s importance for the many millions of Vietnamese and Cambodians who live along its vast length. The fortunes of the Mekong Delta and Tonle Sap Lake are inextricably linked and serve as the primary source of life for the people of this incredibly fertile region.

The best way to experience the Mekong is by river cruise, which allows you to fully appreciate the sights and sounds of this fabled and fascinating waterway. From the vantage point of your ship, you can witness the compelling contrast of the modern-day river and its ancient past. Sampans and motorboats yield to each other as cone-hatted fishermen check their nets while chatting on cellphones. You will see serene monasteries and thatched stilt huts, dense cityscapes and the towering skyscrapers of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). It is an awe-inspiring spectacle that simply must be seen to be believed. Wherever the Mekong takes you, the sincere warmth and friendliness of the Vietnamese and Cambodian people will leave a lasting impression.

YOUR CHOICE OF ITINERARIES

Our itineraries are an easy and convenient way to explore Vietnam, Cambodia and the Mekong in elegance and comfort.

10-night itinerary. Enjoy a 7-night river cruise combined with 3 nights in Siem Reap, home to Angkor Wat. (See pages 17-20 for details).

15-night itinerary. Embark on the ultimate exploration of this region with a 7-night cruise, 3 nights in Siem Reap, 2 nights in Hanoi, 1 night in Ha Long Bay and 2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City. (See pages 21-24 for details).

A treasure trove of natural and cultural wonders, the Mekong rewards intrepid travelers in search of authenticity.

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HA LONG BAY, CONSIDERED BY MANY TO BE THE 8TH NATURAL WONDER OF THE WORLD

9 | VIETNAM

One of the world’s great destinations, Vietnam lures us with its incredible beauty, amiable people and rich culture that has endured for centuries. It remains one of the most intriguing and dynamic countries in all of Asia, with landscapes that are as varied as its history.

Blessed with a survival instinct that has seen it through many generations of conflict and upheaval, Vietnam is undergoing a significant transformation and a growing sense of optimism can be felt throughout much of the country. Vietnam can be an assault on the senses; it is at once dizzying, frenetic, fascinating and lovable. The people are friendly and generous, and traveling here can be a sheer delight.

Discover how East and West, ancient and modern co-exist in Vietnam in the most harmonious ways. In urban Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll see makeshift food stalls, mopeds zigzagging down clogged city streets, and vendors hawking their wares at lively markets. Just beyond the city limits, water buffalo roam and women in pastel-colored tunics slowly peddle their bicycles down dusty paths. Throughout the country, there is an ongoing duality of art and commerce, old and new, progress and tradition, all of which make for a dynamic atmosphere that draws visitors from across the globe.

A NIGHT IN HA LONG BAY

Ethereal Ha Long Bay is considered by many to be the 8th Natural Wonder of the World, making it a must-see part of Vietnam. AmaWaterways’ cruise-and-land guests spend the night aboard a traditional junk that combines classic beauty with modern conveniences. Junks were developed during the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.) and used throughout Asia for extensive ocean voyages. Today, they can be found on waterways throughout Southeast Asia, India, China and – perhaps most famously – in the former British colony of Hong Kong. Junks vary greatly in size and in the design of their rigging, but their most distinctive feature is their broad, fully battened sails. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is certain to be one of the highlights of your visit to Vietnam.

Whether it’s the sharp scent of a spice vendor’s wares, the soothing sound of water outside a Ha Long Bay Junk, or the sweet flavor of an exotic fruit, Vietnam is truly a feast for the senses.

www.AmaWaterways.ca | 1 0 Historic capitals, lush river valleys and once-lost empires half-submerged in dense jungle foliage Cambodiaare yours to discover on this epic cruise-tour.

STUNNING WATERWAYS AROUND ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA

11 | CAMBODIA

Sharing a border with Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, Cambodia has its own distinct allure. The country is still primarily agrarian and recovering from the cruel misfortune that befell it a generation ago. Today, Cambodia is a resurgent nation, attracting visitors from around the world eager to explore its wealth of treasures as the seat of a once-great empire.

Nothing prepares you for experiencing the temple complex of Angkor Wat for the very first time. Wandering amongst its ancient ruins, entangled in dense jungle growth that creates a surreal mixture of light and shadow, you will see exquisite statues and bas-relief carvings. Angkor’s architectural treasures have tantalized Western travelers for more than a century, ever since a French naturalist stumbled upon it in the jungle and it became famous as the “Lost Civilization of Asia.”

There are countless wonders to discover and explore on an epic voyage through Cambodia – tranquil fishing villages, modern-day cities, delicious cuisine, sacred pagodas, terraced rice paddies and the hospitality of the gracious and resilient Cambodian people.

SMILING FACES OF CAMBODIA

Cambodians traditionally greet each other with the sompiah, pressing their hands together and bowing, fingers pointed up. The higher the hands and the lower the bow, the more respect is conveyed – an important thing to remember when meeting officials or the elderly. This custom has been partially replaced in recent times by a handshake, especially among men, but women still tend to use the traditional greeting. The Cambodian people have a delightful (and well-earned) reputation for being genuinely welcoming, friendly and gentle. In a country where nearly the entire population practices Buddhism, raised voices and displays of anger are extremely unusual.

Experience firsthand the enduring legacies of this “kingdom of wonder,” one of the world’s most beautiful regions.

www.AmaWaterways.ca | 1 2 AuthenticVIETNAM has friendly people, stunning natural Experiences beauty, and a rich cultural legacy. into the waters below, forming thousands of islands and islets. The bay’s centuries- Your journey begins in Hanoi, which offers a compelling juxtaposition of past and old floating villages are now home to families of boat dwellers, who still honor the present, East and West. With its graceful French colonial architecture, tranquil lakes deities of these legendary emerald waters. Visit small rural villages, temples and and ancient temples, Hanoi features a spectrum of historic and cultural landmarks. traditional handicraft workshops. Conclude your voyage in Ho Chi Minh City, once Spend a night on a newly built wooden Junk in Ha Long Bay – a UNESCO World known as the “Pearl of the Orient” and more recently as Saigon, a place that has Heritage Site – where it is said dragons once spouted streams of jade droplets witnessed an extraordinary rebirth over the past half century.

SKILLED TRADESMEN SA DEC LOCAL MARKET TRISHAW RIDE CAI BE Experience local commerce firsthand Discover exotic fruits and local Immerse yourself in the local culture Visit a Vietnamese rice paper work- as popular goods, such as mats and delicacies at the country’s vibrant, with an exhilarating xe-loi (trishaw) shop and try your hand at making slippers, are produced right in front kaleidoscopic street markets. Here ride down the streets of Tan Chau. paper using the traditional method, of your eyes. you will meet friendly Vietnamese It doesn’t get any more authentic just as it’s been done for centuries. people and their delightful children, than this! who always seem to have wide sunny smiles on their faces.

13 | CAMBODIA is an incomparable treasure trove of architectural wonders infamous Killing Fields. In the country’s capital city, visit the Silver Pagoda and its and verdant landscapes. Your journey begins in Siem Reap, at the spectacular collection of artifacts, including jeweled masks and a Buddha statue set with Angkor Archaeological Park. After three nights in this magical locale, embark diamonds and emeralds. Once considered one of the loveliest of Indochina’s upon a week-long Mekong cruise that features floating villages, a visit to a cities, Phnom Penh retains much of its former glory with its wide boulevards Buddhist monastery, an oxcart ride down a scenic country road, opportunities and elegant colonial-era buildings. to sample exotic fruits and local delicacies and an excursion to Cambodia’s

OXCART RIDE BUDDHIST BLESSING PHNOM PENH FLOATING VILLAGE Take an age-old mode of transporta- In Cambodia’s former capital of Experience the capital of Cambodia The waterways along the Mekong tion for a test drive through a rural Oudong, you will have an exclusive with an immersive tour that includes are packed with traders selling all Cambodian village. It’s an experience opportunity to visit a monastery and visits to the Royal Palace and to the manner of fruits and vegetables. designed for travelers with a spirit of receive a special Buddhist blessing. infamous Killing Fields. It’s a lively and colorful scene as they adventure and a desire to be inspired paddle from boat to boat, peddling by new cultures, people and ways a variety of goods amidst a traffic of doing things. jam of sampans.

www.AmaWaterways.ca | 1 4 PREMIER HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Your hotel accommodations in Hanoi, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City were carefully selected to offer luxury and serenity during the land portions of your itinerary.

