Itinerary
- Day 1
Siem Reap
Your timing determines how the day unfolds. If you arrive between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM, you'll grab lunch at the hotel first. Then it's out on Tonle Lake by boat to check out the floating villages and see how locals live out on the water. Come evening, head to Angkor Night Market for some browsing and dinner in the city before settling into your four-star hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner in the city)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Tonlé Lake to discover floating villages
- Visit Angkor Night Market
Landmarks Tonlé Lake Angkor Night Market - Day 2
Siem Reap
Start early with Ta Prohm and Angkor Thom on the agenda, taking time at Bayon Temple to see those famous carved faces and the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. After lunch back in the city, pop into Senteurs d'Angkor to pick up silk, carvings, and local beauty products. By evening, catch Phare, the Cambodian circus, for a cultural performance before heading back to rest.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in the city)
Included Activities
- Tour Ta Prohm temple
- Tour Angkor Thom
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Visit Terrace of the Elephants
- Visit Terrace of the Leper King
- Visit Senteurs d'Angkor for silk and carvings
- Watch Phare, the Cambodian circus
Landmarks Ta Prohm Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Terrace of the Elephants Terrace of the Leper King Senteurs d'Angkor Phare, the Cambodian circus - Day 3
Siem Reap to Koh Chen
Visit Angkor Wat temple early in the day and see the architectural details up close. Lunch happens at the hotel, then you transfer by coach to Koh Chen where your cruise boat waits, which takes about 5 to 6 hours from here. Get settled in your cabin, meet the crew over a welcome cocktail, have dinner on board, and sleep on the ship.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit Angkor Wat temple
Landmarks Angkor Wat - Day 4
Kampong Chhnang to Kampong Tralach
The boat sails to Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on Tonle Sap Lake. Lunch is served on board, then you explore the pottery region and sample regional products. There's an optional cycling tour if you want to ride through the riverside and pottery village. Return to the ship for dinner and an overnight stay as you cruise toward Kampong Tralach.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit Kampong Chhnang fishing port and fish farms
- Explore traditional pottery village
- Tasting of regional products
Optional Activities
- Cycling tour alongside the riverside and to the pottery village
Landmarks Kampong Chhnang Kampong Tralach - Day 5
Udong to Phnom Penh
Breakfast on board, then head to Udong, Cambodia's former royal seat that served as capital for over 250 years. Walk through Vipassana Dhura Pagoda and climb Udong Hill for views across the countryside and Tonle Sap. Lunch returns on the ship, followed by time at Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda with its early 20th-century vihara. Mountain biking through rice fields is optional, then you're back for classical Khmer dancing and music, dinner, and the boat continues toward Phnom Penh.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit Vipassana Dhura Pagoda
- Climb Udong Hill
- Visit Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda and vihara
- Watch classical Khmer dancing and music performance
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking through countryside and rice fields
Landmarks Udong Vipassana Dhura Pagoda Udong Hill Wat Kampong Tralach Leu - Day 6
Phnom Penh
Breakfast on board starts the day, then tour the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, both strong examples of Cambodian architecture. The National Museum comes next, after which you explore by tuk-tuk for a real sense of the city. Check out the renovated Central Market, wander through quieter alleyways, and stop at Wat Phnom from 1373. The French Quarter shows off Belle Epoque and Art Deco buildings from colonial times. Return to the ship for a farewell cocktail and dinner before sailing toward Vietnam.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Tour Royal Palace
- Tour Silver Pagoda
- Visit National Museum
- Tuk-tuk tour of the city
- Visit Central Market (Phsar Thmei)
- Explore off-the-beaten-path alleyways
- Visit Wat Phnom
- Walk through French Quarter
Landmarks Royal Palace Silver Pagoda National Museum Central Market (Phsar Thmei) Wat Phnom French Quarter - Day 7
Chau Doc to Sam Mountain to Sa Dec
After breakfast, clear customs at Vinh Xuong border and head to Chau Doc. Take a small local boat through Tra Su Forest to see the different plants and wildlife. Back on the ship for lunch, then cable car up Sam Mountain for views across the region. Visit Ba Chua Xu Temple at the top before returning to the boat. Continue on to Sa Dec for dinner and overnight on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Border customs clearance at Vinh Xuong
- Visit and explore Tra Su Forest by local boat
- Cable car ride to Sam Mountain
- Visit Ba Chua Xu Temple
Landmarks Chau Doc Tra Su Forest Sam Mountain Ba Chua Xu Temple Sa Dec - Day 8
Sa Dec to Cai Be to My Tho
Breakfast on board, then take a local boat to tour Sa Dec's riverbank market and the house of Huynh Thuy Le, which inspired Marguerite Duras's book The Lover. Sail to Cai Be and explore by local boat, visiting a craft village to see products being made. Stop at fruit orchards for hot tea, fresh fruits, and local music. A cooking class with a local chef leads to lunch. Rest afterward, then optional kayaking and mountain biking to explore countryside. Sail to My Tho for dinner and overnight on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant following cooking class), Dinner (Dinner during cruising)
Included Activities
- Local boat tour of Sa Dec and market
- Visit house of Huynh Thuy Lê
- Local boat trip along Mekong River at Cai Be
- Visit craft village
- Visit fruit orchards
- Cooking class with local chef
- Experience hot tea and fresh fruits at orchards
Optional Activities
- Kayaking adventure
- Mountain biking tour of countryside
Landmarks Sa Dec Cai Be Mekong River My Tho - Day 9
My Tho to Saigon
After breakfast, take a local boat to Thoi Son Island to see daily local life and taste seasonal fruits. Experience a sampan ride on scenic canals and bike through the village past fruit orchards and local homes. Lunch on board, then cruise the Chao Gao canal into Saigon, an exclusive route this cruise line offers. Arrive in Saigon for dinner. An optional 'Saigon After Dark' excursion runs from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM with a vintage Vespa food tour, local flavors, cocktails, and live music.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner)
Included Activities
- Local boat cruise to Thoi Son Island
- Explore daily life on Thoi Son Island and enjoy seasonal fruits
- Sampan ride along scenic canals
- Biking through village
- Cruise Chao Gao canal to Saigon
Optional Activities
- Saigon After Dark excursion (6 PM-10 PM) - vintage Vespa food tour with local flavors, cocktails, seafood tastings, Vietnamese creperies, and live music
Landmarks Thoi Son Island Chao Gao canal Saigon - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Breakfast on board before heading downtown for a walking tour. Stop for photos at Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Municipal Post Office, City Square, and the Opera House, all shaped by French colonial influence. Check out the city's green spaces and try the local coffee scene. Lunch happens back at the ship. Afterward, explore Chinatown, visit Giac Lam Pagoda (over 300 years old, the oldest in the city), and browse the Flower Market and Binh Tay Market. Return for a farewell cocktail and dinner, staying in port overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of downtown Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Municipal Post Office
- Visit City Square
- Visit Opera House
- Explore local coffee scene
- Explore Chinatown
- Visit Giac Lam Pagoda
- Visit Flower Market and Binh Tay Market
Landmarks Reunification Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Municipal Post Office City Square Opera House Giac Lam Pagoda Flower Market Binh Tay Market - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
Have breakfast on board, then disembark to visit the War Museum and learn about Vietnam's history. Transfer to a local restaurant for lunch. The tour wraps up with a farewell at around 2:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit War Museum
Landmarks War Museum
