13 Jan, 2012
Heritage Line introduce new Mekong cruise
An ideal floating retreat for couples or small groups, Heritage Line’s latest vessel is a colonial throwback, British-Indian style, featuring attentive concierge and butler staff, sunrise Tai Chi and delightful cooking classes. Among the delicious on-board meals is a festive BBQ with Apsara dance and music for entertainment, and the moon and stars for companions. From My Tho to Angkor, a week aboard The Jahan reveals the many inventive ways Vietnamese and Cambodians live on the water.
Defiantly exclusive, The Jahan features four categories of accommodation across 26 cabins on two decks, ranging from the Superior Staterooms to the Jacuzzi-equipped suites, all offering private balconies.
The boat introduces a unique personalized cruise experience with option of privatised shore excursions for curious travellers. Located on top is the terrace deck with the Viceroy Dining Hall, the Apsara Spa, the stunning Observatory Lounge, outside funnel bar and a seven meter long outdoor pool.
The best place in Southeast Asia to witness the convergence of the old and new is Vietnam. You can begin your journey at My Tho, located just outside of Saigon. Discover the Vietnam of today, a youthful nation fuelled by the desire for modernisation and commercialisation while protective of its traditional past. It is the contrasting characteristics of the country, from its historical past to its modern developments and its diverse landscapes and people that will leave a lasting impression. In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, take relaxing sampan tours of a boisterous floating market, hyacinth-laced canals, floating villages, a catfish farm and a Cham Muslim community.
Continue on to Cambodia, once the greatest empire in Southeast Asia, its colourful history and awe-inspiring sites make it one of the most exciting countries in the region to visit. We’ll visit the eccentric capital city of Phnom Penh, the entirely stilted water villages of Kampong Chnang notable for their silk weaving, their hand-made houses and their beautiful Khmer pottery. Test your mettle crossing a rickety 2-km bamboo bridge. Engage with monks at the pre-Angkorian Wat Hanchey. Laugh with children or join for a swim in the tea-coloured waters. Your 8 day Jahan cruise ends on Tonle Sap Lake at Siem Reap. Here another beautiful journey awaits, tour the temples of Angkor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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