A Tailor-Made Mekong River Cruise
January 17-29, 2024
Join Mark Weathington, Director of JC Raulston Arboretum
Join Mark in Southeast Asia...
From the awe-inspiring Angkor temples to the pulsating city of Saigon, together we will
experience the past, present and future of this vital region along its most storied
waterway, the Mekong. Our journey begins in the town of Siem Reap, where we explore
the history and culture of the Khmer empire as seen in the breathtaking ruins of
Angkor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We'll also explore the natural environment of
the jungle that once hid these archeological treasures. From Siem Reap we cruise the
Mekong River down through remote villages, and witnessing the rural life of Cambodia.
Our gorgeous river ship, the 1st class, old world, RV Bassac Pandaw, balances traditional
style with modern comfort. Our journey culminates in the vibrant city of Saigon. I look
forward to exploring Southeast Asia with you
Mark
Director, JC Raulston Arboretum
Journey Highlights
Cambodia
Home to the UNESCO-listed Angkor Wat temple complex at Siem Reap, Cambodia is a treasure trove of cultural relics from the Khmer empire. Today, intriguing remnants of Khmer culture exist alongside ethnic tribal traditions — with stunning green hills and sprawling rice fields as backdrop.
Mekong River
The 12th longest river in the world at 2,703 miles (4,350km), the Mekong flows from the Tibetan Plateau to the South China Sea through China, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. The lower Mekong basin, encompassing Cambodia and Vietnam, is the most commonly navigated section, with local sampans and boats a common sight along with river.
Vietnam
Situated in the Easternmost part of Indochina peninsula, Vietnam is a country that evokes highly visual memories: rows of street vendors wearing conical hats (nón lá), water buffalos plodding across rice fields and colourful floating markets on the Mekong river.
Memories that will last a lifetime...
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