Explore More Magazine - Spring 2019

Amazing Asia, with

Amazing Asia, with Viking On our extraordinary Southeast Asia & Hong Kong cruise, explore four fascinating countries on one sweeping journey. From bustling Bangkok, visit Sihanoukville in Cambodia, with its enchanting fishing villages. Ho Chi Minh City is a heady mix of French and Vietnamese cultures, and the city of Da Nang offers sandy beaches and resort living. In Ha Long Bay, cruise the spectacular waters on a traditional junk, and in Hong Kong, wander the eclectic streets. Seventeen days, one amazing journey. 2020 Southeast Asia & Hong Kong ocean cruise from £5,790pp Call now on 020 8780 8575 or visit vikingcruises.co.uk Prices and availability are correct at time of going to print but are subject to change. From price is based on two people sharing the lowest grade stateroom on Southeast Asia & Hong Kong departing on selected dates in 2020. Single supplements 100%. Please note a visa may be required and is at the passengers own expense. Prices valid until 31 March 2019. For more information please visit vikingcruises.co.uk/terms-conditions or call us. VC_EM_A4_Jan2019_Asia_v7.indd 1 18/01/2019 11:33:35

ITINERARY Discover ASIA Immerse yourself in the tapestry of four Southeast Asian countries on one memorable journey through Indochina Above: Ha Long Bay in Vietnam is made up of over 2,000 limestone islands of various heights, creating mystical scenery DAY 1 / FLY FROM THE UK TO BANGKOK DAYS 2 & 3 / BANGKOK, THAILAND Witness the cultural splendour of Old Siam, beautifully set on the Chao Phraya River, as you experience one of the regions’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities. From temples to street markets, immerse yourself in this kaleidoscopic metropolis. DAY 4 & 5 / SIHANOUKVILLE, CAMBODIA This Cambodian coastal town offers stunning beaches with turquoise waters. Visit the colourful murals and Buddha sculptures at Wat Krom, ride on a tuk-tuk in town, explore local markets and a nearby fishing village. DAY 6 / SCENIC CRUISING: GULF OF THAILAND Unwind on your private veranda while watching for marine life, indulge in some reading as the ocean views pass you by, or meet new friends in The Wintergarden. DAYS 7, 8 & 9 / HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM Formerly known as Saigon, this city mixes French and Vietnamese cultures, where croissants are served alongside pho, the country’s famous noodle soup. Enjoy the city’s museums, as well as floating markets in the Mekong Delta. DAY 11 / DA NANG (CHAN MAY), VIETNAM Transformed into a US base during the Vietnam War, today this former sleepy backwater is a bustling cultural centre combining colonial architecture and ornate temples with a countryside of paddy fields and the nearby legendary China Beach, where US soldiers came for relaxation during the war. DAYS 12 & 13 / HA LONG BAY, VIETNAM Home to 2,000 limestone islands of astonishing heights, take a scenic cruise on an authentic junk through one of the world’s most magnificent landscapes. There’s also the opportunity for a day excursion to Hanoi. DAY 14 / SCENIC CRUISING Enjoy spectacular Asian scenery and take full advantage of on-board facilities, including Nordic-style treatments in The Spa, or relax by the pool with a cocktail in hand as you journey towards China. DAY 15 & 16 / HONG KONG, CHINA Your last stop is Hong Kong, where glittering skyscrapers dazzle among the peaks, where East and West sensibilities meet, and where ancient and modern lifestyles interweave to create a fascinating juxtaposition. PHOTOS: © AWL IMAGES DAY 10 / SCENIC CRUISING: SOUTH CHINA SEA Today you will sail into the South China Sea, waters that were navigated for thousands of years by dynastic emperors and the barbarians that opposed them. DAY 17 / FLY BACK TO THE UK Catch a flight home from Hong Kong back to the UK. The 17-day Southeast Asia & Hong Kong itinerary from Bangkok to Hong Kong starts from £5,790pp SPRING 2019 | VIKINGCRUISES.CO.UK 33 033_EM15_SeAsiaITINERARY.indd 33 21/01/2019 14:28