Itinerary
- Day 1
Siem Reap
You'll arrive in Siem Reap and head to your hotel with check-in available from 2:00 PM. The rest of the day is yours to settle in, rest after traveling, or wander around the city if you feel up to it.
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap city on your own
- Day 2
Siem Reap
This day is completely open. You can walk through Siem Reap at your own pace, check out nearby attractions, or stay back at your resort and relax. It's your choice how to spend the time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap at your leisure
- Day 3
Siem Reap to Mekong River Cruise
You'll transfer from your hotel to the Koulen Hotel meeting point, then take the bus to the jetty to board the Jayavarman cruise ship. After settling into your cabin, you'll have a welcome buffet lunch. Later, a local excursion takes you to the Kampong Cham highlands where you can see village life and artisan crafts. That evening includes dinner on board and a movie screening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Welcome buffet lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Board Jayavarman cruise ship and cabin orientation
- Welcome buffet lunch
- Safety and welcome briefing
- Standard afternoon excursion to Kampong Cham highlands - explore local villages and artisan workshops in Cheung Krok
- Dinner on board
- Evening movie screening
Landmarks/POIs Kampong Cham Cheung Krok - Day 4
Kampong Cham to Prek Bangkong
Start early with a Tai Chi session, then visit Angkor Ban village and its monastery where you'll meet monks and locals experiencing traditional Cambodian life. From there, the ship sails downriver to Prek Bangkong where artisans show you silk weaving and the historic royal architect's house. You'll learn about traditional silk production throughout the stop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning Tai Chi session
- Standard morning excursion to Angkor Ban monastery and village - meet monks and interact with local community
- Sail downriver toward Phnom Penh
- Standard afternoon excursion to Prek Bangkong - observe silk weaving community and traditional silk production
- Visit historic house of H.E. Sam-El, former royal family architect
Optional Activities
- Optional culinary morning excursion - visit Mr. B's home and prepare traditional Samlor Korko fish soup and duck egg omelette with locals (in addition to standard Angkor Ban village visit)
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Ban Prek Bangkong - Day 5
Tonle Region
Tuk-tuks take you into Kampong Laeang to explore the Tonle wetlands and see pottery being made. You'll visit a pre-Angkorian temple with nice views of rice paddies and floodplains. Later, ride an ox-drawn cart through the countryside to visit a village school and library project, or tour the 300-year-old temple if you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Standard morning excursion to Kampong Laeang - explore local communities by tuk-tuk
- Discover pottery making art
- Visit pre-Angkorian temple
- View panoramic vistas of floodplains and rice paddies (seasonal)
- Standard afternoon excursion by ox-drawn cart along riverbank and through rice paddies
- Visit local NGO school and library project or 300-year-old temple and Buddha shrine
Optional Activities
- Optional culinary morning excursion - participate in cooking demonstration for traditional Nom Kruak rice cake preparation (in addition to standard cultural excursion)
Landmarks/POIs Kampong Laeang Kampong Chhnang - Day 6
Phnom Penh
After breakfast, you arrive in Phnom Penh for a full day of exploring. Start with a cyclo ride through the city, then visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the S21 prison museum, and the Sosoro museum. You'll walk through the French Quarter and see Wat Phnom. Lunch comes in the afternoon, followed by an expert talk and a gala dinner with traditional Apsara dancing. Nightlife is optional afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the city), Dinner (Gala dinner with barbecue and Apsara dance performance)
Included Activities
- Full day sightseeing tour after breakfast
- Cyclo ride through Phnom Penh
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Silver Pagoda
- Visit S21 prison museum
- Visit Sosoro museum
- Stroll through French Quarter
- Visit Wat Phnom monument
- Lunch in city
- Expert talk in lounge
- Gala dinner with barbecue
- Traditional Apsara dance performance
Optional Activities
- Explore Phnom Penh nightlife after dinner
- Walk along river promenade
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace Silver Pagoda S21 Prison Sosoro Museum Wat Phnom - Day 7
Mekong River to Tan Chau
