Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Tam Vi Restaurant, 1-Michelin Guide Vietnam)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer with Immigration Fast Lane assistance
- Dinner at Tam Vi Restaurant (1-Michelin Guide Vietnam)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided walking exploration of Hoan Kiem Lake and Pedestrian Street
- Explore 36 guild streets on foot
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at Hanoi Old Quarter)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Imperial Citadel Thang Long visit
- Guided cyclo tour of Hanoi Old Quarter
- Visit to 36 guild streets
- Ngoc Son Temple visit
- St. Joseph Cathedral visit at sunset
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Dinner at Hanoi Old Quarter
- English-speaking tour guide
Landmarks Imperial Citadel Thang Long Hoan Kiem Lake Ngoc Son Temple St. Joseph Cathedral Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 3
Hanoi to Luang Prabang
Hanoi to Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel (before departure)), Dinner (Dinner at Kitchen by the Mekong restaurant (optional evening activity))
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Sofitel Luang Prabang)
Included Activities
- Private airport transfer from Luang Prabang International Airport (approximately 15 minutes)
- Immigration and baggage assistance
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Luang Prabang Night Market
- Dinner and film screening at Kitchen by the Mekong restaurant (Victoria Xieng Khoang Hotel)
Landmarks Luang Prabang Night Market - Day 4
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at Ock Pop Tok's Silk Road Café (meal not included)), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Sofitel Luang Prabang)
Included Activities
- Kuang Si Waterfall visit
- Bear Rescue Center visit
- Hands-on natural dyeing workshop at Ock Pop Tok (approximately 1-1.5 hours)
- Guided walking tour or bicycling through UNESCO-listed historic district
- Wat Xieng Thong visit
- Wat Visoun visit with Watermelon Stupa
- Exploration of colonial-era buildings and heritage houses
- Breakfast at hotel
- Dinner (included)
Optional Activities
- Mount Phousi climb for panoramic views (optional; easy to skip)
- Lunch at Ock Pop Tok's Silk Road Café (meal not included - available for purchase)
Landmarks Kuang Si Waterfall Bear Rescue Center Ock Pop Tok Wat Xieng Thong Wat Visoun Mount Phousi Luang Prabang Old Town - Day 5
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at the camp)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Sofitel Luang Prabang)
Included Activities
- Elephant Village Sanctuary visit
- Elephant ride bareback through jungle
- Elephant interaction and feeding (one elephant per person)
- Elephant health check demonstration
- Breakfast at hotel
- Lunch at the camp
- Kayaking adventure on Nam Khan River (easy to moderate difficulty)
Optional Activities
- Bathing with elephants (if water level allows)
- Spa session at Burasari Spa
Landmarks Elephant Village Sanctuary Nam Khan River - Day 6
Luang Prabang to Siem Reap
Luang Prabang to Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Dinner at hotel after arrival)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (FCC Angkor by Avani)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Flight to Siem Reap with Vietnam Airlines
- Day 7
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at temples area), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurants)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (FCC Angkor by Avani)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Sunrise visit to Angkor Wat
- Ta Prohm Temple visit
- Bayon Temple visit
- Phnom Bakheng Temple visit with sunset views
- Lunch at temples area
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Temple Bayon Temple Phnom Bakheng Temple - Day 8
Siem Reap to Kampong Cham
Siem Reap to Kampong Cham- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel (before departure)), Lunch, Dinner (Cambodian Welcome Dinner in Le Marche Dining Room)
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (Mekong Navigator Cruise)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel (before departure)
- Scenic drive from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham
- Welcome reception on ship
- Safety briefing
- Cambodian Welcome Dinner in Le Marche Dining Room
Optional Activities
- Lunch stop during drive (details not specified)
- Day 9
Kampong Cham - Phnom Penh
Kampong Cham - Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (Mekong Navigator Cruise)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Opopel village visit
- Local family visit and interaction
- Local school visit
- Village stroll and photography
