Best of Vietnam & Cambodia

Make your way to London Heathrow for your flight to Vietnam.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Receive Fast Track Service for a seamless arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Be met at Hanoi airport and receive Fast Track Service on arrival. Be whisked through immigration and customs, before meeting your APT representative who will transfer you to your accommodation.

Enjoy the rest of the day to explore this fascinating city at your leisure. Hanoi is both bustling and beautiful with many peaceful lakes that contrast with the busy city to make this part of Vietnam truly unique.

Take your time to explore this exciting city before enjoying a welcome dinner this evening at Spice Garden, the hotel’s highly awarded and acclaimed Vietnamese restaurant.

Stay: Two Nights, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

FREEDOM OF CHOICE ™ Perhaps tour the 500-year-old village of Bat Trang, world famous for its pottery. Or, relax and enjoy a head, hand or foot massage back at your hotel. Embark on a walking tour to observe Hanoi’s French colonial architecture, discover the importance of Vietnamese coffee during a private hands-on workshop or take in a water puppet show.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE ™ How your evening evolves is also up to you – choose from a range of different but equally superb and delicious restaurants for dinner.

A guided tour of Hanoi takes you to the city’s most famous historical and cultural sites. Highlights include Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature. You’ll also enjoy a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter and explore the maze of streets where each street conveys the name of the type of business that once operated there, such as Bamboo Street, Sugar Street and Silver Street. Then, explore more of this vibrant city on your selected Freedom of Choice experience. Tonight, choose your dining experience.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Join a local historian for a private tour of a bomb shelter. Hear stories of its chance discovery and learn about the famous guests that sought shelter during air raids.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Embark on your three-day cruise on the World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay.

After your Signature Experience set off by coach to Ha Long and set sail among thousands of limestone islets. Savour an assortment of Vietnamese dishes during lunch as the Au Co slowly glides towards the southeast of Ha Long Bay, passing Trong Mai Islet. Visit Trinh Nu area and explore one of the finest sunlight-filled caves in Ha Long Bay before spending some time swimming or kayaking in its emerald waters.

Stay: Two Nights, Ha Long Bay, The Au Co

Awake as the sun rises, perhaps rejuvenate your body and soul with a Tai Chi class. Later this morning, gain a first glimpse of Cat Ba Island before disembarking to discover Viet Hai Village. Following a village-style lunch, a secluded swim or chance to sunbathe is on the cards.

Return to the ship and cruise towards the heart of Ha Long Bay. Sightsee around Cua Van Floating Village by kayak or traditional rowing boat. The area is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine. A barbeque dinner aboard the Au Co caps off an exciting day.

Set off for an early visit to Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave of the bay with 10,000 square meters of space holding thousands of stalactites and stalagmites in fascinating shapes and sizes. Enjoy brunch on board as your ship makes its way back to port.

Disembark and transfer to Hanoi airport for your included flight to Da Nang, from where you’ll travel to historic Hoi An.

Stay: Two Nights, Hotel Royal Hoi An – M Gallery

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Discover Hoi An’s colourful market and find local ingredients that you will use during an exclusive cooking class with the Red Bridge Cooking School before sitting down to enjoy your creations.

Set out on a guided discovery of Hoi An this morning, taking in sights such as the Japanese Covered Bridge and the 19th-century Chinese Temple. Visit a handicraft workshop to see local artisans making silk lanterns and other traditional crafts. You will also stop off at a local cafe to try a Vietnamese specialty, coconut coffee. This afternoon, a boat cruise along the Thu Bon River takes you to where a special Signature Experience awaits.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Catch a glimpse of rural Vietnamese life as you set out on an agricultural eco-tour.

Set out on your Signature Experience. Visit a local garden and meet the farmers who work there while taking part in a number of different farming activities. You’ll then set out on an exploration of the water coconut palm jungle by basket boat. Depart Hoi An bound for Hue, the former Imperial Capital. Travel via Da Nang and up and over the stunning Hai Van Pass, with views across Lang Co beach. This scenic mountain stretch is voted by some travellers as one of the world’s most picturesque drives. Dine on authentic Hue cuisine at Nam Phuong restaurant inside the hotel. The restaurant is named after Vietnam’s last queen.

Stay: Two Nights, Silk Path Grand Hue Resort & Spa

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Glide along Hue’s Perfume River while savouring a delicious afternoon tea featuring an assortment of sweet and savory treats, along with a range of teas and coffees.

Venture to the Imperial Citadel, which served as the nation’s political capital and religious hub. Stroll among the citadel’s monuments and hear stories of its construction under the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from 1802 to 1945. Next, visit the historical Tien Mu Pagoda, an active Buddhist monastery that dates to 1601, which at seven storeys is the tallest pagoda in Vietnam. Marvel at the seven successive tiers, each of which is dedicated to a human form taken by the Buddha, before exploring the gardens, flowers and ornamental plants surrounding the pagoda. Soak in the beautiful landscapes and pass some of Hue’s most important monuments during your Signature Experience.

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure before dinner.

Stay: Two Nights, Ho Chi Minh City, Park Hyatt Saigon

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Journey by speedboat to the Cu Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the war.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Meet a Master Distiller at Lady Trieu Gin Distillery and enjoy a private tasting.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Dine on a specially selected multicourse fusion meal at the highly acclaimed Vietnam House, and enjoy a special cocktail designed specifically for APT guests.

Leave the city behind and relish in your Signature Experiences today. Tonight, your dinner is another Signature Experience.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Today you can choose to enjoy a leisurely walking discovery of Ho Chi Minh City. Or you might like to jump on the back of a motorbike for an exciting city ride or join a local instructor for a gentle Tai Chi class. Alternatively, you may like to try out your culinary skills with a fun cooking school, or take a shopping spree.

Choose your sightseeing this morning, then be transferred to your river ship. Set sail from My Tho and soak in the scenery during your cruise towards Cai Be. Tonight, a Vietnamese welcome dinner awaits, showcasing the diverse flavours from the region.

Stay: Seven Nights, Mekong River, Mekong Serenity

Board your traditional sampan for your first excursion on the banks of the Mekong. Step ashore to visit Cai Be Catholic Church and the colourful port area filled with crumbling colonial buildings and flowering gardens. Built in the Roman architectural style, the bell tower, with its set of four bells cast in France in 1931, is the tallest of all the churches in the Mekong Delta. Afterwards, you’ll visit rice paper and coconut candy manufacturers and learn how these Vietnamese staples are made. Head back to the ship to refresh before sitting down to savour a delicious lunch whilst continuing to cruise to the quaint town of Sa Dec.

Upon arrival, explore Sa Dec by foot and meet some of the sellers at the colourful market. Continue to where French writer Marguerite Duras met her Vietnamese-Chinese lover, Huynh Thuy Le. Tour his former home and learn the story behind Duras’ best-selling novel, ‘The Lover’. After, visit a traditional Cao Dai temple. Watch visitors and pilgrims come and go and appreciate the beauty of the colourful building. Dinner is served as you cruise towards Tan Chau

Transfer to a small boat for a cruise around Tan Chau and past a fishing farm. Disembark for a rickshaw tour and visit a local silk and rattan weaving workshop. Then explore Evergreen Island to see authentic rural Mekong life. Later, appreciate some down time and watch the scenery pass as the Mekong Serenity spends the afternoon cruising towards the Cambodian border and on to Phnom Penh.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Experience some of Cambodia’s sobering history with a moving excursion to the infamous Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Otherwise, discover Phnom Penh on a cyclo ride to uncover some well-known sights. History buffs can admire the exhibits at the National Museum, or perhaps explore the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Or you may wish to set off on a journey to sample some locally brewed beers at two of the city’s craft breweries.

Enjoy your Freedom of Choice activity then spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.

You may wish to head ashore and explore more of Phnom Penh independently or simply relax on board

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
In Oudong, be treated to a Buddhist Blessing with monks at a local monastery.

