Vietnam, Cambodia and
Hidden Treasures of the
Mekong River Cruise

Travel to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Take an overnight flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

Arrival in Saigon

On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel, where you’ll stay for three nights. If you arrive before normal check in time, an early check in will be arranged for you.

The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish.

Saigon

Partake in today’s fascinating excursion:

• Guided tour of Saigon City: Your first stop is Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, a popular Buddhist Temple for locals, where you’ll continue to the War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace, the Central Post Office and, finally, the Saigon Opera House.

Enjoy free time this afternoon.

Cu Chi Tunnels

Put a twist on your holiday and try a unique excursion:

• Tour of Cu Chi Tunnels: Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels and their many mantraps and stake pits which protected them. If you desire, you can try out real period weapons on a firing range.

Enjoy free time this afternoon.

Board the ship

Enjoy an easygoing transition from shore to ship:

• Scenic drive through the Vietnamese countryside, with lunch: Leaving Saigon this morning, stop at the riverside town of Cai Be for lunch at the La Longanier Restaurant. Later, board Victoria Mekong.
• A traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance onboard: This evening, watch a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance before a Vietnamese buffet dinner.

Long Xuyen & Tiger Island

Discover what the day holds with these exciting excursions:

• Visit to Long Xuyen Market: After breakfast onboard, visit the authentic Long Xuyen Floating Market by sampan.
• Guided tour of Tiger Island: Aboard the ship for lunch, set sail for Tiger Island and disembark by sampan. Visit one of the cottage industries – plant pot making and the planting of ornamental Bonsai plants – that still remain. Continue to Tiger Island, embark on a walking tour and hear the story of how the island got its name with a visit to ‘Mr Tiger’s Temple’.

Later, re-join the ship for a cocktail competition and dinner followed by the evening’s entertainment as the ship cruises to Vam Nao before anchoring overnight.

Phu Tan & Tan Chau

Uncover the vibrant charm of today’s destinations:

• Visit to a craft village: Enjoy breakfast on board this morning as the ship sails towards Phu Tan. Once ashore, visit a craft village known for handmaking Ca Rang clay stoves.
• Visit to a floating fish farm: Return to the ship for lunch before venturing out in the afternoon to visit a floating fish farm.

Return to the ship for a traditional Vietnamese lion dance followed by dinner in the ship’s restaurant. The ship will moor overnight in Tan Chau.

Cruise to Phnom Penh

Today, the ship cruises towards the Vietnam – Cambodia border.

• A traditional Khmer Apsara dance performance onboard: Tonight, enjoy Khmer Apsara dancing and a chance to meet the performers afterwards.

Phnom Penh

Discover the flare of Cambodia with today’s selection of experiences:

• Guided tour of Phnom Penh: Start with a guided tour of the city on a three-wheeled cyclo and stop at the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda complex. Afterwards, visit the National Museum, home to the world’s most extensive collection of Khmer sculptures.
• Visit to the Killing Fields Memorial: After lunch onboard, visit Choeung Ek, one of the mass grave sites of the Killing Fields.
• A cocktail at the Elephant Bar in Raffles Hotel: After your visit, go to the Raffles Hotel Le Royal for a cocktail at the Elephant Bar.

Return to the ship for dinner and sail to Koh Chen.

Koh Chen & Koh Dach

Enjoy an array of fascinating excursions today:

• Walking tour of Koh Chen: After breakfast, go on a walking tour of Koh Chen. Marvel at a large Buddha statue sitting near the riverbank, as well as a temple built in Khmer style just beyond it. The highlight of the tour will be visiting the temple’s ornamental silver and copper smiths.
• Visit to Oudong: After exploring Koh Chen, travel to Oudong where you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Vipassana Dhura Buddhist Meditation retreat. Later, return to the ship for lunch.

Tuk-tuk tour of Silk Island: Explore Silk Island in a tuk-tuk to learn more about the process of silk weaving.

Angkor Ban & Kampong Cham

Expand your knowledge with these two excursions:

• Guided tour of Angkor Ban: This morning, visit the village of Angkor Ban, where you’ll see the historic stilt houses. Back on board, continue your journey north.
• Guided walking tour of Kampong Cham: After lunch on board, arrive at Kampong Cham later in the afternoon. Embark on a walking tour and visit this vibrant town.

Returning to the ship, moor here overnight and enjoy your last dinner on board alongside the evening’s entertainment.

Kampong Cham and Siem Reap

Bid farewell to the ship and continue your journey:

• Photo stop at Kampong Kdei Bridge: This morning, disembark Victoria Mekong and travel to Siem Reap through the Cambodian countryside. En route, stop at the Kampong Kdei Bridge. Visit a local restaurant for lunch before checking into your hotel in Siem Reap.

Enjoy free time this afternoon.

Highlights of Angkor

Enjoy today’s interesting experience in Angkor Thom:

• Guided tour to the temples of Angkor: Visit the fortified 13th-century city of Angkor Thom and see its many historical marvels of architecture, including the smaller temple of Ta Prohm. After your visit, return to Siem Reap for independent lunch.

Enjoy free time this afternoon.

Tonle Sap Lake

Enjoy today’s magnificent excursion:

• Tour to Tonle Sap Lake: Visit Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Take a boat ride to see Kompong Khleang, a village built on stilts.

Return to the hotel and the afternoon is at your leisure.

Phare Circus performance: This evening, enjoy a performance by the Phare Cambodian Circus.

