Itinerary
- Day 1
Siem Reap
You'll arrive and head to your hotel to get settled in. Later this afternoon, you're heading out to Ta Prohm, the jungle temple where vines and tree roots have taken over the structures. It's the temple you might recognize from the Tomb Raider film. Your guide will share some local insights to kick off your trip.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Visit Ta Prohm temple
- Insider Experiences
Landmarks Ta Prohm 
- Day 2
Siem Reap
Starting early, you'll spend the day exploring the Khmer temples at Angkor Archaeological Park. First stop is Angkor Wat, the massive temple complex, then you'll move on to Angkor Thom to see the Bayon Temple with its distinctive carved stone faces. After that, you'll check out the Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. The afternoon is yours to wander through Siem Reap on your own, or you can join one of the organized activities. Tonight there's an evening experience planned.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Explore Angkor Archaeological Park
- Visit Angkor Wat temple complex
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Visit Terrace of Elephants
- Visit Terrace of the Leper King
- Insider Experiences
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Siem Reap
- Select experience options in Siem Reap
Landmarks Angkor Wat Bayon Temple Terrace of Elephants Terrace of the Leper King Angkor Archaeological Park - Day 3
Siem Reap to Kampong Cham
You'll drive early through the countryside and small villages to reach Kampong Cham. There you'll board the RV Apsara, a small river ship that'll be your home for the next week. An afternoon activity is scheduled, then later everyone gathers for a Welcome Dinner on board with the other travelers as your cruise officially starts.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Board RV Apsara
- Insider Experience
- Welcome Dinner on board
- Day 4
Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh
The morning begins with a walking tour through Angkor Ban village, one of the few villages that survived the Khmer Rouge period. After returning to the ship, you'll sail to Oknha Tey, also called Silk Island, known for its silk production. You'll take a local tuk tuk around to see the village, rice paddies, and watch the traditional silk weaving. Then the ship continues toward Phnom Penh.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Angkor Ban village
- Visit Oknha Tey (Silk Island)
- Local tuk tuk village tour
- Visit traditional silk weaving workshops
Landmarks Angkor Ban Oknha Tey 
- Day 5
Phnom Penh to Oudong
The ship sails into Phnom Penh and you'll take a coach to Oudong, Cambodia's former capital, for a local experience. Then you're heading to Koh Chen to walk through open-air workshops where craftspeople work with copper. Your afternoon is free, so you can either relax or choose to join one of the optional activities.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Insider Experience in Oudong
- Visit Koh Chen copperware workshops
Optional Activities
- Select experience options
Landmarks Oudong Koh Chen - Day 6
Phnom Penh
You'll visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum to learn about Cambodia's history during the 1970s. There's a Memorial Stupa where you can pay respects. Then you'll tour the Royal Palace to see the Silver Pagoda and the Emerald Buddha made from Baccarat crystal. The afternoon is free time, with evening walks available if interested.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Visit Killing Fields
- Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Visit Memorial Stupa
- Tour Royal Palace
- Visit Silver Pagoda
- View Emerald Buddha
Optional Activities
- Evening walk around Phnom Penh
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Memorial Stupa Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 7
Phnom Penh to Vietnamese Border
You'll spend this day onboard the ship as it cruises toward the Vietnamese border. While the crew handles border procedures, you'll have onboard activities and presentations to keep you occupied. After crossing into Vietnam, the ship heads toward the small town of Tan Chau.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Onboard activities
- Onboard presentations
- Border crossing ceremony
- Day 8
Tan Chau
After breakfast, you'll transfer to a smaller boat and travel along the Mekong's side channels to see the stilt house villages. Later, a rickshaw tour takes you through Tan Chau to visit local silk workshops. You'll also go to Vinh Hoa, called Evergreen Island, where you can see traditional farming with water buffalo. The cruise continues toward Sa Dec.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Boat tour along Mekong tributaries
- Rickshaw tour of Tan Chau
- Visit local silk-weaving workshops
- Visit Vinh Hoa (Evergreen Island)
- View traditional Vietnamese farming
Landmarks Tan Chau Vinh Hoa - Day 9
Sa Dec to Cai Be
A boat ride takes you to Sa Dec, the charming colonial town where you'll walk through the colorful markets. You'll visit the former home of Huynh Thuy Le, the house that inspired Marguerite Duras's novel 'The Lover'. After lunch, you take a local boat to Cai Be to see the French Gothic cathedral. You'll stop at a rice paper factory and coconut candy workshop. Your last dinner on board happens as you cruise toward My Tho.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Final dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Sa Dec
- Explore Sa Dec markets
- Visit Huynh Thuy Le's former home
- Journey to Cai Be
- Visit French Gothic cathedral
- Visit local rice paper manufacturer
- Visit coconut candy factory
- Final dinner on board
Landmarks Sa Dec Huynh Thuy Le House Cai Be - Day 10
My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
You'll disembark at My Tho and take a coach to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a network dug by Vietnamese fighters during the Vietnam War. Your guide will explain the tunnel history and what life was like for soldiers, and you'll crawl through part of a tunnel to understand the tight conditions. After that, you'll head to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, the bustling metropolis that was formerly called Saigon, with free time afterward.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City)
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Guided tour of Cu Chi Tunnels
- Crawl through tunnel section
Optional Activities
- Select dinner experiences in Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll start with a local experience in the morning, then come back to your hotel for breakfast. From there, you can explore Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace or join one of the organized activities. Tonight you'll meet up for a Vietnamese Farewell Dinner with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Vietnamese Farewell Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City)
Included Activities
- Insider Experience
- Vietnamese Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Ho Chi Minh City
- Select experience options
- Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City
Your trip ends this morning after breakfast. You'll get a transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport to catch your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Tan Son Nhat International Airport