Sofitel Legend Metropole and Sofitel Plaza (Hanoi, Vietnam) Both of these luxury hotels are located in the heart of Hanoi, close to the city center and lively Old Quarter. These highly rated hotels offer excellent service and an array of restaurants and bars. Guests can relax and rejuvenate in each property’s spa and take advantage of Wi-Fi while not out exploring.

SOFITEL METROPOLE – HANOI, VIETNAM NOTE: Guests beginning their itineraries in Hanoi will stay at the Metropole; those starting in Ho Chi Minh City will stay at the Plaza.

Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort (Siem Reap, Cambodia) Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra offers top quality accommodations close to the magnificent temples of Angkor Wat. The hotel elegantly combines Khmer and French architectural design, and features landscaped gardens, five restaurants and bars, a spa and the largest free-form swimming pool in Cambodia. The resort also boasts a world-class 18-hole golf course at the Phokeethra Country Club, a 25-minute drive from the hotel.

Sofitel Saigon Plaza (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) The Sofitel Saigon Plaza has 286 rooms and is located on tree-lined Le Duan Boulevard just minutes from Ho Chi Minh City’s vibrant commercial center, which features fantastic dining, shopping and sights like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Reunification Palace. Enjoy 5-star accommodations and SOFITEL ANGKOR PHOKEETHRA service, award-winning restaurants and the Rendez-Vous Natural Spa as you see what this bustling GOLF & SPA RESORT – SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA capital has to offer.

NOTE: Hotels listed are based on availability. Comparable quality hotels may be substituted if needed.

SOFITEL ANGKOR PHOKEETHRA SOFITEL SAIGON PLAZA – GOLF & SPA RESORT HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM

Your hotels are carefully selected to provide modern amenities and services in a refined, elegant atmosphere – the quintessential Asian experience.

15 | AmaWaterways takes great pride in crafting enticing shore excursions and pre- personal audio devices, which make it easy to hear every word of their guide’s Landand post-cruise city toursEx with personable peri local guides. ences Our tours are designed lively commentary. Our 10-night program features land experiences in Siem Reap, to delve into the heart of each destination, visiting must-see landmarks as well while our 15-night program includes experiences in Siem Reap, Hanoi, Ha Long as out of the way gems. Guests are allocated one of our state-of-the-art Bay and Ho Chi Minh City.

HO CHI MINH CITY THE OLD QUARTER (HANOI) HA LONG BAY ANGKOR WAT (SIEM REAP) Vietnam’s largest city is a sensory Hanoi’s 36-street commercial district Spend a night aboard a traditional One of the world’s greatest architec- overload, with fast-paced urban life is a colorful, bustling marketplace junk as you experience Ha Long Bay, tural achievements, Angkor Wat has and culture set against a backdrop where you can browse for silk, bowls, a UNESCO World Heritage site tantalized travelers since a 19th century of modernization and pockets of bamboo products, sandals, lanterns famed for its emerald waters naturalist first discovered it. This “lost French Colonial architecture. and other handicrafts. and limestone islands. civilization” is arguably the most remarkable architectural treasure found anywhere in Southeast Asia.

www.AmaWaterways.ca | 1 6 THE TEMPLES OF ANGKOR WAT ARE A TIME-HONORED SETTING FOR QUIET CONTEMPLATION

17 | VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & THE RICHES DAILY PROGRAM FEATURES DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES OF THE MEKONG (10 nights) 1 Ho Chi Minh City EMBARKATION START WITH A 7-NIGHT MEKONG RIVER CRUISE, THEN SPEND 3 NIGHTS IN SIEM REAP (My Tho Port) 11 DAYS ∙ TRAVEL TO HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM & RETURN FROM SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA Welcome Dinner 2 Cai Be Local boat ride to floating market Visit rice paper and candy-making workshops Sa Dec Local boat ride to Sa Dec Village Visit to local market and temple 3 Tan Chau Visit craftsmen’s workshops and village Trishaw ride Border Crossing from Vietnam to Cambodia 4 Phnom Penh Killing Fields excursion National Museum and Royal Palace Visit 5 Phnom Penh Free morning Koh Chen Silversmith village visit 6 Oudong Visit Buddhist Monastery Kampong Tralach Oxcart ride 7 Kampong Chhnang Motor boat excursion to lakeside wetlands 8 Prek Kdam DISEMBARKATION Siem Reap Hotel check-in 9 Siem Reap Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm Temple and Banteay Srei Visit AmaWaterways- sponsored school 10 Siem Reap Angkor Wat 11 Siem Reap Return flight home

Embark 7-Night Cruise

REVERSE ITINERARY AVAILABLE: You can also start your journey in Siem Reap. Your journey begins in lively Ho Chi Minh City where you will embark your Mekong cruise at My Tho Port. Visit rural villages, historic pagodas, floating markets and a Buddhist monastery along the way. Spend three nights in Siem Reap, Cambodia, touring the temples of Angkor Archeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

www.AmaWaterways.ca | 1 8 INCLUDED FEATURES YOUR ITINERARY

»»7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an Day 1, HO CHI MINH CITY – EMBARKATION. Today you will Day 4, PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA. The ship cruises into outside stateroom, most with balconies board your river cruise ship moored at My Tho Port, situated spectacular Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, early this outside of Ho Chi Minh City. Meet your fellow travelers at a morning and docks at the terminal. This morning you will »»Immersive tours and excursions Welcome Dinner as the ship cruises to Cai Be. (L,D) take an excursion to Cambodia’s infamous Killing Fields and »»Fine dining with all meals included during also visit the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng S21 detention your cruise Day 2, CAI BE – SA DEC. After breakfast, take an excursion center (Genocide Museum) just outside the city. After lunch in a local boat around Cai Be to see the floating market. on board, your afternoon tour explores the highlights of the »»Unlimited wine with every lunch and dinner You will also have an opportunity to visit candy and rice city, famous for its French colonial architecture, busy cafés on board paper workshops. An afternoon excursion takes you to Sa Dec, and colorful nightlife. Visit the Royal Palace, the spectacular »»Complimentary local beer, house-brand spirits a sprawling town on the Mekong Delta, where French writer Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, which has an out- and soft drinks during cruise Marguerite Duras spent part of her childhood. You will visit standing collection of Khmer crafts. After returning to the the local market, Cao Dai Temple and the house of Mr. Huynh ship, enjoy Khmer folk dancing performed by local children »»Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily Thuy Le, Duras’ Chinese paramour. The ship sails overnight to in the Saigon Lounge. The ship will moor overnight along the »»Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner Tan Chau. (B,L,D) waterfront, close to restaurants and Phnom Penh’s vibrant nightlife scene. (B,L,D) »»Special highlights on board including folklore Day 3, TAN CHAU – BORDER CROSSING. This morning, dances and music performances, culture you’ll visit Tan Chau, a small Mekong River town unspoiled Day 5, PHNOM PENH – KOH CHEN. The morning is free discussion forums, theme dinners and by tourism. You will have the opportunity to take one of two to explore Phnom Penh on your own, perhaps venturing to piano entertainment tours this morning. Your first option to is take a traditional nearby shops and markets for some souvenir hunting or an opportunity to take a Tuk Tuk tour through the city. In the late »»Non-smoking environment (smoking only “xe-loi” (trishaw) ride around the town, with stops at a silk morning, the ship continues to Koh Chen, where you will take permitted in designated areas) making, slipper and rattan mat workshops. Alternatively, you will take a boat ride through the narrow channels of the a leisurely walk through the village and visit home workshops »»3 nights hotel accommodation in Siem Reap at Mekong River to several scenic locations, including a small specializing in silversmithing and coppersmithing. (B,L,D) the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort village known as “Evergreen Island.” Return to Tan Chau, Day 6, OUDONG – KAMPONG TRALACH. Your will have (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast where you will visit a workshop that makes rattan mats in the a truly memorable day today, starting with a short motor »»All transfers with the purchase of cruise and village. You will cruise to the Cambodian border after lunch, coach ride to Oudong, the former capital of Cambodia. air package stopping for border formalities. The ship continues sailing Visit a Buddhist monastery and receive a special blessing. overnight to Phnom Pehn. (B,L,D) In Kampong Tralach you will enjoy an oxcart ride through

