Itinerary
- Day 1
Siem Reap to Koh Chen
After arriving at Hotel Lotus Blanc in Siem Reap by 1 p.m., you'll transfer by coach to your cruise boat in Koh Chen, which takes about 5 to 6 hours. Once you're on board, you'll get your cabin sorted and then meet the crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. You'll spend the night on the boat.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail and crew introduction
- Dinner on board
- Day 2
Koh Chen to Kampong Tralach
The boat sails to Kampong Chhnang where you'll have lunch on board. From there, you'll visit one of the largest fishing ports on Tonle Sap Lake and check out its traditional pottery industry, tasting regional products along the way. You can take an optional cycling excursion to explore the riverside and pottery village if you want. Dinner happens on board before you settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Sailing to Kampong Chhnang
- Visit to Kampong Chhnang fishing port
- Traditional pottery village exploration
- Tasting of regional products
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
- Cruising to Kampong Tralach
Optional Activities
- Cycling alongside riverside and pottery village at Kampong Chhnang
Landmarks/POIs Kampong Chhnang - Day 3
Kampong Tralach to Phnom Penh
Breakfast starts your day on board before heading to Udong, Cambodia's former royal residence. You'll visit Vipassana Dhura Pagoda and climb Oudong Hill for countryside views. After lunch on board, you'll see the beautiful Vihara of Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda with its early 20th-century murals. Optional mountain biking through rice fields back to the ship is available. Later, you'll cruise toward Phnom Penh while watching classical Khmer dancing and music, then have dinner on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Visit to Udong
- Visit to Vipassana Dhura Pagoda
- Exploration of Oudong Hill
- Lunch on board
- Visit to Vihara of Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda
- Cruising towards Phnom Penh
- Classical Khmer dancing and music performance
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking through countryside and rice fields to return to ship
Landmarks/POIs Udong Vipassana Dhura Pagoda Oudong Hill Wat Kampong Tralach Leu 
- Day 4
Phnom Penh
You'll have breakfast on board and then explore Phnom Penh's highlights by touring the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, visiting the National Museum, and experiencing the city by tuk-tuk for an authentic feel. You'll check out the renovated Central Market, wander through local alleyways, and stop by Wat Phnom founded in 1373. The French Quarter's colonial architecture is worth a look too before you return to the boat for dinner and begin sailing toward Vietnam.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Tour of Royal Palace
- Visit to Silver Pagoda
- Visit to National Museum
- Tuk-tuk tour of the area
- Visit to Central Market (Phsar Thmei)
- Walking through local alleyways
- Visit to Wat Phnom
- Walking tour of French Quarter
- Dinner on board
- Sailing towards Vietnam
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace Silver Pagoda National Museum Central Market (Phsar Thmei) Wat Phnom French Quarter - Day 5
Phnom Penh to Sa Dec
After breakfast on board, you'll arrive at Vinh Xuong border for customs clearance and entry to Vietnam. The trip continues to Chau Doc, a prosperous border town built around fishing. You'll experience Tra Su Forest by small local boats to see diverse flora and fauna. Later, a cable car ride up Sam Mountain gives panoramic views, and you'll visit Ba Chua Xu Temple before heading to Sa Dec for dinner and an overnight on the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Customs clearance and entry formalities at Vinh Xuong border
- Transfer to Chau Doc
- Visit to Tra Su Forest by local boat
- Lunch on board
- Cable car ride up Sam Mountain
- Visit to Ba Chua Xu Temple
- Continuation to Sa Dec
- Dinner on board
Landmarks/POIs Chau Doc Tra Su Forest Sam Mountain Ba Chua Xu Temple Sa Dec - Day 6
Sa Dec to My Tho
Breakfast on board comes first, followed by a local boat tour of Sa Dec's riverside market. You'll explore this charming 30,000-person town and the former house of Huynh Thuy Lê, which inspired Marguerite Duras' book 'The Lover'. Sailing to Cai Be, you'll explore by local boat, visit a craft village, and discover fruit orchards with a live music performance and fresh fruit tasting. A cooking class with a local chef happens before lunch, then kayaking and optional mountain biking. You'll sail to My Tho for dinner and overnight on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch from cooking class with local chef), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Local boat panoramic tour of Sa Dec
- Sa Dec market promenade
- Visit to former house of Huynh Thuy Lê
- Sailing to Cai Be
- Local boat trip along Mekong River at Cai Be
- Visit to craft village
- Visit to fruit orchards
- Hot tea and fresh fruits tasting
- Live local music performance
- Cooking class with local chef
- Lunch on board
- Kayaking adventure
- Sailing to My Tho
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking to explore countryside and local scenery
Landmarks/POIs Sa Dec Cai Be Mekong River My Tho 
- Day 7
My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
Breakfast on board, then you'll take a local boat to Thoi Son Island to explore local daily life and enjoy seasonal fruits. A Sampan ride along scenic canals follows, and you'll explore the village and fruit orchards by bike. Lunch happens on board before cruising the Chao Gao canal, a unique passage into Saigon full of ships and local activity. You'll arrive in Ho Chi Minh City for dinner. An optional 'Saigon After Dark' excursion is available from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. featuring vintage Vespa rides, street food tastings, and live music venues (must reserve at registration).
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Local boat pickup to Thoi Son Island
- Exploration of Thoi Son Island and local daily life
- Seasonal fruit tasting
- Sampan ride along scenic canals
- Village and orchard exploration by bike
- Lunch on board
- Cruising Chao Gao canal to Saigon
- Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Saigon After Dark excursion (6 p.m. to 10 p.m.): vintage Vespa scooter tour with local street food tastings including cocktails, seafood, cold drinks, Vietnamese creperies, and live music venue visit
Landmarks/POIs Thoi Son Island Chao Gao Canal Saigon 
- Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast on board, you'll explore Ho Chi Minh City on a walking tour, stopping for photos at Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Municipal Post Office, City Square, and Opera House, all influenced by 19th-century French colonialism. You'll experience the city's green spaces and local coffee culture. Back at the ship for lunch, the afternoon takes you to Chinatown where you'll visit the 300-year-old Giac Lam Pagoda (oldest in the city) and browse the Flower Market and Binh Tay Market. You'll return for a farewell cocktail and dinner, staying overnight in port.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Farewell dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Walking tour of downtown Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit to Reunification Palace
- Visit to Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit to Municipal Post Office
- Visit to City Square
- Visit to Opera House
- Exploration of city's green spaces
- Local coffee scene experience
- Lunch on board
- Exploration of Chinatown
- Visit to Giac Lam Pagoda
- Visit to Flower Market
- 15-minute walking tour of Binh Tay Market
- Farewell cocktail on board
- Dinner on board
Landmarks/POIs Reunification Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Municipal Post Office City Square Opera House Giac Lam Pagoda Flower Market Binh Tay Market - Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll have breakfast on board before disembarking. After that, you'll visit the War Museum to learn about Vietnam's history. A local restaurant lunch happens next, and then you'll be bid farewell at approximately 2 p.m. Don't book your flight before 5 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Visit to War Museum
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs War Museum
