Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at Spice Garden, the hotel's highly awarded Vietnamese restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Fast Track Service on arrival through immigration and customs
- Welcome dinner at Spice Garden Vietnamese restaurant
Landmarks Spice Garden 
- Day 2
Hanoi
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
- Guided tour of Ba Dinh Square
- Guided tour of One Pillar Pagoda
- Guided tour of Temple of Literature
- Cyclo ride through Old Quarter
Optional Activities
- Bat Trang Pottery Village visit with guided walk and stories about porcelain and pottery-making traditions spanning over 700 years
- Head, Hand or Foot Massage at Le Spa du Metropole overlooking Sofitel Legend Metropole garden courtyard and pool
- Walking Tour of Hanoi including St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi Opera House, and Hoa Lo Prison exhibits with stories of Vietnam's independence struggle
- Water Puppet Performance at a renowned water puppet theatre with learning about the art form's history and origins in villages
- Vietnam's Coffee Culture experience learning about coffee history, cultivation, and making unique coffee drinks
- Dinner at La Terrasse at Sofitel Legend Metropole, a Parisian cafe-inspired setting with classic furniture
- Dinner at La Table Hanoia in the French Quarter with fine gourmet food and seamless service
- Dinner at KOTO Van Mieu, a training restaurant for disadvantaged youth serving soulful Vietnamese cuisine
- Dinner at Lý Club Hanoi in a restored 19th-century colonial villa with innovative Vietnamese cuisine
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Ba Dinh Square One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Old Quarter Bat Trang Pottery Village Le Spa du Metropole St. Joseph's Cathedral Hanoi Opera House Hoa Lo Prison - Day 3
Hanoi - Tuan Chau - Ha Long Bay
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board with fresh, locally sourced produce expertly prepared by onboard chefs)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ha Long Bay)
Included Activities
- Private tour of hotel bomb shelter with local historian
- Boarding Lyra Grandeur luxury cruise ship
- Welcome drink on board
- Swimming at Frog Lagoon
- Mini golf on board
- Use of infinity pool and jacuzzi
- Sunset viewing from lounge and Ocean Sky Sundeck
- Chef-led cooking demonstration
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Film screening in lounge
- Karaoke in Sea Melody theatre
- Board games in Cigar and Poker Room
- Squid catching lesson with crew
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Frog Lagoon 
- Day 4
Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ha Long Bay)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson at sunrise
- Breakfast on board
- Travel to Viet Hai by bicycle or electric car
- Visit to ancient home in fishing village
- Meeting with villagers
- Rice wine making lesson
- Visit to Ba Trai Dao beach
- Lunch on board
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Lan Ha Bay Viet Hai Ba Trai Dao beach - Day 5
Ha Long Bay - Tuan Chau - Hanoi - Siem Reap
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Brunch (Brunch on board), Dinner (Dinner with fellow travelers at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Traditional rowing boat excursion
- Dark and Bright Cave exploration
- Brunch on board
- Flight from Hanoi to Siem Reap
Landmarks Dark and Bright Cave 
- Day 6
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 Opportunities of Development thru Art (ODA)
- VIP Circus Show
Landmarks Angkor Archaeological Park Angkor Thom Bayon Terrace of Elephants Terrace of the Leper King Ta Prohm Opportunities of Development thru Art (ODA) Phare Circus - Day 7
Siem Reap
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Five-course Khmer dinner with Apsara dance performance and live musicians at Theam's Gallery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Angkor Wat
- Guided exploration of Angkor Wat temple
- Breakfast at hotel
- Private visit to Theam's Gallery
- Five-course Khmer dinner with Apsara dance performance and live musicians
Optional Activities
- Tuk Tuk ride to Senteurs d'Angkor handicraft workshop to observe artisans and discover contemporary designs inspired by Khmer know-how
- Quad bike adventure on off-road tracks in Cambodian countryside with views of rice fields, forgotten temples and local communities
- APOPO HeroRATs Tour and Landmine Museum visit to learn about African Giant Pouched rats trained to detect landmines and explore the museum's exhibits on landmine impact
- Horse and cart ride on a hand-made cart through rural Cambodia off the beaten path across varied terrain
- Khmer Cooking Class at market meeting with chef, traveling to Lum Orng farm-to-table restaurant, and preparing dishes in New Mekong cuisine
