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Telegraph has ranked the top 5 river tours in Asia, with the Ganges River tour in India leading and the Mekong River in the Vietnam - Cambodia stretch securing the 4th position.
Here is the list of the top 5 river tours in Asia for the year 2015.
1. Ganges River, India
Taking the top spot is the river tour on the Ganges River in Varanasi city – one of the most sacred stretches of water in the world. Travelers embark on a 10-mile (16 km) journey from the middle of the Ganges to the outskirts of Varanasi. However, this route is often operational for a short duration, typically in August and September. Meanwhile, another cruise tour takes passengers from Patna to Varanasi, costing around 1,500 USD per person, excluding airfare.
2. Yangtze River, China
Embark on an 11 Short Tours Along the Yangtze River
3. Myanmar
Myanmar stands out as a premier destination for many river cruises globally. Various cruise companies offer exploration tours of Myanmar and the Irrawaddy River, with prices starting from 5,369 USD per person, inclusive of airfare and a stopover in Bangkok.
4. Mekong River, Vietnam – Cambodia
Ranked 4th in Telegraph's list is the Mekong River tour spanning 8 days from Siem Reap (Cambodia) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam). The cost for a journey is approximately 1,460 USD per person, excluding airfare.
5. India
Embark on a 16-day Adventure from Delhi to Kolkata
Photo: ST
According to One World
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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour
MytourAugust 1, 2014
