Sail for seven nights on the mighty Mekong River on board the luxurious, all-suite 'Mekong Navigator'. Witness a stunning sunrise and spend three full days at Angkor Wat, exploring it alongside your expert native guide. Visit vibrant Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and Saigon, Vietnam. Gain a deep insight of the Southeast Asian varied culture and traditions when you visit local villages and floating homes. Journey by Vietnamese sampan to Chau Doc and the Tay An Pagoda, with its Hindu and Middle Eastern influences.
Arrive in Bangkok, capital of Thailand, and transfer to your hotel.
Fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia, near the timeless ruins of Angkor Wat. Transfer to your hotel and settle in, and then travel to Khmer Banteay Kdei, a Buddhist stone temple also known as the Citadel of Monks, and Srah Srang, a baray (artificial body of water) that was a popular architectural element of the Khmer Empire. Then, embark by reumork (tuk-tuk) on an orientation tour of Siem Reap. Tonight, gather for your welcome dinner.
Rise early today to explore mysterious Ta Prohm, where weathered Buddha faces appear in bas-relief and giant tree roots seem to flow over stone walls. Return to your hotel for breakfast. Then, discover the ancient fortified city of Angkor Thom with its stunning Bayon Temple. Continue to the Terrace of the Elephant and Terrace of the Leper King to view their detailed stone carvings. Relax over lunch at a local restaurant. Later, visit the Angkor Centre for the Conservation of Biodiversity, an inspiring sanctuary for endangered wildlife. Then, immerse yourself in exploration of staggering Angkor Wat, and watch the sunset over its fabled ruins.
Drive to the vine-entangled temple of Beng Mealea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then visit Banteay Srei to view its intricate pink sandstone carvings. After lunch, stop at the Cambodia Landmine Museum, before touring the craft center at Artisan d’Angkor, an organization dedicated to reviving the ancient Khmer arts of silk making, stone and wood carving, lacquering and painting.
Drive through lush countryside to Kampong Cham on the mighty Mekong River, where you board your luxurious home for the next seven nights, newly launched ‘Mekong Navigator.’ Reminiscent in design of the French colonial era, 34-cabin ‘Mekong Navigator’ lends a sophisticated, yet comfortable ambience while cruising the Mekong. Settle into your spacious cabin or suite and then gather for a special reception and welcome dinner.
Disembark to visit a local secondary school at Wat Hanchey, a hilltop pagoda with wonderful views of the Mekong, then receive a traditional Buddhist Water Blessing. This afternoon, voyage to Kampong Cham with visits to Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei, also called Man Hill and Woman Hill. Return to your vessel and proceed to Phnom Penh, modern-day capital city of Cambodia and once called the Pearl of Asia for the beauty of its French-colonial architecture.
After breakfast, begin a scenic cruise along the Tonle Sap River. Board a private excursion boat that carries you to the colorful floating village of Kampong Chhnang to observe local life. Later, return to Phnom Penh.
Climb aboard a cyclo this morning for a tour of Phnom Penh’s spectacular Royal Palace and the National Museum, home to one of the world’s largest collections of Khmer art. This afternoon, explore the city on your own.
Today, revisit one of the darkest periods in Cambodian history on a somber walk through the killing fields at Choeung Ek and the Tuol Sleng prison. After lunch back on board, enjoy another afternoon at leisure to explore Phnom Penh or simply relax.
Note the change in architectural styles on shore as you cross into Vietnam via the Mekong River. Visit the picturesque river village of Chau Doc by Vietnamese sampan and stop at domed Tay An Pagoda.
Board a sampan once again for a ride through the Mekong Delta to Sa Dec, and walk through a bustling, local market. After lunch back on board, you will disembark in Cai Be for a visit to a rice factory where rice paper, wine, and candies are made. Proceed to My Tho.
Disembark ‘Mekong Navigator’ and transfer to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon. Visit Quan Am Pagoda, to view its colorfully decorated garden, pond, courtyard and interior. Later, stroll the teeming Binh Tay Market. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Today, get glimpse into life during the Vietnam War when you visit the incredible Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of narrow underground passages used to great effect by Vietnamese soldiers under combat conditions. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch. Then embark on a city tour, soaking in the atmosphere on your last full day here. Tonight, gather for a farewell dinner to celebrate your journey.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and depart.
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