The 2010 Crozier Society Pilgrimage Vietnam and Cambodia January 14 – 26, 2010   Please Join Archbishop Brunett Aboard the MS La Marguerite on the Mekong.     Join our privately guided group, as we experience the wonders of ancient Angkor Wat, view village life along the Mekong, and discover bustling Phnom Penh and Saigon. The brand-new 92-passenger MS La Marguerite was specifically built to provide the most luxurious and immersive experience on South East Asia’s legendary Mekong River. With a design that combines colonial elegance with local artifacts and regional Mekong touches, MS La Marguerite is the perfect setting for an unforgettable river odyssey.   ITINERARY   Destination Arrival Departure Depart Seattle --- 01/14/10    --- Arrive Siem Reap 01/15/10    ---   Angkor Wat Tours 01/16/10    ---   Lake Tonle Sap Transfer to Ship 01/17/10    --- 01/17/10    --- Kampong Chnang 01/17/10    --- 01/17/10    --- Kampong Cham 01/18/10    --- 01/18/10    --- Phnom Penh 01/19/10    --- 01/21/10    --- Tan Chau 01/21/10    --- 01/22/10    --- Sa Dec 01/22/10    --- 01/23/10    --- Saigon 01/23/10    --- 01/24/10    ---   Saigon – Check In to Hotel and Evening Event   01/24/10    ---   Saigon – Vung Tau Excursion 01/25/10 ---   Early AM Depart for USA   01/26/10    ---   Day by day itinerary Day 1, flight Seattle – Saigon - Siem reap Day 2, Siem reap, Cambodia Afternoon and evening at leisure. Day 3, Siem Reap - Angkor After breakfast, we visit the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat, one of the world’s most impressive temple ruins constructed between 9th and 13th centuries. The temple still owns hundreds of fine carvings of Apsara and Hindu mythology. Stroll around the massive hallways and discover small shrines still in use today by the local people. A Khmer scholar who will help you get a better understanding of Khmer history, culture, archeology and civilization leads the trip. Afternoon, continue your journey with a visit to the picturesque Ta Prom, a jungle-clad temple with overgrown trees, giving a haunting and exotic atmosphere. The magnificent roots of a tree push itself between the temple’s huge stone blocks in an embrace, emphasizing the ‘lost city’ feel. Welcome Mass and Dinner at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast and dinner Day 4, Siem reap –Angkor- Tonle sap lake/embarkation – kampong Chnang AM Mass . This morning travel to Tonle Sap Lake to embark the luxurious MS La Marguerite. Enjoy your Welcome Dinner onboard as you cruise to Kampong Chnang. The ship moors overnight. Meals: Breakfast and dinner Day 5, Kampong Chnang – kampong Cham AM Mass . After breakfast, enjoy a motor boat excursion into the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the Tonle Sap river. Enjoy a stunning variety of birdlife, and observe numerous great fish traps, some over a half-mile long. Later, the ship enters the jungle as the river narrows. Temples abound along the riverbanks, offering a unique opportunity to observe the rich tapestry of Cambodian rural life. Arrive in the capital city of Phnom Penh in the afternoon, change pilots and enter the Upper Mekong bound for Kampong Cham. The ship makes an afternoon stop, in time for a walk through the quaint silk weaving village of Chong Kho. Overnight, the ship moors mid-stream in Kampong Cham. Day 6 , kampong Cham- Phnom penh AM Mass. This morning journey upriver to the hilltop pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey. Over lunch, sail back downstream to explore the Kampong Cham area. Travel by motorcoach to the 12th-century Angkorian temple of Wat Nokor, which has been “fused” with a modern Wat. Continue by motorcoach to the Eco-village of Cheung Kok. The ship departs late in the afternoon from Kampong Cham, arriving at Phnom Penh for an overnight mid-stream mooring. Day 7, Phnom penh AM Mass. Early morning, the ship cruises into spectacular Phnom Penh and docks at the passenger port terminal. A morning tour explores the highlights of Cambodia’s capital city, famous for its French colonial architecture, busy cafes, vibrant nightlife and renovated river corniche. Visit the Royal Palace and the spectacular Silver Pagoda. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. After lunch onboard, another excursion leads to the infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng or S21 detention center (Genocide Museum) situated in the suburbs of the city. An overnight on the waterfront provides an opportunity to dine in one of many nearby restaurants, and experience Phnom Penh’s vibrant nightlife, should passengers so choose. Day 8, Phnom penh – Border crossing – Tan Chau, Vietnam AM Mass. Spend the day cruising the Mekong River, stopping at the jungle village of Preak Dach to visit fruit orchards before continuing to the Cambodian/Vietnamese border. The ship moors overnight mid-stream in Tan Chau, Vietnam. Day 9, tan Chau – Sa Dec AM Mass. After