THE MEKONG BUSTLES WITH ACTIVITY EXPERIENCE LOCAL LIFE

19 | LAND START START EMBARK SHIP 7-NIGHT 10-NIGHT DATE CITY DATE NAME CRUISE CRUISE/LAND 2016 Aug 8 Ho Chi Minh City Aug 8 AmaDara C$2,874 C$3,873 Aug 12 Siem Reap Aug 15 AmaDara C$2,874 C$3,873 the rice paddies surrounding a small village. The ship continues sponsored by AmaWaterways in a nearby village. Tonight, Aug 22 Ho Chi Minh City Aug 22 AmaDara C$2,874 C$3,873 Aug 26 Siem Reap Aug 29 AmaDara C$2,999 C$3,998 sailing to Kampong Chhnang. (B,L,D) you will enjoy a special “Apsara Dancing Show” at your hotel, Sep 5 Ho Chi Minh City Sep 5 AmaDara C$3,124 C$4,123 featuring local Cambodian/Khmer folk dancers. (B,D) Sep 9 Siem Reap Sep 12 AmaDara C$3,249 C$4,248 Day 7, KAMPONG CHHNANG. This morning you will take a Sep 19 Ho Chi Minh City Sep 19 AmaDara C$3,374 C$4,373 Sep 23 Siem Reap Sep 26 AmaDara C$3,499 C$4,498 motorboat to explore the lakeside wetlands that form around Day 10, SIEM REAP – ANGKOR. This morning you will visit Oct 3 Ho Chi Minh City Oct 3 AmaDara C$3,624 C$4,623 Tonle Sap Lake, the great lake that dominates Cambodia the most iconic of all Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat. This Oct 7 Siem Reap Oct 10 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 Oct 17 Ho Chi Minh City Oct 17 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 and is known for its stunning variety of bird life and tranquil intricate and massive temple complex was built by King Oct 21 Siem Reap Oct 24 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 floating villages. This evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner on Suryavarman II in the early 12th century to honor the Hindu Oct 31 Ho Chi Minh City Oct 31 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 Nov 4 Siem Reap Nov 7 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 board. (B,L,D) god, Vishnu. The temple stands as a masterpiece of Khmer Nov 14 Ho Chi Minh City Nov 14 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 architecture. (B) Nov 18 Siem Reap Nov 21 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 Day 8, PREK KDAM – DISEMBARKATION – SIEM REAP. Nov 28 Ho Chi Minh City Nov 28 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 Dec 2 Siem Reap Dec 5 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 Your cruise comes to an end as you disembark at Prek Kdam, Day 11, DEPART SIEM REAP. Bid farewell to Cambodia as Dec 12 Ho Chi Minh City Dec 12 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 Dec 16 Siem Reap Dec 19 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 a small village on the Tonle River. After disembarking, transfer you prepare for your homeward flight. (B) Dec 26 Ho Chi Minh City Dec 26 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 by motor coach to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor and Dec 30 Siem Reap Jan 2 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 2017 the former capital of the Khmer empire. After checking in Jan 9 Ho Chi Minh City Jan 9 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 to your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to spend at your Jan 13 Siem Reap Jan 16 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 Jan 23 Ho Chi Minh City Jan 23 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 leisure. (B,D) REVERSE ITINERARY AVAILABLE Jan 27 Siem Reap Jan 30 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 Feb 6 Ho Chi Minh City Feb 6 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 Day 9, SIEM REAP – ANGKOR. After breakfast, you will You can also start with 3 nights in Siem Reap, then Feb 10 Siem Reap Feb 13 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 Feb 20 Ho Chi Minh City Feb 20 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 have a guided sightseeing tour of the Angkor Archaeologi- embark on your 7-night cruise to Ho Chi Minh City. Feb 24 Siem Reap Feb 27 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 cal Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include Mar 6 Ho Chi Minh City Mar 6 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 Mar 10 Siem Reap Mar 13 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 Angkor Thom, the newly restored Baphuon Temple, Terrace Mar 20 Ho Chi Minh City Mar 20 AmaDara C$3,624 C$4,623 Mar 24 Siem Reap Mar 27 AmaDara C$3,499 C$4,498 of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King. You will Apr 3 Ho Chi Minh City Apr 3 AmaDara C$3,374 C$4,373 also see the Bayon Temple, best known for its gigantic smiling Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. C, deluxe outside stateroom. To upgrade Apr 7 Siem Reap Apr 10 AmaDara C$3,249 C$4,248 to a higher category, add per person: Apr 17 Ho Chi Minh City Apr 17 AmaDara C$3,124 C$4,123 stone faces. Visit nearby Ta Prohm, known as the “Kingdom of Apr 21 Siem Reap Apr 24 AmaDara C$2,999 C$3,998 CAT. DECK STATEROOM ADD'L Aug 7 Ho Chi Minh City Aug 7 AmaDara C$2,874 C$3,873 Trees” for the way in which the temple stones have become Aug 11 Siem Reap Aug 14 AmaDara C$2,874 C$3,873 intertwined with thick forest vegetation over the centuries. B Sadec, Saigon & Tonle French & Outside Balcony C$749 Aug 21 Ho Chi Minh City Aug 21 AmaDara C$2,874 C$3,873 A Saigon French & Outside Balcony C$1,124 Aug 25 Siem Reap Aug 28 AmaDara C$2,999 C$3,998 This afternoon, travel through the rural countryside to visit the S Sadec French & Outside Balcony C$1,749 Sep 4 Ho Chi Minh City Sep 4 AmaDara C$3,124 C$4,123 pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, the “Jewel of Khmer L Sadec French & Outside Balcony C$3,374 Sep 8 Siem Reap Sep 11 AmaDara C$3,249 C$4,248 Sep 18 Ho Chi Minh City Sep 18 AmaDara C$3,374 C$4,373 Art.” Afterwards, you will visit an English-language school Port Charges: Additional C$202 per person Sep 22 Siem Reap Sep 25 AmaDara C$3,499 C$4,498 Oct 2 Ho Chi Minh City Oct 2 AmaDara C$3,624 C$4,623 Single Suppl. for Cruise: Category A, B & C 50% of twin price; Suite 75% of Oct 6 Siem Reap Oct 9 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 twin price and Luxury Suite 100% of twin price. Oct 16 Ho Chi Minh City Oct 16 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 Single Suppl. for Pre- and Post-Cruise Land Arrangements: C$499 per person Oct 20 Siem Reap Oct 23 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 Oct 30 Ho Chi Minh City Oct 30 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 Bedding: Please call for details. Nov 3 Siem Reap Nov 6 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 Visa: A visa is required for travel to Vietnam and Cambodia. Passengers with Nov 13 Ho Chi Minh City Nov 13 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 a cruise and land itinerary must obtain a single entry visa for Vietnam and a Nov 17 Siem Reap Nov 20 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 single entry visa for Cambodia. Please consult with your Consulate for more Nov 27 Ho Chi Minh City Nov 27 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 Dec 1 Siem Reap Dec 4 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 information. Dec 11 Ho Chi Minh City Dec 11 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 Airfare: Please call for AmaWaterways’ special roundtrip airfares. Dec 15 Siem Reap Dec 18 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 Dec 25 Ho Chi Minh City Dec 25 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 Please ensure international flights arrive on the applicable date. Dec 29 Siem Reap Jan 1 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 Cruise only guests may need to arrive the day before embarkation. 2018 Jan 8 Ho Chi Minh City Jan 8 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 Guests starting in Ho Chi Minh City must be on board for embarkation by Jan 12 Siem Reap Jan 15 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 2:00PM. Jan 22 Ho Chi Minh City Jan 22 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 Jan 26 Siem Reap Jan 29 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 Please note that the docking process may involve narrow walkways, Feb 5 Ho Chi Minh City Feb 5 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 local tender boats or dirt-covered paths. Feb 9 Siem Reap Feb 12 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 Feb 19 Ho Chi Minh City Feb 19 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 Feb 23 Siem Reap Feb 26 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 Mar 5 Ho Chi Minh City Mar 5 AmaDara C$3,874 C$4,873 Mar 9 Siem Reap Mar 12 AmaDara C$3,749 C$4,748 Mar 19 Ho Chi Minh City Mar 19 AmaDara C$3,624 C$4,623 Mar 23 Siem Reap Mar 26 AmaDara C$3,499 C$4,498 Apr 2 Ho Chi Minh City Apr 2 AmaDara C$3,374 C$4,373 Apr 6 Siem Reap Apr 9 AmaDara C$3,249 C$4,248 Apr 16 Ho Chi Minh City Apr 16 AmaDara C$3,124 C$4,123 NATIONAL MUSEUM IN PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA Apr 20 Siem Reap Apr 23 AmaDara C$2,999 C$3,998

