Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and head to Park Hyatt Saigon to settle in. This evening, consider walking through Ben Thanh Night Market or grabbing coffee at a local café to get a feel for the city right away.
Optional Activities
- Explore Ben Thanh Night Market
- Visit local evening cafés
Landmarks Ben Thanh Night Market 
- Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City
Today you'll see why Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's largest and most dynamic place. Modern skyscrapers sit right next to ancient temples, and the streets are packed with motorbikes navigating through narrow alleyways. The contrast between old and new is really the character of this city.
Included Activities
- Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
In the morning, you'll visit Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about the Viet Cong's underground tunnel system and its role during the Vietnam War. After grabbing lunch, you'll transfer to the Mekong Jewel cruise ship to begin your river journey.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Vestiges of War—Cú Chi Tunnels
Landmarks Cú Chi Tunnels - Day 4
Mekong Delta
You're on the Mekong River now, and today brings a chance to see real delta life. Local farmers will show you sedge hat weaving and bonsai decoration techniques. By evening, you'll have an authentic Vietnamese dinner right onboard the ship.
- Meals
- Dinner (Authentic Vietnamese meal onboard)
Included Activities
- Village Life on the Mekong
- Day 5
Gieng Island
After breakfast, a sampan takes you through Sa Dec village so you can watch how locals go about their daily routines. You'll visit a colorful temple and the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, then head to Gieng Island to see how people make incense sticks and conical hats.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sampans and Romance
Landmarks Sa Dec Gieng Island - Day 6
Hong Ngu to Vietnam-Cambodia Border
Hong Ngu island village is your stop today, where you'll see Khmer scarves being woven right in people's homes. There's also a local temple dedicated to the Hoa Hao religion, which actually started in this area. Later this afternoon, you'll cross into Cambodia.
Included Activities
- Daily Life on the Great Delta
Landmarks Hong Ngu 
- Day 7
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh sits where three rivers meet, and the city itself is a mix of French colonial buildings, Khmer architecture, and modern structures. Along the riverside, Buddhist temples and palaces line the esplanade, filled with historical significance.
Included Activities
- Cambodia's capital—Phnom Penh
- Day 8
Phnom Penh
You'll visit the Killing Fields to understand Cambodia's history under the Khmer Rouge. Then you'll go to a former school that became a prison and now operates as a genocide museum. Both stops are difficult but important parts of understanding Cambodia's past.
Included Activities
- The Killing Fields—Tragedy and Reconciliation in Cambodia
Landmarks Killing Fields of Choeung Ek Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - Day 9
Phnom Penh
This day focuses on connection. You'll meet children at a local school and visit villagers in their homes. Buddhist monks will give you a water blessing, which is a rare cultural experience that shows Cambodia's spiritual traditions.
Included Activities
- Cambodia's Vibrant Cultural Life
- Day 10
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
You'll leave the ship this morning and head to Siem Reap by motorcoach. After checking in at Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort, you'll take a city tour and visit local artisans by remork (a three-wheeled vehicle).
Included Activities
- City Tour & Artisan Visit by Remork
Landmarks Angkor Wat 
- Day 11
Siem Reap
Angkor Wat is on the agenda today. This massive religious complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of those places most travelers hope to see. The scale and detail of the temples are really something to experience in person.
Included Activities
- Angkor Wat Temple
Landmarks Angkor Wat - Day 12
Siem Reap
You'll explore Angkor Thom, the royal city built in the 12th century when the Khmer dynasty was at its height. The South Gate, Bayon temple, and Ta Prohm are all stops on your tour. By evening, you'll watch an Apsara Show and have dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Apsara Show and Dinner)
Included Activities
- South Gate Angkor Thom, Bayon, and Ta Prohm
- Apsara Show and Dinner
Landmarks Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Ta Prohm South Gate of Angkor Thom - Day 13
Siem Reap to Hanoi
You'll have free time in Siem Reap before flying to Hanoi. Once you land, you'll check into Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel and settle in for the night.
- Day 14
Hanoi
Hanoi's tree-lined boulevards and colonial buildings give the capital its own personality. You'll walk through busy streets where food vendors set up shop, visit museums and historic sites. The city's contradictions and energy make it worth exploring carefully.
Included Activities
- Hanoi City Tour
- Day 15
Hanoi
After checking out this morning, you'll head to the airport for your flight home.
