Cruise Line |
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises |
Ship |
Mekong Jewel |
Destination |
Asian Rivers |
Nights |
12 |
Departure Date |
28 Oct 2021 |
Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Kampong Cham to My Tho aboard Mekong Jewel. Hotel stays pre-cruise in Siem Reap and post-cruise in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 1: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Make your way to your luxury hotel.
Day 2: 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.
Featured Excursions:
Angkor Wat Temple
City tour & Artisan visit by remork
Today’s lunch will be on your own.
NOTE: Order of sightseeing may change on Days 2 and 3. Temple visits are subject to change due to factors beyond our control.
Day 3: 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.
Featured Excursions:
South Gate Angkor Thom, Bayon and Ta Prohm
Apsara show and dinner
NOTE: Order of sightseeing may change on Days 2 and 3. Temple visits are subject to change due to factors beyond our control.
Day 4: 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 Siamâ€â€”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
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.
Featured Excursion:
Cambodia’s vibrant cultural life
Day 6: 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.
Featured Excursion:
Cambodia’s capital—Phnom Penh
Day 7: 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.
Featured Excursion:
The Killing Fields—tragedy and reconciliation in Cambodia
Day 8: Cruising the Mekong River, Hong Ngu (Long Khanh A)
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.
Featured Excursion:
Daily life on the great delta
Day 9: Cu Lao Gieng, Sa Dec
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.
Featured Excursion:
Sampans and colonial romance
Day 10: Vinh Long, 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.
Featured Excursion:
Village life on the Mekong
Day 11: 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.
Featured Excursions:
Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City
Dinner onboard Saigon Princess
Day 12: 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.
Featured Excursion:
Vestiges of war—Cú Chi Tunnels
Day 13: Depart Ho Chi Minh City |
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Sailing Dates |
- 16 Sep 2021
- 30 Sep 2021
- 28 Oct 2021
- 11 Nov 2021
- 09 Dec 2021
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
28/10 |
Siem Reap, Cambodia |
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Hotel |
2 |
29/10 |
Siem Reap, Cambodia |
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Hotel |
3 |
30/10 |
Siem Reap, Cambodia |
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Hotel |
4 |
31/10 |
Siem Reap, Cambodia |
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Transfer to Kampong Cham |
4 |
31/10 |
Kampong Cham, Cambodia |
Embark |
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5 |
01/11 |
Wat Hanchey, Cambodia |
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5 |
01/11 |
Angkor Ban, Vietnam |
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6 |
02/11 |
Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
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7 |
03/11 |
Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
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8 |
04/11 |
Hong Ngu, Vietnam |
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9 |
05/11 |
Sa Dec, Vietnam |
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10 |
06/11 |
Vinh Long, Vietnam |
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10 |
06/11 |
Ben Tre, Vietnam |
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11 |
07/11 |
My Tho, South Vietnam |
Disembark |
Transfer to Ho Chi Minh |
11 |
07/11 |
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam |
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Hotel |
12 |
08/11 |
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam |
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Hotel |
13 |
09/11 |
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam |
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Hotel |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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