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21 | VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & THE RICHES DAILY PROGRAM FEATURES DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES OF THE MEKONG (15 nights) 1 Hanoi Hotel check-in 2 Hanoi City tour and rickshaw ride SPEND 2 NIGHTS IN HANOI, OVERNIGHT IN HA LONG BAY, THEN TRAVEL TO SIEM REAP FOR Water Puppet Show 3 NIGHTS BEFORE EMBARKING ON YOUR 7-NIGHT RIVER CRUISE, ENDING YOUR JOURNEY WITH A 2 NIGHT STAY IN HO CHI MINH CITY 3 Hanoi Transfer to Ha Long Bay 16 DAYS ∙ TRAVEL TO HANOI & RETURN FROM HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON) Ha Long Bay Bay excursion Overnight cruise aboard a traditional Junk 4 Ha Long Bay Transfer to airport Flight to Siem Reap Siem Reap Hotel check-in 5 Siem Reap Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm Temple and Banteay Srei Visit AmaWaterways- sponsored school 6 Siem Reap Angkor Wat 7 Prek Kdam EMBARKATION Welcome Dinner 8 Kampong Chhnang Motor boat excursion to lakeside wetlands Koh Chen Silversmith village visit 9 Oudong Visit Buddhist monastery Kampong Tralach Oxcart ride Phnom Penh Walking tour 10 Phnom Penh Killing Fields excursion National Museum and Royal Palace Visit 11 Tan Chau Border Crossing from Cambodia to Vietnam 12 Tan Chau Visit craftsmen’s workshops and village Trishaw ride 13 Sa Dec Local boat ride to Sa Dec Village; Visit to local market and temple Xeo Quyt Xeo Quyt excursion Cai Be Visit rice paper and candy-making workshops 14 Ho Chi Minh City DISEMBARKATION (My Tho Port) Transfer to city Your journey begins in Vietnam’s bustling capital, Hanoi, followed by an excursion to breathtaking City tour Ha Long Bay for an overnight sojourn. A short flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia, brings you to 15 Ho Chi Minh City Free day the gateway of the ancient Khmer empire. Spend three days touring the temples of Angkor 16 Ho Chi Minh City Return flight home Archeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before embarking your Mekong cruise on Tonle Sap Lake. Visit rural villages, historic pagodas, floating markets and a Buddhist monastery Embark 7-Night Cruise along the way. Overnight in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia and then conclude your cruise in REVERSE ITINERARY AVAILABLE: You can also lively Ho Chi Minh City, where you will enjoy a two-night stay. start your journey in Ho Chi Minh City.

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»»2 nights hotel accommodation in Hanoi at the Day 1, ARRIVE IN HANOI, VIETNAM. Welcome to Hanoi, Day 6, SIEM REAP – ANGKOR. This morning you will Sofitel Legend Metropole (or similar), including Vietnam’s capital city, known for its graceful colonial visit the most iconic of all Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat. daily buffet breakfast architecture, frenetic streets, and verdant parks and temples. This intricate and massive temple complex was built by King After checking into your hotel, the remainder of the day is Suryavarman II in the early 12th century to honor the Hindu »»Overnight stay on board a luxurious traditional yours to explore on your own. god, Vishnu. The temple stands as a masterpiece of Khmer wooden Junk in Ha Long Bay architecture. The afternoon is yours to spend as you wish. (B,D) Day 2, HANOI. A morning sightseeing tour will take you to »»3 nights hotel accommodation in Siem Reap at some of Hanoi’s most famous historical and cultural sites, Day 7, SIEM REAP – PREK KDAM – EMBARKATION. the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, Today you will board your river cruise ship at Prek Kdam, (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast One-pillar Pagoda and The Temple of Literature. You will also a small village on the Tonle River. Meet your fellow travelers »»7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an visit the infamous prison that American POWs sarcastically at a Welcome Dinner as the ship cruises to Kampong outside stateroom, all with twin balconies dubbed the “Hanoi Hilton” during the Vietnam War. In the Chhnang. (B,L,D) afternoon, experience an authentic rickshaw ride (known as »»Immersive tours and excursions Day 8, KAMPONG CHHNANG – KOH CHEN. After break- “cyclo”) in the Old Quarter, followed by a traditional water fast, a local boat will take you into the lakeside wetlands that puppet show. (B) »»Fine dining with all meals included during form the mouth of the Tonle Sap River. Enjoy the stunning your cruise Day 3, HANOI – HA LONG BAY. After breakfast, leave variety of bird life here and be on the lookout for the traps »»Unlimited wine with every lunch and dinner Hanoi behind and take a scenic ride to one of Vietnam’s most used to catch fish in this area – some are over a half-mile long. on board renowned locations, Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage In the afternoon, take a leisurely walk to the Koh Chen village. Site. Board a contemporary junk with traditional accents, You will also visit home workshops specializing in silversmith- »»Complimentary local beer, house-brand spirits where you will spend the night – an incredible once-in-a- ing and coppersmithing. (B,L,D) and soft drinks during cruise lifetime experience and an AmaWaterways exclusive. Enjoy an Day 9, OUDONG – KAMPONG TRALACH – PHNOM »»Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily onboard dinner set against the bay’s magnificent scenery and PENH. This morning, transfer to Oudong, the former capital dramatic limestone cliffs and rock formations. (B,L,D) »»Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner of Cambodia, and tour a monastery where you will receive a Day 4, HA LONG BAY – HANOI – SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA. special Buddhist blessing. In Kampong Tralach, you will have »»2 nights hotel accommodation in Ho Chi Minh This morning, your Ha Long Bay Junk continues its scenic a truly memorable excursion – an oxcart ride through the rice City (Saigon) at the Sofitel Saigon Plaza (or cruising during breakfast onboard. Late morning, disembark paddies surrounding a small village. Later, your ship departs similar), including buffet breakfast the ship and transfer to Hanoi Airport. A short flight will take for Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, where an afternoon orientation tour will give you a wonderful introduction to the »»Special highlights on board including folklore you to Siem Reap in Cambodia, the gateway to Angkor, the city. Return to the ship for dinner and an onboard Khmer folk dances and music performances, culture former capital of the Khmer empire and one of the most performance presented by local children. The vessel moors discussion forums, theme dinners and renowned archeological sites in all of Southeast Asia. (B,L) overnight in Phnom Penh. (B,L,D) piano entertainment Day 5, SIEM REAP – ANGKOR. After breakfast, you will Day 10, PHNOM PENH. This morning you will take an excur- »»Non-smoking environment (smoking only have a guided sightseeing tour of the Angkor Archaeological sion to Cambodia’s infamous Killing Fields and also visit the permitted in designated areas) Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng S21 detention center (Geno- Angkor Thom, the newly restored Baphuon Temple, Terrace cide Museum) just outside the city. After lunch on board, your »»All transfers with the purchase of cruise and of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King. You will afternoon tour explores the highlights of the city, famous for air package also see the Bayon Temple, best known for its gigantic smiling its French colonial architecture, busy cafés and colorful night- stone faces. Visit nearby, Ta Prohm, known as the “Kingdom life. Visit the Royal Palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda and of Trees” for the way in which the temple stones have become the National Museum, which has an outstanding collection intertwined with thick forest vegetation over the centuries. of Khmer crafts. An overnight on the waterfront provides This afternoon, travel through the rural countryside to visit an opportunity to dine on your own in one of many nearby the pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, the “jewel of restaurants, if you so choose. (B,L,D) Khmer art.” Afterwards, you will visit an English-language school sponsored by AmaWaterways in the village of Day 11, PHNOM PENH – BORDER CROSSING – TAN CHAU, Ta Toum. Tonight, you will enjoy a special “Apsara Dancing VIETNAM. Spend the day cruising the Mekong River as your Show” at your hotel, featuring local Cambodian/Khmer folk ship crosses the border into Vietnam. Your vessel moors dancers. (B,D) midstream at the small town of Tan Chau, Vietnam. (B,L,D)

