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WIN | A Mighty Mekong cruise for two with Wendy Wu

You could be cruising along the Mekong River with Wendy Wu just by signing up to The Senior and Explore's newsletters. *Digitally altered picture
You could be cruising along the Mekong River with Wendy Wu just by signing up to The Senior and Explore's newsletters. *Digitally altered picture

Picture yourself indulging in breathtaking riverscapes as you cruise down one of Asia's most vibrant waterways.

You could win a trip travelling from Cambodia to Vietnam on an unforgettable river voyage downstream from Siem Reap to Saigon, simply by signing up to newsletters from The Senior and Explore.

Wendy Wu's Mighty Mekong Cruise is an 11-day experience of captivating cultures across two countries on exclusive shore excursions, and includes seven nights aboard one of the river's newest ships.

The highlights are extensive, including visiting wooden stilt houses in Angkor Ban, the elegant Raffles Hotel LeRoyal, Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda complex in Phnom Penh, and the mesmerising Long Xuyen floating market.

The mesmerizing Long Xuyen floating market. Picture supplied
The mesmerizing Long Xuyen floating market. Picture supplied

Indulge in breathtaking riverscapes from the luxurious sundeck or your private balcony, dine in style and enjoy a host of cultural performances on board while cruising aboard the luxurious Victoria Mekong ship.

The luxurious Victoria Mekong ship cruising along the Mekong River. Picture supplied
The luxurious Victoria Mekong ship cruising along the Mekong River. Picture supplied

The trip starts in Siem Reap, before going to Kampong Cham for the first Mekong River sunset. Next, marvel Angkor Ban's wooden stilt houses, and travel by three-wheeled tuk tuk to Silk Island to learn about the process of silk weaving, watching local families make the iconic Cambodian krama.

Take a walking tour of Koh Chen, where you will meet a local copper and silversmith, plus discover Cambodia's ancient capital, Oudong.

Arrive in style on a pedal-powered cyclo at the elegant Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh for a signature cocktail at the famed Elephant Bar and then explore the majestic Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda complex.

Explore the Royal Palace of Cambodia at Phnom Penh. Picture supplied
Explore the Royal Palace of Cambodia at Phnom Penh. Picture supplied

In Phu Tan, see handmade Ca Rang clay stoves, explore Tiger Island by three-wheeled xe loi, and visit "Mr Tiger's Temple".

Watch skilled craftspeople make clay products while on the Mighty Mekong Tour. Picture supplied
Watch skilled craftspeople make clay products while on the Mighty Mekong Tour. Picture supplied

Travel by tender boat to witness the mesmerising Long Xuyen floating market and tour the An Giang Museum.

Towards the end of the trip, enjoy breakfast on the terrace of Claypot Restaurant with time to enjoy the view from the pool or private balcony before disembarking.

Driving to Cai Be, enjoy lunch at the elegant Le Longanier Restaurant, set amidst lush fruit trees by the river. Finally, arrive at the final stop, Ho Chi Minh City.

A view of the skyline from the deck of the Victoria Mekong ship. Picture supplied
A view of the skyline from the deck of the Victoria Mekong ship. Picture supplied

How do I enter? 

To enter the draw, sign up to receive free e-newsletters from The Senior plus Explore, ACM's travel publication.

Visit the signup form at thesenior.com.au/giveaway/wendywu, fill in your details and start enjoying the new content. Current e-newsletter subscribers can also enter at the link above.

The prize is for two people twin share and has a maximum retail value of $12,998.

Entries close Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 11.59pm AEST.

The full terms and conditions are found at the bottom of the signup form here.

Good luck!

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