Itinerary
- Day 1
Siem Reap
You'll transfer to your hotel and get settled in. This afternoon, head to Ta Prohm temple, the jungle temple with trees and vines wrapped around it from the Tomb Raider movie. Then visit a local charity that works with underprivileged children, have a Khmer dinner with an Apsara dance performance, and finish the day relaxing at your luxury pool villa.
- Meals
- Dinner (Khmer Dinner with Apsara Performance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ta Prohm temple
- Local Charity Visit - Opportunities of Development through Art (ODA)
- Khmer Dinner and Apsara Performance
Landmarks Ta Prohm 
- Day 2
Siem Reap
Start early and head out to the Angkor Archaeological Park, a World Heritage site. You'll see Angkor Wat and learn about its history, then walk through Angkor Thom and the Bayon Temple with its carved stone smiling faces. Stop at the Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. By evening, watch the sunset at Angkor Wat and catch a Phare Circus performance.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Angkor Wat temple complex
- Visit to Angkor Thom
- Visit to Bayon Temple
- Visit to Terrace of Elephants
- Visit to Terrace of the Leper King
- Sunset at Angkor Wat
- Phare Circus Performance
Optional Activities
- APOPO Hero Rats Tour
- Horse Cart Ride through Cambodian countryside
- Quad Bike Adventure through rice fields, forests and villages
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat with coffee, tea or juice
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Terrace of Elephants Terrace of the Leper King 
- Day 3
Siem Reap to Kampong Cham
Travel through the countryside and small villages to reach Kampong Cham. You'll board the RV Apsara for a seven-night Mekong River cruise. In the afternoon, take a tuk tuk to Koh Pen, an agricultural island, then return for a Welcome Dinner on the ship where you'll meet fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board RV Apsara)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Tuk Tuk Tour of Koh Pen
Landmarks Koh Pen - Day 4
Kampong Cham to Oknha Tey
Start with a walking tour of Angkor Ban, known as the 'Lucky Village' for surviving the Khmer Rouge regime. Check out wooden houses, some over 100 years old. After returning to the ship, you'll continue sailing to Oknha Tey (Silk Island) where you can see the town's traditional silk weaving.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Angkor Ban
- Visit to Oknha Tey for silk weaving discovery
Landmarks Angkor Ban Oknha Tey - Day 5
Oknha Tey to Phnom Penh
Head to Oudong, Cambodia's former royal capital, and take part in a traditional Buddhist blessing with resident monks. On the way back to Phnom Penh, stop at Koh Chen village to see open-air copperware workshops. Spend the afternoon exploring Phnom Penh on your own or join optional activities.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Oudong
- Buddhist Blessing Ceremony with monks at monastery in Oudong
- Visit to Koh Chen village and copperware workshops
Optional Activities
- Hands-on Cooking Workshop with local chef and market visit
- Phnom Penh by Cyclo - Independence Square, Royal Palace, cafes, boutiques, local markets, and pagodas
Landmarks Oudong Koh Chen - Day 6
Phnom Penh
Visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum to learn about the Khmer Rouge regime, then pay respects at the Memorial Stupa. After lunch, go to the Royal Palace built in 1866 with white and gold Khmer architecture. Explore the Silver Pagoda with its 5,000 silver tile floors. Later in the afternoon, you have free time at the Russian Market, Central Market, or relax on board.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Visit to Killing Fields
- Visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Visit to Memorial Stupa
- Visit to Royal Palace
- Visit to Silver Pagoda
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Russian Market for souvenirs
- Visit to Central Market to try local delicacies including fried tarantula and crickets
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Memorial Stupa Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 7
Phnom Penh to Tan Chau
Relax on board as the ship sails toward the Vietnamese border. While border procedures happen, you'll enjoy onboard presentations and demonstrations. Then cross into Vietnam and cruise into the riverside town of Tan Chau.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Landmarks Tan Chau - Day 8
Tan Chau
Travel by small boat around the tributaries near Tan Chau, then go ashore for a rickshaw tour down winding laneways past shops and locals. Visit silk and rattan weaving workshops. Go to Vinh Hoa (Evergreen Island) to see traditional Vietnamese farming, then return to the ship and continue toward the town of Sa Dec.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Small boat tour along tributaries around Tan Chau
- Rickshaw tour of Tan Chau
- Visit to local silk and rattan weaving workshops
- Visit to Vinh Hoa (Evergreen Island) to witness traditional Vietnamese farming
Landmarks Vinh Hoa - Day 9
Sa Dec to Cai Be
Take a boat to Sa Dec past floating fish farms and walk through the colorful market. Continue past old waterside mansions to the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras' novel L'Amant. Return for lunch and sail to Cai Be. Visit the local cathedral and a rice paper and coconut candy factory. Join a special Farewell Dinner on board as you cruise toward My Tho.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board while cruising), Dinner (Farewell Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Sa Dec past floating fish farms
- Exploration of Sa Dec market
- Visit to home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le
- Visit to Cai Be local cathedral
- Visit to rice paper and coconut candy manufacturer
Landmarks Sa Dec Cai Be 
- Day 10
My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
Leave the ship at My Tho and say goodbye to the crew. Travel by coach to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a network built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the Vietnam War. Learn stories about the war and the tunnel builders' ingenuity, then crawl through a tunnel section to understand what soldiers experienced. Transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. The evening is yours to relax or choose from dining options.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Crawl through tunnel section at Cu Chi
Optional Activities
- Home Saigon Restaurant - traditional Vietnamese cuisine elevated
- Le Corto - three-course French fusion-inspired menu
- Propaganda Vietnamese Bistro - Vietnamese bistro with locally made propaganda artwork
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
Go on an early morning guided walking tour to see the busy streets come to life and understand the city better. Spend the afternoon exploring Ho Chi Minh City on your own or join optional activities. Gather in the evening for a Farewell Dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City)
Included Activities
- Morning Walking Tour of Ho Chi Minh City
Optional Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City by Foot - walking tour passing Saigon Opera House, People's Committee building, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Post Office
- History of Saigon - Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, and Burning Monk Memorial
- Religions of Saigon - Mariamman Temple and Jamia Al Muslim Mosque
- Shopping Tour by Foot - boutiques and locally made items including clothing, mementos, and jewellery
Landmarks Saigon Opera House People's Committee Building Notre Dame Cathedral Post Office Reunification Palace War Remnants Museum Burning Monk Memorial Mariamman Temple Jamia Al Muslim Mosque 
- Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City
Your trip ends after breakfast with a transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
