Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City)
Included Activities
- Fast Track Service through immigration and customs
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch at Lady Trieu Distillery with Lady Trieu gin and tonic), Dinner (Dinner at Vietnam House with special cocktail designed for APT guests)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels visit by speedboat
- Private gin tasting at Lady Trieu Distillery
- Light lunch at Lady Trieu Distillery
- Dinner at Vietnam House
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang to Hoi An
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Royal Hoi An – M Gallery)
Included Activities
- Included flight to Da Nang
- Transfer to Hoi An
Optional Activities
- City Walking Tour - Discover iconic landmarks and French colonial architecture including Saigon Opera House, Central Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral
- Motorbike Ride - Sightseeing adventure through the streets past Central Post Office and Independence Palace; visit Chinatown and Thien Hau pagoda
- Cooking Class - Market visit to discover Vietnamese ingredients, relax in villa outdoor garden, learn to make bánh mì xíu mại
- Ho Chi Minh City Shopping Adventure - Browse boutiques and handmade goods at Mekong Quilts, Saigon Kitsch, and L'Usine lifestyle store
Landmarks Saigon Opera House Central Post Office Notre Dame Cathedral Independence Palace Thien Hau Pagoda 
- Day 4
Hoi An
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Royal Hoi An – M Gallery)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hoi An including Japanese Covered Bridge and Chinese Temple
- Visit to handicraft workshop to observe silk lantern making
- Coconut coffee at local café
- Red Bridge Cooking School exclusive cooking class
- Local market visit at Red Bridge Cooking School
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge Chinese Temple - Day 5
Hoi An to Hue
- Meals
- Dinner (Authentic Hue cuisine at Nam Phuong Restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Hoi An Eco Tour - agricultural tour of local gardens
- Farmer interactions and farming activities
- Basket boat journey through water coconut palm jungle
- Dinner at Nam Phuong Restaurant featuring authentic Hue cuisine
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Lang Co Beach - Day 6
Hue
- Meals
- Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea with assortment of sweet and savory treats, teas and coffees on Perfume River Cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Imperial City citadel and monuments
- Visit to Thien Mu Pagoda
- Private Perfume River Cruise with afternoon tea
Landmarks Imperial City Citadel Thien Mu Pagoda Perfume River - Day 7
Hue to Hanoi
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Spice Garden, the hotel's highly awarded Vietnamese restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Dong Ba market visit
- Included flight to Hanoi
- Dinner at Spice Garden restaurant
Landmarks Dong Ba Market 
- Day 8
Hanoi
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
- Visit to Ba Dinh Square
- Visit to One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit to Temple of Literature
- Cyclo ride through Old Quarter
Optional Activities
- Bat Trang Pottery Village - Journey to the village where porcelain and pottery have been made for over 700 years; guided walk and stories about rich clay
- Head, Hand or Foot Massage - Relaxing massage at Le Spa du Metropole overlooking garden courtyard and pool
- Walking Tour of Hanoi - Explore neo-gothic St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi Opera House, Hoa Lo Prison exhibits; learn about Vietnam's struggle for independence
- Water Puppet Performance - Journey to renowned water puppet theatre; learn about the art form and its place in Vietnamese culture
- Vietnam's Coffee Culture - Discover the importance of coffee as Vietnam's major export; learn about history and cultivation; try making unique drinks
- Dinner at La Terrasse - Parisian café atmosphere at Sofitel Legend Metropole with classic Parisian-inspired furniture
- Dinner at La Table Hanoia - Fine gourmet food with seamless service in the French Quarter at formerly known Press Club
- Dinner at KOTO Van Mieu - Soulful Vietnamese cuisine at training restaurant for disadvantaged youth; not-for-profit social enterprise empowering youth through hospitality training
- Dinner at Lý Club Hanoi - Innovative Vietnamese cuisine inspired by Lý dynasty legacy, set in beautifully restored 19th-century colonial villa
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Ba Dinh Square One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Old Quarter St. Joseph's Cathedral Hanoi Opera House Hoa Lo Prison - Day 9
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
- Meals
- Lunch (Assortment of Vietnamese dishes on board Au Co), Dinner (Delectable dinner on board Au Co)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ha Long Bay)
Included Activities
- Private bomb shelter tour at hotel
- Lunch on board Au Co
- Bicycle or electric cart ride through Viet Hai village
- Visit to Bhaya Cruises' social responsibility projects
- Culinary class at Bhaya Café learning to prepare bánh cuốn
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Vietnamese rice wine tasting session in restaurant
- Squid fishing on main deck
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Trong Mai Islet Ngon Tay Islet Con Coc Islet Cat Ba Island Viet Hai Village 
- Day 10
Ha Long Bay
