Welcome to Cambodia! You’ll be transferred to your hotel, where you can freshen up before heading out to experience this captivating city. You may wish to head to bustling ‘Pub Street’, lined with market stalls, energetic bars, and delicious restaurants.

The next day, we’d suggest taking a tour of the Temples of Angkor. You’ll visit spectacular Angkor Thom, Ta Phrom and famous Angkor Wat, marvelling at these remnants of ancient civilisation.

On your final day in the city, perhaps you’d like to explore the fascinating Tonle Sap floating villages by boat, learn about the incredible ‘Hero Rats’ that are trained to detect landmines, or even take a Cambodian cooking class.

FCC Angkor by Avani (or similar)

This morning, you will depart Siem Reap, taking a scenic road transfer to Kampong Cham. Take in the views of sprawling rice fields and stilted houses, stopping for lunch on the way.

As you arrive at the port, you will be welcomed on board the majestic Mekong Navigator ready for your Mekong River cruise. Settle into your cabin and explore the ship’s facilities before a welcome dinner in the dining room.

High Season: Ships may depart from Siem Reap itself and travel through Tonle Sap Lake.

Your chosen Mekong Navigator cabin

Lunch and dinner

Your first stop along the Mekong River is the village of Opopel, with open fronted houses, wandering Brahim cows, and towering banana trees. You’ll get an insight into rural life on the Mekong, meeting a local family and visiting a school.

Enjoy a leisurely lunch back on board, before disembarking again at Wat Rota Kaong, a breathtaking Buddhist temple complex. Learn about its history, take in the stunning architecture and receive a traditional water blessing.

Your chosen Mekong Navigator cabin

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Your next stop is Cambodia’s riverside capital of Phnom Penh, where you’ll have two days to explore. Your first day in the city offers an insight into Cambodia’s darker history, as you visit the Choeung Ek killing fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.

The following morning, you’ll be collected for a tuk tuk tour. First, marvel at the Royal Palace, discovering its famous Silver Pagoda and the Emerald Buddha. Then, visit the National Museum, with its vast collection of artefacts and Khmer art. The afternoon is yours to experience more of Phnom Penh, or you can unwind in the ship’s bar, the library, sundeck or the spa.

Your chosen Mekong Navigator cabin

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Enjoy a relaxed day on board, taking in the scenery and unwinding in the ship’s library, the bar, or even the spa, as you cruise towards the Cambodia-Vietnam border.

Simply soak in the views from the sundeck, or you can get stuck into onboard activities. After entering Vietnam, the evening is spent enjoying a drinks reception and dinner hosted by your captain.

Your chosen Mekong Navigator cabin

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Today, you’ll have a chance to navigate the Mekong’s winding waterways in a traditional sampan boat. You’ll explore the island village of Logn Khanh A, known for producing traditional Khmer scarves.

Your insight into life along the Mekong continues as you visit the farming village of My An Hung. Sample some coconut and honey tea as you listen to traditional folk music and water a martial arts demonstration, put on by local teenagers.

Your chosen Mekong Navigator cabin

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Cruise this morning to Sa Dec and take a traditional sampan ride through the canals of the Mekong Delta, discovering the town’s bustling markets and scenic temples.

Later, you’ll wind your way through the hidden waterways at Cai Be, passing by thatched houses, rice mills and temples.

Back on board in the evening, enjoy a farewell reception and remise about your fantastic Mekong River cruise.

Your chosen Mekong Navigator cabin

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Savour your final breakfast onboard, then bid farewell to the crew and your fellow passengers. Then, disembark the Mekong Navigator, taking a road transfer to the bright lights of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon.

Caravelle Ho Chi Minh City (or similar)

Breakfast

Why not take a day tour of the city, uncovering the city’s complex history at Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum and discovering the grand architecture of the Notre Dame Cathedral and the French-era Central Post Office? Similarly offering an insight into Vietnam’s history, you can visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, that proved integral during the Vietnam War.

Alternatively, watch the captivating AO Show in the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, take in views over the city from Bitexco Tower, or take a food tour by Vespa.

Caravelle Ho Chi Minh City (or similar)

Following your relaxing Mekong River cruise, fly to the Thai paradise of Khao Lak for a luxurious stay at the Devasom hotel. Nestled within coconut groves, this lagoon-side resort offers pure bliss.

Spend the week luxuriating on pristine white-sand beaches, enjoy sophisticated dining options, including a Michelin starred restaurant, and indulge in a treatment at impressive, double-storey spa. Take advantage of a variety of complimentary activities, including a bicycle tour of the village, yoga, or garland making classes.

If you can tear yourself away from this stunning resort, you may wish to visit the picturesque Ton Chong Fa Waterfall, explore Khao Sok National Park or take a boat tour, hopping between the Similian Islands.

Devasom Khao Lak (or similar)