Day 1 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. If your cruise/tour package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Park Hyatt Saigon. Tonight, consider popping out to explore the lively Ben Thanh Night Market or one of the city 's quintessential evening caf?©s--either choice would mark a splendid start to your adventure.
Day 2 - Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Experience how ancient history melds with the boisterous present in Vietnam 's largest city, where skyscrapers tower over ancient temples and motorbikes putter along picturesque alleys. This evening, join us onboard the Saigon Princess for dinner and a dance performance with beautiful views of Ho Chi Minh City at night.
Day 3 - Ho Chi Minh City, Transfer to My Tho (Embark), Tien Loi (Ben Tre)
Ho Chi Minh City, Transfer to My Tho (Embark), Tien Loi (Ben Tre)
Today 's featured excursion provides a fascinating glimpse of the Viet Cong 's vast network of incredibly narrow tunnels dating back to the Vietnam War. Following lunch, you 'll be taken to the Mekong Jewel.
Day 4 - Tien Loi (Ben Tre), Vinh Long, Sa Dec
Tien Loi (Ben Tre), Vinh Long, Sa Dec
Today, you 'll witness the hustle and bustle of delta river life as the local traders take their produce to market. After breakfast, you 'll board a traditional sampan and explore the narrow canals and backwaters of this famed region. The untouched island of Tien Loi awaits on a unique excursion created exclusively for Uniworld guests, where you can see how local farmers make rooster cages, decorate bonsais in their yards and more. Upon arrival to Vinh Long, your sampans will bring you to a traditional rice factory. Back onboard, savor an authentic Vietnamese meal this evening.
Day 5 - Sa Dec, Gieng Island, Hong Ngu, Cruising the Mekong River
Sa Dec, Gieng Island, Hong Ngu, Cruising the Mekong River
Following breakfast, continue your journey via sampan, where you 'll observe the daily routines of the villagers in Sa Dec. Visit a colorful temple, the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le and then venture to Gieng Island, where you 'll experience how a local family makes incense sticks and the conical hat.
Day 6 - Hong Ngu (Long Khanh A), Cruising the Mekong River, Phnom Penh
Hong Ngu (Long Khanh A), Cruising the Mekong River, Phnom Penh
Visit the local island village of Hong Ngu, a major producer of the traditional Khmer scarves located not far from the Vietnam-Cambodia border. Since they 're woven in many homes around the village, you 'll have the opportunity to see the process first-hand. You 'll also stop at a local temple dedicated to a unique religion founded in this area of Vietnam, Hoa Hoa. Your last and most interesting visit of the day? A visit to the local home of a retired VC General.
Day 7 - Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
Today, you 'll discover the thriving and exotic capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. It stands at the juncture of three captivating rivers and is divided into three districts, the picturesque French colonial area, a handsome residential district and a rapidly changing Old Town. Here, you 'll find an alluring riverside esplanade amid numerous bewitching Buddhist temples, palaces and artifacts.
Day 8 - Phnom Penh, Cruising the Mekong River, Angkor Ban
Phnom Penh, Cruising the Mekong River, Angkor Ban
Today 's featured excursion may be the most profound and memorable experience of your entire journey. You 'll learn about the infamous Killing Fields of the Khmer Rouge and visit a former school-turned-prison that is now a genocide museum.
Day 9 - Angkor Ban, Wat Hanchey, Kampong Cham
Angkor Ban, Wat Hanchey, Kampong Cham
If yesterday was an exploration of Cambodia 's dark past, today is a celebration of the country 's bright future. You 'll meet young children at a local school and friendly villagers in their homes, and have a rare opportunity to receive an unforgettable water blessing from local Buddhist monks.
Day 10 - Kampong Cham (Disembark), Transfer to Siem Reap
Kampong Cham (Disembark), Transfer to Siem Reap
You 'll disembark in the morning and transfer via executive motorcoach to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor, the legendary archaeological site. Cap your trip with three nights at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort, minutes away from the famed temple complex of Angkor Wat.
Day 11 - Siem Reap
Siem Reap
Today is a bucket list kind of day as you explore the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, a gigantic religious complex that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 12 - Siem Reap
Siem Reap
Today you will enter the spectacular remnants of Angkor Thom, the royal city. Built during the heyday of the Khmer dynasty in the 12th century, this extraordinary complex of Hindu and Buddhist monuments was once lost to the world for many years, hidden under dense jungle vines.
Day 13 - Siem Reap
Siem Reap
Check out of your luxury hotel and head to Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport for your flight home.
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