Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong

Itinerary

17-Sep Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
18-Sep Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
19-Sep My Tho, Vietnam
20-Sep Sa Déc, Vietnam
21-Sep Sa Déc, Vietnam
22-Sep Phnom Penh, Cambodia
23-Sep Phnom Penh, Cambodia
24-Sep Phnom Penh, Cambodia
25-Sep Angkor Ban, Cambodia
26-Sep Siem Reap, Cambodia
27-Sep Siem Reap, Cambodia
28-Sep Siem Reap, Cambodia
29-Sep Hanoi, Vietnam
30-Sep Hanoi, Vietnam
01-Oct Hanoi, Vietnam

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Full itinerary

DAY 1: Depart UK
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 2: Ho Chi Minh City
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Park Hyatt Saigon. Tonight, consider popping out to explore the lively Ben Thanh Night Market or one of the city's quintessential evening cafés-either choice would mark a splendid start to your adventure.

DAY 3: Ho Chi Minh City
Experience how ancient history melds with the boisterous present in Vietnam's largest city, where skyscrapers tower over ancient temples and motorbikes putter along picturesque alleys. (B, D)
Featured Excursion: Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 4: Ho Chi Minh City, Transfer, My Tho (Embark), Tien Loi (Ben Tre)
Today‘s featured excursion provides a fascinating glimpse of the Viet Cong’s vast network of incredibly narrow tunnels dating back to the Vietnam War. Following lunch, you'll be taken to the Mekong Jewel. (B, L, WD)
Featured Excursion: Vestiges of war -Cú Chi Tunnels.

DAY 5: Tien Loi (Ben Tre), Vinh Long, Sa Dec
Today, you‘ll witness the hustle and bustle of delta river life as the local traders take their produce to market. After breakfast, you’ll board a traditional sampan and explore the narrow canals and backwaters of this famed region. The untouched island of Tien Loi awaits a unique excursion created exclusively for Uniworld guests, where you can see how local farmers make rooster cages, decorate bonsais in their yards and more. Upon arrival to Vinh Long, your sampans will bring you to a traditional rice factory. Back onboard, savour an authentic Vietnamese meal this evening. (B, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Step aboard a luxurious sampan to discover the village life along the Mekong.

DAY 6: Sa Dec, Gieng Island, Hong Ngu, Cruising the Mekong River
Following breakfast, continue your journey via sampan, where you‘ll observe the daily routines of the villagers in Sa Dec. Visit a colourful temple, the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le and then venture to Gieng Island, where you’ll experience how a local family makes incense sticks and the conical hat. (B, L, D)
Featured Excursions: Sampans and romance.

DAY 7: Hong Ngu, Cruising the Mekong River, Phnom Penh
Visit the local island village of Hong Ngu, a major producer of the traditional Khmer scarves located not far from the Vietnam-Cambodia border. Since they‘re woven in many homes around the village, you’ll have the opportunity to see the process first-hand. You'll also stop at a local temple dedicated to a unique religion founded in this area of Vietnam, Hoa Hoa. (B, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Daily life on the great delta.

DAY 8: Phnom Penh
Today, you‘ll discover the thriving and exotic capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. It stands at the juncture of three captivating rivers and is divided into three districts, the picturesque French colonial area, a handsome residential district and a rapidly changing Old Town. Here, you’ll find an alluring riverside esplanade amid numerous bewitching Buddhist temples, palaces and artefacts. (B, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Cambodia's capital-Phnom Penh.

DAY 9: Phnom Penh, Cruising the Mekong River, Angkor Ban
Today‘s featured excursion may be your journey’s most profound and memorable experience. You'll learn about the infamous Killing Fields of the Khmer Rouge and visit a former school-turned-prison that is now a genocide museum. (B, L, D)
Featured Excursion: The Killing Fields-tragedy and reconciliation in Cambodia.

DAY 10: Angkor Ban, Wat Hanchey, K ampong Cham
If yesterday was an exploration of Cambodia‘s dark past, today is a celebration of the country’s bright future. You'll meet young children at a local school and friendly villagers in their homes and have a rare opportunity to receive an unforgettable water blessing from local Buddhist monks. (B, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Cambodia's vibrant cultural life.

DAY 11: Kampong Cham (Disembark), Transfer, Siem Reap
You'll disembark in the morning and transfer via executive motorcoach to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor, the legendary archaeological site. You will enjoy three nights at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort, minutes away from the famed temple complex of Angkor Wat. (B, L)
Featured Excursions: City tour & Artisan visit by remork.

DAY 12: Siem Reap
Today is a bucket list kind of day as you explore the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, a gigantic religious complex that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B)
Featured Excursion: Angkor Wat Temple.

DAY 13: Siem Reap
Today you will enter the spectacular remnants of Angkor Thom, the royal city. Built during the heyday of the Khmer dynasty in the 12th century, this extraordinary complex of Hindu and Buddhist monuments was once lost to the world for many years, hidden under dense jungle vines. (B, FD)
Featured Excursions: South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon and Ta Prohm and Apsara show and dinner.

DAY 14: Siem Reap, Fly to Hanoi
Enjoy free time in Siem Reap before your flight to Hanoi. Then, check in to your luxury accommodations, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel. (B)

DAY 15: Hanoi
Parisian elegance infuses Hanoi‘s boulevards, which are lined with handsome colonial buildings, as you’ll see on today's fascinating tour of the city. (B, L)
Featured Excursion: Hanoi City Tour.

DAY 16: Hanoi
Check out of your luxury hotel and head to the airport for your flight home. (B)

DAY 17: Arrive back in the UK

Included Meals
(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner (WD/FD) Welcome/Farewell Dinner

THE FINEST LUXURY INCLUSIONS

On-board
• Complimentary house wine, local spirits and beer served throughout the cruise
• Best Dining Experiences on the World's Rivers
• Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
• Locally inspired onboard entertainment
• Stay onboard the all-suite Super Ship Mekong Jewel
• Free Wi-Fi access
• All on board gratuities

On-shore
• 2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City at the Park Hyatt Saigon
• 3 nights in Siem Reap at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
• 2 nights in Hanoi at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel
• Discover iconic cities such as Ho Chi Minh, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Hanoi
• Explore the famed Cú Chi tunnels
• Visits to multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Be in awe during a visit to Angkor Wat
• Enjoy a dinner with an Aspara Dance
• All internal flights throughout
• Return flights from London Heathrow

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