On arrival in Siem Reap, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to your chosen Siem Reap hotel, for a three night stay.

Cambodia’s second largest city, Siem Reap is the gateway to the ancient ruins of the Temples of Angkor, the world’s largest religious complex and capital of the Khmer Empire between the 9th and 15th century. A full day tour to Angkor is included in your stay, on which you’ll visit the iconic Angkor Wat, sprawling Elephant Terrace, the moated walled city of Angkor Thom and the mysterious Ta Prohm.

The next day, you’ll join a tour to the floating villages of Tonle Sap, for a glimpse into local daily life on Cambodia’s ‘Great Lake’, including a boat trip past the floating houses and fish farms.

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Breakfast

Transfer by coach from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham where your luxury riverboat, the Jayavarman, will be waiting for the beginning of your seven night Mekong River cruise.

After settling in to your room, lunch awaits in the ship’s restaurant, followed by a welcome briefing in the lobby by the cruise director.

As the afternoon unfolds, sailing with the flow of the Mekong River, you can enjoy time on the deck. In the evening the cruise director invites you to a sunset event with canapés and prosecco, where you can socialise with fellow passengers. After dinner, a film will be shown in the climatised indoor lounge.

Your Mekong River cruise includes all meals on board The Jayavarman, with selected beers and wines served with lunch and dinner.

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Lunch and dinner

Early risers may like to try some Tai Chi on the sun deck as the ship sails towards the village of Angkor Ban. This enchanting local village features a monastery where you will have the chance to meet monks during their morning class and engage in friendly conversation with the villagers.

Today’s optional culinary excursion involves preparing a century-old soup recipe called ‘Samlor Korko’. This fish soup dish is made with vegetables, spices, herbs and roasted rice and is accompanied by a duck egg omelette.

Back on board, enjoy the views as you sail downstream towards Phnom Penh. Before you arrive at Cambodia’s capital, a stop is made at a small silk weaving community, Prek Bangkong. You will have the opportunity to closely observe and learn about this intricate process.

The rest of the day is free for you to spend as you wish.

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Today the tour begins with a visit to Kampong Laeang. Once ashore, travel by tuk-tuk to discover this pottery making village, including a visit to a charming pre-Angkorian temple.

Today’s optional culinary themed excursion is a cooking demonstration on the famous snack called ‘Nom Kruak’ which is a kind of cake made from white or brown rice.

Back on the ship, lunch can be enjoyed along with the spectacular views of the Tonle River, as the ship sails south to Kampong Tralach. An afternoon tea is served at the bar before you continue with another excursion.

Later embark on an exciting journey to a small village by ox-cart, where you will travel through winding back roads, flanked by picturesque rice paddies. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about a local NGO school and library project.

That evening the ship sets sail again down the Tonle River before reaching Phnom Penh.

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Welcome to Phnom Penh, a city once renowned as the ‘Paris of the East’. Today’s full sightseeing tour begins right after breakfast, allowing you to explore the city’s highlights. Enjoy a cyclo ride to the Royal Palace and the silver pagoda. followed by a visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum where you will learn about the poignant and dark chapter in Cambodia’s history during the Khmer Rouge regime.

To cap off this eventful day, you’ll indulge in a delightful open-air barbecue and gala dinner accompanied by a classic Apsara dance performance. Afterward, feel free to explore the city at night, savouring Phnom Penh’s vibrant nightlife or taking in the lively river promenade.

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After breakfast, join a captivating talk held by a former prisoner at Tuol Sleng prison, who will recount their harrowing time during the Khmer Rouge period, giving guests the opportunity to ask questions.

Once the ship departs, the rest of the day is at leisure, where you might choose to enjoy a spa treatment, relax on the terrace deck or your own private balcony. Whilst you enjoy afternoon tea, the ship approaches the border to arrive in Vietnam. From here you continue sailing into the heart of the bustling Mekong delta mooring near Gieng Island.

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After an optional morning Tai Chi session and a delightful breakfast a visit will be made to Gieng Island, also known locally as Mango Island. Here you will explore a small incense workshop and traditional boat-building workshop to experience what local life is like on the Mekong. Before departing, taste some of the delicious mangoes with a local tea in the courtyard of a century-old local home.

Conclude your mornings excursion with another optional culinary twist. Prepare with a local family an authentic ‘Banh In’, a sweet treat made from rice flour and sugar, served with jasmine tea.

After lunch the ship continues to My An Hung, a wonderful example of a Mekong Delta village. Enjoy tea tasting at a local family’s house, where you will also learn about a variety of fruits that are grown locally.

Back on board, as the ship sails onwards, a complimentary cocktail hour is served before dinner accompanied by music.

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Wake early to embrace the stunning dawn scenery, a time when the Delta’s inhabitants have already been active for hours. After breakfast head by local boat to Sa Dec, a charming riverside town in Dong Thap Province.

Experience everyday Mekong life as you walk through the lively central market, where an abundance of fresh produce, seafood, and local delicacies reflects the region’s rich agricultural rhythm. You will also visit Kien An Cung Pagoda, a century-old temple of Chinese Heritage. With it’s ornate details and tranquil riverside setting, it provides a peaceful contrast to the town’s lively street before returning on board.

In the afternoon enjoy a visit to a workshop in the town of Cai Be, here you’ll have the opportunity to observe the production of rice paper, rice cookies, rice wine and coconut candies. After the workshop the ship continues to Tan Phong Island, a smaller island in the middle of the vast Mekong. Here you’ll get to visit a local family and their fruit garden, offering various kinds of tropical fruits to taste. As you continue to explore the island by buggy you’ll stop at another family’s house, who specialize in weaving water hyacinth plants into artistic crafts by hand.

Once everyone is back on board, the ship makes in final journey to My Tho.

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Disembark from your boat in Vietnam’s delta region and transfer to the nation’s largest city, Ho Chi Minh. Check in to your chosen Ho Chi Minh City hotel for the final two nights of your holiday.

We have included a tour to the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive network built by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam / American War. Also included is a Ho Chi Minh City tour to key sites such as the Presidential Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral.

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Breakfast

Enjoy some free time in Ho Chi Minh city before transferring to the airport for your flight home.

Breakfast

Superior Staterooms – on the ship’s main deck, Superior Staterooms feature a private balcony with seating, and a stylish bathroom, including an antique vanity and a comfortable shower. Chic white wood furniture and fine-art paintings complete the room.

Deluxe Staterooms – on the upper deck, Deluxe Staterooms boast a private balcony with chairs and side table accessible via a large sliding door. The cabin’s warm tones and opulently carved wood furniture create a relaxing, warm atmosphere.

Signature Suite – at the very front of the river boat, the two Signature Suites are artful abodes, each housing a solid wooden four-poster king-size bed and an impressive bas-relief Khmer artwork. Both suites have a balcony facing sailing direction and are serviced by a dedicated butler.