Tourexpi
Designed
for the Mekong River, the 80-guest vessel will join its identical sister ship,
the Viking Saigon, which debuted in 2022, and will
sail between Kampong Cham, Cambodia and Mỹ Tho, Vietnam as
part of Viking's popular 15-day Magnificent Mekong itinerary. The ship is under
construction and is currently scheduled to debut in October 2025. To meet
strong demand for Mekong River voyages, Viking has added sailing dates in 2025
and has now opened the entire 2026 season for booking.
"The
rich history and culture of Vietnam and Cambodia have
always made the Mekong River a fascinating destination for our guests,"
said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking. "With the addition of an
identical sister ship in 2025, we look forward to introducing even more curious
travelers to the treasures of this fantastic region in the years to come."
The Viking
Tonle
Built
specifically to navigate the Mekong River, the new Viking Tonle will
host 80 guests in 40 outside staterooms. 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. Guests
on the three-deck Viking Tonle also enjoy a Spa & Fitness Center,
Pool and open-air Sky Bar on the Upper Deck.
Magnificent
Mekong
During
this 15-day journey, guests explore the cultural treasures of Vietnam and Cambodia with
16 guided tours. Hotel 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 Phnom
Penh by cyclo rickshaw. On the river voyage portion of the itinerary,
guests can discover silk towns, fishing villages, monasteries and floating
markets.
Booking
Details
From
now through November 30, 2023, Viking is offering the Explorers' Sale,
with a $25 deposit, reduced airfare and special fares on select
ocean, expedition and river voyages, including the Magnificent
Mekong itinerary. Call Viking toll free at 1-855-8-VIKING (1-855-884-5464)
or contact a travel advisor for details.
Image
Credit: © Viking
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