Explore Oudong, Cambodia’s former royal capital where you’ll receive your Signature Experience. Return via Koh Chen village and visit local copperware workshops. Back on board, cruise to Oknha Tey, known for its silk weaving traditions. Stroll among the stilt houses and gain an insight into the traditional silk weaving process. Watch as the village women create the beautiful Khmer fabrics from their wooden looms.

Sail to Angkor Ban, where you’ll disembark and enjoy a captivating walking discovery of this historic village. Remarkably, Angkor Ban stands as one of the rare Cambodian villages that remained unscathed during the tumultuous Khmer Rouge regime of the 1970s. Here, people still live in traditional wooden homes and keep ancient cultural traditions alive. This afternoon, your ship continues sailing upstream to Wat Hanchey.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Journey by local tuk tuk around a riverside village and gain an insight of village life.

If you are feeling active this morning, walk to the hilltop pagoda of Wat Hanchey, for spectacular views over the Mekong. Here, you may find some novice monks along with many temples, pagodas, and stupas, some built this century, while others date back to the eighth century. Lunch is back on board before your Signature Experience On your ship this evening, enjoy a final farewell dinner.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Be welcomed backstage at Phare Circus and watch a mesmerising performance from your VIP seats. Combining captivating acrobatics, theatre and storytelling, showcasing the country’s rich culture and talent in an unforgettable spectacle.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Visit ODA, Opportunities of Development through Art, a OneTomorrow partner.

Bid farewell to the crew and disembark the Mekong Serenity early at Kampong Cham. Travel to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat, passing through picturesque countryside and remote villages where you can observe rural life. On arrival at your hotel, enjoy a light lunch and some relaxation time before your Signature Experiences.

Stay: Three Nights, Siem Reap, Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
At Angkor Archaeological Park, witness a special sunrise experience at Angkor Wat.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Tonight, take the opportunity to savour a taste of Cambodia with a choice of local restaurants for dinner.

Rise early this morning to witness sunrise over the magnificent Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument. As the sun rises, soak up the atmosphere as you marvel at this ancient wonder. After the sun has risen delve into the history and significance of this sacred site with a guided tour inside the vast temple complex and the sprawling grounds before returning to the hotel for a late breakfast.Continue your exploration of the World Heritage-listed Angkor Archaeological Park with a visit to Angkor Thom, the last and most enduring capital. Built during the heyday of the Khmer Empire in the 12th century, this is an extraordinary complex of Hindu and Buddhist monuments. Head to the intriguing Bayon Temple, with its carved stone smiling faces of gods, goddesses and other mythology beings. Visit the Terrace of Elephants, which used to be the base for the king’s grand audience hall, and the Terrace of the Leper King, which housed the royal crematory. Journey to Ta Prohm, known for the thick jungle of fig trees and vines that have enveloped the structure, creating a feeling akin to stepping into a lost world. Commonly referred to as the ‘Tomb Raider Temple’ due to it being used as a location in the blockbuster 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider which starred Angelina Jolie, Ta Prohm is a captivating glimpse into the past and testament to a bygone era. Tonight enjoy your Freedom of Choice dinner.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Treat yourself to a private visit to Theam’s Gallery and discover this talented Cambodian artist known for his unique sculptures, paintings, and intricate crafts. Indulge in a tantalising five-course Khmer dinner while enjoying a traditional Apsara dance performance accompanied by live musicians.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps enjoy a tuk tuk ride to the Senteurs d’Angkor workshop. If you’re feeling energetic, join a quad bike adventure or take a leisurely bicycle tour through the Cambodian countryside. Other options include a horse and cart ride, a traditional Khmer cooking class and a shopping adventure, or why not indulge in a relaxing spa treatment?

Embark on your selected activity today. Tonight, your Signature Experience awaits. Set amid a stunning garden, this promises to be an enchanting and memorable evening.

After breakfast, transfer to Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport for your onward flight back to the UK.

