This document provides details about the Amalotus Cruise, a luxury RV that operates cruises along the Mekong River between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Siem Reap, Cambodia. It outlines an 8-day itinerary for the cruise, with descriptions of activities, excursions, and sights included each day. It also provides information on cabin types and pricing for the cruise, noting seasonal rates and early booking discounts available. Specific departure dates for 2012-2013 are listed, along with policies on children, single travelers, and extra beds.

1. Indochina Treks Travel Co.,Ltd
Add: 24 Au Trieu Str, Hoan Kiem Dis, Hanoi
Tel: (84) 4 66821230; Fax (84) 4 33769113
Website: www.luxurymekongcruisers.com
Email: info@luxurymekongcruisers.com
Luxury RV Amalotus Cruiser
Sai Gon – Siem Reap Itinerary – 8 days or vv
Amalotus Cruise - brand new cruise, is scheduled to operate since Sep 2011. She is the sister of La
Marguerite Cruise and offers the same itinerary of her sister. We currently use photos of La
Marguerite as those of the Amalotus cruise have not been done. We would check and send you upon
request by email.
Day 1 SUN, Ho Chi Minh City - Embarkation (L, D)
Register for cruise from 11:00 to 12:00 at Sofitel Plaza Saigon Hotel. At 12:30, and transfer overland
to My Tho Port. At 13:30, embark onto the luxurious vessel where iced mineral water and cold towels
will be served. At 14:00, proceed to the Mekong Restaurant for a tasty buffet lunch before checking
into your cabins. The captain will commence port formalities from 14:00 to 16:00. At 15:00, adjourn
to the Saigon Lounge for briefing. At 19:30, proceed to the Mekong Restaurant and enjoy the first
dinner on the Amalotus Cruise. Pianist performs on Saigon Lounge from 21:00 to 23:00.
Overnight on the Amalotus Cruise
Day 2 MON, Cai Be Floating Market (B, L, D)
At 7:00 to 9:00, a hearty breakfast will be served. At 10:00 to 11:30, a seminar on The Life on
Mekong River. Lunch from 12:30 to 14:00. At 14:30, get ready for the first excursion at Cai Be.
Explore the hidden treasures through the canals on riverboats and partake in late morning bantering
with floating markets vendors before going ashore to visit traditional candies making factory and rice
paper mills. Return to the Amalotus Cruise at 17:00. Enjoy Mekong Folk Dances at 18:30 followed by
cocktail & briefing at 19:15. At 19:30 dinner is served and pianist plays from 21:00 to 23:00. Night
cruising to Sadec.
Overnight on the Amalotus Cruise
Day 3 TUE, Sadec - Tan Chau (B, L, D)
Enjoy breakfast from 7:00. At 8:30, follow the guide to this quaint city of Marguerite Duras. Visit the
old house of Huynh Thuy Le’s now known as The Lovers Museum, local markets along the paved river

2. banks, the ancient Pagoda and the Chinese deities at the Fujian Temple. Pass by the school where
Marguerite's mother's taught and view the home of Marguerite from across the river bank. The
excursion ends at 11:30. At noon, cruise to Tan Chau. From 12:30 lunch is served. You will enjoy
another interesting session on Vietnam History - The Past & Present. At 18:30 to 19:30, daily cocktail
hours and briefing. At 19:30, proceed to the restaurant for dinner. Pianist performs from 21:00 to
23:00.
Overnight on the Amalotus Cruise
Day 4 WED, Tan Chau and Border Crossing (B, L, D)
Breakfast from 7:00 to 8:30. At 8:30, transfers to small boats, visit a floating fish farm and navigates
along the tiny tribunals where stilt houses are haphazardly leaning on one another. Go ashore and
make a city tours on Xe Loi where stops will be made at traditional silk making factory and rattan
mats and slippers making factory. At 11:30, return to the Amalotus Cruise and prepare for lunch. At
12:00, cast off for the Vietnamese/Cambodian borders for port and immigration formalities. Lunch is
served from 12:30 to 14:00. At 14:00, commence border-crossing procedures. From 15:00 to 16:30
enjoy a seminar session on Indochina - The Past & Present. At 17:00, start the second part of the
journey into Cambodia and heads towards Phnom Penh. Cocktail and briefing is scheduled at 18:30.
Dinner is served from 19:30 to 21:00. Pianist performs from 21:00 to 23:00. Enjoy the first night in
Cambodia.
Overnight on the Amalotus Cruise
Day 5 THU, Phnom Penh (B, L, D)
Breakfast will be served from 7:00 to 8:30. Visit Phnom Penh city from 8:30. Travel around by motor
coach/bus and visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and National Museum. At 12:00 return to the boat
for a re-energizing power lunch to prepare for the second part of the excursion today. At 14:30, take
motor coach/bus and visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng (S21) detention center. This excursion ends
at 17:30. At 18:30 to 19:30, meet guide for cocktail & briefing. Dinner is served from 19:30 to 21:00.
After dinner, a special Khmer folk performance awaits at the Saigon Lounge. The performance will
starts at 21:00 and ends at 22:00. Pianist performs from 22:00 to 23:00. Night cruising to Kampong
Cham.
Overnight on the Amalotus Cruise
Day 6 FRI, Kampong Cham (B, L, D)
Breakfast from 7:00 to 8:30. At 9:00, follow guides and explore Wat Hanchey, a hilltop pagoda
overlooking the Mekong. At 11:45, return to the boat and cast off for Kampong Cham around 12:00.
Enjoy lunch at 12:30. Go ashore from 15:30 to 17:30. The upland regions near Kampong Cham are
rich in timbers, including Ceylon ironwood, rosewood, bean trees, teak, and rubber trees. Visit 12th
century Angkorian temple of Wat Nokor and Cheung Kok Eco village. Cocktails and briefing at 18:30,

