Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho
You'll arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and get transferred to My Tho where you'll board the RV Lotus, a boutique river ship. After settling in, there's a Welcome Dinner on board while you cruise toward Cai Be. It's a relaxed first evening to get comfortable and meet your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner on board RV Lotus
- Day 2
Cai Be to Sa Dec to Tan Chau
Morning brings a tender boat ride through Cai Be to visit the local church and workshops where they make rice paper and coconut candy. You'll have lunch back on the ship, then head by boat to Sa Dec for a guided tour through the colorful markets and the historic home of Huynh Thuy Le. After returning to the ship, you can opt for spa treatments before dinner and evening entertainment at the Saigon Lounge as you cruise to Tan Chau.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board while cruising to Sa Dec, includes select international wine and local beer), Dinner (Dinner on board, includes select international wine and local beer)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Tender boat exploration of Cai Be
- Visit to Cai Be Church
- Rice paper manufacturing workshop visit
- Coconut candy manufacturing workshop visit
- Lunch on board while cruising
- Boat ride to Sa Dec
- Guided tour of Sa Dec
- Walking tour of Sa Dec markets
- Visit to home of Huynh Thuy Le
- Dinner on board
- Evening entertainment at Saigon Lounge
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment on board
Landmarks Cai Be Church Sa Dec 
- Day 3
Tan Chau to Evergreen Island to Cambodian Border
You'll take a small boat along the tributaries around Tan Chau, then switch to a rickshaw for a tour and visit to a rattan weaving workshop. After lunch on board, a small boat takes you to Evergreen Island to see traditional Vietnamese farming and water buffalo at work. Later that day you'll relax on deck as the ship heads toward the Cambodian border, crossing overnight to reach Phnom Penh.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board, includes select international wine and local beer)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Small boat journey along tributaries
- Rickshaw tour of Tan Chau
- Visit to local rattan weaving workshop
- Lunch on board
- Small boat exploration of Evergreen Island
- Observation of traditional Vietnamese farming techniques
- Onboard activities and presentations during border formalities
Landmarks Evergreen Island 
- Day 4
Phnom Penh
This is a more reflective day. You'll visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields with their Memorial Stupa. After lunch on the ship, you'll explore the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. The rest of the afternoon is flexible, so you can browse local markets for souvenirs, try local specialties like fried tarantula, or just relax on board.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board, includes select international wine and local beer)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Visit to the Killing Fields
- Visit to Memorial Stupa
- Lunch on board
- Visit to Royal Palace
- Visit to Silver Pagoda
Optional Activities
- Shopping at local markets
- Tasting local delicacy of fried tarantula
- On-board relaxation and facilities
Landmarks Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Killing Fields Memorial Stupa Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 5
Phnom Penh to Oudong to Koh Chen
You'll travel by road to Oudong, Cambodia's former royal capital, for a traditional Buddhist blessing ceremony with the resident monks. Then it's back to Phnom Penh with a leisurely walk through Koh Chen village known for its copperware workshops. The afternoon gives you options like cooking workshops, cyclo tours, or tuk tuk rides, or simply stay relaxed on board.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Road excursion to Oudong
- Buddhist Blessing Ceremony led by resident monks at monastery
- Walk through Koh Chen village
- Visit to small family copperware workshops
Optional Activities
- Hands-On Cooking Workshop with chef and local market visit to learn authentic Khmer dishes
- Phnom Penh exploration by cyclo including Independence Square, Royal Palace, cafes, boutiques, markets, and pagodas
- Phnom Penh exploration by tuk tuk including Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh Post Office, U.S. Embassy, Raffles Hotel, Royal Railway Station, Pasteur Street, Central Market, Phsar Tapang, Independence Monument, statue of King Norodom Sihanouk, NagaWorld, Royal Palace and Sisowath Quay
Landmarks Oudong Koh Chen - Day 6
Oknha Tey (Silk Island)
This morning the ship heads to Oknha Tey, a place with centuries of silk-making heritage. You'll travel by tuk tuk past rice fields to see rural village life, then walk around stilt houses to watch women working traditional Khmer fabrics on wooden looms. After returning for lunch on the ship, you have free time to swim in the pool or lounge on the Sun Deck while heading toward Angkor Ban.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board, includes select international wine and local beer)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Tuk tuk journey past rice fields on Silk Island
- Walking tour among stilt houses
- Observation of traditional silk weaving process
- Lunch on board
- Afternoon leisure time on Sun Deck or use of ship pool
Landmarks Oknha Tey - Day 7
Angkor Ban to Kampong Cham
You'll take a guided walk through Angkor Ban, known as the 'Lucky Village' and one of the few traditional villages that made it through the Khmer Rouge period. There are stilted houses and a Khmer-style pagoda to see. After lunch, the ship reaches Kampong Cham where you can explore Koh Pen island by tuk tuk. That evening is a Farewell Dinner on board to celebrate the journey with your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board, includes select international wine and local beer), Dinner (Farewell Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Guided walk of Angkor Ban
- Visit to traditional stilted houses
- Visit to Khmer-style pagoda
- Lunch on board
- Tuk Tuk Tour of Koh Pen agricultural island
- Farewell Dinner on board
Landmarks Angkor Ban Koh Pen - Day 8
Kampong Cham to Siem Reap
You'll have breakfast on board before disembarking and transferring to Siem Reap. From there, you head to Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport for your onward flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
