Viking offers a variety of onboard multimedia lectures to learn about the history and culture of the destinations you visit. Topics include the rise and fall of the Khmer Empire, excavations at Angkor, Vietnam and Cambodian history, Champa history and culture, and local language keywords and phrases. These presentations provide the background for your own observations and enrich your travel experience.
Hands-on demonstrations, cooking classes, traditional dance performances and local food tastings. These in-depth experiences are an integral part of learning about the places you'll pass on your drive, and each activity is specially planned to make each itinerary easy to follow.