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast on board), Lunch (Special lunch on board), Dinner (Delicious dinner in onboard restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ha Long Bay)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson
- Breakfast on board
- Kayak exploration of Trinh Nu area
- Leisure cruise to Cua Van Floating Village
- Special lunch on board
- Floating village exploration by kayak or traditional rowing boat
- Sunset viewing from deck
- Dinner in onboard restaurant
Landmarks Trinh Nu Area Cua Van Floating Village - Day 11
Ha Long Bay to Siem Reap
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast on board), Brunch (Brunch on board), Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Traditional rowing boat excursion to Dark and Bright Cave
- Brunch on board
- Included flight to Siem Reap
- Transfer to hotel
- Welcome dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks Dark and Bright Cave 
- Day 12
Siem Reap
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Angkor Thom
- Visit to Bayon temple
- Visit to Terrace of Elephants
- Visit to Terrace of the Leper King
- Visit to Ta Prohm temple
- Local Charity Visit to ODA
- VIP Circus Show and Backstage Visit at Phare Circus
Landmarks Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Terrace of Elephants Terrace of the Leper King Ta Prohm Temple - Day 13
Siem Reap
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast after temple exploration), Dinner (Tantalizing five-course Khmer dinner with Apsara dance performance and live musicians at Theam's Gallery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat
- Guided exploration of Angkor Wat temple
- Return hotel breakfast
- Gallery Visit with Khmer Dinner and Apsara Performance at Theam's Gallery
Optional Activities
- Tuk Tuk Ride to Senteurs d'Angkor - Handicraft centre workshop visit; observe artisans; learn about ancient crafts and contemporary designs inspired by Khmer know-how
- Quad Bike Adventure - Off-road quad biking in Cambodian countryside; quiet tracks past rice fields, forgotten temples, local communities
- Bicycle Tour - Journey to countryside villages by bike; cycle along quiet back trails through rice paddies; observe daily farming activities
- Horse and Cart Ride - Hand-made cart journey into rural Cambodia; travel off the beaten path through beautiful countryside
- Khmer Cooking Class - Market visit with Khmer chef at Lum Orng farm-to-table restaurant; prepare selection of New Mekong cuisine dishes to taste
- Siem Reap Shopping Adventure - Explore vibrant arts and crafts at Angkor Handicraft Association Fair-Trade Village; handmade goods using traditional techniques
- Khmer Massage - Rejuvenating massage experience
Landmarks Angkor Wat - Day 14
Siem Reap to Kampong Cham
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board Mekong Serenity), Dinner (Welcome dinner showcasing diverse regional flavors)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Transfer through remote Cambodian villages
- Lunch on board Mekong Serenity
- Tuk Tuk Tour of Koh Pen island
- Welcome dinner on board
Landmarks Koh Pen Island - Day 15
Mekong River
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Walking discovery of Angkor Ban village
- Cruise to Oknha Tey
- Stroll among stilt houses
- Observation of traditional silk weaving process
Landmarks Angkor Ban Oknha Tey 
- Day 16
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Killing Fields and Genocide Museum - Sobering visit to learn about confronting aspects of Cambodian history
- Cyclo Ride - Explore Phnom Penh by cyclo (most popular 1960s Southeast Asia transportation); pass iconic city sites
- Visit the National Museum - Private museum guide; discover most important pieces; world's finest display of Khmer sculptures, art and relics
- Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda - Discover Cambodia's Royal Palace (official residence of the King, completed 1870); extraordinary example of Khmer architecture with French influence; includes Silver Pagoda
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum National Museum of Cambodia Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 17
Phnom Penh to Oudong
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Buddhist Blessing Ceremony at monastery in Oudong with resident monks
- Stroll through Koh Chen village
- Visit to copperware home workshops
Landmarks Oudong Koh Chen - Day 18
Phnom Penh to Tan Chau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Cruise towards Vietnamese border
- Cruise to Tan Chau
Optional Activities
- Fruit-carving demonstration
- Vietnamese spring roll cooking class
- Spa treatment
Landmarks Tan Chau - Day 19
Tan Chau
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Small boat journey along tributaries
- Floating fish farm viewing
- Rickshaw tour of Tan Chau
- Visit to silk and rattan weaving workshop
- Visit to Evergreen Island
Landmarks Evergreen Island - Day 20
Sa Dec to Cai Be
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious lunch on board while cruising)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Small boat journey past floating fish farms
- Tour of Huynh Thuy Le's former home in Sa Dec
- Visit to traditional Cao Dai temple
- Lunch on board while cruising
- Visit to Cai Be Church
- Cai Be port area visit
- Rice paper manufacturer visit
Landmarks Sa Dec Cai Be Church 
- Day 21
Mekong River to Ho Chi Minh City
Included Activities
- Disembarkation at My Tho
- Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
- Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Landmarks My Tho
