Itinerary
- Day 1
Kampong Cham
You'll arrive at the airport and head to Kampong Cham, where you board your Mekong River cruise. After getting settled in your suite, lunch happens while the ship moves toward Angkor Ban. This afternoon, a tuk tuk takes you around Koh Pen, an agricultural island known for its wooden houses built on stilts. Back on board, there's a Welcome Dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board as you cruise towards Angkor Ban), Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Tuk tuk ride on Koh Pen
- Lunch on board cruise
- Welcome Dinner on board
Landmarks Koh Pen - Day 2
Silk Island
The morning starts with a walking tour through Angkor Ban, a village locals call 'Lucky Village' because of its wooden houses that are over a century old. You'll return to the ship and cruise along the Mekong toward Silk Island, also called Oknha Tey. There you'll see the village and watch silk weaving, a craft that's been practiced here for generations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Angkor Ban
- Village exploration on Silk Island
- Cruise along Mekong River
- Breakfast on board
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
Landmarks Angkor Ban Silk Island (Oknha Tey) 
- Day 3
Phnom Penh
You travel by road to Oudong, which used to be Cambodia's royal capital. A Buddhist blessing ceremony with monks happens there, then on the way back you stop at Koh Chen village to see copper workshops where traditional copperware gets made. Your afternoon is free once you reach Phnom Penh, though there are options like a cooking workshop, cyclo tour, or exploring by tuk tuk if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Oudong
- Buddhist blessing ceremony at monastery
- Walking tour of Koh Chen
- Visit to copperware workshops
- Breakfast on board
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Hands-on cooking workshop with market visit
- Phnom Penh exploration by cyclo
- Phnom Penh exploration by tuk tuk
Landmarks Oudong Koh Chen Independence Square Royal Palace Wat Phnom Central Market NagaWorld Sisowath Quay - Day 4
Phnom Penh
This is a more reflective day visiting the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum to learn about Cambodia's history during the Khmer Rouge period. You'll pay respects at the Memorial Stupa afterward. Lunch comes next, and then the afternoon includes touring the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, which has about 5,000 silver floor tiles. Later, your time is free to wander through the Russian Market, Central Market, or stay aboard ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Killing Fields
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum visit
- Memorial Stupa visit
- Royal Palace tour
- Silver Pagoda tour
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Russian Market
- Exploration of Central Market
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Memorial Stupa Royal Palace Silver Pagoda Russian Market Central Market - Day 5
Phnom Penh to Tan Chau
The ship cruises toward the Vietnamese border, and while border procedures happen, you can enjoy onboard presentations and demonstrations. After crossing into Vietnam, the ship continues to Tan Chau, a riverside town where you'll dock for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Vietnamese border
- Onboard presentations and demonstrations
- Cruise to Tan Chau
- Breakfast on board
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
Landmarks Tan Chau 
- Day 6
Tan Chau
You'll take a small boat along the waterways around Tan Chau, then go ashore for a rickshaw tour through narrow lanes. There's a stop at a local rattan weaving workshop, and then you head to Vinh Hoa, also called Evergreen Island, to see how traditional Vietnamese farming works. Back on the ship, you'll continue cruising toward Sa Dec.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Small boat excursion along tributaries
- Rickshaw tour of Tan Chau
- Visit to rattan weaving workshop
- Visit to Vinh Hoa (Evergreen Island)
- Observation of traditional Vietnamese farming
- Cruise to Sa Dec
- Breakfast on board
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
Landmarks Vinh Hoa (Evergreen Island) Sa Dec - Day 7
Cai Be - My Tho
A boat ride takes you to Sa Dec, passing floating fish farms along the way. The colourful market is worth exploring on foot, and then you visit the historic home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le, which inspired Marguerite Duras' novel L'Amant. Lunch is back on the ship, after which you cruise to Cai Be. There you'll see the French gothic Cai Be Church and tour a rice paper and coconut candy maker. A Farewell Dinner happens this evening as the ship heads toward My Tho.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board cruise), Dinner (Special Farewell Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Sa Dec
- Market exploration in Sa Dec
- Visit to Mr Huynh Thuy Le's home
- Lunch on board cruise
- Visit to Cai Be Church
- Visit to rice paper and coconut candy manufacturer
- Farewell Dinner on board
Landmarks Sa Dec Cai Be Church My Tho 
- Day 8
My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
You disembark at My Tho and take a coach to Ho Chi Minh City. From there, a transfer takes you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
- Airport transfer
- Breakfast on board
Landmarks Tan Son Nhat International Airport
