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15 Night Fascinating Vietnam Cambodia and the Mekong River with Bangkok (Northbound) Cruise and Land Tour from Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon)

Ship: Avalon Saigon
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed:  Monday, Sep 4, 2023 from Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
Ended: Tuesday, Sep 19, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, Sep 4, 2023 departure of the Avalon Saigon. If Avalon Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Monday - Sep 4, 2023
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam      
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, still known as Saigon to many. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 2 - Tuesday - Sep 5, 2023
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam      
Motorbikes, Monuments, and Mouthwatering Cuisine. Explore the city further during free time this afternoon. This evening join your traveling companions for a special welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - Wednesday - Sep 6, 2023
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam      
Bus Travel      
Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam      
Bus Travel      
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam      
Secret Passageways and Underground Hideouts. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening. Consider stopping for a drink at the famous rooftop bar at the Caravelle Hotel. (Breakfast)
Day 4 - Thursday - Sep 7, 2023
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam      
Cruise Begins      
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam      
Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Transfer to the port on the Saigon River for embarkation. Get acquainted with the ship and relax before your welcome reception this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Friday - Sep 8, 2023
Vinh Long, Vietnam      
Cu Lao Gien, Vietnam      
Sweets, Sampans, and Sun Hats. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Saturday - Sep 9, 2023
Chau Doc, Cambodia
Chau Doc, Cambodia      
Long Khanh Island, Vietnam, Vietnam      
Colorful markets, Charming Locals, and Cotton Weavers. Return to the ship to set sail for the Cambodian border. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Sunday - Sep 10, 2023
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia      
The Royal Treatment. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy the city at your leisure. Consider a Guided Optional Tour of a local brewery with free-flowing local beer! Just before dinner, children from a local orphanage will perform a show featuring local song and dance. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Monday - Sep 11, 2023
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia      
A Dark History or Market Dynamics. After lunch, depart Phnom Penh and enjoy some time at leisure on the ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Tuesday - Sep 12, 2023
Wat Hanchey, Cambodia      
Angkor Ban, Cambodia      
Water Blessings and Back To School Adventures. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Wednesday - Sep 13, 2023
Kompong Luong, Cambodia      
Kampong Tralach      
Calm in the Cambodian Countryside. This afternoon, enjoy scenic cruising on the Tonle Sap River. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11 - Thursday - Sep 14, 2023
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia      
Cruise Ends      
Air Travel      
Siem Reap, Cambodia      
A Pilgrimage of Inspirational Beauty. Fly to Siem Reap, home to the Temples of Angkor, considered by many to be the most spectacular architectural ruins on Earth! The evening is yours to explore charming Siem Reap, stay to witness the sunset at Angkor Wat, or consider a Guided Optional Excursion to the Cambodian circus. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 12 - Friday - Sep 15, 2023
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia      
Roots Carved in Stone and Celebrated in Dance. Spend the afternoon at your leisure. You may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to further explore Siem Reap or the temple complex by tuk-tuk. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 13 - Saturday - Sep 16, 2023
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia      
Air Travel      
Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand      
Today, fly to Bangkok. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 14 - Sunday - Sep 17, 2023
Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand
Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand      
This morning, your Guided Sightseeing begins with a boat ride on the klongs, Bangkok's famous canals. Stop at the stunning Grand Palace featuring the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Also, visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. It houses more than 1,000 Buddha images, including the 49-foot-high and 151-foot-long massive Reclining Buddha. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 15 - Monday - Sep 18, 2023
Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand
Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand      
Enjoy a full day at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 16 - Tuesday - Sep 19, 2023
Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand
Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand      
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)