Mekong Journey: Lotus Cruises

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

(N)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals

Ho Chi Minh City

Arrive and transfer to the Park Hyatt Saigon for a 2-night stay. The following day take a city tour and visit the Cu Chi tunnels. (B)

Ho Chi Minh City

Morning tour of the Cu Chi tunnels, the underground network dug out by the Viet Cong. Return to Ho Chi Minh City for city tour. (B, L)

Board your Mekong cruise

Transfer to My Tho in the Mekong delta. Board the Mekong Navigator and begin your 7-night journey with a cruise to Cai Be. (B, L, D)

Cai Be • Sa Dec

Board sampan boats to explore the canals and floating market of Cai Be, with stops at traditional Vietnamese houses and workshops. Afternoon visit to Sa Dec, home to historic buildings, markets and a Chinese temple. (B, L, D)

Cu Lao Gieng • Hong Ngu island

Morning visit to Cu Lao Gieng island to see the cathedral and a boat-building workshop. Afternoon tour of the island village of Hong Ngu, known for its production of traditional Khmer scarves. (B, L, D)

Cross into Cambodia

Cross the border at Chau Doc into Cambodia, then spend the afternoon cruising to Phnom Penh, with onboard activities available. (B, L, D)

Phnom Penh

Morning visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city at your own pace. Evening onboard performance of the traditional Apsara blessing dance. (B, L, D)

Phnom Penh

Morning city tour by tuk tuk visiting the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the National Museum. (B, L, D)

Angkor Ban • To Kampong Cham

Morning visit to Angkor Ban village. Afternoon excursion to the monastery of Wat Hanchey, where you will receive a traditional Buddhist water blessing from the resident monks. (B, L, D)

Siem Reap • Angkor temples

Disembark in Kampong Cham, then continue by coach to Siem Reap and stay 2 nights at the Belmond La Résidence d’Angkor. A guide and driver are available both days to explore the Angkor Wat temple complex. (B, L)

Siem Reap • Angkor temples

This morning, explore picturesque Ta Phrom and Prasat Tanei where a light picnic breakfast is served. Continue to the jewel of the Khmer empire: Angkor Wat. In the afternoon, visit Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. End the day with a visit to Bayon at sunset. (B)

Fly home

(B)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.