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 through immigration and customs on arrival
- Day 2
Hanoi
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
- Ba Dinh Square visit
- One Pillar Pagoda visit
- Temple of Literature visit
- Cyclo ride through the Old Quarter
Optional Activities
- Bat Trang Pottery Village - journey to the village where porcelain and pottery have been made for over 700 years, with guided walk and stories about the clay
- Head, Hand or Foot Massage at Le Spa du Metropole overlooking the courtyard and pool of Sofitel Legend Metropole
- Walking Tour of Hanoi - explore on foot, visit neo-gothic St. Joseph's Cathedral, admire Hanoi Opera House, view exhibits at Hoa Lo Prison, learn about Vietnam's struggle for independence from France
- Water Puppet Performance - attend one of Hanoi's renowned water puppet theatres and learn about the art form and its origins in villages
- Vietnam's Coffee Culture - discover the history and cultivation of coffee, one of Vietnam's largest exports, and learn to make unique drinks
- Dinner at La Terrasse at Sofitel Legend Metropole - Parisian cafe atmosphere with classic Parisian-inspired furniture
- Dinner at La Table Hanoia in the French Quarter - gourmet food with seamless service at the former Press Club
- Dinner at KOTO Van Mieu - soulful Vietnamese cuisine at a training restaurant for disadvantaged and at-risk youth
- Dinner at Lý Club Hanoi - innovative Vietnamese cuisine in a beautifully restored 19th-century colonial villa, inspired by the legacy of the Lý dynasty
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Ba Dinh Square One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature St. Joseph's Cathedral Hanoi Opera House Hoa Lo Prison - Day 3
Hanoi - 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
- Ha Long Bay luxury cruise aboard Lyra Grandeur
- Welcome drink on board
- Swimming at Frog Lagoon
- Mini golf on board
- Access to infinity pool and jacuzzi
- Sunset viewing from Ocean Sky Sundeck
- Chef-led cooking demonstration
- Dinner on board with fresh, locally sourced produce
Optional Activities
- Karaoke in Sea Melody theatre
- Film viewing in lounge
- 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
- Transfer to Viet Hai fishing village by bicycle or electric car
- Visit to ancient home
- Meeting with villagers
- Rice wine-making lesson
- Visit to Ba Trai Dao beach
- Lunch on board
Landmarks Viet Hai Fishing Village Ba Trai Dao Beach - Day 5
Ha Long Bay - Siem Reap
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Brunch (Brunch on board), Dinner (Dinner with fellow travellers at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Traditional rowing boat excursion to Dark and Bright Cave
- 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 tour of Angkor Archaeological Park
- Visit to 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 with premium seating
Landmarks Angkor Archaeological Park Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Terrace of Elephants Terrace of the Leper King Ta Prohm Temple - Day 7
Siem Reap
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Five-course Khmer dinner with traditional Apsara dance performance and live musicians at Theam's Gallery set amid a stunning garden)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Angkor Wat
- Guided exploration of temple
Optional Activities
- Tuk Tuk Ride to Senteurs d'Angkor handicraft workshop - observe artisans and appreciate ancient crafts with contemporary designs
- Quad Bike Adventure in Cambodian countryside - off-road tracks through rice fields, forgotten temples and local communities
- APOPO HeroRATs Tour and Landmine Museum - tour of non-profit training African Giant Pouched rats to detect landmines, plus Landmine Museum with personal stories of hope and resilience
- Horse and Cart Ride - hand-made horse cart journey through rural Cambodia off the beaten path
- Khmer Cooking Class - visit market to meet Khmer chef, then prepare selection of dishes at Lum Orng farm-to-table restaurant famed for New Mekong cuisine
- Siem Reap Shopping Adventure - explore vibrant arts and crafts scene at Angkor Handicraft Association Fair-Trade Village and surrounding artisans with handmade goods
Landmarks Angkor Wat Theam's Gallery - Day 8
Siem Reap - Kampong Cham
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Welcome dinner showcasing diverse flavours from the region)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Transfer through remote Cambodian villages to Kampong Cham