Arrive back in London

Make your way to London Heathrow for your flight to Vietnam.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Receive Fast Track Service for a seamless arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Be met at Ho Chi Minh City airport and receive Fast Track Service on arrival. Be whisked through immigration and customs, before meeting your APT representative who will transfer you to your accommodation. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner.

Stay: Two Nights, Ho Chi Minh City, Park Hyatt Saigon

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Journey by speedboat to the Cu Chi Tunnels, which were built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the war.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Meet a Master Distiller at Lady Trieu Gin Distillery and enjoy a private tasting.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Savour dinner at the highly acclaimed restaurant Vietnam House, and enjoy a special cocktail designed specifically for APT.

Leave the city behind and relish in your Signature Experiences today. Learn about the remarkable tunnel network which concealed the Viet Cong and served as supply and communication routes, as well as hospitals and weapon caches. Tonight your dinner is another Signature Experience.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Today you can choose to enjoy a leisurely walking discovery of Ho Chi Minh City, or you might like to jump on the back of a motorbike for an exciting city ride or join a local instructor for a gentle Tai Chi class. Alternatively, you may like to try out your culinary skills with a fun cooking class, or take a shopping spree.

A range of Freedom of Choice options await today. This afternoon, board your included flight to Da Nang. On arrival, enjoy a scenic transfer to Hoi An, the charming ancient town with a rich history, lantern-lit streets, exquisite architecture, and delightful blend of culture.

Stay: Two Nights, Hotel Royal Hoi An – M Gallery

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Discover Hoi An’s colourful market and find local ingredients that you will use during an exclusive cooking class with the Red Bridge Cooking School.

Set out on a guided discovery of Hoi An this morning, taking in sights such as the Japanese Covered Bridge and the 19th-century Chinese Temple. Visit a handicraft workshop to see local artisans making silk lanterns and other traditional crafts. You will also stop off at a local cafe to try a Vietnamese specialty, coconut coffee. This afternoon, travel by boat along the Thu Bon River where a special Signature Experience awaits.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Catch a glimpse of rural Vietnamese life as you set out on an agricultural eco-tour.

Today, set out on your Signature Experience. Visit a local garden and meet the farmers who work there while taking part in several different farming activities. You’ll then set out on an exploration of the water coconut palm jungle by basket boat. Depart Hoi An bound for Hue, the former Imperial Capital. Travel via Da Nang and up and over the stunning Hai Van Pass, with views across Lang Co Beach. This scenic mountain stretch has been voted by some travellers as one of the world’s most picturesque drives. Dine on authentic Hue cuisine at Nam Phuong restaurant inside the hotel. The restaurant is named after Vietnam’s last queen.

Stay: Two Nights, Silk Path Grand Hue Resort & Spa

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Glide along Hue’s Perfume River while savouring a delicious afternoon tea featuring an assortment of sweet and savory treats, along with a range of teas and coffees.

Venture to the Imperial Citadel, which served as the nation’s political capital and religious hub. Stroll among the citadel’s monuments and hear stories of its construction under the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from 1802 to 1945. Next, visit the historical Tien Mu Pagoda, an active Buddhist monastery that dates to 1601, which at seven storeys, is the tallest pagoda in Vietnam. Marvel at the seven successive tiers, each of which is dedicated to a human form taken by the Buddha, before exploring the gardens, flowers and ornamental plants surrounding the pagoda. Soak in the beautiful landscapes and passes some of Hue’s most important monuments during your Signature Experience.

Time permitting, stroll through bustling and vibrant Dong Ba market to peruse a variety of local goods and delicacies before transferring to Hue’s Phu Bai International Airport for your included flight Hanoi. Settle into your new surrounds over dinner at Spice Garden Restaurant, the hotel’s highly awarded Vietnamese restaurant.

