LUXURY MEKONG RIVER CRUISES 2012 & 2013

The Mekong River connects the countries of Indochina - Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam - and so is unsurprisingly one of the most important waterways and trade routes in the region. Cruising along the Mekong unveils a way of life dating back centuries and provides an insight into a number of interesting cultures, rural villages and lively cities.

The land here is rich in history and remains relatively unexplored and untouched. A cruise down the river takes you into the heart of the region, yet ensures a minimum impact on the environment.

Popular cruises along the Mekong run between Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and Siem Reap in Cambodia. Along the way you can take a junk trip to floating markets, explore the Fujian temple at Sa Dec, discover fish farms, mat-making and candy-making workshops, and tour rice paper mills.

At Phnom Penh you have the chance to visit the Royal Palace and National Museum as well as take an excursion to the Killing Fields. From your final destination, an exploration of Angkor Wat, the magnificent site of the Khmer civilisation is an absolute must, and provides hours of interest in studying the architecture and intricate carvings.

Viking River Cruises offer some stunning Mekong river cruises.

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