Just returned from trip. The dry season is November Thru February . Yes, it is hot and humid but the boats,bus trips and most restaurants have AC. Took the 3 day pre cruise and 3 day post cruise in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and it was well worth it. Spent 3 days at Sofitel resort in Siem Reap. Again well worth it to see Angkor Wat temples.
We made our own airfare plans and used Asian Travel and Tours for transfers. They charged us $20 for each pick- up. They did get us from Hanoi airport but did not pick us up in Ho Chi Minh. Hotel called us a taxi and it costs only $8. Take taxi's so you aren't ripped off either.
This was our second AMA cruise. Think they just rent this boat. It was nice but not up to the standards from our other trip. Food was inconsistent as cooks are Cambodian and need more training. The fine wine was box wine. Local beers are just okay.
Mekong River Cruise
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Just returned from trip. The dry season is November Thru February . Yes, it is hot and humid but the boats,bus trips and most restaurants have AC. Took the 3 day pre cruise and 3 day post cruise in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and it was well worth it. Spent 3 days at Sofitel resort in Siem Reap. Again well worth it to see Angkor Wat temples.
We made our own airfare plans and used Asian Travel and Tours for transfers. They charged us $20 for each pick- up. They did get us from Hanoi airport but did not pick us up in Ho Chi Minh. Hotel called us a taxi and it costs only $8. Take taxi's so you aren't ripped off either.
This was our second AMA cruise. Think they just rent this boat. It was nice but not up to the standards from our other trip. Food was inconsistent as cooks are Cambodian and need more training. The fine wine was box wine. Local beers are just okay.