23 | LAND START START EMBARK SHIP 7-NIGHT 15-NIGHT DATE CITY DATE NAME CRUISE CRUISE/LAND 2016 Aug 6 Ho Chi Minh City Aug 8 AmaDara C$2,874 C$5,623 Aug 9 Hanoi Aug 15 AmaDara C$2,874 C$5,623 Day 12, TAN CHAU – SA DEC. This morning, you’ll visit Dame Cathedral. You will also visit the War Remnants Aug 20 Ho Chi Minh City Aug 22 AmaDara C$2,874 C$5,623 Aug 23 Hanoi Aug 29 AmaDara C$2,999 C$5,748 Tan Chau, a small Mekong River town unspoiled by tourism. Museum, one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions, Sep 3 Ho Chi Minh City Sep 5 AmaDara C$3,124 C$5,873 You will have the opportunity to take one of two tours this known for its vast collection of artifacts from the Vietnam Sep 6 Hanoi Sep 12 AmaDara C$3,249 C$5,998 Sep 17 Ho Chi Minh City Sep 19 AmaDara C$3,374 C$6,123 morning. Your first option to is take a traditional “xe-loi” War. Finish with a visit to the Ben Thanh Market – one of the Sep 20 Hanoi Sep 26 AmaDara C$3,499 C$6,248 (trishaw) ride around the town, with stops at a silk-making oldest and most iconic structures in Ho Chi Minh City, where Oct 1 Ho Chi Minh City Oct 3 AmaDara C$3,624 C$6,373 Oct 4 Hanoi Oct 10 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 workshop and another that produces rattan mats and slippers. you can search for local handicrafts, colorful textiles, as well Oct 15 Ho Chi Minh City Oct 17 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 Oct 18 Hanoi Oct 24 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 Alternatively, you will take a boat ride through the narrow as other unique souvenirs and gifts. You will spend the night Oct 29 Ho Chi Minh City Oct 31 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 channels of the Mekong River to several scenic locations, at a fine hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L) Nov 1 Hanoi Nov 7 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 Nov 12 Ho Chi Minh City Nov 14 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 including a small village known as “Evergreen Island.” Nov 15 Hanoi Nov 21 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 Day 15, HO CHI MINH CITY. Today is free to explore Ho Chi Return to Tan Chau, where you will visit workshops that Nov 26 Ho Chi Minh City Nov 28 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 Minh City on your own, perhaps venturing to nearby shops Nov 29 Hanoi Dec 5 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 make silk and rattan mats in the village. This afternoon, your Dec 10 Ho Chi Minh City Dec 12 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 and markets for mementos of your Southeast Asia adventure. Dec 13 Hanoi Dec 19 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 ship cruises to Sa Dec, where it will moor overnight. (B,L,D) You may also participate in an optional hands-on cooking Dec 24 Ho Chi Minh City Dec 26 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 Dec 27 Hanoi Jan 2 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 Day 13, SA DEC – XEO QUYT – CAI BE. Once ashore in class with a chance to taste your culinary creation. (B) 2017 Jan 7 Ho Chi Minh City Jan 9 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 Sa Dec, tour the town where French writer Marguerite Duras Day 16, DEPART HO CHI MINH CITY. Bid farewell to Vietnam Jan 10 Hanoi Jan 16 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 spent many years in her youth. Visit a colorful local market, Jan 21 Ho Chi Minh City Jan 23 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B) Jan 24 Hanoi Jan 30 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 and the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras’ Chinese paramour. Feb 4 Ho Chi Minh City Feb 6 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 Feb 7 Hanoi Feb 13 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 Later, board a motor coach for Xeo Quyt, once used as a Feb 18 Ho Chi Minh City Feb 20 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 base during the French and U.S. wars and now an important Feb 21 Hanoi Feb 27 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 Mar 4 Ho Chi Minh City Mar 6 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 ecological site. After lunch on board, a local boat will take you Mar 7 Hanoi Mar 13 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 to Cai Be’s floating market. You will also have an opportunity Mar 18 Ho Chi Minh City Mar 20 AmaDara C$3,624 C$6,373 REVERSE ITINERARY AVAILABLE Mar 21 Hanoi Mar 27 AmaDara C$3,499 C$6,248 to visit candy and rice paper workshops. This evening, enjoy Spend 2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City, then take Apr 1 Ho Chi Minh City Apr 3 AmaDara C$3,374 C$6,123 Apr 4 Hanoi Apr 10 AmaDara C$3,249 C$5,998 a festive Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D) a 7-night Mekong River cruise, spend 3 nights Apr 15 Ho Chi Minh City Apr 17 AmaDara C$3,124 C$5,873 in Siem Reap and 2 nights in Hanoi, ending Apr 18 Hanoi Apr 24 AmaDara C$2,999 C$5,748 Day 14, HO CHI MINH CITY – DISEMBARKATION. Your Aug 5 Ho Chi Minh City Aug 7 AmaDara C$2,874 C$5,623 your journey with 1 night in Ha Long Bay. Aug 8 Hanoi Aug 14 AmaDara C$2,874 C$5,623 cruise comes to an end as the ship docks at My Tho Port Aug 19 Ho Chi Minh City Aug 21 AmaDara C$2,874 C$5,623 followed by a transfer to nearby Ho Chi Minh City, still Aug 22 Hanoi Aug 28 AmaDara C$2,999 C$5,748 Sep 2 Ho Chi Minh City Sep 4 AmaDara C$3,124 C$5,873 affectionately referred to by locals as Saigon. This former Sep 5 Hanoi Sep 11 AmaDara C$3,249 C$5,998 capital of Indochina was once known as “Paris of the Orient.” Sep 16 Ho Chi Minh City Sep 18 AmaDara C$3,374 C$6,123 Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. C, deluxe outside stateroom. To upgrade Sep 19 Hanoi Sep 25 AmaDara C$3,499 C$6,248 Today, Vietnam’s largest city is an industrial, cultural and to a higher category, add per person: Sep 30 Ho Chi Minh City Oct 2 AmaDara C$3,624 C$6,373 Oct 3 Hanoi Oct 9 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 educational hub, but still retains vestiges of its colonial past. CAT. DECK STATEROOM ADD'L Oct 14 Ho Chi Minh City Oct 16 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 Explore such famous landmarks as the former Presidential Oct 17 Hanoi Oct 23 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 B Sadec, Saigon & Tonle French & Outside Balcony C$749 Oct 28 Ho Chi Minh City Oct 30 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 Palace, a photo stop at the Central Post Office and Notre A Saigon French & Outside Balcony C$1,124 Oct 31 Hanoi Nov 6 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 S Sadec French & Outside Balcony C$1,749 Nov 11 Ho Chi Minh City Nov 13 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 Nov 14 Hanoi Nov 20 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 L Sadec French & Outside Balcony C$3,374 Nov 25 Ho Chi Minh City Nov 27 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 Nov 28 Hanoi Dec 4 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 Port Charges: Additional C$202 per person Dec 9 Ho Chi Minh City Dec 11 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 Single Suppl. for Cruise: Category A, B & C 50% of twin price; Suite 75% of Dec 12 Hanoi Dec 18 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 twin price and Luxury Suite 100% of twin price. Dec 23 Ho Chi Minh City Dec 25 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 Dec 26 Hanoi Jan 1 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 Single Suppl. for Pre- and Post-Cruise Land Arrangements: C$1,374 per person 2018 Intra-Asia Air (Hanoi-Siem Reap/Siem Reap-Hanoi): Additional C$450 per Jan 6 Ho Chi Minh City Jan 8 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 person including taxes and fuel surcharges. Jan 9 Hanoi Jan 15 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 Jan 20 Ho Chi Minh City Jan 22 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 Bedding: Please call for details. Jan 23 Hanoi Jan 29 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 Visa: A visa is required for travel to Vietnam and Cambodia. Passengers with a Feb 3 Ho Chi Minh City Feb 5 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 cruise and land itinerary must obtain a multiple entry visa for Vietnam (as there Feb 6 Hanoi Feb 12 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 are two different points of entry into the country) and a single entry visa for Feb 17 Ho Chi Minh City Feb 19 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 Feb 20 Hanoi Feb 26 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 Cambodia. Please consult with your Consulate for more information. Mar 3 Ho Chi Minh City Mar 5 AmaDara C$3,874 C$6,623 Airfare: Please call for AmaWaterways’ special roundtrip airfares. Mar 6 Hanoi Mar 12 AmaDara C$3,749 C$6,498 Mar 17 Ho Chi Minh City Mar 19 AmaDara C$3,624 C$6,373 Please ensure international flights arrive on the applicable date. Mar 20 Hanoi Mar 26 AmaDara C$3,499 C$6,248 Cruise only guests may need to arrive the day before embarkation. Mar 31 Ho Chi Minh City Apr 2 AmaDara C$3,374 C$6,123 Apr 3 Hanoi Apr 9 AmaDara C$3,249 C$5,998 Please note that the docking process may involve narrow walkways, Apr 14 Ho Chi Minh City Apr 16 AmaDara C$3,124 C$5,873 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION IN PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA local tender boats or dirt-covered paths. Apr 17 Hanoi Apr 23 AmaDara C$2,999 C$5,748

www.AmaWaterways.ca | 2 4 CandidA river voyage through Vietnam and CambodiaMemories is a treasure trove of wonders. and we couldn’t agree more. We hope this collection of candid photos will help There seems to be something exotic, colorful, unexpected and magical give you a better sense of some of the amazing sights that await you on a journey everywhere you look. An image speaks a thousand words, as it’s been said, through this remarkable region of the world.

