Opened in 1925 as Saigon’s most luxurious hotel, the Majestic Hotel Saigon has gone through several reincarnations over the years, reflecting the tumultuous history of Vietnam.
Former haunt of foreign correspondents, spies and once home to Graham Greene, the Majestic Saigon Hotel exudes history, tradition and romance.
In a great location overlooking the Saigon River, the Majestic Saigon remains a hotel of tradition, hospitality and elegance with an aura steeped in its French colonial era roots.
The Saigon Opera House, Re-unification Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral and Ben Thanh Markets are all also just a short walk away.
The Majestic has a beautiful art-deco era lobby, with stained glass, chandeliers and period furniture. Tiny, antique lifts lead to the rooms in the Classic Wing, which has wide corridors, beautiful carpets and artworks on the wall.
Rooms at the Majestic are a good size and the Saigon River View Rooms in the Classic Wing are very popular so book well in advance for these if possible. In fact many of the room types are booked well in advance.
The Majestic Saigon Hotel is the ‘Grand Dame’ of Saigon's colonial-era hotels, in an excellent location by the Saigon River with plenty of restaurants, shops and bars close by.
We love the Majestic’s rooftop bar, which has a nice view over the Saigon River and is a great spot for pre-dinner drinks. Like everything at the Majestic – it’s a little bit old fashioned but the river views are great.
Lonely Planet described the lobby as ‘like an old lady trying to hide her wrinkles’ which we thought summed it up nicely until renovations really lifted the look of the hotel. The old lady has a twinkle in her eye again!
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
1x Colonial Deluxe Room
Hotel
About AmaDara Cruise
The 124-passenger AmaDara Cruise made it's debut in 2015 and is in a class unto itself with distinct French Colonial décor and accented by Mekong artefacts made by native craftsmen.
Air-conditioned interior corridors lead to spacious staterooms and suites, most featuring twin balconies that invite the ever-changing scenery of Southeast Asia inside.
Elegantly appointed staterooms are 251 square feet, and suites range from 366-502 square feet. Staterooms and suites feature twin balconies, both a French and an outside balcony, so guests can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however they wish.
On board, the AmaDara caters to your every whim, with massage rooms, fitness room, gift shop, hair salon and sun-deck pool.
Her stunning Saigon Lounge provides respite by day and unites guests over intriguing local entertainment by night.
Savour authentic regional delicacies and Western cuisine in the Main Restaurant or dine at The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant; and throughout your cruise, be treated to unlimited complimentary wine with lunch and dinner, as well as house brand spirits, local beer and soft drinks throughout your cruise.
7 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
1x Stateroom
Cruise Ship
The Mekong Delta in Southern Vietnam is comprised of a 60,000km long web of interconnected waterways which spans across three Vietnamese provinces. This lush, tropical delta is dominated by Southeast Asia’s mightiest river, the Mekong.
The Mekong splits in Cambodia into two main rivers, the Bassac and the First River, then in Vietnam into a more complex system, creating a maze of small canals, rivers and arroyos.
Exploring these rivers and their numerous tributaries by boat is an ideal way explore the Mekong Delta at a leisurely pace and provides an opportunity to experience the truly unique Mekong River lifestyle.
The area is brimming with small craft villages, Khmer Pagodas, magnificent mangroves, picturesque orchards and some remarkable floating markets.
3 Nights
Located at the meeting of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers, Cambodia’s energetic capital, Phnom Penh, is known for its rich history, friendly locals and world-class food scene.
The primary drawcard of the city its visible heritage - the National Museum of Cambodia features a millennium’s worth and more of an incredible Khmer design.
The monumental Royal Palace, the official residence of King Sihamoni, houses the famous Throne Hall, used for coronations and ceremonies.
Within the Royal Palace is the spectacular Silver Pagoda, named for its floor covered with five tons of gleaming silver.
The Tonle Sap riverfront area provides a charming place to enjoy a meal and some fine French wine (an enduring colonial legacy), while the local nightclubs provide a fun time out on the town, complete with karaoke singers and stage dancers.
1 Night
The province of Kampong Cham is located in central Cambodia and offers some interesting sights and activities.
The capital of the province, also called Kampong Cham, is situated on the Mekong River and was once a French trading post.
Visitors can meander through the downtown area with its colonial architecture before crossing the unique Bamboo Bridge - rebuilt each year to provide access to Ko Paen Island, where rural Cambodian life plays out in a picturesque setting.
Active travellers can hike to the peak of Phnom Hanchey (located 20 kilometres north of Kampong Cham) for the incredible views of the Mekong River flatlands that it provides.
The province is also home to an excellent archaeological site, Nokor Wat, which are ruins that date back to the 11th-century and are famous for their dramatic wall paintings.
1 Night
Tonlé Sap (the Great Lake) is Cambodia’s most distinctive geographical feature, swelling to a massive 12 000 square kilometres during the rainy season.
The lake and its floodplains are a key fishing and agricultural region, contributing significantly to the country’s economy.
It also has plenty to offer visitors: traditional floating villages inhabited by a diversity of Vietnamese, Khmer and Muslim residents; superb birdlife (particularly in the Prek Toal Biosphere Reserve); and an amazing array of aquatic wildlife and birdlife, including the almost-extinct Siamese crocodile, as well as turtles, otters, giant Mekong catfish and more than 100 species of waterbirds.
1 Night
The much-loved Lotus Blanc Resort is located only minutes away from the famous Angkor Archaeological Park and the War Museum.
Beautified by the greenery of an 88-swaying coconut tree garden, Lotus Blanc Resort offers a blissful landscape and a lovely mid-range resort-style hotel, an ideal base from which to discover the temples of Angkor and beyond.
Accommodation at the hotel features beautifully appointed rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a writing desk and chair, air-conditioning, and a bathroom.
Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a spa, and meeting rooms. Guests can also enjoy a buffet breakfast each morning before trying the locally sourced and chef-recommended meals during lunchtime.
3 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
1x Run of House Room
Resort
