Discover Siem Reap’s legendary Angkor complex by tuk-tuk, visiting Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Bayon with its iconic stone faces. Explore atmospheric walkways and ancient carvings that reveal the story of the Khmer Empire. Enjoy free time to browse local artisan markets, then end your day with a private Apsara dinner performance that beautifully showcases Khmer music, dance, and tradition.

Explore the atmospheric Ta Prohm, where massive tree roots embrace ancient stone walls, and visit the delicate red-sandstone temple of Banteay Srei. Along the way, stop in a local village to watch handmade Khmer noodles in the making—and taste them fresh.

On Day 4, fly to Phnom Penh and board your Avalon Suite Ship®, where the crew welcomes you with a relaxing afternoon and an evening reception as you begin your cruise toward Wat Hanchey.

Receive a traditional water blessing from monks at Wat Hanchey, then explore the rural village of Angkor Ban with visits to family homes and a local school. Continue through the Cambodian countryside on an ox-cart ride, meet farmers, and watch skilled silversmiths at work in Konpong Louang. In Phnom Penh, choose between visiting the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Killing Fields for a powerful historical perspective, or exploring the city’s bustling Central Market by tuk-tuk.

Tour Phnom Penh by private cyclo with visits to the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum’s impressive Khmer collection. Enjoy free time before an onboard cultural performance by local children. As your ship crosses into Vietnam, wake to the riverside town of Chau Doc and explore its bustling market on foot. Later, cruise through the Mekong’s quiet backwaters, passing floating homes, small temples, and vibrant local commerce.

Travel by sampan to Long Khanh A for a look at traditional cotton weaving, then continue to Cu Lao Gieng Island to visit one of Vietnam’s oldest churches, meet a family who hand-makes iconic conical hats, and see artisans crafting wooden sampans by hand. In Vinh Long, step inside small local workshops to learn how rice paper, rice wine, and beloved Vietnamese sweets are made before enjoying a relaxing afternoon onboard as you sail toward Ho Chi Minh City.

Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s historic landmarks on a guided walking tour, including the Rex Hotel rooftop, the War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market. Enjoy a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class where you’ll prepare and taste local dishes, then spend free time discovering the city’s cafés, shops, and iconic rooftop bars. Travel out to the Cu Chi Tunnels to learn how this vast underground network was used during the war. Return to Saigon for a final evening with your fellow travelers before your journey concludes.

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