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Viking-Saigon-LobbyHotel stays in Hanoi, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) bracket an eight-day Mekong River voyage on this unique itinerary, during which guests can enjoy exploring the Old Quarter of Hanoi and attending a performance by Apsara dancers.

Tasting the distinctive fresh ingredients from bustling markets and local restaurants; wandering the Khmer temple complex of Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; visiting Ta Prohm, where jungle vines embrace ancient ruins; and seeing the sights of PhnomViking-Saigon-ExplorerSuite-LivingRoom Penh by cyclo rickshaw. With the 2022-2023 season underway, regular sailing dates are available through March 2023; the 2023-2024 season begins in July 2023. On the river voyage portion of the itinerary, guests can discover silk towns, fishing villages, monasteries and floating markets.

“The fascinating cultures of Vietnam and Cambodia have always made this region a favourite destination among our guests,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking. Purpose-built for the Mekong River, the 80-guest ship sails between Kampong Cham, Cambodia and Mỹ Tho, Vietnam, as part of Viking’s popular 15-day Magnificent Mekong itinerary. During this 15-day journey, guests explore the cultural treasures of Vietnam and Cambodia with 16 guided tours. Purpose-built for the Mekong River, the new Viking Saigon hosts 80 guests in 40 outside staterooms.

Viking-Saigon-Sky-BarViking today announced its newest river ship, the Viking Saigon, which has begun its inaugural season in Southeast Asia. Featuring the clean Scandinavian design for which Viking is known, all staterooms have hotel-style beds and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with a Veranda or French Balcony. “We are also pleased to welcome back to Southeast Asia our first guests since early 2020. With the arrival of the Viking Saigon, we look forward to introducing even more curious travellers to this iconic waterway in the coming years.” Guests on the three-deck Viking Saigon also enjoy a Spa & Fitness Center, Infinity Pool and open-air Sky Bar on the Upper Deck.

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Written by: Supaporn  Pholrach (Joom)