breakfast, transfer via small boats to the pier, where a Trishaw awaits to transport you around Tan Chau. Visit a mat-making workshop and silk coloring workshop. Back at the pier, embark on a local boat for a channel cruise and visit to a fish farm before returning to the ship. Overnight mid-stream on the Mekong near Sa Dec. Day 10, Sa Dec – Ho Chi minh City (Saigon) AM Mass. After breakfast, board small local boats for the village of Sa Dec, where you will enjoy a morning stroll. Noteworthy as the town where the French writer (and our ship’s namesake) Marguerite Duras spent some of her childhood, Sa Dec is a sprawling town on the Mekong Delta. Visit the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras’ Chinese paramour, which is now a small museum. After lunch onboard, the ship continues cruising to Cai Be. A local Junk trip in the afternoon will take you to Cai Be’s spectacular floating market; then go ashore to see the French Gothic Cathedral and visit delightful flower gardens, ancient Kiet House and local rice paper manufacturers. In the evening cruise to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, while enjoying a gourmet Farewell Dinner onboard. Day 11, Ho Chi Minh City – disembark In the early morning, the ship docks at the Saigon River Frontage. As the capital of the French colony of Cochinchina,Saigon was known as “Paris of the Orient.” Today, Vietnam’s largest city is an industrial, cultural and educational hub, but still retains vestiges of its colonial past. After breakfast, disembark and transfer to our luxury hotel. Embark on a walking tour to admire Saigon’s historic landmarks including a stroll down Rue Catinat of Graham Greene's 'The Quiet American' will reveal more colonial classics; the Opera House, a three-story classical theatre built to entertain the French colonists (outside visit); the former Hotel de Ville constructed for the French bureaucrats of Indochina in 1901, now The People's Committee building with no public access; the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunningly massive red-brick edifice with twin spires, a clear reminder that French once ruled this city. This evening a special Mass and Dinner with the Religious Order of Sisters, Lovers of the Holy Cross. Over night at your luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Day 12, Ho Chi Minh City Full day excursion to the resort town of Vung Tau to view the famous statue of Jesus, then Mass and a visit to the Retreat House for the Religious Order. Late Evening transfer to the Airport for your flight home.. Meals: Breakfast and lunch   Day 13, Arrive Seattle Transfer to the airport for your homebound flight.   Included Features Two day land package in Siem Reap at a deluxe hotel with daily breakfast, tours and one dinner Two day land package in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) at a deluxe hotel with daily breakfast, tour and one dinner Seven Night Cruise in River View Accommodations Cat C (Porthole Window) Unlimited local beer and house brand spirits with meals onboard ship Bottled water in every cabin Daily sightseeing program as outlined in the itinerary All transfers Escorts and local guides   Tour Price: $4,995.00 pp* Single Supplement: $1,650.00 *Prices are per person based on double occupancy in a Cat (C) Deluxe Stateroom with Porthole. If you wish to upgrade to a higher Category, add the following price per person. Category Deck Stateroom Double Rate Single Rate B Tonle Deck Balcony - 226sq.ft. $ 259.00 $ 388.50 A Saigon Deck Balcony - 226sq.ft. $ 499.00 $ 748.50 JR Suite Sadec Deck Balcony - 290 sq.ft. $ 799.00 $1,398.25 Suite Sadec Deck Balcony - 452 sq.ft. $1,299.00 $2,273.25   Air fare is not included but a special group fare in coach and business will be offered.       Reservations and Final Payment: A deposit of $1,500.00 per person is required at time of booking. Final payment is due no later than October 9, 2009. Non-payment may result in the reservation being cancelled. Cancellation Charges Cancellations received: * More than 121 days prior to departure:  $400.00 p.p. loss of deposit * 120 – 90 days prior to departure:                   $800.00 p.p. loss of deposit * 89 – 60 days prior to departure:                    35% loss of package price * 59 – 30 days prior to departure:                    50% loss of package price * 29 – 0 days prior to departure:                    100% loss package price Travel Insurance is strongly recommended!   Passport and Visas: A valid passport is required of all travelers. Passport must be valid six months after the scheduled return date to the USA. USA citizens require visas for Vietnam and Cambodia. Non-US citizens must consult with the appropriate consulates if any visas are needed. Any visas or travel documentation required to travel is the sole responsibility of the passengers to obtain. 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