Just back from Avalon's "Siem Reap" on the Mekong river...

[tabber]

Was the Wifi free on AMA Dara?

 

Wifi on the Amadara was free and unlimited.

[OBX Cruisers]

Yeah! Thanks!

[Mark_T]

The internet availability was one of the surprises on this trip with Viking.

 

The Sofitel hotels all had good access as expected and the ship as well of course, but our guide went above and beyond in providing a wifi 'hotspot', using his cellphone for us to connect to any time we were away from the hotel or the ship, just in case anyone had anything urgent to deal with.

 

He also took a lot of photos and provided everyone with a download link and a DVD at the end of the trip, so for once we were not short of photos with both of us in them :)

[TLCOhio]

Wow, TLCOhio, so many wonderful memories, it's hard to pick the favourites, lol! Definitely Angkor Wat stands out. Sitting on deck watching the endlessly fascinating landscape and people, and river traffic. The Killing Fields is another. While sad and emotionally draining, it's important to see as a testament to how NOT to treat your fellow man. Similarly, the Cu Chi Tunnels near Saigon were very interesting.Also in Saigon we had a blast at the Artinus 3D Art Museum. The ox cart ride in Kampong Tralach was a unique experience. Super touristy, but fun. Holding a Burmese python on the Vinh Long Excursion. Getting a pedicure by fish in Siem Reap - just make sure you choose a tank with clean, clear water. Regarding visas, my trip was a bit unique in that it was a group tour led by our awesome travel agent and we had the entire ship booked. Our TA procured the Vietnam visas for all of us before we left. Avalon takes care of the Cambodian visas for you. You just need to bring two passport pictures and $50 in US cash.

 

Appreciate these great details, comments and various follow-ups. We are now getting closer to our Jan. 21 departure date to fly to Hong Kong for the first time. A little over four months till we depart. After four days in Hong Kong, we will fly to Bangkok, fly to Ho Minh City, then starting a seven-day Avalon cruise up the Mekong River and into Cambodia, doing Angkor Wat, then flying to Hanoi and various added stops in Vietnam.

 

Keep up the great sharing. Will be checking back. THANKS! Enjoy. Terry in Ohio

 

Lisbon, NWSpain, Bordeaux/Brittany: Just finished June 2017 sailing from Portugal to France along the scenic Atlantic Coast, plus great pre- and post-cruise experiences. Many interesting pictures and details on history, food, culture, etc., from my live/blog at: www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2511358