Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong

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The wedge of southeast Asia occupied by Vietnam and Cambodia is a place of delightful contrasts. From the lively and ever-changing cities of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Phnom Penh, to the floating villages of the Mekong, where life is still lived much like it was centuries ago, you’ll be treated to an up-close view of two amazing countries. Running the g...

Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • 2 countries: Vietnam and Cambodia
    • 2 full days at Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Private check-in with a welcome drink at each hotel
    • Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise/Tour Manager throughout your trip
    • Onshore cultural highlights: Aspara dance performance with dinner and Thang Long water puppet show

What's this trip about?

    The wedge of southeast Asia occupied by Vietnam and Cambodia is a place of delightful contrasts. From the lively and ever-changing cities of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Phnom Penh, to the floating villages of the Mekong, where life is still lived much like it was centuries ago, you’ll be treated to an up-close view of two amazing countries. Running the gamut from ancient to modern, rural to urban, forested mountains to arable plains, Vietnam and Cambodia truly have something to delight every traveller’s desire. Modern history buffs will find fascinating and terrifying remnants of the ravages of war, from the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. Nature enthusiasts will revel in the singular beauty of the Mekong. And the adventuresome will delight in Cambodia’s UNESCO-designated Angkor Wat temple complex, including the jungle-covered Ta Prohm.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityHo Chi Minh
End CityHanoi

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Cambodia
  • Vietnam

Attractions

  • Angkor Wat
  • Ha Long Bay
  • Hanoi
  • Ho Chi Minh
  • Phnom Penh
  • Siem Reap
  • Tonle Sap Lake

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • All transportation throughout your trip, including flights within Vietnam and Cambodia All transfers on arrival and departure days Dining 14 buffet breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners
    • Welcome and Farewell Dinners with wine and live entertainment onshore
    • Complimentary wine, local beers and spirits, and soft drinks throughout the cruise
    • Onshore dinners include complimentary house wine, local beers, or soft drinks Excursions: 12 days of captivating, fully escorted excursions with English-speaking local experts
    • State-of-the-art portable audio-headset system on all excursions throughout your trip
    • Tips for local experts and drivers Accommodations: 7-night Mekong River cruise in a riverview stateroom onboard the Royal Orchid*
    • 7 nights in deluxe hotels, including buffet breakfast and all service charges, taxes, and porterage

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)         

Arrive at the airport, where you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative who will transfer you to the tranquil Park Hyatt Saigon hotel.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)         

FEATURED EXCURSION: Ho Chi Minh City tour

Start the day off with a tour of the city’s incredible French Colonial architecture, followed by a visit to the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum. A Welcome Dinner with complimentary wine at a beautifully decorated local restaurant, complete with live traditional entertainment, caps off your day.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City, transfer to My Tho (embark)   

FEATURED EXCURSION: Cu Chi Tunnels

Enter the astonishing system of underground passages that stretches to the Cambodian border, then head to My Tho to embark on your memorable Mekong River journey. Enjoy a Welcome Reception and a Vietnamese-themed dinner onboard.

Day 4: Cai Be, Sa Dec     

FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Sampan cruise, An Kiet House, rice-paper and candy-making shop, Sa Dec canal cruise, brick and rice factories, and Huynh Thuy Le house

Board a sampan for a tour of the historic An Kiet House, then visit a small family-run factory in Cai Be ...

Day 5: Chau Doc, Chau Phong Island, cruising the Mekong River               

FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Chau Doc harbor cruise and visit to Cham tribal village with fish farm

Join the locals in lively Chau Doc harbor as your sampan cruises among the traditional floating markets. Visit a Cham tribal village and a local fish farm, then relax onboard as the ship heads for the Cambodian border.

Day 6: Phnom Penh (Cambodia)              

FEATURED EXCURSION: Phnom Penh city tour

The ship will dock in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, where you’ll enjoy a tour via remork (motorcycle rickshaw). Visit the Royal Palace’s Throne Hall and Silver Pagoda, which contains thousands of artifacts, including j...

