Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll meet your group in Hanoi around mid-morning, and after grabbing lunch, you're heading out to explore the city's key sites. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum exterior comes first, followed by his stilt house, then the One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature. Later you'll take a pedi-cab ride through the streets before catching a traditional water puppetry show. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum exterior
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's stilt house
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda Buddhist temple
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Pedi-cab ride
- Traditional water puppetry show
Landmarks/POIs Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature - Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Start early this morning for the drive to Halong Bay, which takes about 3.5 hours. Once you arrive, you'll board your cruise ship and get welcomed with a cocktail and lunch. The afternoon is spent cruising through thousands of limestone islands in the emerald-colored bay. Dinner happens on board, and you'll spend the night anchored here.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay discovering limestone islands
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 3
Halong Bay to Hue
Rise early for a Tai Chi class on deck, then continue cruising to see more of the bay and visit one of the largest caves. Brunch is before you disembark at 11 a.m. and head back to Hanoi. You'll have pho soup, then fly to Hue. After arriving, transfer to your hotel, check in, have dinner, and spend the night.
- Meals
- Brunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tai Chi class on deck
- Cave visit
- Brunch
- PHO soup tasting
- Day 4
Hue
This morning you're visiting the tombs of Khai Dinh and Tu Duc, then Tu Hieu Pagoda. After lunch, you'll tour the Imperial City, a citadel built between 1805 and 1832 that shows off eastern feudal architecture. The Dong Ba Market is also on the agenda. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit tomb of Khai Dinh
- Visit tomb of Tu Duc
- Visit Tu Hieu Pagoda
- Visit Imperial City
- Visit Dong Ba Market
Landmarks/POIs Khai Dinh Tomb Tu Duc Tomb Tu Hieu Pagoda Imperial City Citadel - Day 5
Hue to Hoi An
You'll take a boat on the Perfume River to the Pagoda of the Celestial Lady, which has seven octagonal tiers and is easy to spot. The village of Kim Long is next. After lunch, you're driving to Da Nang to see the Museum of Cham Sculpture, which holds the world's largest collection of Cham art. Stop at China Beach before heading to Hoi An for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat transfer on Perfume River
- Visit Pagoda of the Celestial Lady
- Visit village of Kim Long
- Visit Museum of Cham Sculpture
- Stop at China Beach
Landmarks/POIs Pagoda of the Celestial Lady Museum of Cham Sculpture China Beach - Day 6
Hoi An
Head to My Son to see a cluster of abandoned and partially ruined Hindu temples from between the 4th and 14th centuries. You'll return to Hoi An for lunch, then explore the Ancient Town on foot, which has well-preserved buildings and street plans showing different cultural influences. You'll tour the Fujian Assembly Hall, Chuc Thanh Pagoda, and the Japanese bridge. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit My Son temples
- Tour Hoi An Ancient Town
- Visit Fujian Assembly Hall
- Visit Chuc Thanh Pagoda
- Visit Japanese bridge
Landmarks/POIs My Son Hoi An Ancient Town Fujian Assembly Hall Chuc Thanh Pagoda Japanese Bridge - Day 7
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to the city center for lunch. The afternoon involves touring the city to see the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Saigon Central Post Office. You'll head to Cholon, the Chinese section, to visit its market and the Thien Hau temple. Then transfer to your cruise ship, settle into your cabin, meet the crew at a welcome cocktail, have dinner, and spend the night aboard.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Saigon Central Post Office
- Visit Cholon market
- Visit Thien Hau temple
- Welcome cocktail and crew introduction
Landmarks/POIs Reunification Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon Central Post Office Thien Hau Temple - Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City
You have free time on board or can visit the Cu Chi tunnels, a massive network of underground tunnels used during Vietnam War campaigns. After lunch, visit the Museum of Vietnamese History. Relax on the ship as it starts cruising toward the Cho Gao canal and spend the night aboard.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Museum of Vietnamese History
Optional Activities
- Cu Chi tunnels visit
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels Museum of Vietnamese History - Day 9
Cho Gao Canal to Vinh Long
Cruise through the Cho Gao Canal and see how daily life in Vietnam revolves around fishing, farming, and transport. In My Tho, visit a bee farm and have honey tea with exotic fruit. Take small sampans along the mangrove-lined canal. Lunch is on board. Later, continue to Vinh Long in the Delta region to explore a brick and pottery factory and see puffed rice, rice-paper wrappers, and rice alcohol. Spend the night on board.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Cruise through Cho Gao Canal
