Itinerary
- Day 1
Siem Reap
You'll be transferred to Shinta Mani Angkor in Siem Reap's French Quarter and get settled in. This afternoon, head to Ta Prohm temple, the site you've probably seen in the Tomb Raider films with those massive tree roots. Then you'll visit a local charity that works with disadvantaged children to learn about the community. Dinner features Khmer dishes followed by an apsara dance performance at your hotel (75°F/24°C).
- Meals
- Dinner (Khmer Dinner and Apsara Performance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Visit Ta Prohm temple
- Local Charity Visit - Opportunities of Development thru Art (ODA)
- Khmer Dinner and Apsara Performance
Landmarks Ta Prohm 
- Day 2
Siem Reap
Wake early and head out to catch sunrise at Angkor Wat with an insider experience and refreshments included. After returning, you'll have breakfast, then the early afternoon is free for independent exploring or optional activities around Siem Reap. Later on you'll visit Bayon Temple and Angkor Thom. For evening entertainment, there's a Phare Circus performance available or other options.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat with refreshments
Optional Activities
- Phare Circus Performance
- APOPO HeroRATs Tour and Landmine Museum
- Horse Cart Ride through countryside
- Quad Bike Adventure through rice fields, forests and villages
Landmarks Angkor Wat Bayon Temple Angkor Thom - Day 3
Siem Reap to Kampong Cham
Travel by road through the countryside and remote villages to reach Kampong Cham. You'll board RV Lotus, your boutique river ship for the next seven nights. In the afternoon, a tuk tuk takes you through Koh Pen's shaded lanes to see the agricultural island and its stilted houses. The welcome dinner on board this evening brings you together with your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Tuk Tuk Tour of Koh Pen
Landmarks Koh Pen 
- Day 4
Mekong River
Start your morning with a walking tour of Angkor Ban, known as the 'Lucky Village' that survived the Khmer Rouge period. You'll explore century-old wooden houses before heading back to the ship. As you continue cruising the Mekong's banks toward Oknha Tey (Silk Island), you'll disembark to see the village's traditional silk weaving workshops and meet local artisans.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Angkor Ban
- Visit Oknha Tey (Silk Island) and silk weaving village
Landmarks Angkor Ban Oknha Tey (Silk Island) 
- Day 5
Oudong to Phnom Penh
Travel by road to Oudong, Cambodia's former royal capital, for a Buddhist blessing ceremony with resident monks. Afterward, you'll drive through Koh Chen village and stop to watch artisans working in open-air copperware workshops. By afternoon you'll arrive in Phnom Penh with free time, or you can join optional cooking workshops, cyclo tours, or tuk tuk city explorations.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Buddhist Blessing Ceremony at Oudong monastery
- Visit Koh Chen village and copperware workshops
Optional Activities
- Hands-On Cooking Workshop with local market visit
- Phnom Penh by Cyclo tour
- Phnom Penh by Tuk Tuk tour
Landmarks Oudong Koh Chen Independence Square Royal Palace - Day 6
Phnom Penh
This is a somber but important morning visiting the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum to learn about the Khmer Rouge era and pay respects at the Memorial Stupa. After lunch, explore the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, which features 5,000 silver tiles and striking Khmer architecture throughout. Your afternoon is free to browse Russian Market or Central Market, or relax back on the ship.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Killing Fields excursion
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Memorial Stupa visit
- Royal Palace visit
- Silver Pagoda visit
Optional Activities
- Russian Market visit
- Central Market visit
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Royal Palace Silver Pagoda Russian Market Central Market - Day 7
Phnom Penh to Tan Chau
Spend the day on board as your ship cruises toward the Vietnamese border. You'll enjoy onboard presentations and demonstrations while border formalities get processed. Once you cross into Vietnam, you'll arrive at the riverside town of Tan Chau and settle in for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Landmarks Tan Chau - Day 8
Tan Chau
Travel by small boat through tributaries around Tan Chau, then explore on foot and by rickshaw through rambling laneways past local shops. You'll visit a rattan weaving workshop to see traditional crafts. Later, step back in time on Vinh Hoa (Evergreen Island) and observe traditional Vietnamese farming practices. You'll return to the ship and continue cruising toward Sa Dec.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Small boat tour of tributaries around Tan Chau
- Rickshaw tour through Tan Chau
- Visit local rattan weaving workshop
- Visit Vinh Hoa (Evergreen Island) and traditional farming practices
Landmarks Vinh Hoa (Evergreen Island) 
- Day 9
Sa Dec to Cai Be
A boat ride takes you past floating fish farms to reach Sa Dec. You'll explore the colorful market on foot and see crumbling waterside mansions. Visit the home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras' novel 'The Lover'. Lunch is on board while cruising to Cai Be, where you'll see the French gothic church and a rice paper and coconut candy factory. Your farewell dinner is on board as you cruise toward My Tho.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Sa Dec past floating fish farms
- Walking tour of Sa Dec market
- Visit waterside mansions and home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le
- Visit Cai Be Church
- Visit rice paper and coconut candy manufacturer
Landmarks Sa Dec Cai Be Church 
- Day 10
My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
Disembark at My Tho and travel by road to the Cu Chi tunnels to learn about Vietnam War history and explore the underground network hand-carved by soldiers. Then continue to Ho Chi Minh City, a bustling metropolis formerly known as Saigon. You'll stay at Le Méridien Saigon for two nights. For dinner, choose from street food tours by motorbike, Hoi An cuisine, or Propaganda Vietnamese Bistro.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi tunnels visit and Vietnam War history tour
Optional Activities
- Street Food Tour by Motorbike with HỢP Sky Bar
- Hoi An Sense dining experience
- Propaganda Vietnamese Bistro dining
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Bến Thành Market Independence Palace 
- Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
Begin early with a guided walking tour to watch Ho Chi Minh City come to life and see what drives this urban center. Your afternoon is free to explore at your own pace or join optional walking tours covering landmarks, history, or shopping by coach. You'll gather this evening for a farewell dinner with your group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City)
Included Activities
- Morning Walking Tour of Ho Chi Minh City
Optional Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City by Foot walking tour
- History of Saigon tour
- Shopping Tour by Coach
Landmarks Saigon Opera House People's Committee Building Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon Central Post Office Reunification Palace War Remnants Museum Burning Monk Memorial Wat Phnom - Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City
Your journey ends this morning with breakfast and a transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Tan Son Nhat International Airport
