You will be welcomed at the airport then transferred to your arranged hotel for relaxation.

Free time for personal activities.

Overnight at a hotel.

Siem Reap - Angkor Thom - Ta Phnom - Angkor Wat

Arriving in Angkor Thom by tuk – tuk :

• Visit the Victory Gate
• Visit the Bayon
• Visit the three – tiered Baphuon
• Visit the Royal Enclosure and its small temple, Phimeanakas. 
• Pass through the Terrace of the Elephants, once a viewing platform for kings
• See the Terrace of the Leper King with its beautiful carvings of gods, nagas (semi – divine serpents), and dancers.
• Discover the impressive Ta Prohm temple
• Visit the majestic Angkor Wat temple with exquisite bas – reliefs, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Attend an outstanding Apsara dance show – dinner.

Overnight at a hotel.

Visit Banteay Srei (Hindu, 10th century), also called "The Citadel of Women"

Explore Banteay Samre, a flat Hindu temple from the 12th century dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva

Overnight at a hotel.

Private car transfer from Siem Reap to the riverside town of Steung Trang for embarkation.

Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Mekong and meet the crew who will accompany you for the next seven nights, before savoring your welcome dinner.

Overnight on board.

Begin your day with Tai Chi or coffee on deck as we sail towards Peam Chi Korng, known for its pottery.

A short tuk tuk ride takes us to local potters, then we visit the village market to meet locals.

In the afternoon, we explore Pak Russei, meeting silk weavers and noodle makers.

Before returning to the ship, enjoy a Bokator show, Cambodia’s traditional martial art.

Overnight on board.

Wake up for a coach trip to Oudong, Cambodia’s former royal capital.

Visit the serene Vipassana Dhura Meditation Centre with golden spires and Khmer carvings.

Stroll through the sanctuary, then join a short meditation.

Return to the ship in Kampong Tralach for a leisurely lunch.

In the afternoon, ride an ox cart through riverside villages, passing smiling children, markets, and old temples.

At dusk, gather by a fire pit in a fishing village with cocktails, hear local stories, and join traditional dancing under the stars.

Overnight on board.

Start your day with a cyclo ride through Phnom Penh, passing boulevards to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda.

Visit the National Museum to see Angkorian sculptures from Cambodia’s past.

In the afternoon, visit the Killing Fields and Genocide Museum to learn about the Khmer Rouge era.

By evening, the ship docks in Phnom Penh’s lively port.

Enjoy the nightlife before returning on board.

Overnight on board.

At first light, we sail downstream on the Mekong to the Vietnam border for immigration.

The ship continues toward Chau Doc.

In the evening, stroll along the riverfront, watch the lights, then return for dinner on board.

Overnight on board.

Take a short drive to Sam Mountain to visit Phuoc Dien Tu or Hang Pagoda, and enjoy panoramic Mekong views.

Or explore the vibrant local market instead.

Visit floating fish farms by sampan, then watch a private Lion dance in a village.

After lunch on board, sail into the Mekong Delta and relax on deck with music, stories, and local charm.

Note: In high-water season, visit Long Thuan village instead

Overnight on board.

In the morning, we board traditional sampans and glide through mangroves and bamboo forests to reach the lush fruit orchards of Ben Tre.

Enjoy lunch on board as we sail through the Cho Gao Canal, a vital waterway built by the French in 1876.

In the evening, we arrive in the heart of HCM City, where dinner is served on board against the dazzling city skyline.

Overnight on board.

Disembarkation in the center of Saigon after breakfast.

Upon disembarkation, welcome by Ho Chi Minh's guide.

In-depth discovery of Ho Chi Minh City with its colonial districts and Chinese quarters.

• Visit to Notre Dame Cathedral
• Visit to the Central Post Office in memory of Gustave Eiffel
• Visit the Reunification Palace, former residence of the President of South Vietnam until April 30, 1975, when the North's soldiers made a brutal intrusion with their tanks, symbolizing the end of the war against the United States.
• Visit the Thiên Hau pagoda located in the heart of Cholon's Chinatown,
• Visit the Binh Tay market in Cholon, an impressive and essentially wholesale market,
• Visit Ben Thanh, the largest covered market in the heart of Ho Chi Minh

Overnight at a hotel.

Transfer by private car with driver to the airport for the flight to Hue.

