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| 23rd23 | SepSep | 202525 | 7 nights accommodation before your cruise | | |
| 30th30 | SepSep | 202525 | Siem Reap, Cambodia, embark on the RV Apsara | | |
| Travel to Kampong Cham to join your Mekong River cruise. The RV Apsara will be your beautiful home for the next seven nights. Settle in and familiarise yourself with your suite or relax up on the Sun Deck and watch the life along the river unfold. Later, an Insider Experience awaits. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner on board as you begin cruising towards Vietnam. |
| 1st01 | OctOct | 202525 | Angkor Ban, Cambodia | | |
| Start your day with a tour of Angkor Ban by foot. Nicknamed the 'Lucky Village', Angkor Ban is one of the few rural villages in Cambodia that escaped destruction from the Khmer Rouge regime. Stroll through town and witness traditional wooden stilted houses, some over a century old. Return to your ship and continue sailing along the lush banks of the Mekong River to Oknha Tey, or Silk Island. Disembark and discover the town well known locally for its delicate silk weaving. |
| 2nd02 | OctOct | 202525 | Oknha Tey Village, Cambodia | | |
| Begin your morning with an excursion by road to Oudong, Cambodia's former royal capital for a special Insider Experience. En route back to Phnom Penh take a leisurely walk to explore the village of Koh Chen. Here, you will have the chance to visit open-air home copperware workshops. Return to the ship and enjoy a free afternoon in fascinating Phnom Penh or enhance your time by choosing one of our Select Experience options. |
| 3rd03 | OctOct | 202525 | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | | |
| Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is the massive, art deco Central Market. Start the morning today with a sobering excursion to the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Learn about Cambodia's Khmer Rouge regime as well as the resilience of the Cambodian people. Spend a moment to pay your respects at the Memorial Stupa, a monument erected in memory of the thousands of people who lost their lives. After lunch, visit the Royal Palace built in 1866, delight in its white and gold Khmer architecture. Head inside the glorious Silver Pagoda – named after its floors, which are designed with 5,000 silver tiles. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. You may wish to head to the Russian Market for souvenirs, the Central Market where you can try the local delicacy of fried tarantula and crickets, or simply stay on board and enjoy the facilities and service. |
| 4th04 | OctOct | 202525 | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | | |
| Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is the massive, art deco Central Market. Relax on board as your ship cruises to the Vietnamese border. While border formalities are carried out enjoy the onboard presentations and demonstrations. Cross into Vietnam and cruise onto the riverside town of Tan Chau. |
| 5th05 | OctOct | 202525 | Tân Châu, Vietnam | | |
| Travel along the tributaries around Tan Chau by a small boat, then go ashore for a rickshaw tour. Weave through rambling laneways past shops and friendly locals who are always eager to say hello and visit local silk and rattan weaving workshops. Later, step back in time during a visit to Vinh Hoa, also known as Evergreen Island. Take the opportunity to see traditional Vietnamese farming, then head back to the ship and continue cruising towards the quaint town of Sa Dec. |
| 6th06 | OctOct | 202525 | Sa Déc, Vietnam | | |
| Take a boat ride to Sa Dec and pass floating fish farms before exploring the colourful market on foot. Continue past crumbling waterside mansions to the home of Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired the French writer Marguerite Duras' novel ‘The Lover’. Return to the ship and sit down to a delicious lunch while you cruise towards Cai Be. After lunch, a local boat takes you to the town of Cai Be. Go ashore to visit the local cathedral and a rice paper and coconut candy manufacturer. Tonight, enjoy your special Farewell Dinner on board as you cruise towards your final stop My Tho. |
| 7th07 | OctOct | 202525 | My Tho, Vietnam, disembark the RV Apsara | | |
| Disembark at My Tho and journey by road to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Gain a first-hand look at the history of the Vietnam-American War and learn about the network of underground tunnels carved out by hand. Continue to Ho Chi Minh City, a bustling metropolis formerly known as Saigon and your home for the next two nights. This evening for dinner, choose from one of our Select Experience dining options. |
| 7th07 | OctOct | 202525 | 2 nights accommodation following your cruise, staying in Ho Chi Minh City | | |
| 9th09 | OctOct | 202525 | Check out of accommodation | | |
