Day 1 – Arrive Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Embark Ship, Angkor Ban

Upon arrival, be met at the airport and transferred to ship registration. Journey to Kampong Cham, where you will join your Mekong River cruise. Step aboard and familiarise yourself with your suite before sitting down to lunch as you cruise towards Angkor Ban. Spend the afternoon enjoying an Insider Experience before returning to your ship for a Welcome Dinner on board this evening.

Insider Experience – Tuk Tuk Ride

Hop on a tuk tuk and explore the agricultural island of Koh Pen. Travel along the shaded lanes and past wooden stilted houses, tucked among palm and sandalwood trees.

Day 2 – Angkor Ban, Oknha Tey

Start your day with a tour of Angkor Ban by foot. Nicknamed the ‘Lucky Village’, Angkor Ban is one of the few rural villages in Cambodia that escaped destruction from the Khmer Rouge regime. Stroll through town and see wooden houses, some over a century old. Return to your ship and continue cruising along the lush banks of the Mekong River to Oknha Tey (Oknha Tei), or Silk Island. Disembark and discover the village, renowned for its silk weaving traditions.

Day 3 – Phnom Penh, Oudong, Koh Chen

Begin your morning with an excursion by road to Oudong, Cambodia’s former royal capital, where a memorable Insider Experience awaits. En route back to Phnom Penh, take a leisurely walk through the village of Koh Chen. Stop to visit the open-air copperware workshops and witness the skills of the artisans. Return to the ship and enjoy a free afternoon in Phnom Penh, or enhance your time by choosing one of our select experiences.

Insider Experience – Buddhist Blessing Ceremony

Take part in a traditional Buddhist blessing ceremony to wish you good luck, health and safe journey, led by resident monks at a monastery in Oudong.

Enhance Your Journey – Hands-On Cooking Workshop

Meet your chef and visit a local market to select fruits, spices and other local ingredients before learning how to prepare authentic Khmer dishes.

Enhance Your Journey – Phnom Penh by Cyclo

Explore Phnom Penh by cyclo, taking in sights such as Independence Square, the Royal Palace, trendy cafes, boutiques, local markets and pagodas.

Enhance Your Journey – Phnom Penh by Tuk Tuk

Discover Phnom Penh by tuk tuk, passing sights like Wat Phnom, the Phnom Penh Post Office, U.S. Embassy, Raffles Hotel, and Royal Railway Station. Ride along Pasteur Street, the Central Market, and Phsar Tapang. Stop to walk around the Independence Monument and statue of King Norodom Sihanouk, then continue past NagaWorld, the Royal Palace and Sisowath Quay.

Enhance Your Journey – High Tea at Rosewood

Experience a high tea at Rosewood, featuring sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam and cream, an assortment of delicate sweet treats, and your choice of premium tea or coffee. Indulge in an afternoon filled with rich flavours and timeless hospitality. Alternatively upgrade to the Champagne High Tea and indulge in a glass of Champagne along with your high tea.

Day 4 – Phnom Penh

Start the day with a sobering excursion to the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, where you will learn about Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge regime, as well as the resilience of the Cambodian people. Take a moment to pay your respects at the Memorial Stupa, a monument erected in memory of the thousands of people who lost their lives. After lunch, admire the striking white and gold Khmer architecture of the Royal Palace, which was built in 1866. Head inside the glorious Silver Pagoda – named after its floors, which are designed with 5,000 silver tiles. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. You may wish to head to the Russian Market for souvenirs, the Central Market where you can try the local delicacy of fried tarantula and crickets, or simply stay on board and enjoy the facilities and service.

Day 5 – Phnom Penh, Vietnam Border Crossing, Tan Chau

Relax on board as your ship cruises to the Vietnamese border. While border formalities are carried out, enjoy the onboard presentations and demonstrations. Cross into Vietnam and cruise into the riverside town of Tan Chau.

Day 6 – Tan Chau, Sa Dec

Transfer to a small boat for a journey along the tiny tributaries that snake around Tan Chau. Disembark for a rickshaw tour and weave through the narrow laneways of this sleepy town, largely untouched by tourism. Stop at a Cao Dai Temple, a fascinating symbol of one of Vietnam’s most distinctive religions. Founded in the 1920s, Cao Dai is a unique fusion of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity, reflected in the temple’s vibrant architecture, symbolic motifs and intricate decorations. Admire the striking colours, ornate carvings and the iconic “Divine Eye,” which represents spiritual insight and divine presence. Later, step back in time during a visit to Vinh Hoa, also known as Evergreen Island. Take the opportunity to witness traditional Vietnamese farming practices, then head back to the ship and continue cruising towards the quaint town of Sa Dec.

Day 7 – Sa Dec, Cai Be, My Tho

Pass floating fish farms as you take a boat ride to Sa Dec, then explore the colourful market on foot. Continue past crumbling waterside mansions to the home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired the French writer Marguerite Duras’ novel, L’Amant. Return to the ship for a delicious lunch while you cruise towards Cai Be, where a local boat will take you into the riverside town. Step ashore to visit the French gothic Cai Be Church, as well as a rice paper and coconut candy manufacturer. Tonight, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner on board as you cruise towards your final stop, My Tho.

Day 8 – My Tho, Disembark Ship, Depart Ho Chi Minh City

Disembark at My Tho port today and travel by coach to Ho Chi Minh City. In due time, transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight.