Cambodia & Vietnam 2012
Mysteries of the Mekong River, March 1-14
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Itinerary
Enrichment Lecturer
Details & Pricing
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with MIT Professor Emerita Isabelle de Courtivron
14 days/13 nights
Overnights
• 2 nights aloft (split)
• 3 nights Siem Reap
• 7 nights MS La Marguerite
• 1 night Ho Chi Minh City
Physical Activity Rating: Level 3
Co-shares: other academic institutions
Maximum group size: 90 travelers
Trip Brochure (PDF)
Reading Guide (PDF)
Join fellow alumni on a journey through Cambodia and Vietnam, highlighted by a seven-night cruise on the legendary Mekong River. Cruise in comfort aboard the deluxe, colonial-style MS La Marguerite and spend time in Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Discover the magnificent temples and sculptures of Angkor, one of the world’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites. See the sleepy pockets of “Old Asia” amid the energy of Phnom Penh and visit the French Colonial district of Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy an evening of authentic Khmer dance and cuisine, meet local residents, and visit the historic residence of former U.S. Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge to hear a lecture about the evolution of American-Vietnamese relations. Optional pre-trip extension to Bangkok; post-trip extension to Hanoi.
If you have any questions or to make a reservation, please call the MIT Alumni Travel Program at 800-992-6749, or email us at compass@mit.edu.