Day 7: Phnom Penh (Cambodia)              

FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Choeung Ek Memorial Stupa and grounds, and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Cambodia’s grievous experience under the Khmer Rouge regime is revealed at the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. You will visit this memorial and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. 

Day 8: Cruising the Tonlé Sap River, Kampong Chhnang, cruising the Mekong River        

FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Tonlé Sap River cruise and Kampong Chhnang exploration cruise

Cruise along the scenic Tonlé Sap River to Kampong Chhnang, a busy floating village. After your tour, relax on the ship’s sun deck and enjoy the stunning sunset.

Day 9: Kampong Cham, Wat Hanchey    

FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey Monastery, and Wat Hanchey

Today in Kampong Cham, visit the Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey temples, where monkeys frolic among massive Buddhas. Later, investigate historic sites dedicated to the Buddha. Eighth-century W...

Day 10: Kampong Cham (disembark), transfer to Siem Reap       

FEATURED EXCURSION: Siem Reap city tour via remork

Disembark and transfer to the Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant before checking in, then hop on a remork for a tour of the city.

Day 11: Siem Reap (Cambodia)

FEATURED EXCURSION: Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom

Begin your day at Angkor Wat, the most recognizable landmark in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world. The temple boasts the longest continuous bas-relief sculpture in existence. Today’s expediti...

Day 12: Siem Reap (Cambodia)

FEATURED EXCURSION: Banteay Srey and Ta Prohm

Today you’ll visit Banteay Srey—considered to be the pinnacle of artistic achievement at Angkor—and Banteay Samré. You'll also see the temple of Ta Prohm, which has been overtaken by the jungle; tentacle-like tree roots spill over millennium-old roofs, enveloping the entire structure.

Day 13: Siem Reap, fly to Hanoi               

Enjoy free time in Siem Reap before your flight to Hanoi, then check into the elegant and serene InterContinental Hanoi Westlake hotel.

Day 14: Hanoi (Vietnam)

FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Hanoi city tour, Thanh Long water puppet show, “Hanoi Hilton,” and colonial Hanoi electric cart tour

Visit the famous One Pillar Pagoda during your tour of the city, and see the “Hanoi Hilton.” After lunch, step into an electric cart for an...

Day 15: Depart Hanoi (Vietnam)              

Transfer to the airport for your flight home, or continue your tour with a Ha Long Bay optional extension.

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Price From $5,799
Price per day$387
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flights
    • Passport and Visa Charges
    • Personal Expenses
Cancellation policy

Cancellation Notice Received Before Tour Start Date       Cancellation Charges Per Person

90 days or more                                                                $300 nonrefundable deposit

89 – 60 days                                                                        35% of the fare**

59 – 30 days                                                                        50% of the fare**

Less than 30 days                                                             100% of the fare**

No Show                                                                              100% of the fare**

**Fare is defined as the cost of any cruise, land, or air element purchased from Uniworld. Port charges are fully refundable if they have been paid prior to cancelling your trip.

Cancellation Policy: We hope nothing will come between you and your Uniworld vacation. Should you need to cancel your booking or any portion of it, your cancellation must be received in writing. It will be effective on the date of receipt. Cancellation charges, per person and based upon the date of cancellation, are as shown in the box above.

These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that might be levied by your travel agent. There is no refund for unused services or for unused portions of the trip. For true worry-free travel, please see the Travel Protection Plan section of this brochure or visit uniworld.com. The Travel Protection Plan premium is nonrefundable once paid to Uniworld.

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Meals Included

14 Buffet Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 10 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam:

Ha Long Bay is a unique wonder of the natural world.

$599 per person

Single supplement $299

Note: This extension is for cruise/tours that begin or end in Hanoi.

Bangkok, Thailand:

Discover the vibrance of cosmopolitan Bangkok.

$899 per person

Single supplement $349

Note: This extension is for cruise/tours that begin or end in Ho Chi Minh City.

Luang Prabang, Laos:

This ancient capital city will leave you spellbound.

$1,829 per person

Single supplement $649

Note: This extension is for cruise/tours that begin or end in Ho Chi Minh City.

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