25 | AMAWATERWAYS SCHOOL PROJECT IN CAMBODIA

AmaWaterways is a proud sponsor of the ODA (Opportunities of Development thru Art) Free Village English School in the province of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Our financial support helped build the school and we continue to provide funds for teachers’ salaries, school supplies and other necessities. The school brings critical English-language skills to local children and also serves as a community center for nearby residents of all ages.

Guests that tour the Angkor Archaeological Park as part of their Mekong River cruise-and-land itinerary have a unique opportunity to visit this school and interact with the children. In fact, many bring their own donations, such as notepads and pencils, to help support the project.

Our guests derive much enjoyment from visiting this remarkable part of the world, and many are very touched by the warmth of the Cambodian people. We have received numerous emails from passengers saying how inspiring it was to be in such a poverty-stricken place, yet surrounded by smiling children – children who seemed to think they had everything they could possibly want in the world.

All of us at AmaWaterways are equally inspired by these delightful children and are honored to be involved with such a worthwhile, life-changing project as the ODA Free Village English School.

HELPING FROM HOME

Guests often ask if there is something they can bring from home to donate to the ODA Free Village English School during their visit. If you are interested in making a contribution, we suggest basic personal hygiene products or school supplies, such as toothpaste, soap, shampoo, Students at the ODA Free Village English School near Siem Reap, pencils, erasers, pens, chalk, small notebooks, Post-It notes, dry-erase markers and highlighters. Cambodia, a thriving facility built and supported with funding from AmaWaterways. Thank You!

www.AmaWaterways.ca | 2 6 AMADARA The 124-passenger AmaDara (2015) features luxury suites (502 sq. ft.), suites (366 sq. ft.) and spacious outside staterooms (251 sq. ft.), all of which have private twin balconies (French balcony plus a full-sized step-out balcony). The ship’s elegant public areas include two stylish restaurants serving delicious cuisine, an inviting lounge, a fitness room, hair salon, three spas and a refreshing Sun Deck swimming pool.

AMADARA Sadec (Terrace Deck)

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Tonle (Main Deck) 112 118 116 114 110 122 102 120 108 106 104 11 111 117 113 121 115 119 101 107 103 105 STYLISH MEKONG RESTAURANT 109

For a larger deck plan please visit www.AmaWaterways.com

Please note that the docking process may involve narrow walkways, local tender boats or dirt-covered paths.

Lux. Suite Sadec Deck / French & Outside Balcony – 502 sq. ft. Deck Plan Technical Data 1 Bar Built: 2015 Suite Sadec Deck / French & Outside Balcony – 366 sq. ft. 2 Sun Deck Length: 302 ft. Cat. A Saigon Deck / French & Outside Balcony – 251 sq. ft. 3 Pool Width: 46 ft. Crew: 52 Cat. B Sadec, Saigon & Tonle Deck / 4 Sadec Spa French & Outside Balcony – 251 sq. ft. 62 5 Fitness room Staterooms: Cat. C Tonle Deck / French & Outside Balcony – 251 sq. ft. Passengers: 124 FITNESS ROOM FRIENDLY SERVICE 6 Saigon lounge & bar Registry: Vietnam 7 Reception 8 Gift shop 9 Saigon Spa 10 The Chef’s Table 11 Mekong Restaurant 12 Hair Salon (Lower deck, not shown)

27 | ACCOMMODATIONS The AmaDara features a vast array of in-room amenities specifically designed for your comfort and convenience. All staterooms are outside accommodations and feature twin balconies.

OUTSIDE STATEROOMS: The ship’s exquisitely decorated 251 sq. ft. staterooms feature all the amenities of a fine hotel, a cozy sitting area, air-conditioning, a writing desk, mini-bar, safe, in-house telephone, bathroom with shower, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer and a flat-screen monitor.

SUITES: The AmaDara has twelve suites that are extra spacious at 366 sq. ft. In addition to all the amenities of the outside staterooms, suites feature a larger sitting area, plus a bathroom equipped with both a shower and a separate tub. TWIN BALCONY STATEROOM LUXURY SUITES: The ship features two luxury suites measuring 502 sq. ft. These luxury suites feature all the amenities of outside staterooms and suites, plus a king-sized bed, larger sitting area with a full size sofa, spacious bathroom with both a shower and a separate tub and an extra-spacious private balcony.

AWARD-WINNING The accommodations aboard the AmaDara were judged by travel industry experts and recognized with this coveted gold award.

SPACIOUS SUITE

Category Category Category Luxury Suite – 502 sq. ft. Suite – 366 sq. ft. A, B & C – 251 sq. ft.

French Balcony Outside Balcony Outside Balcony French Balcony French Balcony Outside Balcony

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Bathroom Bathroom Bathtub Shower Shower Shower

