Brief Information
Tour Route: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong River – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
Duration: 10 days
Start/End Destination: Ho Chi Minh City / Siem Reap
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Day 2: Hochiminh City - Stories of Saigon
Day 3: Board Aqua Mekong - Begin River Journey
Day 4: Mekong River - Floating Life & Artisan Culture
Day 5: Mekong River - Village Encounters & Sunset Lecture
Day 6: Arrive in Phnim Penh - Royal Grandeur & Colonial Echoes
Day 7: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap - Reflections & Renewal
Day 8: Siem Reap - Angkor Wat at Sunrise
Day 9: Siem Reap - Temple Gems & Farewell Ritual
Day 10: Depart Siem Reap
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Arrive in bustling Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy VIP fast-track service before a private transfer to your luxury hotel in the heart of District 1. Settle into your elegant room and unwind at the spa or by the rooftop pool. In the evening, gather for a welcome dinner featuring modern Vietnamese cuisine in a restored colonial mansion.
Dinner
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Stories of Saigon
Explore the vibrant pulse of Saigon, starting with a cyclo ride through Cholon (Chinatown). Visit Thien Hau Temple, the Reunification Palace, and the War Remnants Museum. Pause for a curated lunch at a historical bistro, then continue to a Cao Dai Temple to learn about Vietnam’s syncretic spiritual traditions. Return to your hotel for evening cocktails and optional rooftop views.
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Board Aqua Mekong – Begin River Journey
Transfer to My Tho and board the five-star Aqua Mekong. Settle into your riverfront suite before enjoying a gourmet lunch onboard. Cruise into the Mekong’s lush delta landscapes and disembark in the afternoon to visit a riverside village renowned for traditional weaving. Return for a sunset cocktail and a chef-curated dinner on the observation deck.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Mekong River – Floating Life & Artisan Culture
This morning, glide through a vibrant floating market before visiting a mat-weaving workshop. Learn about Khmer spiritual traditions at a local temple and participate in a monk blessing ceremony. In the afternoon, enjoy a cooking demonstration or spa treatment onboard.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Mekong River – Village Encounters & Sunset Lecture
Choose to cycle through a quiet island village or walk through lush rice paddies to hidden pagodas. Meet local families and sample fresh fruits from their gardens. Return for a cultural lecture on Khmer folklore and enjoy a romantic private dinner under the stars.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Arrive in Phnom Penh – Royal Grandeur & Colonial Echoes
Disembark in Phnom Penh for a full-day guided tour. Visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and National Museum. Enjoy lunch at a café supporting local youth initiatives. Explore the Russian Market before checking in to your grand colonial hotel.
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap – Reflections & Renewal
This morning, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Killing Fields for a poignant look into Cambodia’s recent past. Fly to Siem Reap and transfer to your serene resort set among tropical gardens and rice paddies. Evening at leisure with optional spa or poolside relaxation.
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat at Sunrise
Rise early to witness the sunrise over Angkor Wat, followed by exploration of Angkor Thom and the jungle-clad ruins of Ta Prohm. Return for lunch and relaxation at your villa. In the evening, enjoy a private Apsara dance performance with dinner under lantern-lit trees.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Siem Reap – Temple Gems & Farewell Ritual
Visit Banteay Srei, the “jewel of Khmer art,” and participate in a morning blessing ceremony led by monks. Later, meet villagers in the countryside and learn about traditional farming. Celebrate the end of your journey with a farewell dinner in a heritage villa.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Depart Siem Reap
Enjoy your final breakfast surrounded by tropical tranquility. After check-out, your private transfer takes you to the airport for your onward journey.
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