Wendy Wu Mekong Explorer

A Glimpse into Royal Heritage
Meet Mr Vinh at Tha Om Garden House and listen to stories of his royal heritage

Golden Bridge
Stroll through the clouds on the Golden Bridge

Victoria Mekong
Spend 4 nights cruising on this deluxe river cruise ship

Phare Circus
Watch a performance by the NGO that assists street children

Day 1-2: Fly to Hanoi
Fly overnight to Hanoi. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
(Dinner)

Day 3: Discover Hanoi
Spend the morning exploring the sights of Hanoi today, including the Ho Chi Minh quarter, Mausoleum, Humble House on Stilts, One Pillar Pagoda and more. Later, take a cyclo ride through the streets of the Old Quarter.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Halong Bay
Stay overnight on a traditionally designed boat on Halong Bay, cruising amongst the karst peaks on the tranquil green waters.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Head to Hue
Rise early to watch the sun rise over the bay, and enjoy an invigorating session of Tai Chi. Transfer back to Hanoi and fly to Hue, Vietnam’s imperial capital.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 6: Explore Hue
This morning visit the imposing Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City at the heart of Hue, once the home of Vietnam’s emperors. Cruise on the picturesque Perfume River and admire the Thien Mu Pagoda. Later, see the tomb of Minh Mang before heading to Zen house. Finally, visit Tha Om Garden House to learn of it’s owner’s heritage.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Walk the Golden Bridge
Leave Hue for Hoi An, travelling over the Hai Van Pass. Stop at Ba Na Hills and journey by cable car to visit the Golden Bridge.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: Wander around Hoi An
Head out into Hoi An’s verdant surroundings to Tra Que, where you’ll see the local farmers at work, tending lush gardens of vegetables and herbs. Join a local family for lunch and a cooking demonstration. In the afternoon, taking a walking tour, stopping en route to visit Reaching Out, a social enterprise craft workshop.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Fly to Saigon
Fly to Saigon with the rest of the day at leisure.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Experience ancient and modern Saigon
See some of Saigon’s famous sights, including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office and the Reunification Palace. Also, visit the War Remnants Museum.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels
Head out of the city to the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of underground passageways used by the Viet Cong during the war. After an afternoon at leisure, enjoy dinner in the dark at Noir.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12: Embark the Victoria Mekong
Transfer to the meeting point in Saigon and meet your local guide from Victoria Mekong. Settle into the ship as you cruise upstream.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 13: Tiger Island
Take a tender to Long Xuyen to explore it’s floating market. Return to the ship for lunch before visiting Tiger Island. Take a walk through the fields, meeting local artisans. Continue cruising upstream towards Vam Nao.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 14: Tan Chau
Head ashore in Phu Tan and visit a craft village known for its handmade clay stoves. Enjoy lunch on board as your cruise to Tan Chau before visiting the Cao Dai Temple. This evening, enjoy a lion dance performance on the ship.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 15: Border Crossing
Enjoy onboard activities onboard as your cross into Cambodia. Arrive in Phnom Penh later in the afternoon. Tonight, watch an Apsara dance performance onboard.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 16: Disembark the Victoria Mekong
Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant before disembarking. Board a cyclo and head into the heart of Phnom Penh, where you’ll visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 17: Phnom Penh’s history
Reflect on the history of the city with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Museum and Killing Fields, locations that provide chilling reminders of the Khmer Rouge regime. Later fly to Siem Reap.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 18: Discover the magnificent Angkor Temples
Journey to the old city of Angkor Thom and pass through the magnificent South Gate flanked by 54 gods and demons. Continue to Ta Prohm before the rest of the day is dedicated to Angkor Wat, the most magnificent, and best preserved of all of Angkor’s treasures. Later, watch the sun set while floating on the moat.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 19: Tonle Sap Lake
In high water season (Aug–Feb), cruise Tonle Sap Lake to visit Kampong Phluk floating village; in low season (Mar–Jul), visit Chong Kneas instead. Return to Siem Reap for an energetic Phare Cambodian Circus performance.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 20: Cambodian cooking class
Travel by tuk-tuk to a cooking lesson, where you will learn to prepare traditional Khmer dishes.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Days 21-22: Fly back home
Board an overnight flight, arriving home the following day.
(Breakfast)

Dining in the Dark
Place your trust in your other senses on a fun ‘dining in the dark’ experience at Noir, a Saigon restaurant that works with local people who are blind or visually-impaired.

Siem Reap Cooking Class
Jump aboard a tuk tuk to journey through the bustling streets of Siem Reap to a cooking class, where you’ll learn all the skills you need to prepare several Khmer specialities.

Angkor Thom Sunset Cruise
After a day of exploration relax as you float on the gentle waters of the moat of Angkor Thom, seeing the old walled city from a different perspective and savouring the beauty of a peaceful sunset.

• International flights
• 19nts in 3+/4/4+* accommodation
• All meals: 19 breakfasts, 17 lunches and 19 dinners
• Touring with guides and entrance fees
• Domestic transportation

Classic
See the classic sights in the company of expert guides so you can really understand the history and culture of the destination. On classic tours everything is taken care of, leaving you to sit back and enjoy the experience to the full. The tours are fully inclusive with all meals and a comprehensive touring programme.

The maximum number of people per group on this tour is 24

This tour has a physical rating of 1. A reasonable level of fitness is required but it’s more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You’ll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.

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