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AIRLINE INFORMATION TERMS & CONDITIONS AmaWaterways offers special airfare rates from Parties: In these terms and conditions, “you” or “passenger” Pricing: All prices are in Canadian dollars. In the event that position to obtain or verify the accuracy or completeness a cruise fare listed, quoted or advertised through any of any participant’s visa or other required documentation many gateways in conjunction with cruise programs or “participant” refers to the person booking, purchasing or traveling on the cruise, and to individuals traveling as website, printed collateral, reservations person, travel and shall not be responsible or liable for delay or missed in Vietnam and Cambodia. Sample gateways and air part of that person’s reservation. “We” or “us” refers to agent or any other source is booked, but is incorrect portion of any part of the itinerary or other problems carriers are provided below. Please see your travel Amadeus Waterways, Inc., a California corporation (“AMA”) due to an electronic error, typographical error, human resulting from the participant lacking the appropriate error or any other error causing the fare to be listed, travel documentation. and AmaWaterways, LLC, a California Limited Liability agent for complete details and availability. quoted or advertised for an amount not intended by Company (“AWL”). AMA offers the travel and enters into Travel Documents: Only after receipt of full payment, travel AmaWaterways, AmaWaterways reserves the right to documents (including airline confirmation information, if these terms and conditions with you pursuant to correct the erroneous fare by requesting the passenger to Atlanta, GA Toronto, ON applicable) will be sent by regular ground delivery (US & arrangements made with AWL. pay the correct fare intended, or by canceling the cruise. Canada), approximately 3-4 weeks prior to departure. Boston, MA Vancouver, BC Deposit and Final Payment: To confirm a cruise or cruise Airfares, air taxes and air surcharges quoted on your (Delay in final payment will delay delivery of travel Chicago, IL Washington, DC & land reservation, we require a deposit of C$500 per invoice or by a reservation agent are only guaranteed documents.) Expedited delivery may be possible for an once airfare deposit or full payment is received by person for Europe and Asia itineraries and C$3,000 per additional charge of C$25 or the full amount of expedited Dallas, TX AmaWaterways. AmaWaterways reserves the right to services, whichever is greater. person for Africa itineraries on or before the deposit due increase prices without notice. Denver, CO date indicated on the confirmation. Transoceanic airline Prices Do Not Include: Published prices do not include FLIGHTS & AIRPORT TRANSFERS flights and packages require an additional deposit of Detroit, MI vessel fuel surcharges; passport and visa fees; baggage Flight Schedules & Airfares: AmaWaterways offers special Houston, TX C$450 per person for economy class or C$750 per person fees; port charges and fees; travel, health, accident or other airfares based on the flight and seat availability of for business/first class flights. Certain airline tickets require insurance; vaccinations; laundry; additional food and contracted carriers. We are able to accept a traveler’s Las Vegas, NV non-refundable, full payment at the time of reservation. beverages; optional excursions; gratuities or other items or choice of preferred air carrier, flight schedule, and some Los Angeles, CA Hotel Extra Nights require a non-refundable deposit of services of a personal nature. deviations so long as the requests are made at the time of booking the airline reservation. To hold/confirm an Miami, FL C$50 per stateroom at the time of confirmation of the Passport and Visas: A valid passport is required for each hotel availability. Final payment is due no later than participant. Passports must be valid for at least six (6) airline reservation, the airlines require your full legal New York City, NY 90 days before the travel start date. months after the scheduled return date to your home name as it appears on your passport. For contract airline fares a deposit of C$450 per person (economy class Philadelphia, PA Cancellation Charges: In the unfortunate event a participant country. For travel to Asia, we require a copy of your valid passport prior to or at final payment. If not received tickets) or C$750 per person (business/first-class tickets) must cancel travel, notice to AmaWaterways must be via Phoenix, AZ at this time, embarkation may be denied and cancellation is required to secure the flight schedule and quoted Portland, OR email to [email protected], which must include a penalties will apply. Guests on the Vietnam/Cambodia price. Published airfare prices require full payment at return receipt and read notation, or other writing stating the time of reservation. Once the airfare deposit or full Sacramento, CA Cruise & Land program must obtain a Multiple Entry clearly and correctly each guest’s name, ship name, Visa for Vietnam, as they will have two different points payment is received your airline tickets will be issued Salt Lake City, UT start and end date of the cruise and a brief of entry into Vietnam, and a Single Entry Visa for and any changes will be subject to penalty if not statement of the reason for cancellation. Other forms of Cambodia. Guests on the cruise only Vietnam/Cambodia cancelled within 24 hours of ticketing. Should the San Diego, CA name on your airline reservation not match your notice are not sufficient. The effective date of the itinerary will require a single entry visa for Vietnam and passport exactly, your airline reservation will have to San Francisco, CA cancellation is the date we receive the written Cambodia. For travel to Africa, a valid passport with 8 open/non-stamped pages is required. At publication time, be cancelled, full penalties will be assessed and your Seattle, WA cancellation notice. Name changes, a substitution of a reservation will have to be recreated subject to market pricing participant or a reduction in the number of guests in a a visa is required for a US citizen to travel to Turkey, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Kenya, Tanzania and at the time of the new reservation. stateroom are treated as a cancellation in that all Zimbabwe (as well as numerous other countries). Non-US Air tickets are economy class, unless otherwise requested applicable cancellation charges apply. Cancellation charges citizens must consult the appropriate consulates regarding and additional charge for upgrade is paid, and are for bookings within charter and part-charter agreements visa and other document requirements. Obtaining required issued pursuant to the terms and conditions of the are as per the charter contract. All other cancellation visas and any other required travel documentation, and relevant airline(s). Airlines require your name to appear charges are per-person, based on the cancellation date, assuring these are complete and correct in all ways, is the on your airline ticket exactly as it appears on your as follows: sole responsibility of each participant. We are not in a passport. We shall not be responsible or liable for consequences of name on an airline reservation and passport not matching exactly. We shall not be CANCELLATION CHARGES responsible or liable for costs resulting from airline AIRFARE CANCELLATION AIRFARE CANCELLATION schedule changes, lost air ticket, delay, disruption or DAYS BEFORE CRUISE & LAND OTHER CHARGES CHARGE (ECONOMY CHARGE (BUSINESS/FIRST cancelled flight; lost baggage or missed connections. DEPARTURE CANCELLATION CHARGE (EXCEPT INSURANCE) CONTRACT FARES) CLASS CONTRACT FARES) Changes: Airline tickets issued by AmaWaterways have More than 121 days C$250 (Europe & Asia) restrictions. For example, they cannot be reissued, C$450 penalty* C$750 penalty* — prior to departure C$1,500 (Africa) transferred, or exchanged. Any changes made to an airline ticket, including minor name corrections, will incur 120-90 days prior C$500 (Europe & Asia) C$450 penalty* C$750 penalty* — a minimum C$450 per ticket change fee plus any to departure C$3,000 (Africa) additional increases in the cost of the airfare. A change 89-60 days prior or refund request must be made through us, but may 35% of cruise and land price C$450 penalty* C$750 penalty* 35% of all charges to departure not be possible. For example, some airline tickets are non-refundable. 59-30 days prior 50% of cruise and land price C$450 penalty* C$750 penalty* 50% of all charges Limitation on Special Requests & Frequent Flier Numbers: to departure As a courtesy, we may try to relay a request for seat 29-7 days prior assignments, meal requests, frequent flyer numbers, or 80% of cruise and land price C$450 penalty* C$750 penalty* 80% of all charges to departure other special assistance to the particular airline. The sole authority to grant such requests rest with the airline 6 days prior 100% of cruise and land price C$450 penalty* C$750 penalty* 100% of all charges and is not under the control of AmaWaterways. Whether to departure or not we relay a request to an airline, you or your travel agent must always confirm directly with the * Certain airline tickets, including all intra-Asia and Intra-Africa Flights within 90 days of departure and published price tickets, are airline regarding any such requests. To insure you receive 100% non-refundable. proper credit on your frequent flyer account, we recom- Except as otherwise provided in your Passenger Ticket Contract, after travel begins, there is no refund for unused services, or unused mend you provide your frequent flyer number to the airline portions of cruise, cruise/tour or airfare. at the time of check-in. Please note our airfare prices

