Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
You'll fly into Hanoi and head to your hotel for a two-night stay. Spend the rest of your day settling in and wandering around the city at your own pace. It's a good chance to get oriented and grab dinner somewhere local.
Optional Activities
- Walk around Hanoi to get acquainted with the city
- Day 2
Hanoi
After breakfast, you'll start with Hanoi's historic sites including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature. The Museum of Ethnology, One Pillar Pagoda, and Hoa Lo Prison are all on the schedule. You'll also pass by colonial buildings like the Opera House and St. Joseph's Cathedral during your travels.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Tour of Hanoi city
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Museum of Ethnology
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Tour Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton)
- Pass by Opera House and St. Joseph's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Relax this afternoon
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Temple of Literature Museum of Ethnology One Pillar Pagoda Hoa Lo Prison Opera House St. Joseph's Cathedral - Day 3
Hanoi to Siem Reap
This morning involves a relaxed electric car tour through the Old Quarter. You'll have free time before your afternoon flight to Siem Reap, then check into your hotel for a three-night stay. Later, you'll watch a traditional Apsara dance show with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with traditional Apsara dance show)
Included Activities
- Leisurely ride through Hanoi's Old Quarter by electric car
- Apsara dance show with dinner
Optional Activities
- Free time in Hanoi before flight
- Day 4
Angkor
You'll spend the day at Angkor Wat, the massive Khmer temple known for its detailed carvings. In the afternoon, head to Angkor Thom to see the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King, both featuring impressive bas-relief work.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Angkor Wat
- Explore Angkor Thom
- Visit Terrace of the Elephants
- Visit Terrace of the Leper King
Optional Activities
- Relax this evening
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Terrace of the Elephants Terrace of the Leper King 
- Day 5
Temples and Community
Start with Ta Prohm temple and continue to Banteay Srey, which has some remarkable stone carvings throughout. You'll stop at a local elementary school to spend time with the children. By evening, dinner is followed by a Cambodian Circus performance with theater, music, dance, and acrobatics.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant followed by Cambodian Circus show)
Included Activities
- Visit Ta Prohm temple
- Visit Banteay Srey temple
- Visit Viking-sponsored elementary school
- Cambodian Circus show
Landmarks Ta Prohm Banteay Srey 
- Day 6
Siem Reap to Kampong Cham
After breakfast, you'll check out and travel by coach through the countryside, passing Kampong Thom on your way to Kampong Cham. You'll board your cruise ship in the afternoon, meet the crew, and enjoy a welcome cocktail.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach tour through Cambodian countryside
- Welcome cocktail on ship
- Day 7
Mekong Cruise
Visit the Twin Holy Mountains with their temples and pagodas used during traditional Khmer festivals. You'll explore a Kampong Cham village to learn about local sustainable practices, then sail toward Chong Koh silk-weaving village for a reception on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Twin Holy Mountains (Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey)
- Visit Kampong Cham village
- Walk through Chong Koh silk-weaving village
- Welcome reception on board
Landmarks Phnom Pros Phnom Srey - Day 8
Phnom Penh
You'll dock in Phnom Penh and explore the city by cyclo. See the Royal Palace with its Silver Pagoda and the National Museum of Cambodia. Afternoon gives you a choice between a guided tour to Tuol Sleng and the Killing Fields, or wandering the markets independently. Dinner includes a folkloric performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with folkloric performance)
Included Activities
- Cyclo tour of Phnom Penh
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Silver Pagoda
- Tour National Museum of Cambodia
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Tuol Sleng detention center
- Excursion to Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
- Independent exploration of city alleys, markets and streets
Landmarks Royal Palace Silver Pagoda National Museum of Cambodia Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Killing Fields of Choeung Ek - Day 9
Phnom Penh
Start with a visit to Kampong Trolach village and Udon Monastery, where you'll receive a blessing from monks. You'll also see a silversmiths village nearby. Later, return to the ship and cruise into Phnom Penh. The afternoon is free to check out the riverfront, markets, or local temples. There's an evening presentation about Cambodian history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner served on board)
Included Activities
- Visit Kampong Trolach village
- Guided tour of Udon Monastery
- Receive blessing from monks
- Visit silversmiths village
- Onboard presentation about Cambodian history
Optional Activities
- Explore Phnom Penh's historic riverfront
- Visit Central Market
- Visit Russian Market
- Visit Wat Langka
- Visit Wat Botum
- Visit Wat Koh
- Visit Wat Ounalom
- Browse restaurants and art galleries
Landmarks Udon Monastery Central Market Russian Market Wat Langka Wat Botum Wat Koh Wat Ounalom - Day 10
Mekong River Cruise
Your ship sails down the Mekong River toward Vietnam, passing rice fields that once supported the Khmer Empire. You'll learn about the river's role in Southeast Asian history. That evening, there's a film screening of 'The Quiet American' on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise down the Mekong River
- Onboard screening of 'The Quiet American'
- Day 11
Tân Châu
Experience rural Vietnam with a traditional rickshaw ride in Tân Châu. You'll visit a floating fish farm by sampan and take a boat to Vinh Hoa to see traditional farming and local crafts. The ship sets sail in the afternoon, and you can watch 'The Lover' film in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional rickshaw ride in Tân Châu
- Visit floating fish farm by sampan
- Boat ride to Vinh Hoa
- Walk to see traditional Vietnamese farming and crafts
- Onboard screening of 'The Lover' (l'Amant)
Landmarks Vinh Hoa - Day 12
Mekong Delta
Explore the Mekong backwaters and canals by sampan, visiting a brick factory to see local production. You'll stop in Sa Đéc to see the house from 'The Lover' novel. After lunch, head to the floating market at Cái Bè to see rice noodle production, coconut candy making, and other handmade goods.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sampan tour of Mekong backwaters and canals
- Visit brick factory
- Visit Sa Đéc
- See house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le
- Visit floating market of Cái Bè
- See rice noodle production
- See coconut candy production
Landmarks Sa Đéc Cái Bè Floating Market - Day 13
Mỹ Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
You'll disembark from your cruise in Mỹ Tho and tour the Cu Chi tunnels, the underground network used by the Viet Cong during the war. Continue to Ho Chi Minh City and check in for a two-night stay. Spend the rest of your day looking at French colonial buildings and soaking in the city's energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Tour Cu Chi tunnels
Optional Activities
- Explore historic French colonial architecture
- Discover city neighborhoods at own pace
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, explore Ho Chi Minh City's center starting with Dong Khoi Street, the main colonial shopping boulevard. You'll see City Hall, Reunification Palace, the old Opera House, the Chinatown area, and a lacquer factory. The tour ends at Ben Thành Market. The afternoon is open for more shopping or exploring before your final dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Festive final dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Tour of Ho Chi Minh City historic center
- Stroll Dong Khoi Street
- Visit City Hall
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Visit old Opera House
- Explore Chinatown area
- Visit lacquer factory
- Visit Ben Thành Market
Optional Activities
- Explore city neighborhoods
- Shop at local markets
Landmarks Dong Khoi Street City Hall Reunification Palace Opera House Ben Thành Market - Day 15
Departure
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head to the airport for your return flight home. If you prefer, you can choose to extend your trip with a three-night stay in Bangkok, Thailand instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Three-night extension in Bangkok, Thailand
