Day 1 - Monday - Aug 7, 2023
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam |
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Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, still known as Saigon to many. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 2 - Tuesday - Aug 8, 2023
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam |
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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 - Aug 9, 2023
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam |
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Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam |
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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 - Aug 10, 2023
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam |
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Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam |
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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 - Aug 11, 2023
Sweets, Sampans, and Sun Hats. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Saturday - Aug 12, 2023
Long Khanh Island, Vietnam |
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Colorful markets, Charming Locals, and Cotton Weavers. Return to the ship to set sail for the Cambodian border. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Sunday - Aug 13, 2023
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 - Aug 14, 2023
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 - Aug 15, 2023
Water Blessings and Back To School Adventures. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Wednesday - Aug 16, 2023
Calm in the Cambodian Countryside. This afternoon, enjoy scenic cruising on the Tonle Sap River. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11 - Thursday - Aug 17, 2023
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 - Aug 18, 2023
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 - Aug 19, 2023
Today, transfer to the airport and fly to Hanoi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the night. (Breakfast)
Day 14 - Sunday - Aug 20, 2023
Historic Hanoi and Water Puppets. Enjoy lunch at KOTO, a non-profit restaurant and hospitality program that teaches local children restaurant skills for stable employment opportunities. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 15 - Monday - Aug 21, 2023
Island Shapes and a Floating Village. Travel from Hanoi through the fertile countryside to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The bay is dotted with more than 3,000 limestone islands carved into fanciful shapes. Board the luxurious Paradise Elegance for a 2-Night Cruise on the bay. Enjoy scenic sailing for the remainder of the day before anchoring for the night. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 16 - Tuesday - Aug 22, 2023
Caves, Kayaks, and Scenic Climbs. After a day of exploring, consider a spa treatment or simply relax for happy hour prior to dinner! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 17 - Wednesday - Aug 23, 2023
Surprising and Amazing Beauty. This morning, relax onboard your ship or visit Sung Sot Cave, considered one of the most beautiful in the area with its magnificent formations. Afterwards, return to Hanoi and check into your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to spend at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 18 - Thursday - Aug 24, 2023
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)