Cruise Description
7 Night Cruise sailing from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh aboard Avalon Siem Reap. Hotel stays in Siem Reap pre-cruise and Ho Chi Minh 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 SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA.
Welcome to Cambodia!
Day 2 SIEM REAP.
Visit Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple and Angkor Wat. This evening, enjoy a private Apsara Dance Performance. (B,L,D)
Day 3 SIEM REAP.
Visit Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei and Les Artisan’s d’Angkor. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure to explore this charming town. (B)
Day 4 SIEM REAP (EMBARKATION).
This morning, transfer to the port and board your river cruise vessel for your CRUISE down the Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam. (B,L,D)
Day 5 CRUISING: KAMPONG TRALACH-KONPONG LOUANG-PREK BANG KONG.
Ox cart through the countryside and visit a local farmer’s home in Kampong Tralach; visit the silversmith villageof Konpong Louang; walking tour through Prek Bang Kong village with silk-weaving demonstration. (B,L,D)
Day 6 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 7 CRUISING: PHNOM PENH.
Sightseeing by private cyclo including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum; afternoon at leisure; show by children from local orphanage. (B,L,D)
Day 8 CRUISING: PHNOM PENH.
Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and one of the Killing Fields. (B,L,D)
Day 9 CRUISING: BORDER CROSSING-CHAU DOC, VIETNAM.
Visit a local fish farm, the religious sites at Sam Mountain, and a local market. (B,L,D)
Day 10 CRUISING: SA DEC-CAI BE.
Visit a brick factory, local market, and the ancient house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le in Sa Dec; visit a cathedral and see how rice paper, rice wine, and traditional candy are made in Cai Be. (B,L,D)
Day 11 HO CHI MINH CITY (DISEMBARKATION).
Walking tour of the city’s landmarks; visit the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market; cooking class. (B,L)
Day 12 HO CHI MINH CITY. EXCURSION TO CU CHI TUNNELS.
Cu Chi Tunnels excursion; farewell dinner. (B,D)
Day 13 HO CHI MINH CITY.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23/03 | Siem Reap, Cambodia | Hotel | |
| 24/03 | Siem Reap, Cambodia | Hotel | |
| 25/03 | Siem Reap, Cambodia | Hotel | |
| 26/03 | Siem Reap, Cambodia | Embark | |
| 27/03 | Kampong Tralach, Cambodia | ||
| 28/03 | Wat Hanchey, Cambodia | ||
| 29/03 | Phnom Penh Cambodia | ||
| 30/03 | Phnom Penh Cambodia | ||
| 31/03 | Chau Doc, Vietnam | ||
| 01/04 | Sa Dec, Vietnam | ||
| 01/04 | Cai Bei, Cambodia | ||
| 02/04 | Ho Chi Minh City, (Phu My), Vietnam | Disembark | Hotel |
| 03/04 | Ho Chi Minh City, (Phu My), Vietnam | Hotel | |
| 04/04 | Ho Chi Minh City, (Phu My), Vietnam |
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.