Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong River With Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Bangkok (Northbound)
From $8,638 per person
19 days
3 countries
Ship: Avalon Saigon
Avalon Waterways
19 days, 18 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - Hanoi
- Day 2 - Hanoi
- Day 3 - Hanoi–Ha Long Bay
- Day 4 - Ha Long Bay–Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 5 - Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 6 - Ho Chi Minh City. Excursion To Cu Chi Tunnels
- Day 7 - Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 8 - Vinh Long–Cu Lao Gieng
- Day 9 - Chau Doc–Long Khanh A–Border Crossing
- Day 10 - Phnom Penh
- Day 11 - Phnom Penh
- Day 12 - Wat Hanchey–Angkor Ban
- Day 13 - Konpong Louang–Kampong Tralach
- Day 14 - Phnom Penh–Siem Reap
- Day 15 - Siem Reap
- Day 16 - Siem Reap–Bangkok
- Day 17 - Bangkok
- Day 18 - Bangkok
- Day 19 - Bangkok
Itinerary highlights
<span class=location>Day 1 Arrive Hanoi:</span> Welcome to Vietnam</br></br><span class=location>Day 2 Hanoi:</span> Visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, and Temple of Literature; lunch at local restaurant; take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter; water puppets performance</br></br><span class=location>Day 3 Hanoi–Ha Long Bay:</span> Cruise on Ha Long Bay</br></br><span class=location>Day 4 Ha Long Bay–Ho Chi Minh City:</span> Fly to Ho Chi Minh City</br></br><span class=location>Day 5 Ho Chi Minh City:</span> Walking tour; visit the famous Rex Hotel for a drink, War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market; cooking class and lunch</br></br><span class=location>Day 6 Ho Chi Minh City:</span> Cu Chi Tunnels excursion</br></br><span class=location>Day 7 Ho Chi Minh City (Embarkation):</span> Onboard welcome reception</br></br><span class=location>Day 8 Vinh Long–Cu Lao Gieng:</span> Visit a local workshop to see how rice paper, rice wine, and traditional candy are made in Vinh Long; interact with sampan-making and conical hat making families in Cu Lao Gieng</br></br><span class=location>Day 9 Chau Doc–Long Khanh A–Cambodian Border Crossing:</span> Visit a local market and the religious sites at Sam Mountain in Chau Doc; walking tour of Long Khanh A with cotton-weaving demonstration</br></br><span class=location>Day 10 Phnom Penh:</span> Sightseeing by private cyclo, including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum; afternoon at leisure; show by children from a local orphanage</br></br><span class=location>Day 11 Phnom Penh:</span> Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and visit one of the Cambodian Killing Fields, or visit the lively central market</br></br><span class=location>Day 12 Wat Hanchey –Angkor Ban:</span> Visit Wat Hanchey and partake in a traditional water blessing by local monks; walking tour in Angkor Ban with school visit</br></br><span class=location>Day 13 Konpong Louang–Kampong Tralach:</span> Visit the silversmith village of Konpong Louang; ox cart ride through the countryside, and visit a local farmer’s home in Kampong Tralach</br></br><span class=location>Day 14 Phnom Penh (Disembarkation)–Siem Reap:</span> Fly to Siem Reap; visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Bayon Temple</br></br><span class=location>Day 15 Siem Reap:</span> Visit Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, and a noodle-making village; Apsara dance performance</br></br><span class=location>Day 16 Siem Reap–Bangkok, Thailand:</span> Fly to Bangkok</br></br><span class=location>Day 17 Bangkok:</span> Boat ride on klongs; visit the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha</br></br><span class=location>Day 18 Bangkok:</span> Day at leisure</br></br><span class=location>Day 19 Bangkok:</span> End of vacation</br>
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The Avalon Saigon.
Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the Avalon Saigon, a masterpiece of design and comfort.
Since first taking her maiden voyage on the Mekong River, the Avalon Saigon has been praised for delivering an intimate cruise experience as part of Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships®. Named "Best New River Cruise Ship" by TravelAge West, the Saigon sails with a maximum of just 36 guests, delivering all the modern features you expect from Avalon Waterways, while incorporating the unique character and charm of Southeast Asia. The Avalon Saigon is designed to venture easily into areas where other cruise ships cannot, while measuring as wide and long as ships carrying twice the number of our just 36 guests. Cruising uninterrupted from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh (or vice versa), the Saigon eliminates hours of motorcoach travel time associated with other river cruise ship itineraries. The Avalon Saigon Suite Ship incorporates the classic colonial charm befitting the Vietnam and Cambodia experience with the modern features you expect from Avalon. Each Panorama Suite features 245-square-feet of living space with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows to create river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. With luxurious beds that face the window, you'll never miss a fascinating view on the Mekong. You'll also find ample room to roam on board, while never feeling crowded. From the air-conditioned Panorama Lounge to the open-air observation lounge, you'll find plenty of seating and inviting spots to relax. With lounges located at the front of the ship, you'll always have a great forward-focused view no matter where you sit. Our crew embodies Avalon's "you first" spirit from start to finish. From the reception staff and bartender to wait staff and room attendant, you'll experience exquisite service with a relaxed luxury that's come to encompass the Avalon difference.
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