River Cruise Itinerary

1. Day 1
   Ho Chi Minh City

   Sun, May 16, 2021

   Welcome to Vietnam. Relax for the next two nights at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

   
   Meals: Dinner
2. Day 2
   Ho Chi Minh City

   Mon, May 17, 2021

   Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about the underground labyrinth of war-time passageways.

   Freechoice Dining: Enjoy a Vespa foodie tour of Saigon by night, enjoy a meal in the surroundings of an old French colonial house or a restaurant specialising in Saigon street food. Alternatively, dine at your hotel’s restaurants – Yu Chu, Basilico or Market 39.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3. Day 3
   Ho Chi Minh City > Mekong Cruise

   Tue, May 18, 2021

   Discover Vietnam’s modern history through a visit to the Reunification Palace and War Museum. Later, travel by coach to My Tho to board the luxurious Scenic Spirit.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4. Day 4
   Cai Be > Sa Dec

   Wed, May 19, 2021

   Freechoice:  Board a sampan to visit Cai Be before stopping at local cottage industries and a French colonial or traditional Vietnamese house. Alternatively, savour morning tea at a French colonial house or choose to stay on board for your special Scenic Freechoice activity.

   Later, immerse yourself in the historic town of Sa Dec and interact with the sellers in the lively market, then visit the home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le who inspired Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5. Day 5
   Tan Chau

   Thu, May 20, 2021

   Freechoice: Visit the farmers on Evergreen Island and enjoy a ride in a Xe Loi. Alternatively, walk through Chau Doc market and visit a family-operated fish farm or visit Tra Su Bird Sanctuary.

   Tonight, enjoy a themed evening dinner to say farewell to Vietnam.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6. Day 6
   Tan Chau > Phnom Penh

   Fri, May 21, 2021

   Arrive early this morning into the capital city of Cambodia, Phnom Penh.

   Freechoice: Journey to the Killing Fields and tour Tuol Sleng, the former school which was converted to the Khmer Rouge’s main prison, or take a guided tour of the local food market before joining a hands-on Khmer cooking demonstration. Alternatively, explore Phnom Penh’s colonial buildings by tuk tuk and visit the Central Market.

   Enrich
   Later this evening revel in our Phnom Penh by City Lights tour, giving you an insight to the nightlife of the capital before stopping at a distillery for an exclusive tour and tasting behind closed doors

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7. Day 7
   Phnom Penh > Kho Chen

   Sat, May 22, 2021

   This morning marvel at the Royal Palace, featuring the famous Silver Pagoda, on your included visit to this must-see attraction. Later, sail up the Tonle River to the silversmith village of Kho Chen.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
8. Day 8
   Oudong > Kampong Tralach

   Sun, May 23, 2021

   Cruise to Kampong Tralach and take an ox cart ride through a local village.

   Enrich
   Learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda and partake in a ceremony to receive a blessing from a monk.

   Board your coach to the ancient capital of Oudong to visit the impressive pagoda and monastery.Drive a short distance to Prek K’dam to re-board Scenic Spirit and continue your cruise to Kampong Cham.

   Sundowners
   Enjoy a cocktail reception on the Sun Deck against the backdrop of Phnom Penh.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
9. Day 9
   Wat Hanchey > Kampong Cham

   Mon, May 24, 2021

   Walk to the top of Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery to meet the resident novice monks.Sail to Kampong Cham.

   Freechoice: Learn about the history behind Phnom Pros (Man Hill) and Wat Nokor. Alternatively, explore the ecotourism village of Cheung Kok or visit a rubber plantation factory and betel nut village.

   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
10. Day 10
    Mekong Cruise > Siem Reap

    Tue, May 25, 2021

    Drive to your hotel in Siem Reap, your stylish three night Special Stay.

    Enrich
    Take your Premium Reserved seat at the colourful Cambodian Circus, Phare.

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
11. Day 11
    Siem Reap

    Wed, May 26, 2021

    Freechoice: Discover Banteay Srei and visit the Landmine Museum or admire the skills on display at Artisans D’Angkor. Alternatively, cruise on Tonle Sap (seasonal), take a tuk tuk ride to the markets or take a tethered balloon ride above Angkor Wat (weather dependent).  

    Later in the afternoon visit the colossal Angkor Wat.

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
12. Day 12
    Siem Reap

    Thu, May 27, 2021

    Enrich
    Marvel at sunrise over the magnificent Angkor Wat before moving to a special location for a champagne breakfast with food prepared by an NGO supported local bakery school.

    Visit the atmospheric, jungle covered Ta Prohm Temple, before stopping at Angkor Thom and the multi-faced Bayon Temple. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.

    Enrich
    Be wowed by a mystical themed Gala Dinner at an Angkor temple, with included free flow drinks and a show featuring Apsara dancers in front of candlelit temple ruins.

    
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
13. Day 13
    Siem Reap

    Fri, May 28, 2021

    Depart Cambodia treasuring many wonderful memories.

    
    Meals: Breakfast

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