Journey home

Begin your journey home.

Arrive home

Arrive home and reflect on your unforgettable cruise.

Travel to Siem Reap

Arrive at the airport for your overnight flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Tonle Sap Lake

Enjoy today’s magnificent excursion:

• Tour to Tonle Sap Lake: Visit Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Take a boat ride to see Kompong Khleang, a village built on stilts.

Return to the hotel and the afternoon is at your leisure.

Phare Circus performance: This evening, enjoy a performance by the Phare Cambodian Circus.

Highlights of Angkor

Enjoy today’s interesting experience in Angkor Thom:

• Guided tour to the temples of Angkor: Visit the fortified 13th-century city of Angkor Thom and see its many historical marvels of architecture, including the smaller temple of Ta Prohm. After your visit, return to Siem Reap for independent lunch.

Enjoy free time this afternoon.

Kampong Cham and Siem Reap

Bid farewell to the ship and continue your journey:

• Photo stop at Kampong Kdei Bridge: This morning, disembark Victoria Mekong and travel to Siem Reap through the Cambodian countryside. En route, stop at the Kampong Kdei Bridge. Visit a local restaurant for lunch before checking into your hotel in Siem Reap.

Enjoy free time this afternoon.

Angkor Ban & Kampong Cham

Expand your knowledge with these two excursions:

• Guided tour of Angkor Ban: This morning, visit the village of Angkor Ban, where you’ll see the historic stilt houses. Back on board, continue your journey north.
• Guided walking tour of Kampong Cham: After lunch on board, arrive at Kampong Cham later in the afternoon. Embark on a walking tour and visit this vibrant town.

Returning to the ship, moor here overnight and enjoy your last dinner on board alongside the evening’s entertainment.

Koh Chen & Koh Dach

Enjoy an array of fascinating excursions today:

• Walking tour of Koh Chen: After breakfast, go on a walking tour of Koh Chen. Marvel at a large Buddha statue sitting near the riverbank, as well as a temple built in Khmer style just beyond it. The highlight of the tour will be visiting the temple’s ornamental silver and copper smiths.
• Visit to Oudong: After exploring Koh Chen, travel to Oudong where you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Vipassana Dhura Buddhist Meditation retreat. Later, return to the ship for lunch.
• Tuk-tuk tour of Silk Island: Explore Silk Island in a tuk-tuk to learn more about the process of silk weaving.

Phnom Penh

Discover the flare of Cambodia with today’s selection of experiences:

• Guided tour of Phnom Penh: Start with a guided tour of the city on a three-wheeled cyclo and stop at the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda complex. Afterwards, visit the National Museum, home to the world’s most extensive collection of Khmer sculptures.
• Visit to the Killing Fields Memorial: After lunch onboard, visit Choeung Ek, one of the mass grave sites of the Killing Fields.
• A cocktail at the Elephant Bar in Raffles Hotel: After your visit, go to the Raffles Hotel Le Royal for a cocktail at the Elephant Bar.

Return to the ship for dinner and sail to Koh Chen.

Cruise to Phnom Penh

Today, the ship cruises towards the Vietnam – Cambodia border.

A traditional Khmer Apsara dance performance onboard: Tonight, enjoy Khmer Apsara dancing and a chance to meet the performers afterwards.

Phu Tan & Tan Chau

Uncover the vibrant charm of today’s destinations:

• Visit to a craft village: Enjoy breakfast on board this morning as the ship sails towards Phu Tan. Once ashore, visit a craft village known for handmaking Ca Rang clay stoves.
• Visit to a floating fish farm: Return to the ship for lunch before venturing out in the afternoon to visit a floating fish farm.

Return to the ship for a traditional Vietnamese lion dance followed by dinner in the ship’s restaurant. The ship will moor overnight in Tan Chau.

Long Xuyen & Tiger Island

Discover what the day holds with these exciting excursions:

• Visit to Long Xuyen Market: After breakfast onboard, visit the authentic Long Xuyen Floating Market by sampan.
• Guided tour of Tiger Island: Aboard the ship for lunch, set sail for Tiger Island and disembark by sampan. Visit one of the cottage industries – plant pot making and the planting of ornamental Bonsai plants – that still remain. Continue to Tiger Island, embark on a walking tour and hear the story of how the island got its name with a visit to ‘Mr Tiger’s Temple’.

Later, re-join the ship for a cocktail competition and dinner followed by the evening’s entertainment as the ship cruises to Vam Nao before anchoring overnight.

Board the ship

Enjoy an easygoing transition from shore to ship:

• Scenic drive through the Vietnamese countryside, with lunch: Leaving Saigon this morning, stop at the riverside town of Cai Be for lunch at the La Longanier Restaurant. Later, board Victoria Mekong.
• A traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance onboard: This evening, watch a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance before a Vietnamese buffet dinner.

Saigon

Partake in today’s fascinating excursion:

• Guided tour of Saigon City: Your first stop is Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, a popular Buddhist Temple for locals, where you’ll continue to the War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace, the Central Post Office and, finally, the Saigon Opera House.

Enjoy free time this afternoon.

Cu Chi Tunnels

Put a twist on your holiday and try a unique excursion:

• Tour of Cu Chi Tunnels: Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels and their many mantraps and stake pits which protected them. If you desire, you can try out real period weapons on a firing range.

Enjoy free time this afternoon.

Journey home

Begin your journey home.

Return home

Arrive home and reflect on your unforgettable cruise.