Day 1 – Depart Australia (overnight flight)

This overnight flight departs from major Australian cities, connecting travellers onward to destinations across Asia, Africa and South America.

Day 2 – Arrive Hanoi, Vietnam (hotel stay)

Hanoi greets visitors with buzzing scooters, lively streets and an atmosphere that signals arrival in Vietnam’s spirited capital.

Day 3 – Hanoi (city tour)

Hanoi, one of Vietnam’s most charming cities, blends French colonial architecture with Asian spirit, softened by tranquil lakes and colourful pagodas.

Day 4 – Hanoi (Duong Lam Ancient Village & Thay Pagoda)

Beyond its ancient temples, Hanoi’s streets carry a lively atmosphere where colonial-era buildings sit alongside busy markets and quiet parks.

Day 5 – Hanoi → Lan Ha Bay / Hạ Long Bay (overnight cruise)

Halong Bay, on Vietnam’s northern coast, is famed for its thousands of limestone karsts rising from emerald waters.

Day 6 – Lan Ha Bay → Hanoi → Fly to Huế

This route links Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, with Huế, the country’s former imperial capital on the central coast.

Day 7 – Huế (city tour)

Huế, on Vietnam’s central coast, was the imperial capital of the Nguyen dynasty and is known for its citadel and royal tombs.

Day 8 – Huế → Hội An

This coastal stretch connects Huế, Vietnam’s former imperial capital, with the historic trading port of Hội An to the south.

Day 9 – Hội An (city tour & cooking demonstration)

Hội An, on Vietnam’s central coast, is known for its centuries-old trading port heritage and blend of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences.

Day 10 – Hội An (leisure)

The town’s narrow lanes are lined with heritage buildings and paper lanterns, a legacy of centuries as a bustling merchant harbour.

Day 11 – Hội An → Ho Chi Minh City

This journey connects the historic port town of Hội An with Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest and most dynamic city.

Day 12 – Ho Chi Minh City (Củ Chi Tunnels)

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest and most energetic metropolis, blends French colonial landmarks such as Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office with a youthful, fast-moving atmosphere.

Day 13 – Ho Chi Minh City → Embark Mekong River cruise

Ho Chi Minh City sits on the Saigon River in southern Vietnam, close to the wide, fertile delta where the Mekong River meets the sea.

Day 14 – Mekong River cruise

The Mekong River, one of Asia’s great waterways, flows through Vietnam and Cambodia, shaping the culture and economy of both countries.

Day 15 – Mekong River cruise

Life along the Mekong centres on the water, with houseboats, fishing nets and small trading vessels dotting its length.

Day 16 – Mekong River cruise (Phnom Penh overnight)

The Mekong’s wide, muddy channels support a patchwork of fishing communities and orchards that stretch to the horizon.

Day 17 – Mekong River cruise

Passing riverside towns and pagodas, the Mekong reveals a slower pace of life rooted in centuries-old traditions.

Day 18 – Mekong River cruise

The river’s changing moods, from misty mornings to golden late afternoons, give each stretch of the journey its own character.

Day 19 – Mekong River cruise → Disembark → Siem Reap

Siem Reap lies inland from the Mekong River, near the vast Tonle Sap Lake in northern Cambodia.

Day 20 – Siem Reap (Angkor Archaeological Park)

Siem Reap’s name means ‘Defeat of Siam’, a reminder of centuries of conflict between the Khmer and Siamese kingdoms in this part of Cambodia.

Day 21 – Siem Reap (leisure)

From the city, visits take in Angkor Wat, the enormous religious complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site at the centre of the ancient Khmer empire.

Day 22 – Depart Siem Reap (overnight flight)

Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport is the city’s main air link, connecting the temples of Angkor to onward destinations across the region.

* Please note that cruise itineraries are subject to change at any time by the cruise company and are not guaranteed