- Visit bee farm
- Sampan ride in canal
- Visit brick and pottery factory
- Tasting of regional products
Landmarks/POIs Cho Gao Canal Vinh Long - Day 10
Vinh Long to Chau Doc
Visit the former house of Huynh Thuy Le, the man who inspired Marguerite Duras's book The Lover. You'll have free time in Sa Dec, then return to the ship for lunch as it sets off. Continue cruising to Chau Doc, a border town between Cambodia and Vietnam that became Vietnamese 300 years ago. Spend the night on board.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Huynh Thuy Le's former house
Optional Activities
- Free time in Sa Dec
Landmarks/POIs Sa Dec - Day 11
Chau Doc to Phnom Penh
Have breakfast on board before arriving in Chau Doc. You'll visit the Ba Chua Xu Temple and the Tay An Pagoda. Lunch happens on board before you arrive in Phnom Penh in the evening. Take a brief tuk-tuk tour, which is the easiest way around the city. Dinner is on board and you'll remain in port overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ba Chua Xu Temple
- Visit Tay An Pagoda
- Brief tuk-tuk tour of Phnom Penh
Landmarks/POIs Ba Chua Xu Temple Tay An Pagoda - Day 12
Phnom Penh
Tour the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, which has more than 5,000 silver tiles inlaid into it. Visit the National Museum of Cambodia. Have lunch in the city. In the afternoon, you can optionally visit the Tuol Svay Prey School, a former Khmer Rouge detention and execution center, or enjoy free time at the market. Return to the ship for classical Khmer dancing and music. Dinner is on board, you'll remain in port overnight, and the rest of the evening is yours.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour Royal Palace
- Tour Silver Pagoda
- Visit National Museum of Cambodia
- Khmer classical dancing and music performance
Optional Activities
- Visit Tuol Svay Prey School (Tuol Sleng Museum)
- Free time at market
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace Silver Pagoda National Museum of Cambodia Tuol Sleng Museum (Tuol Svay Prey School) - Day 13
Koh Chen to Kampong Tralach
Arrive in Koh Chen and explore this small village where craftspeople do silver and copper work. Lunch is on board, then head to Kampong Tralach to visit the beautiful Vihara at Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. You'll cross the village along a small road through magnificent rice fields to reach the pagoda. Spend the night anchored on board.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Koh Chen village
- Visit Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda
Landmarks/POIs Koh Chen Wat Kampong Tralach Leu - Day 14
Kampong Chhnang
Visit Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on Tonle Sap Lake where fish farming is abundant. Check out the region known for traditional pottery that combines ancient knowledge with modern techniques (Chhnang means 'pot'). Enjoy a tasting of regional products. Lunch is on board, then continue cruising. Toast to your journey with a farewell cocktail and dinner. Spend the night anchored on board.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kampong Chhnang
- Pottery and traditional crafts exploration
- Tasting of regional products
- Farewell cocktail
Landmarks/POIs Kampong Chhnang - Day 15
Angkor Wat
Disembark and either take a road trip to Siem Reap through traditional villages or enjoy a morning cruise through Tonle Lake before disembarking. Visit Angkor Wat, the most famous and impressive of all the Angkor monuments and a key example of Khmer architectural art. Stroll through the Angkor Night Market. Dinner and overnight at a 4-star or 5-star hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Angkor Wat temple
Optional Activities
- Visit traditional villages
- Angkor Night Market stroll
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat - Day 16
Siem Reap
Take a boat trip on Tonle Lake to see floating villages and learn about the traditional life of their residents. Have lunch, then visit Senteurs d'Angkor, a local business with silk, carvings, traditional beauty products and spices all made locally. End the day with Phare, the Cambodian circus, and spend the night at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Tonlé Lake
- Visit floating villages
- Visit Senteurs d'Angkor
- Phare circus show
Landmarks/POIs Tonlé Lake - Day 17
Siem Reap
Tour Ta Prohm, a Cambodian temple dedicated to the family of Jayavarman VII. Explore Angkor Thom and walk through the Bayon Temple with its enigmatic faces, checking out the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch is at your hotel. The tour ends around 2 p.m.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Ta Prohm temple
- Explore Angkor Thom
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Visit Terrace of the Elephants
- Visit Terrace of the Leper King
Landmarks/POIs Ta Prohm Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Terrace of the Elephants Terrace of the Leper King