The ship sets off and you have a relaxed morning and afternoon. Relax on the terrace or in sun loungers, grab a massage, or join a culinary workshop about Khmer cooking. Stop by the bridge to hear the captain's stories about the river. As you sail toward the Vietnam border, enjoy afternoon tea and snacks. You'll arrive in Tan Chau, a quiet town where Chinese and Khmer communities mix.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea with drinks and snacks), Dinner
Optional Activities
- Massage services on board
- Relaxation on terrace, sun loungers, or private balcony
- Visit ship's bridge
- Participate in culinary workshop on Khmer gastronomy
Landmarks/POIs Tan Chau - Day 8
Tan Chau to My An Hung
Begin with Tai Chi and breakfast. You'll explore Tan Chau by xeloi (Vietnamese rickshaw), visit local workshops and markets, and tour a Cao Dai temple with a priest. A fish farm stop happens before lunch. Later, head to My An Hung village to experience local family life, vegetable fields, and Vietnamese tea with fresh fruits, plus a traditional dragon dance. Before sailing to Sa Dec, there's a complimentary cocktail hour and poolside entertainment, then dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning Tai Chi session
- Standard morning excursion to Tan Chau by xeloi (Vietnamese rickshaw)
- Explore local workshops, street vendors, and shops
- Visit local market
- Visit Cao Dai temple and meet priest
- Visit local fish farm
- Standard afternoon excursion to My An Hung village
- Visit local family household
- Explore seasonal vegetable fields
- Vietnamese tea tasting with fresh fruit presentation
- Traditional dragon dance performance
- Complimentary cocktail hour and poolside snacks with music and dancing
Optional Activities
- Optional morning excursion - walk to local market, purchase fresh ingredients, cyclo ride through town, visit Cao Dai temple kitchen, hands-on cooking class with local kitchen team
Landmarks/POIs Cao Dai Temple My An Hung Sa Dec - Day 9
Binh Thanh Island to My Tho
Wake early to see the Mekong at dawn after Tai Chi and a buffet breakfast. A local boat takes you to Binh Thanh island to see water hyacinth farming and mat making with families. The afternoon excursion visits a Cai Be workshop where they make rice paper, rice cookies, rice wine, and coconut sweets. Then head to Tan Phong Island to taste tropical fruits at an orchard and ride a buggy, stopping at a water hyacinth weaving family. A farewell feast happens as you travel to My Tho.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Sumptuous buffet breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Farewell feast)
Included Activities
- Early dawn experience in Mekong Delta
- Morning Tai Chi session
- Buffet breakfast
- Local boat to Binh Thanh island
- Standard morning excursion to Binh Thanh - explore water hyacinth farming communities
- Observe traditional mat making process
- Meet local elderly residents
- Visit Cai Be workshop - observe rice paper, rice cookies, rice wine, and coconut sweet production
- Standard afternoon excursion to Tan Phong Island
- Visit local family orchard and taste tropical fruits
- Buggy ride across the island
- Visit water hyacinth weaving family
- Farewell feast en route to My Tho
Optional Activities
- Optional afternoon excursion - tender boat to Tan Phong Island, visit water hyacinth weaving workshop, 15-minute motorized buggy ride, visit local family orchard, interactive cooking experience preparing local dishes with local family
Landmarks/POIs Binh Thanh Island Cai Be Tan Phong Island My Tho - Day 10
My Tho to Phan Thiet
Have your last breakfast on the cruise ship, then disembark and take a bus to Saigon (about 70 kilometers, arriving late morning). From there, transfer to your beach hotel in Phan Thiet, roughly 200 kilometers away and about 2.5 hours by car.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Last breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Last breakfast on board ship
Landmarks/POIs Saigon Phan Thiet - Day 11
Phan Thiet
At The Cliff Resort and Residences, the day is yours to structure. Relax on the beach, check out Cham Towers for coastal views, or try action activities like sand surfing, quad rides, or dune buggy adventures.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach walks at The Cliff Resort & Residences
- Visit Cham Towers for coastal and town views
- Sand surfing
- Quad rides on sand dunes
- Dune buggy rides
Landmarks/POIs Cham Towers - Day 12
Phan Thiet
Spend the day at the beach in Phan Thiet. Plan your time however you'd like and take in the coastal views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach activities and relaxation
- Day 13
Phan Thiet
Your final leisure day in Phan Thiet with golden sand and turquoise sea. Enjoy the beach and your resort at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation and resort activities
- Day 14
Phan Thiet to Saigon
Check out of your hotel and transfer back to Saigon airport for your flight home, finishing up your trip.
Landmarks/POIs Saigon Airport