- Siem Reap Shopping Adventure exploring vibrant arts and crafts scene including Angkor Handicraft Association Fair-Trade Village
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Archaeological Park Theam's Gallery Senteurs d'Angkor APOPO Landmine Museum Lum Orng Angkor Handicraft Association - Day 8
Siem Reap - Kampong Cham - Koh Pen - Angkor Ban
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Welcome dinner showcasing diverse flavors from the region)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Journey through remote Cambodian villages
- Boarding Mekong Serenity cruise ship
- Lunch on board
- Tuk tuk tour of Koh Pen
- Visit to wooden stilt houses
- Welcome dinner on board
Landmarks Kampong Cham Koh Pen 
- Day 9
Angkor Ban - Oknha Tey - Phnom Penh
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Walking discovery of Angkor Ban
- Visit to stilt houses in Oknha Tey
- Observation of traditional silk weaving process
- Cruise along Mekong River
Landmarks Angkor Ban Oknha Tey Mekong River 
- Day 10
Phnom Penh
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Killing Fields and Genocide Museum visit to learn about a confronting part of Cambodian history at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Cyclo ride exploring Phnom Penh by the most popular form of transportation from the 1960s, passing iconic sites
- National Museum visit with private museum guide to discover important pieces and the world's finest display of Khmer sculptures, art and relics
- Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda visit to discover Cambodia's official royal residence completed in 1870, an extraordinary example of Khmer architecture with French influence
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum National Museum of Cambodia Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 11
Phnom Penh - Oudong - Koh Chen - Phnom Penh
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Visit to Oudong pilgrimage site
- Traditional Buddhist blessing ceremony with resident monks
- Stroll through Koh Chen village
- Visit to copperware workshops
Landmarks Oudong Koh Chen - Day 12
Phnom Penh - Tan Chau
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Cruise towards Vietnamese border
- Onboard presentations from local guides
- Fruit-carving demonstration
- Vietnamese spring rolls cooking workshop
Optional Activities
- Rejuvenating spa and wellness treatments
Landmarks Tan Chau - Day 13
Tan Chau - Evergreen Island - Sa Dec
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Small boat journey along tributaries
- Floating fish farm viewing
- Rickshaw tour of Tan Chau
- Visit to local rattan weaving workshop
- Visit to Evergreen Island
Landmarks Tan Chau Evergreen Island Sa Dec 
- Day 14
Sa Dec - Cai Be - My Tho
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Small tender boat journey past floating fish farms
- Tour of Huynh Thuy Le's former home
- Visit to traditional Cao Dai temple
- Lunch on ship
- Visit to Cai Be Church
- Visit to port area
- Rice paper manufacturer visit and learning
Landmarks Sa Dec Huynh Thuy Le's former home Cao Dai Temple Cai Be Church My Tho 
- Day 15
My Tho - Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
Optional Activities
- City Walking Tour of Ho Chi Minh City discovering iconic landmarks and French colonial architecture including Saigon Opera House, Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral
- Motorbike ride through city streets like a local, weaving past Central Post Office and Independence Palace, visiting Chinatown and Thien Hau pagoda
- Cooking class meeting your chef, visiting the market to discover Vietnamese ingredients, relaxing in a villa's outdoor garden, and learning to make bánh mì xìu mại
- Ho Chi Minh City Shopping Adventure at boutiques discovering high-quality handmade goods including Mekong Quilts, Saigon Kitsch and L'Usine lifestyle store
- History of Saigon experience starting at Reunification Palace, visiting War Remnants Museum and seeing Burning Monk Memorial
Landmarks Saigon Opera House Central Post Office Notre Dame Cathedral Independence Palace Thien Hau Pagoda Reunification Palace War Remnants Museum Burning Monk Memorial Mekong Quilts Saigon Kitsch L'Usine 
- Day 16
Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch at Lady Trieu Gin Distillery), Dinner (Dinner at the highly acclaimed restaurant Vietnam House with special cocktail designed specifically for APT guests)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City)
Included Activities
- Speedboat journey along Saigon River to Cu Chi tunnels
- Cu Chi tunnels visit
- Tour of Lady Trieu Gin Distillery
- Private gin tasting at distillery
- Light lunch at distillery
- Dinner at Vietnam House
- Special APT guest cocktail at Vietnam House
Landmarks Saigon River Cu Chi Tunnels Lady Trieu Gin Distillery Vietnam House - Day 17
Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer to airport
Landmarks Tan Son Nhat International Airport