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use special contract fares that may not allow you to receive any reduction in charge. Participant will bear a full charge Inoculations and Medical Preparation: All passengers the interpretation, enforcement, or claimed breach of any credit on your frequent flier account nor may they allow you for any unused services. traveling on certain Africa itineraries will require Yellow term, obligation, or duty as contained or related to these to use miles to upgrade to a higher class. Child Policy: All guests under the age of 18 are to be Fever vaccination. AmaWaterways strongly recommends provisions or arising from these terms and conditions, shall Baggage: Please check with the airline regarding their in a cabin with an adult, and must remain supervised that all passengers take malaria pills for travel to be interpreted, construed and governed by the laws of baggage allowance. Most airlines limit checked bags to at all times, and their safety is the responsibility of Africa. Please contact your personal physician or local California, and any such claims shall be litigated, if at all, either one or two pieces per person, and limit carry-on the accompanying adult(s). Children between the ages of health department prior to travel for further detailed before a court of competent jurisdiction located in the baggage to one piece per person, and weight and size 4- 10 at the time of embarkation may share a cabin with information and recommended precautionary measures. County of Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., to the exclusion of the courts of any other country, state, city, municipality, restrictions apply. There are strict luggage restrictions for 2 adults provided the child is able to share the bed with Smoking: Smoking is only permitted in the designated county or locale. You agree to consent to jurisdiction and our programs in Africa; please ask for details. We shall the adults – no additional bed will be provided. Please be smoking area. not be responsible or liable for costs or consequences aware that balcony cabins of any kind may be unsafe for waive any objection that may be available to any such Diet: Special dietary requests must be provided to us at time of participant exceeding the airline’s baggage restrictions, small children if left unsupervised. Children 4-7 years old action or proceeding being brought in such courts. of reservation. An effort will be made to meet the request, or for loss, theft, damage or delay to participant’s baggage. are not recommended on any program and on our Africa YOU AND WE WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL. but we cannot assure the request can be accommodated. Airport Transfers: Guests purchasing transoceanic airfare program, due to safety precautions, there is a minimum Time Limit for Notice of Claims and Filing Legal Action: through us may qualify for complimentary group airport age limit of 12 years old, unless otherwise agreed upon by Disclaimer of Responsibility: AMA’s arrangements are with The parties agree that any notice of claim against us of any transfers on a scheduled arrival between the airport and AmaWaterways. AmaWaterways does not provide child- AWL, and they arrange with others for services described nature whatsoever which is connected to, related to or the ship or hotel, and on a scheduled departure specific programs or child-minding facilities. in this confirmation and in our brochures. Transport on arising from these terms and conditions must be received between the hotel or the ship and airport. Airport transfers Disabled Participants: Handicapped facilities are not available river cruise ships (“ships”) or other forms of transport by us in writing within thirty (30) days after the date of included in your airfare package will be reflected on on board or in many places visited on the cruises and cruise (“transport”) is provided by third party owners, operators completion of the cruise or cruise and land package. your travel confirmation and on your travel documents. tours we offer. If you (participant) have a disability and and charterers (“supplier(s)”). Suppliers are separate entities No lawsuit may be maintained against us unless the lawsuit If airport transfers are not reflected on your confirmation, reasonable accommodation may enable you to use the and are deemed not to be our principals, agents, is commenced no later than six (6) months after the date AmaWaterways is not responsible for providing airport services, please let us know how you believe we can help. employees or partners. We do not own or operate any of completion of the cruise or cruise and land package, transfer service to you. Please note: our group airport Participant must inform us in writing, at or immediately ship or transport service. Accordingly, WE DISCLAIM and valid service of the lawsuit on us is made within transfer service may involve some waiting time between after making the reservation, but in any event as early as RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR, AND PARTICIPANT thirty (30) days after commencement of the lawsuit. the time your flight lands and the time you arrive at WAIVES, RELEASES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THERE possible, of any mobility impairment or other condition, Passenger Contract: All ship transport is provided according the ship or hotel. All guests making their own airfare SHALL NOT BE ANY CLAIM OR RECOURSE AGAINST US whether physical, emotional or mental, which may require to terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract arrangements are solely responsible for arranging their FOR OR AS A CONSEQUENCE OF: BREACH OF DUTY, accommodation or use of an assistive device during the included in the final documentation and available for review transportation to/from the airport. Individual airport BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENT OR WILLFUL OR travel. A reasonable effort will be made to accommodate at the following website: www.AmaWaterways.com. Please transfers can be purchased for those guests who are INTENTIONAL ACT, FAILURE TO ACT OR OMISSION BY special needs, but we are not responsible for denial of carefully read the Passenger Ticket Contract which is scheduled to arrive/depart on our itinerary dates, please ANY SUPPLIER. Supplier and participant obligations and service by carriers, hotels, or other independent suppliers. a binding contract between you as the passenger and ask for details. liabilities are subject in each case to terms and conditions of A participant, who, due to impairment, is not self-sufficient, AmaWaterways Gmbh, an entity organized under the laws each supplier’s contract of carriage or other supplier terms may be required to travel with a companion who shall of Switzerland, which owns, operates and/or charters the GENERAL PROVISIONS and conditions, and any and all applicable government laws take responsibility for assistance needed during travel and ship, as the carrier (“Carrier”), and governs all dealings Cruise and Cruise & Land Itineraries: Carrier seeks and regulations and international conventions that apply, in case of emergency. An individual with a disability that between you and Carrier. The Passenger Ticket Contract, to provide services as published or stated in the final including, but not limited to choice of law, jurisdiction of would result in a direct threat to the health and safety of is governed by the laws of Switzerland, and establishes documents. But deviations to planned cruise, cruise & disputes and limitations of liability and limitations on timing others or to that individual may be excluded, if it is limits of liability, limits on claims, and time limits for land itinerary or any other aspects of the travel may of claims. PARTICIPANT AGREES THAT WE SHALL NOT BE determined there is a significant risk that cannot be making claims, as well as other restrictions, limits and occur. If conditions make cruise routes unsafe for LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS (INCLUDING PERSONAL eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by disclaimers limiting Carrier’s liability for your death, illness, navigation or in other respects, or raise sufficient doubt INJURY, DEATH, AND LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY) reasonable accommodations, policies, practices, procedures injury, or damage claims relating to baggage or personal about safety, Carrier reserves the right to modify or OR EXPENSE OCCASIONED BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF assistive devices or services. If participant fails to timely property. It incorporates provisions and limitations under the provide alternate services. These may include, but are ANY SUPPLIER PROVIDING SERVICES, OR ANY PROVIDER inform us of any impairment or condition, and it is Athens Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers not limited to, providing accommodation on the docked OF A TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN, OR INSURER, OR OF ship and/or substituting ground arrangements. An effort determined based on information that participant should and Their Luggage by Sea, 1974, and the Protocol to the ANY OTHER PERSON. If the services of a supplier cannot will be made to try to arrange elements of the cruise have provided that participation poses a safety risk to Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and be delivered or there are changes in any planned service and cruise tour similar to those originally planned, but participant or direct health or safety threat to others, Their Luggage by Sea, 1976, the International Convention for any reason beyond our control, we will make an effort to the level of similarity may vary. Except as otherwise participant may be excluded from parts or all of the on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976, and arrange similar services. Any resulting additional expenses provided in your Passenger Ticket Contract, such changes travel. We shall have no liability to participant relating the Strasbourg Convention on the Limitation of Liability of will be participant’s responsibility. will not entitle you to any credit or a refund. Cruise, cruise to any condition, treatment, failure to inform us of an Owners of Inland Navigation Vessels, 1988. Venue for & land routes, and all other aspects of the cruise and impairment, or resulting exclusion. Limitation of Liability: REGARDLESS OF ANY OTHER litigation of any disputes under the Passenger Ticket Contract travel are subject to change with or without notice. Pregnancy: For the safety of parent and child, and PROVISIONS IN THIS CONFIRMATION AND IN OUR is exclusively in the courts of Basel, Switzerland. depending on various circumstances, passengers who are at BROCHURES, OUR LIABILITY FOR BREACH, DAMAGE, Hotel Accommodations: We will seek to use hotels listed We are registered with the an advanced stage of pregnancy (after 5 months) may be LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND/OR LOSS OF California Seller of Travel Law: (if any) on your confirmation. Changes may be necessary, California Attorney General, California Seller of Travel subject to restrictions or exclusion concerning their ability to OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR OTHER LOSS, INJURY therefore use of such hotels is not assured. An effort Program as Amadeus Waterways, Inc., registration number travel and/or board a ship. Please inform us immediately, OR DAMAGE, ALSO INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, will be made to substitute similar hotels, but the level of CST 2065452-40. Registration as a seller of travel does so we can assess your personal circumstances and possible ECONOMIC DAMAGES, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, MENTAL similarity may vary. Standard policy for hotels is to have not constitute approval by the State of California. rooms available for check-in no earlier than 3:00 p.m. accommodation. SUFFERING AND/OR PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGIC INJURY, WHETHER OCCURRING BEFORE THE START OF This transaction is covered by the California Travel Subject to the discretion of the hotel, triple-occupancy Medical: Medical doctors are not available on any vessel. TRAVEL, AFTER TRAVEL HAS BEGUN, AFTER COMPLETION Consumer Restitution Fund (TCRF) if we were registered hotel accommodations may involve the use of hotel If medical services are required, efforts to contact local OF THE TRAVEL, OR MULTIPLE TIME PERIODS, AND and participating in TCRF at the time of sale and you rooms with just two beds. Only those guests who have medical providers will be made. A participant requiring REGARDLESS OF WHETHER DUE TO ACCIDENTAL OR are located in California at the time of payment. elected to take our Cruise & Land program on the such assistance is solely responsible for all related charges. WILLFUL OR INTENTIONAL ACT OR OMISSION OF ANY brochure itinerary dates will receive transfers between the We will not be responsible or liable for sufficiency of our By confirming the reservation with payment, the guest/ PERSON OR ENTITY, OR OTHER CAUSE SHALL NOT hotel(s) and the ship. efforts to reach medical providers, unavailability, delay, travel agent acknowledges that they are aware of and EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID TO US FOR THE TRAVEL. Cancellation: Carrier reserves the right to cancel, change or quality or other aspect of any such services. Participant is will comply with these terms and conditions. For the postpone any cruise departure date and itinerary. In the event encouraged at time of booking and well before departure, Agreement; Forum and Jurisdiction for Legal Action; Jury most current version of the General Information and of a complete cancellation of a departure by Carrier, we will to review participant’s health and medical conditions and Waiver: Your payment of a deposit and/or our issuance of Terms & Conditions, which will supersede the Terms & refund monies paid for the cruise or cruise & land package insurance and consult participant’s health care and final documents shall be deemed consent by participant to Conditions published in any of our brochures in the to those participants who have not previously cancelled. insurance providers regarding needs and scope of coverage these terms and conditions. These terms are deemed to be event of a conflict and any prior oral, implied, written or Personal Changes: Except as otherwise provided in your for any incident or need that may occur during travel, and to made, accepted and entered into in Los Angeles County, other representation or agreement between you and us, Passenger Ticket Contract, deviation from the published obtain supplemental health and medical insurance for the California. These terms and the rights and obligations of please visit www.AmaWaterways.com. itinerary for any reason will not entitle participant to travel, as needed. the parties, and any legal or equitable action concerning

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