Stay: Two Nights, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps tour the 500-year-old village of Bat Trang, world famous for its pottery, or be pampered with a hand, head or foot massage back at your hotel. Alternatively, embark on a walking tour to observe Hanoi’s French colonial architecture, discover the importance of Vietnamese coffee during a private hands-on workshop or take in a water puppet show.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Tonight, you’re invited to choose from a vast range of equally superb restaurants that have been carefully selected for you.

A guided tour of Hanoi takes you to the city’s most famous historical and cultural sites. Highlights include Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square and the Temple of Literature, a beautiful example of Vietnamese architecture and the first university in Vietnam. Nearby is the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most significant attractions, marking a notable development of Buddhism in the country. Constructed on a single pillar of stone in the middle of a lotus pond, this pagoda is a religious stop for local pilgrims. You’ll also enjoy a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. Explore the maze-like streets of this charming area where each street conveys the name of the type of business that once operated there, such as Bamboo Street, Sugar Street and Silver Street. Then, explore more of this vibrant city on your selected Freedom of Choice experience. Tonight, choose your dining experience.

Join a local historian for a private tour of the hotel’s bomb shelter. Hear stories of its chance discovery and learn about the famous guests that sought shelter during air raids.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Embark on your three-day cruise on the World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay.

After your Signature Experience set off by coach to Ha Long and set sail among thousands of limestone islets. Savour an assortment of Vietnamese dishes during lunch as the Au Co slowly glides towards the southeast of Ha Long Bay, passing Trong Mai Islet. Visit Trinh Nu area and explore one of the finest sunlight-filled caves in Ha Long Bay before spending some time swimming or kayaking in its emerald waters.

Stay: Two Nights, Ha Long Bay, Au Co

Awake early and as the sun rises, perhaps rejuvenate your body and soul with a Tai Chi class. Later this morning, gain a first glimpse of Cat Ba Island before disembarking to discover Viet Hai Village. Following a village-style lunch, a secluded swim or chance to sunbathe is on the cards. Return to the ship and cruise towards the heart of Ha Long Bay. Sightsee around Cua Van Floating Village by kayak or traditional rowing boat. The area is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine. A barbeque dinner aboard the Au Co caps off an exciting day.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Tonight, take the opportunity to savour a taste of Cambodia with a choice of local restaurants for dinner.

Set off for an early visit to Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave of the bay with 10,000 square meters of space holding thousands of stalactites and stalagmites in fascinating shapes and sizes. Enjoy brunch on board as your ship makes its way back to port. Disembark and transfer to Hanoi airport for your included flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Upon arrival, be transferred to your hotel. Choose where to dine in Siem Reap this evening.

Stay: Three Nights, Siem Reap, Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Be welcomed backstage at Phare Circus and watch a mesmerising performance from your VIP seats. Combining captivating acrobatics, theatre and storytelling, this unforgettable spectacle showcases the country’s rich culture and talent.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Visit ODA, Opportunities of Development through Art, a OneTomorrow partner.

Begin your exploration of the World Heritage-listed Angkor Archaeological Park with a visit to Angkor Thom, the last and most enduring capital of the Khmer Empire. Built during the heyday of the Empire in the 12th century, this is an extraordinary complex of Hindu and Buddhist monuments. Head to the intriguing Bayon Temple, with its carved stone smiling faces of gods, goddesses and other mythology beings. Visit the Terrace of Elephants, which used to be the base for the king’s grand audience hall and the Terrace of the Leper King, which housed the royal crematory. Journey to Ta Prohm, known for the thick jungle of fig trees and vines that have enveloped the structure, giving it a lost world feel. Commonly referred to as the ‘Tomb Raider Temple’ due to it being used as a location in the blockbuster 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider which starred Angelina Jolie, Ta Prohm is a captivating glimpse into the past and testament to a bygone era. En route to the hotel, enjoy your Signature Experiences.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
At Angkor Archaeological Park, enjoy a special sunrise experience at Angkor Wat.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Treat yourself to a private visit to Theam’s Gallery and discover this talented Cambodian artist known for his unique sculptures, paintings, and intricate crafts. Indulge in a tantalising five-course Khmer dinner, while enjoying a traditional Apsara dance performance accompanied by live musicians.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps enjoy a tuk tuk ride to the Senteurs d’Angkor workshop. If you’re feeling energetic, join a quad bike adventure or take a leisurely bicycle tour through the Cambodian countryside. Other options include a horse and cart ride, a traditional Khmer cooking class, a shopping adventure, or why not indulge in a relaxing spa treatment?

