Day 1:Arrive from your overnight flights to Asia

Day 2:Ho Chi Minh City

Arrive in former Saigon late afternoon/evening. Due to various arrival times no meals or services are provided.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City

Meet your local guide during the buffet breakfast at your hotel. Then depart on your morning motor coach tour of this fabulous and vibrant city! Your first stop will be at the History Museum, followed by a unique Water Puppet Show. From there continue past some of the city’s major attractions including the 19th century Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral. The tour will end with sightseeing of the Presidential Palace. In the afternoon, visit the unique War Remnants Museum followed by a welcome dinner featuring Vietnamese specialties. (B, D)

Day 4: Cu Chi Tunnels

The morning is reserved for an excursion to the fascinating Cu Chi tunnels. To protect themselves from bombing raids, the local villagers and Viet Cong built a series of tunnels covering an area of over 212 km where they survived allied attacks for years. The tunnels, ranging in depth from 3 to 12 meters underground, included boarding rooms, schools, kitchens, meeting halls and military production facilities – a whole city underground. Return to the city for a lunch break (on own). In the afternoon, a delightful 45 minute cyclo tour through the heart of the city’s bustling China Town will precede another wonderful dinner at one of Saigon’s many popular local restaurants. (B, D)

Day 5:Ho Chi Minh - My Tho - Cai Be EMBARKATION

After breakfast, transfer from the Hotel by coach to My Tho (approximately 2 hrs) where you will embark your luxurious floating hotel for your Mekong River cruise. Set sail during a light buffet lunch. In the afternoon, arrive near Cai Be and take a trip by traditional “junk” to Vinh Long and Tien Giang islands. Here you will tour the former mandarin residence of An Kiet where surviving members of the family will welcome you with homemade tea! (B, L, D)

Day 6: Cai Be - Chau Doc

In the morning, visit the floating market of Cai Be with local boats. Stop and tour the French Gothic Cathedral and colorful port area. Then tour several small riverside villages to see locals hand make coconut candy and rice paper. Return to the ship for lunch and continue sailing the Mekong River to Chau Doc to arrive in the early evening. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Chau Doc/Border

Enjoy a morning rickshaw ride around this French style town. Then board smaller boats to visit a local Cham Minority Tribal village and a cat fish farm. Return to the ship for lunch and sail on towards the border with Cambodia for border formalities. End the day moored near Phnom Penh. (B, L, D)

Day 8: Phnom Penh

The capital of Cambodia retains a French colonial charm. The crumbling colonial architecture makes an attractive backdrop to lively cafes and the redeveloped river front promenade. Your morning tour will highlight several impressive Wats (temple-monasteries) and the magnificent Royal Palace. Return to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon you may wish to join an optional excursion to the infamous Killing Fields. The evening is free to explore Phnom Penh on your own. (B, L)

Day 9: Kampong Cham Area

Your first stop is at the Chong Koh silk weaving village for a morning walk at leisure. Then continue cruising this less traveled part of the Mekong river. In the afternoon stop at Peam Chi Kang village to visit the local monastery and school (educational gifts, pens, crayons will be appreciated by the kids). Return to the ship and continue sailing. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Kampang Cham Area

Morning journey to the hilltop Temple of Wat Hanchey. Dating from the 8th century, these ancient brick structures characterize the architecture of the Chenla Empire. Lunch on board. In the afternoon travel by bus to the 12th century Temple of Wat Nokor. This temple is unique as a modern Wat is set within the ruins of the original ancient temple. Continue to the twin holy mountains of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei. Return to the ship for dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 11: Kampong Chhnang

Continue sailing along the Tonle River! At Kampong Chhnang the river narrows and one can view the rich tapestry of Cambodian rural life. This is a busy rural port with bustling markets. Enjoy a motor boat excursion to the lake side wetlands that form the mouth of the river. End the day with our Captain’s farewell dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 12: Siem Reap DISEMBARKATION

After breakfast disembark and transfer to Siem Reap port (apprx. 3 hours). From here, your motor coach will transfer you to Cambodia’s second largest and fastest growing city of Siem Reap (1hr). Your afternoon tour will include a Silk Farm and a local artist village where you will see local artisans creating beauty right before your eyes. End the day with an al fresco dinner at the renowned Foreign Correspondents Club. Return to your hotel for overnight. (B, L, D)

Day 13: Siem Reap

Begin with a tour of the lesser known Temples of the Angkor Wat Complex including; Angkor Thom, Elephant Terrace and Leper King. After the tour proceed to the “Red Piano” restaurant for lunch. Serving excellent Cambodian and Asian specialties the place is best known as a favorite of actress Angelina Jolie who was a frequent visitor during the filming of the Tomb Raider movies. Continue to the fabulous main Angkor Wat Temples for a truly magnificent sunset tour of this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site. End the day with a special dinner accompanied with a performance of the Apsara Dances – Cambodia’s national folklore. (B, L, D)

Day 14: Siem Reap

A full free day to relax in the luxury of your resort style hotel or explore this unique World Heritage town on your own! Visit the local marketplaces, bargain for those last minute souvenirs or take an optional Tuk Tuk tour to the local Crocodile farm! (B)

Day 15: Siem Reap - Home

Transfer to the airport for homebound flights. (B)

Tour Prices

Trip includes:

All services such as airfare (if obtained through us), local transfers (included only if air is purchased through us) accommodations in hotels or ships as listed, meals as indicated, sightseeing, entertainment and other services included in each itinerary and specified under Cruise/Tour Highlights. NOTE: Due to unforeseen changes in local schedules and events, we reserve the right to change ships, the sequence of ports, sightseeing events, activities and similar. Please see the Force Majeure clause outlined separately. Itineraries may also vary slightly from date to date. An updated schedule will be forwarded with your final documentation.

Trip excludes:

US airport, customs, security, maintenance fees and taxes, foreign airport taxes and port charges, visa, passport and any other document costs or fees, items of a personal nature such as use of telephones, laundry, meals, liqueur, souvenirs, cost of optional tours and all services other than those included in the itineraries.