- Embarkation on Mekong Serenity cruise
- Lunch on board
- Tuk Tuk Tour of Koh Pen - journey around riverside village past stilted houses with insights into village life and crops
Landmarks Koh Pen - Day 9
Kampong Cham - Phnom Penh
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Angkor Ban village
- Transfer to Oknha Tey
- Stroll through stilt houses
- Observation of traditional silk weaving process
Landmarks Angkor Ban Oknha Tey - 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 - learn about a confronting part of Cambodian history with visit to Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Cyclo Ride - explore Phnom Penh by the most popular form of transportation throughout Southeast Asia in the 1960s, weaving past iconic sites
- National Museum visit with private museum guide - discover the most important pieces including the world's finest display of Khmer sculptures, art and relics
- Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda - discover Cambodia's Royal Palace, the official residence of the King completed in 1870, an extraordinary example of Khmer architecture with French influence elements
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum National Museum of Cambodia Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 11
Phnom Penh
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Visit to Oudong
- Buddhist blessing ceremony with resident monks at monastery in Oudong
- Leisurely stroll through Koh Chen village
- Visit to copperware home workshops
Landmarks Oudong Koh Chen - Day 12
Phnom Penh - Tan Chau
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Cruise from Phnom Penh towards Vietnamese border
- Border crossing
Optional Activities
- Presentation from local guides
- Fruit-carving demonstration
- Cooking workshop - learn art of creating Vietnamese spring rolls
- Spa and Wellness Centre treatment
Landmarks Tan Chau - Day 13
Tan Chau
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Small boat journey along tributaries around Tan Chau
- Cruise past floating fish farm
- Rickshaw tour of Tan Chau
- Visit to local rattan weaving workshop
- Visit to Evergreen Island for authentic rural Mekong experience
Landmarks Evergreen Island - Day 14
Sa Dec - My Tho
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Journey by small tender boat past floating fish farms to Sa Dec
- Tour of Huynh Thuy Le's former home
- Visit to traditional Cao Dai temple
- Lunch on board
- Visit to Cai Be Church (French gothic)
- Visit to Cai Be port area
- Visit to rice paper manufacturer
Landmarks Sa Dec Huynh Thuy Le's Home Cao Dai Temple Cai Be Church 
- Day 15
My Tho - Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City)
Included Activities
- Transfer from My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
Optional Activities
- City Walking Tour - discover iconic landmarks and French colonial architecture on guided walk past Saigon Opera House, Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral
- Motorbike Ride - ride like a local on motorbike sightseeing adventure weaving through streets past Central Post Office and Independence Palace, visit Chinatown and Thien Hau pagoda
- Cooking Class - meet chef, visit market to discover Vietnamese ingredients, relax in villa outdoor garden, create dishes and learn intricacies of making bánh mì xíu mǎi
- Ho Chi Minh City Shopping Adventure - seek out boutiques discovering handmade goods at Mekong Quilts, Saigon Kitsch quirky souvenirs, L'Usine trend-setting lifestyle store
- History of Saigon - delve deeper into Ho Chi Minh City's turbulent history starting at Reunification Palace, visit War Remnants Museum and see Burning Monk Memorial
Landmarks Saigon Opera House Central Post Office Notre Dame Cathedral Independence Palace Chinatown (Cholon) Thien Hau Pagoda Reunification Palace War Remnants Museum Burning Monk Memorial 
- Day 16
Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch at Lady Trieu Gin Distillery accompanied by refreshing Lady Trieu gin and tonic), Dinner (Dinner at highly acclaimed 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
- Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Guided tour of Lady Trieu Gin Distillery with Master Distiller
- Private gin tasting
- Light lunch at gin distillery
- Dinner at Vietnam House
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Lady Trieu Gin Distillery Vietnam House - Day 17
Ho Chi Minh City - Depart
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast before departure)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
