Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll arrive in Ho Chi Minh City where your Travelmarvel representative meets you for the hotel transfer. This evening, there's a Welcome Dinner featuring Vietnamese cuisine to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner showcasing the distinctive flavours of Vietnamese cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner showcasing Vietnamese cuisine
Landmarks Bến Thành Market Independence Palace 
- Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho to Cai Be
After a morning walking tour through Ho Chi Minh City as it comes to life, you'll drive to My Tho and board the RV Apsara. The boutique river ship then sails to Cai Be, giving you time to settle into your suite or relax on deck. A Welcome Dinner on board lets you meet fellow travellers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River), Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City)
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Morning Walking Tour of Ho Chi Minh City
- Breakfast at hotel
- Boarding RV Apsara boutique river ship
- Sail from My Tho to Cai Be
- Welcome Dinner on board
Landmarks My Tho Cai Be - Day 3
Cai Be to Sa Dec to Tan Chau
You'll take a tender boat through Cai Be's local river life, visiting Cai Be Church, the tallest in the Mekong Delta, and watching rice paper and coconut candy being made. From there, cruise to Sa Dec for a guided tour of the colorful markets and the home of Huynh Thuy Le. Lunch happens back on the ship, followed by an optional spa treatment. Later, you'll have dinner while sailing to Tan Chau.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board while cruising to Sa Dec), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Tender boat exploration of Cai Be and surrounding areas
- Visit Cai Be Church
- Visit rice paper manufacturers
- Visit coconut candy manufacturers
- Guided tour of Sa Dec
- Tour of Huynh Thuy Le's home
- Lunch on board while cruising
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Rejuvenating spa treatment on board
- Evening entertainment at Saigon Lounge
- Cocktails at Saigon Lounge
Landmarks Cai Be Church Sa Dec Huynh Thuy Le's Home Tan Chau - Day 4
Tan Chau to Evergreen Island to Cambodian Border
Small boats take you through tiny tributaries around Tan Chau before you hop into a rickshaw for a tour through quiet laneways. You'll check out silk-weaving workshops and see traditional Vietnamese farming on Evergreen Island where water buffalo still work the land. Lunch is on board, then the ship heads toward the Cambodian border while border paperwork gets sorted out with presentations happening. Late in the day, you'll cross into Cambodia and sail overnight toward Phnom Penh.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Small boat journey through tributaries of Tan Chau
- Rickshaw tour of Tan Chau
- Visit silk-weaving workshops
- Small boat journey to Evergreen Island
- Tour of rural Mekong life on Evergreen Island
- Observation of traditional Vietnamese farming techniques
- Lunch on board
- Onboard activities and presentations
- Dinner on board
Landmarks Tan Chau Evergreen Island - Day 5
Phnom Penh
Morning visits include the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields with its Memorial Stupa to learn about Cambodia's Khmer Rouge history. After lunch on board, you'll see the Royal Palace with its white and gold architecture and the Silver Pagoda. The afternoon is yours to explore local markets, try street food, or stay relaxed on the ship.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum tour
- Killing Fields tour with Memorial Stupa
- Royal Palace visit
- Silver Pagoda visit
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Local market exploration for souvenirs
- Tasting of local delicacies
- On board relaxation and facilities
Landmarks Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Killing Fields Memorial Stupa Royal Palace Silver Pagoda 
- Day 6
Phnom Penh to Oudong to Koh Chen
A coach takes you to Oudong for a Buddhist blessing ceremony with resident monks, then you'll visit copperware workshops at Koh Chen before heading back to the ship. The rest of the afternoon is free in Phnom Penh or you can choose from cyclo tours, cooking workshops, or craft beverage tastings if those appeal to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Oudong
- Buddhist blessing ceremony with monks at monastery in Oudong
- Visit to Koh Chen open-air copperware workshops
- Coach return to ship
- Breakfast on board
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Hands-on Khmer Cooking Workshop - meet chef, visit local market, prepare Khmer dishes
- Phnom Penh by Cyclo - sights including Independence Square, Royal Palace, cafes, boutiques, markets, pagodas
- The Mekong Microbreweries - tour local and international award-winning microbreweries, craft beer tastings, local snacks
- The Wild Spirits of Mekong - craft spirits and gins tasting, see distillery stills, learn about history and process
Landmarks Oudong Koh Chen - Day 7
Oknha Tey (Silk Island)
Get an early start as the ship glides along lush Mekong banks to Oknha Tey, known for silk manufacturing. Tuk tuks take you past rice fields and through stilt houses where village women work Khmer fabrics on wooden looms. You'll return to the ship for lunch as it sails to Angkor Ban. The afternoon gives you free time on the Sun Deck or a chance to use the pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Tuk tuk tour through rice fields
- Walking tour of stilt houses
- Observation of traditional silk weaving process
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Swimming in ship's pool
- Relaxation on Sun Deck
Landmarks Oknha Tey (Silk Island) Angkor Ban - Day 8
Angkor Ban to Kampong Cham
A guided walk through Angkor Ban, the 'Lucky Village,' shows you traditional stilted houses and a Khmer-style pagoda while learning about cultural history that survived the Khmer Rouge era. After lunch, the ship sails to Kampong Cham where you can explore Koh Pen by tuk tuk. You'll have a Farewell Dinner on board with fellow travellers to reflect on the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner on board with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Guided walk of Angkor Ban
- Tour of traditional stilted houses
- Tour of Khmer-style pagoda
- Lunch on board
- Tuk tuk tour of Koh Pen
- Farewell Dinner on board
Landmarks Angkor Ban Kampong Cham Koh Pen - Day 9
Kampong Cham to Siem Reap
You'll disembark from the RV Apsara and travel by coach to Siem Reap through countryside and remote villages. After a break, there's a visit to Ta Prohm, the jungle temple famous from Tomb Raider. You can either visit a local charity supporting underprivileged children through education or catch a circus performance before checking into your luxury accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Kampong Cham to Siem Reap
- Visit to Ta Prohm temple
- Breakfast on board RV Apsara
- Lunch en route
Optional Activities
- Local Charity Visit - Opportunities of Development thru Art (ODA)
- Phare Circus Performance - modern Khmer tales with music, dance, acrobatics, juggling, aerial acts, contortion
Landmarks Ta Prohm Opportunities of Development thru Art (ODA) Phare Circus 
- Day 10
Siem Reap
Explore Angkor Archaeological Park and see the Bayon temple with its iconic carved smiling stone faces. The afternoon is yours to move at your own pace in Siem Reap or choose from optional experiences like a sunset viewing at Angkor Wat or a private Khmer dinner with an Apsara dance performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Angkor Archaeological Park
- Visit to Bayon temple
- Breakfast at hotel
- Lunch on your own
- Dinner on your own
Optional Activities
- Sunset at Angkor Wat - awe-inspiring sunset viewing
- Khmer Dinner and Apsara Performance - private Apsara dance experience and local Khmer culture
Landmarks Angkor Archaeological Park Bayon Angkor Wat - Day 11
Siem Reap Departure
Your Vietnam and Cambodia journey ends with breakfast at your hotel. You'll then transfer to Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport
Landmarks Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport
