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Trip Inclusions
- 10 nights in premium accommodation
- Seven-night Mekong River cruise aboard the All Balcony Suite ship the RV Apsara
- Two-night Ha Long Bay cruise on Bhaya Cruises' Classic Junk
- Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and local guides
- 19 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 14 dinners, plus international wine, local beer and spirits included with lunch and dinner on board your Mekong River cruise
- Enjoy a Welcome Dinner at KOTO on Van Mieu in Hanoi
- Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter on a rickshaw ride
- Cook Vietnamese cuisine in Hoi An and sample your efforts
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur
- Prices include transfers, port charges, tipping and flights within Vietnam
- Flights must arrive in Hanoi by 4pm
- Prices are for land, cruise and flights as specified only
Insider Experiences
Designed exclusively for our guests
Insider Experience
Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
Arrive Hanoi
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Stay at the stylish Movenpick Hotel Hanoi, located right in the heart of the city.
Upon arrival in Hanoi, be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Stay: Movenpick Hotel Hanoi
Daily :Sapa
Drive to the mountain town Sapa, where hills and valleys cascade in lush greenery. Today, admire the handicrafts made by the local hill tribes. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Stay: Two Nights, BB Hotel, Sapa
Daily :Sapa
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Embark on a tranquil walk through the villages of Sapa, enriched by encounters with the local hill tribes.
Enjoy an insightful Insider Experience today, before some time to relax and unwind.
Daily :Hanoi
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a dinner at KOTO on Van Mieu this evening. KOTO stands for ‘Know One, Teach One’, the philosophy behind this social enterprise which seeks to empower local youth through hospitality training.
Drive back to Hanoi and spend the rest of the day at leisure. This evening, your Insider Experience awaits.
Stay: Two Nights, Movenpick Hotel Hanoi
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Hanoi
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Set off on an afternoon rickshaw ride through the bustling Old Quarter.
Take in Hanoi on a guided sightseeing tour, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and historic Ba Dinh Square. Afterwards, an Insider Experience awaits. For dinner, perhaps choose from one of our select dining experiences.
Daily :Hanoi, Ha Long Bay
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Cruise the stunning waters of World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay on your Bhaya Cruises junk.
After breakfast, travel to Ha Long. Set off cruising and explore the mysterious Trinh Nu Cave.
Stay: Two Nights, Ha Long Bay, Bhaya Cruises’ Classic Junk
Daily :Ha Long Bay
This morning, explore Ba Ham Lake by kayak. Later today, visit the Cua Van Floating Culture Centre, located in the unique fishing village. A dinner on board is yours to savour this evening.
Daily :Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Siem Reap
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Stay at the stunning Shinta Mani Shack.
Explore Sung Sot Cave this morning before docking back at Ha Long. Travel to Hanoi airport for your included flight to Siem Reap.
Stay: Three Nights, Siem Reap, Shinta Mani Shack
Daily :Angkor, Siem Reap
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Watch a traditional Apsara dance and experience local Khmer culture.
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Visit Opportunities of Development thru Art (ODA), an organisation that offers support to local disadvantaged youth.
Today you will discover Ta Prohm. The temple and its atmospheric surrounds have been left to slowly return to nature, with the overgrown jungle and vast root systems creating a unique sight throughout the ruins. This evening, enjoy local flavours during dinner.
Daily :Angkor, Siem Reap
Discover the remains of Angkor Archaeological Park, a long-standing tribute to the ancient Khmer Empire. Later, visit the temple Bayon. Finish the day with a sunset at Angkor Wat.
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Siem Reap, Embark Ship at Kampong Cham
INSIDER EXPERINCE
Explore Koh Pen Island by tuk tuk.
Transfer to Kampong Cham to join your Mekong River cruise. The RV Apsara will be your beautiful home for the next seven nights. Enjoy an Insider Experience this afternoon.
Stay: Seven Nights, Mekong River, RV Apsara
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Angkor Ban, Oknha Tey
Enjoy an immersive walking tour of Angkor Ban. Return to your ship and continue sailing towards Oknha Tey. Disembark and board a local tuk tuk for a village tour.
Daily :Phnom Penh, Oudong
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Visit a Buddhist monastery in Oudong where you will have the opportunity to partake in a traditional Buddhist blessing ceremony.
Cruise to Phnom Penh then travel by coach to Oudong for your Insider Experience. Afterwards, continue to Koh Chen and explore the open-air copperware workshops.
Daily :Phnom Penh
Join a sobering excursion to the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum to learn more about local history. Tour Phnom Penh, and see the Royal Palace.
Daily :Border Crossing, Tan Chau
Relax on board as your ship cruises to the Vietnamese border. Later, arrive in Tan Chau.
Daily :Tan Chau, Sa Dec
After breakfast, travel by small boat along the vein-like tributaries around Tan Chau and go ashore for a rickshaw tour. Visit a small island and local artisan workshops to learn the history of the craft.
Daily :Sa Dec, Cai Be
Take a boat ride to Sa Dec for a tour. After lunch, go ashore to see the French Gothic cathedral and visit a rice paper manufacturer. Enjoy a final dinner on board with your fellow guests.
Daily :Disembark Ship, Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Stay at the stylish Fusion Original Saigon Centre.
Disembark at My Tho Port and travel by coach to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a tunnel network built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the Vietnam War.
Stay: Two Nights, Ho Chi Minh City, Fusion Original Saigon Centre
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Ho Chi Minh City
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Reminisce over your holiday during a Farewell Dinner at The Chopsticks Saigon.
Explore Ho Chi Minh City at your leisure today, or perhaps enjoy one of the select experiences on offer. Enjoy a final Insider Experience this evening.
Daily :Depart Ho Chi Minh City
Your holiday comes to an end today.
Daily :I could not have asked for more regarding a tour guide. Helpful in all ways, terrific personality.
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