Cruise Description
7 Night Cruise sailing from Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap aboard Avalon Siem Reap. Hotel stays in Ho Chi Minh pre-cruise and Siem Reap post-cruise.
Step back in history as you explore Vietnam and Cambodia on this amazing cruise holiday. Enjoy a 7-night cruise along the Mekong River, discover the ancient ruins of Angkor, visit some of Vietnam’s and Cambodia’s historical treasures, behold spectacular scenery, and learn about different cultures. This is a journey like no other!
Day 1 ARRIVE IN HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM.
Welcome to Vietnam!
Day 2 HO CHI MINH CITY.
Guided walking tour of the city’s landmarks; visit the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market; cooking class; welcome dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 3 HO CHI MINH CITY.
Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels; afternoon and evening at leisure. (B)
Day 4 HO CHI MINH CITY (EMBARKATION).
Board your ship to start your cruise up the Mekong River; welcome reception. (B,L,D)
Day 5 CRUISING: CAI BE-SA DEC.
Visit a cathedral; see how rice paper, rice wine, and traditional candy are made in Cai Be; visit a brick factory, a local market, and the ancient house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le in Sa Dec. (B,L,D)
Day 6 CRUISING: CHAU DOC, VIETNAM-CAMBODIAN BORDER CROSSING.
Visit a local fish farm and the religious sites at Sam Mountain; see a local market. (B,L,D)
Day 7 CRUISING: PHNOM PENH.
Sightseeing by private cyclo including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum. (B,L,D)
Day 8 CRUISING: PHNOM PENH-PREK BANG KONG.
Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and one of the Killing Fields; walking tour of Prek Bang Kong with silkweaving demonstration. (B,L,D)
Day 9 CRUISING: WAT HANCHEY-ANGKOR BAN.
Visit Wat Hanchey and partake in a traditional water blessing by local monks; walking tour through Angkor Ban village with school visit. (B,L,D)
Day 10 CRUISING: PREK DAM-KONGPONG LOUANG-KAMPONG TRALACH.
Visit a silversmith village of Konpong Louang; take an ox cart ride through the countryside; visit a local farmer’s home. (B,L,D)
Day 11 SIEM REAP (DISEMBARKATION).
Visit Angkor Thom & Bayon Temple; explore Angkor Wat. (B,L)
Day 12 SIEM REAP.
Visit Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm, and Les Artisans d’Angkor; Apsara dance performance. (B,D)
Day 13 SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA.
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03 | Ho Chi Minh City, (Phu My), Vietnam | Hotel | |
| 03/03 | Ho Chi Minh City, (Phu My), Vietnam | Hotel | |
| 04/03 | Ho Chi Minh City, (Phu My), Vietnam | Hotel | |
| 05/03 | Ho Chi Minh City, (Phu My), Vietnam | Embark | |
| 06/03 | Cai Bei, Cambodia | ||
| 06/03 | Sa Dec, Vietnam | ||
| 07/03 | Chau Doc, Vietnam | ||
| 08/03 | Phnom Penh Cambodia | ||
| 09/03 | Phnom Penh Cambodia | ||
| 10/03 | Wat Hanchey, Cambodia | ||
| 11/03 | Kampong Tralach, Cambodia | ||
| 12/03 | Siem Reap, Cambodia | Disembark | Hotel |
| 13/03 | Siem Reap, Cambodia | Hotel | |
| 14/03 | Siem Reap, Cambodia |
Itinerary may vary by sailing date and itineraries may be changed at the cruise lines discretion. Please check itinerary details at time of booking and before booking other travel services such as airline tickets.