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed then privately transferred to the hotel.

Overnight at a hotel.

In the afternoon,

• Visit Hue’s Imperial City with citadel, pagodas, and imperial tombs
• Cruise the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
• Explore Emperor Minh Mang’s tomb

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Attend a Royal Theatre show with court dances.

In Tay Ho Village, learn how artisans craft poetic conical hats, complete with hidden verses.

End with a stroll through Dong Ba Market, perhaps ordering a tailor–made ao dai.

Overnight at a hotel.

122 km : 3.5h - 4h drive

Travel the scenic Mandarin Route over Cloudy Pass, with views of the turquoise sea and sandy shores.

Arrive in Hoi An, a riverside port town full of charm.

Stroll the old town’s narrow streets, visiting historic houses, temples, pagodas, and the Japanese Covered Bridge.

End the day with a sunset walk, then see the town lit by hundreds of lanterns.

Overnight at a hotel.

Hoi An – Cam Thanh Water Coconut Village – Bamboo Show

Start with a bike ride to Cam Kim village to see how woven mats are made.

Visit Cam Thanh to ride a round bamboo basket boat, the thuyen thung, through water coconut groves.

Watch artisans at work, then enjoy a 30–minute river ride.

Join a local family to cook traditional dishes, share lunch, and end with a herbal foot massage.

Return to your hotel by bike, full of memories.

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Bamboo Show (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM):

An acrobatic troupe performing on giant bamboo structures, synchronized to live tribal music. A unique experience, recognized as a cultural heritage by UNESCO.

Overnight at a hotel.

Hoi An - Danang - FLIGHT - Hanoi

Free time before your transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Hanoi and onward departure.

Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy Vietnamese cuisine and meet your travel advisor.

In the afternoon, take a cyclo ride to discover:

• The colonial district
• Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
• The Old Quarter

Walk the Old Quarter’s busy streets and see colonial landmarks like the Metropole Hotel and Opera House.

In the evening, enjoy a Water Puppet Show with traditional music, depicting legends and rural life.

Overnight at a hotel.

We have selected the highlights of an in-depth visit to Hanoi.

Everything is offered, nothing is imposed! Choose…….

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
• The One Pillar Pagoda
• Quan Thanh Temple & Tran Quoc Pagoda
• The Temple of Literature dedicated to the cult of Confucius and the Scholars
• The Museum of Ethnography, the result of Franco-Vietnamese cooperation, is a marvel.
• Train Street.

Your evening: Water puppet show, accompanied by the choir and traditional Vietnamese musical instruments.

Free time: If you have some time left...

A workshop for lacquerware, a Vietnamese specialty. You will be shown the various stages, including the inlay of mother-of-pearl, eggshells, and more.

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Overnight at the hotel.

2.5h drive

Travel two hours south of Hanoi to Ninh Binh, in the ancient land of Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s first capital.

Visit Hoa Lu’s Dinh and Le temples, rich in history.

Take a 2-hour sampan ride on the Ngo Dong River through Tam Coc’s limestone karsts and caves.

Enjoy goat meat and crispy rice at a local restaurant amid rice fields.

Cycle to Bich Dong Pagoda for panoramic views; optionally climb to Mua Pagoda.

Visit Van Lam embroidery village, famed for its traditional and modern craftsmanship.

Overnight at a hotel.

4h drive

Transfer by private car arranged by Hanoi Voyages to Halong (without guide).

• Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing.
• Check in to your private cabin.
• Enjoy lunch onboard while taking in the stunning views of Lan Ha Bay.
• Visit the Dark and Bright Cavei. Go kayaking through these caves.
• Anchor for an overnight stay at Tra Bau.
• Experience our Vietnamese authentic cooking demonstration before having dinner on board.
• Enjoy Happy Hour at a panoramic bar.

Dinner: Savor fresh seafood with an exquisite menu of carefully crafted dishes, beautifully presented, and served by qualified staff.

Free evening or try squid fishing.

Overnight on board.

Wake up early to take a morning exercise with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.

• Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
• Take a bus to Trung Trang cave
• Return to the boat.
• Check out of the cabin. Start cruising towards the harbor while brunch is served.
• The entire crew will greet you and thank you as you arrive at the port at 11h. 

Transfer back to Hanoi by private car.

Overnight at a hotel.