Rise early this morning and travel back to Angkor Archaeological Park for a Signature Experience. Afterwards, join a guided tour of the temple before breakfast back at your hotel. This afternoon, set out on your included Freedom of Choice activity. Tonight, your Signature Experience awaits. Set amid a stunning garden, this promises to be an enchanting and memorable evening.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Journey by local tuk tuk around a riverside village and gain an insight of village life.

Journey through remote Cambodian villages to Kampong Cham, where you’ll board the Mekong Serenity, your home for the next seven nights. Following lunch on board, discover the island of Koh Pen with its wooden stilt houses and local farming culture during your Signature Experience. Tonight, a welcome dinner awaits, showcasing the diverse flavours from the region.

Stay: Seven Nights, Mekong River, Mekong Serenity

Join a walking discovery of Angkor Ban, one of the few villages in Cambodia not destroyed under the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s. Later, your ship glides between the lush banks of the Mekong to Koh Oknha Tey, which is renowned for its silk weaving traditions. Stroll among the stilt houses and gain an insight into the traditional silk weaving process. Watch as the village women create beautiful Khmer fabrics from their wooden looms.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Experience some of Cambodia’s sobering history with a moving excursion to the infamous Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Otherwise, discover Phnom Penh on a cyclo ride to uncover some well-known sights. History buffs can admire the exhibits at the National Museum, or perhaps explore the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Or you may wish to set off on a journey to sample some locally brewed beers at two of the city’s craft breweries.

Today presents a wealth of included sightseeing choices. After lunch back on board, you may wish to explore Phnom Penh independently or simply relax.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
In Oudong, be treated to a Buddhist Blessing by monks at a local monastery.

Disembark in Phnom Penh and discover Oudong, a place of pilgrimage for Cambodians. While here, enjoy a Signature Experience. On the way back to your ship, take a leisurely stroll through the village of Koh Chen and visit some home workshops that make copperware. The afternoon is yours to explore Phnom Penh as you wish.

The evening is yours to relax.

Enjoy the day cruising towards the Vietnamese border. While border formalities are carried out, perhaps attend a fruit-carving demonstration or learn the art of creating Vietnamese spring rolls. Alternatively, relax your body with a rejuvenating treatment from the spa. Cross into Vietnam and cruise to the riverside town of Tan Chau, the first stop after the border.

Transfer to a small boat for a journey along the tiny tributaries that snake around the riverside town of Tan Chau. Cruise past a floating fish farm, then step ashore for a rickshaw tour of Tan Chau, passing shops, rice wine rooms and friendly locals who are always eager to say hello. Stop to pay a visit to a local silk and rattan weaving workshop. Later, step back in time during a visit to Evergreen Island, where you’ll experience authentic rural Mekong life.

The remainder of today is left free for you to relax on board your river ship. Perhaps take a moment to watch local life gently glide by as you cruise towards Sa Dec.

Journey by small tender boat past floating fish farms to Sa Dec, where French writer Marguerite Duras met her Vietnamese-Chinese lover, Huynh Thuy Le. Tour his former home and learn the story behind Duras’ best-selling novel, ‘The Lover’. After, visit a traditional Cao Dai temple. Return to the ship and sit down to a delicious lunch while you cruise towards Cai Be. Board your tender boat where you’ll visit the French Gothic cathedral and port area. Then visit a rice paper manufacturer to learn how this Vietnamese staple is made. Tonight, enjoy your farewell dinner on board as you cruise towards your final stop My Tho.

Bid farewell to the crew and disembark your ship at My Tho. Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City then to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight back to the UK.

Arrive back in London.