Mekong journeys

Value World Tours (Fountain Valley, CA; 800/795-1633, www.valuecruises.net)  is building the colonial-style ship RV Indochine to sail between Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, and Siem Reap, Cambodia. “Mekong Delta Cruise” voyages start Oct. 10, 2008.

For the cruise only, per-person prices range from $1,999 (category C) to $2,398 (category A). For a 15-day/13-night land/cruise package, per-person prices are $2,499 (C cabin) to $2,898 (A cabin); with air from the West Coast, add $1,000. Add $120 in port charges and $130 for visas.