3. followed by dinner from 19:30. Pianist entertains from 21:00 to 23:00. Night cruise to Kampong
Chhnang.
Overnight on the Amalotus Cruise
Day 7 SAT, Tonle River - Kampong Chhnang - Tonle Lake (B, L, D)
At 7:00 to 8:30, enjoy breakfast. At 8:30 to 11:00, follow guides enjoy a quintessential river
excursion through the floating houses to get a glimpse of the local lifestyles in the Tonle Sap River.
Moor safely along the banks and go ashore and enjoy a leisurely walk through the city and walk
around local market. At 12:30 lunch is served. At 15:00 to 16:30 a lecture on Cambodia - The Past &
Present. At 18:30 briefing and farewell Cocktails are hosted. Farewell dinner and drinks from 19:30 to
21:00. 21:00 to 23:00 Pianist performs.
Overnight on the Amalotus Cruise
Day 8 SUN, Siem Reap - Disembarkation* (B, L, D)
Enjoy breakfast onboard from 7:00 to 8:30. At 9:00, reach Siem Reap. Bid farewells to the crew and
guides and disembark around 9:00. At 9:30 take motorized boats and arrive at local jetty
approximately 5 to 6 km away from the middle of the lake. Transfer to motor coach/bus to Le
Meridien Angkor Hotel at 10:30.
Important Notes*
For low water level, approximately from December to January/February, passengers will
disembark RV Amalotus Cruise and transfer onto a 3 hours speedboat at Kampong Chhnang
and transfer to Siem Reap Jetty.
For very very low water level, approximately from January/February to May/June, passengers
will disembark RV Amalotus Cruise and transfer onto a 5 hours coach ride at Preak Kdam at
07:00 and transfer to Siem Reap city, stopping en route at Kampong Thom mid morning.
Expected time of arrival at Le Meridien Angkor is 12:15.
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Quotation: US$/Double cabin (rate varies depends on departure dates. Please contact us for details).
Deck Lower Deck Main Deck Upper Deck Sun Deck
No of Cabins 6 22 22 10 2
Mekong Saigon
Cabin Types Tonle Stateroom Jr Suite President Suite
Stateroom Stateroom
21 m² 21 m² 21 m² 27 m² 58 m²
Size
Low Season Sep 2011
Price 3598 4196 4796 5396 6596
Shoulder
01 Oct 2011 and 04 April 2012
Season
Price 4198 4796 5396 5996 7196
High Season 01 Nov 2011 - 30 March 2012
Price 4998 5596 6196 6796 7996

4. We are offering 10% off (up to US$7996/cabin) compared with the above rates published by Amalotus
Cruise! This policy is applied for first clients only!
Schedule:
Year 2012 2013
Month Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr
SG - SR 5/19 2/16 25 9/23 6/20 3/17 1/15/29 12//26 10/24 7/21 4/18 4/18 1/15
SR - SG 12/26 9/23 11 2/16/30 13/27 10/24 8/22 5/19 3/17/31 14/28 11/25 11/25 8/22
Note*:
Special discount would be made for early, last minute or group bookings
US$300/cabin is added for Christmas Eve and New Year Eve
Other policies:
Children (from 5-12): 25% of on regular Cruise price/double cabin without extra bed
Single use: 30% off on regular cruise price
Extra bed: 75% off on regular Cruise price/cabin.