From ancient temples to modern culinary masterpieces, this culturally rich escape takes you from the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat in Siem Reap to the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City and the historic charm of Hoi An and Hanoi. Along the way, indulge in authentic market tours, hands-on cooking demonstrations, and an intimate Mekong River cruise.
Explore the fascinating Củ Chi Tunnels, uncover the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine with private cooking classes, and experience the serenity of Hạ Long Bay on an overnight junk cruise.
Arrival in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Private transfer to hotel
Free time to rest or explore nearby markets
Overnight: Siem Reap (Hotel)
Full day at leisure
Optional spa, café hopping, or light temple visits
Overnight: Siem Reap (Hotel)
Guided tour of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & Ta Prohm
Sunset views over the temples
Overnight: Siem Reap (Hotel)
Morning transfer to the river port
Embark ship and settle into your cabin
Afternoon cruising begins
Overnight: On board
Visit Kampong Cham town
Explore local temples and riverfront life
Overnight: On board
Visit Opopel floating village
Tour Wat Rokakong monastery
Cultural interaction with local communities
Overnight: On board
City tour: Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum
Evening at leisure while docked
Overnight: On board (Phnom Penh port)
Scenic cruising day
Border formalities handled on board
Overnight: On board
Visit Gieng Island
Experience rural Mekong Delta life
Overnight: On board
Explore Sa Đéc flower villages and markets
Visit Cái Bè cottage industries
Arrival in Mỹ Tho
Overnight: On board (Mỹ Tho port)
Disembark ship
Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
Check into hotel, free evening
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City (Hotel)
Guided city tour:
Reunification Palace
Notre Dame Cathedral
War Remnants Museum
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City (Hotel)
Flight to Đà Nẵng, transfer to Hội An
Leisure evening in the Ancient Town
Overnight: Hội An (Hotel)
Day at leisure: beach, cafés, tailoring, lantern-lit streets
Overnight: Hội An (Hotel)
Visit old merchant houses, temples, bridges
Overnight: Hội An (Hotel)
Scenic drive via Hải Vân Pass
Arrive Huế, former imperial capital
Overnight: Huế (Hotel)
Visit Imperial Citadel
Royal tombs along the Perfume River
Overnight: Huế (Hotel)
Flight to Hanoi
Evening at leisure in Old Quarter
Overnight: Hanoi (Hotel)
Guided tour:
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Temple of Literature
Old Quarter
Overnight: Hanoi (Hotel)
Transfer to Lan Ha Bay
Embark overnight cruise
Kayaking, swimming, sunset views
Overnight: On board
Morning cruise activities
Disembark and return to Hanoi
Overnight: Hanoi (Hotel)
Transfer to airport
Depart Vietnam
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