- Local monastery visit
- Wat Roka Kaong temple complex visit
- Traditional water blessing from monks in Main Pagoda
- Dinner on board
Landmarks Opopel Village Wat Roka Kaong Kien An Cung (Chinese Temple) - Day 10
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (Mekong Navigator Cruise)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Choeung Ek killing fields visit
- Choeung Ek museum visit
- Buddhist memorial stupa visit
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) visit
- Shuttle coach service to Central Market (with local guide)
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Phnom Penh during free afternoon
- Shopping at Central Market and local shops
- Dining at local restaurants during free afternoon
Landmarks Choeung Ek Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) Central Market (Phnom Penh) - Day 11
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (Mekong Navigator Cruise)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Royal Palace complex visit by Tuk Tuk
- Throne Hall visit
- Moonlight Pavilion visit
- Silver Pagoda visit
- National Museum visit
- Apsara and traditional folk dance performance on Sun Deck
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon exploration in Phnom Penh
- Shopping in Phnom Penh
- Dining at local restaurants
Landmarks Royal Palace Silver Pagoda National Museum (Phnom Penh) - Day 12
Phnom Penh to Cambodia-Vietnam Border
Phnom Penh to Cambodia-Vietnam Border- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (Mekong Navigator Cruise)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Leisurely cruise down Mekong River
- Tropical fruits introduction and tasting
- Vietnamese spring roll making demonstration
- Traditional Cambodian costumes introduction
- Captain's cocktail and sabering reception
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
Landmarks Mekong River - Day 13
Cu Lao Gieng - My An Hung
Cu Lao Gieng - My An Hung- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (Mekong Navigator Cruise)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Cu Lao Gieng (Mango Island) tour
- Boat-building yard visit
- Vietnamese ancient house visit
- Incense-making workshop visit
- Catholic church visit on Gieng Island
- Fresh mango tasting at family-hosted ancient Vietnamese house with mango farm
- Lunch on board
- My An Hung village visit
- Village walk through farmland
- Interaction with local villagers
- Fresh coconut tasting in garden
- Honey tea and fruit with local family
- 'Don ca tai tu' folk music performance
- VOVINAM Vietnam Martial Arts performance by teenagers
- Dinner on board
Landmarks Cu Lao Gieng (Mango Island) My An Hung Village Mekong River - Day 14
Sa Dec - Cai Be - My Tho
Sa Dec - Cai Be - My Tho- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Vietnamese Farewell Dinner in Le Marche Dining Room)
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (Mekong Navigator Cruise)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Sampan navigation through Mekong canals to Sa Dec
- Huynh Thuy Le home visit (inspiration for 'The Lover')
- Kien An Cung Chinese Temple visit
- Sa Dec market walk
- Cai Be rowing boat excursion with conical-hatted rowers
- Cottage factory visit (rice paper, rice wine, popped rice production)
- Canal navigation toward Cau Xeo
- Sunset cruise toward My Tho Marina
- Farewell Reception with crew on Sun Deck
- Lunch on board
- Vietnamese Farewell Dinner in Le Marche Dining Room
Landmarks Sa Dec Sa Dec Market Huynh Thuy Le Home Kien An Cung (Chinese Temple) Cai Be Cau Xeo Mekong River My Tho - Day 15
My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (The Reverie Saigon)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board (before disembarkation)
- Bus transfer from My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Ho Chi Minh City
- Leisure activities in Sai Gon
- Day 16
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner in Saigon)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (The Reverie Saigon)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Independence Palace visit
- War rooms exploration
- Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon visit
- Sai Gon Post Office visit
- Ho Chi Minh City Book Street walk
- Ben Thanh Market visit
- Lunch (details not specified)
- Farewell dinner in Saigon
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping at Ben Thanh Market
- Local Vietnamese cuisine tasting at Ben Thanh Market
Landmarks Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral (Saigon) Sai Gon Post Office Ho Chi Minh City Book Street Ben Thanh Market - Day 17
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Airport transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Tour guide escort to airport
