Day 1 - Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Arrive at Siem Reap-Angkor 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 your luxury hotel, the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort.
Day 2 - 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 3 - 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 4 - Siem Reap, Transfer to Kampong Cham (Embark)
Siem Reap, Transfer to Kampong Cham (Embark)
Today, you 'll have free time to explore Siem Reap, a place name that means, literally, "Defeat of Siam"--which tells you something of its history. It is the gateway to Angkor, the legendary archaeological site. Later check out of your hotel and transfer via executive motorcoach to Kampong Cham where you'll embark on the beautiful Mekong Jewel--your elegant home for the next seven nights--and set sail on the beautiful Mekong.
Day 5 - Wat Hanchey, Angkor Ban, Phnom Penh
Wat Hanchey, Angkor Ban, Phnom Penh
Today is a celebration of Cambodia '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 6 - 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 7 - Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
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 8 - Cruising the Mekong River, Hong Ngu (Long Khanh A), Cu Lao Gieng, Sa Dec
Cruising the Mekong River, Hong Ngu (Long Khanh A), Cu Lao Gieng, Sa Dec
You leave Cambodia behind and cross into Vietnam today, delving into a region where traditional and modern lifestyle elements mingle: Agriculture may still reign supreme, but TV satellite dishes dot rooftops of houses built on stilts. You'll 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. And perhaps the most interesting visit of the day? A visit to the local home of a retired VC General.
Day 9 - Sa Dec, Vinh Long, Tien Loi (Ben Tre)
Sa Dec, Vinh Long, Tien Loi (Ben Tre)
Following breakfast, you'll venture to Gieng Island, where you 'll experience how a local family makes incense sticks and the conical hat. Later, your journey continues via sampan, where you 'll observe the daily routines of the villagers in Sa Dec and visit a colorful temple, the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le.
Day 10 - Tien Loi (Ben Tre), My Tho
Tien Loi (Ben Tre), My Tho
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.
Day 11 - My Tho (Disembark), Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
My Tho (Disembark), Transfer to 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 12 - Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
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.
Day 13 - Depart Ho Chi Minh City
Depart Ho Chi Minh City
If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight home or continue your tour with an extraordinary optional extension program.
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