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2012 Vietnam & Cambodia River Cruises
There can be no more striking cultural contrast between bustling Vietnam and the tranquility of Cambodia. From Ho Chi Minh City, through the Mekong Delta so rich in human life and endeavor, to the diverse countryside of Cambodia, you’ll discover two countries, two cultures, and two ways of life linked by one river, the Mekong, that have shaped these nations.
Vietnam and Cambodia offer you an opportunity tosee and experience countries with traditional charmand exceptional beauty quickly opening up to theworld outside. You’ll see how old-world markets are harmoniously intertwined with the incredible boom of modern architecture and soaring skyscrapers as you visit Vietnam’s energetic Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and Cambodia’s capital city of Phnom Penh. From these lively cities, you’ll step back in time to uncover the peaceful rhythm of rural life and the timeless landscapes as you travel the mystical Mekong, gateway to floating villages and quaint riverside towns where people still toil the life-sustaining river as they have throughout the centuries. Through intimate encounters with the people you meet, you’ll learn the time-honored ways of the farmers and fishermen, and monks and artisans offering you a unique perspective of life lived as it once was centuries ago.
The centuries of earthly and ethereal wonders you’ll discover will astound you as you embrace the spirit of adventure as you visit the ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat, the most recognizable landmark in Cambodia and a designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also explore the “Jungle Temple” of Ta Prohm with its tentacle-like tree roots that enveloped many parts of the structure.
Throughout your journey, you’ll see how old and new, traditional and modern coexist. And more importantly, you’ll get to know the people with their indomitable spiritand their resilience in the face of centuries of hardship. All of this will both amaze and deeply move you.
Click here to view our online 2012 Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong brochure.
