14-night Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Mekong Cruise/Land Package

November 22, 2024

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: Mekong Jewel

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)/Hanoi

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Accommodations

7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the all-suite Super ShipMekong Jewel
2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City at the Park Hyatt Saigon (or similar)
3 nights in Siem Reap at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort (or similar)
2 nights in Hanoi at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel (or similar)

Experiences

2 countries: Vietnam and Cambodia
2 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld Tour Manager
Cultural enrichment
Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
Gratuities for onboard and onshore personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager, local experts, drivers) are included both during the cruise/tour as well as on any pre- or post-cruise land extensions

Experiences

2 countries: Vietnam and Cambodia
2 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld Tour Manager
Cultural enrichment
Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
Gratuities for onboard and onshore personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager, local experts, drivers) are included both during the cruise/tour as well as on any pre- or post-cruise land extensions

Dining

Meals onboard prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
14 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners
Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner
Complimentary house wine, local spirits and beer, soft drinks, tea, and coffee will be served throughout the cruise. Onshore lunches include complimentary soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Onshore dinners include complimentary house wine, local beer, soft drinks, coffee, and tea

Available Add-Ons

Pre or post cruise hotel stay
Optional roundtrip airfare

Airfare Terms:
Payment in full for optional airfare booked in conjunction with a Uniworld Cruise or Cruise-Tour is required at time of booking. Upon receipt of full air payment, your airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges are final. You may cancel your air within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund of the cost of the airfare.

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) 11/22/2024 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 cafés—either choice would mark a splendid start to your adventure., Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Cu Chi Tunnels & Sai Gon Highlights Tour – 10 hours - Saigon Highlights: Visit Cu Chi Tunnels Visit Reunification Palace Stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office Visit Jade Emperor Pagoda Shopping at the Central Ben Thanh Market Tour Duration: 10 hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate Inclusions: Pick up/ Drop off at Phu My Port Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles. Service of English Speaking Local Guides. Ports permit arranged Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary One 0.5 litre of bottled water and cold towel in vehicle during sightseeing Vietnam Government tax and services charge Not Included: All international and domestic air tickets Accommodation Vietnamese visa arrival Other meals than those specified Travel insurance Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants Highlights of Ho Chi Minh City Tour – 10 hours - Saigon Highlights: Visit Reunification Palace Photo stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office Visit History Museum & Jade Emperor Pagoda Visit China Town & Cao Dai Temple en-route Shopping at the Central Ben Thanh Market Tour Duration: 10 hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Physical Activity Level: Moderate Inclusions: Pick up/ Drop off at Phu My Port Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles. Service of English-speaking local guides Ports permit arranged Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary One 0.5 litre bottled water and cold towel in the vehicle during sightseeing Vietnam Government tax and services charge Not Included: All international and domestic air tickets Accommodation Vietnamese visa on arrival Other meals than those specified. Travel Insurance. Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants, etc. Mekong Delta Tour – 10 hours - Saigon Highlights: Get on a motorized sampan to experience the life of local people, visit local brickwork, local fruit farms, family workshops Photo stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office Take rowing-boat along water palm creek and cruise back to the Pier If time permits, have a quick visit of Sai Gon or shopping at Ben Thanh Market Tour Duration: 10 hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate Inclusions: Pick up/ Drop off at Phu My Port Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles. Service of English-speaking local guides Private boat cruise on Mekong River Ports permit arranged Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary One 0.5 litre of bottled water and cold towel in the vehicle during sightseeing Vietnam Government tax and services charge Not Included: All international and domestic air tickets Accommodation Vietnamese visa on arrival Other meals than those specified. Travel insurance Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants, etc. Saigon Port SAIGON PORT Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: Within 4 hours or 8 hours Tour Description: Meet with guide at the ship docking and transfer to town. Car and guide is at disposal. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon City Highlights SAIGON CITY HIGHLIGHTS Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 08 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong Port), drive 20mins to the city centre for a tour of some of Saigon’s historic landmarks reflecting its French and Chinese influences. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires constructed from materials imported from France (entrance is only permitted when no services are being performed). Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, completed in 1891. Appreciate the restored exteriors of the Saigon Opera House and the elegant City Hall (the former Hotel de Ville), two of Saigon’s most stunning colonial monuments. If time permits, we will visit the iconic Ben Thanh Market, one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and popular wholesale market for local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs and street food. After lunch, we drive to Saigon’s Chinatown to visit the beautiful Thien Hau Pagoda, built by the Cantonese community in the early 19th century to honor the Goddess of the Sea. Take time to make a wish, write it on a small card and attach it to one of the incense coils according to local custom. Continue your visit to FITO, the first museum of traditional medicine in Vietnam, offering insight into the history and application of traditional medicine in everyday life before taking the scenic route through the city back to the ship. Notes: • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. • Due to the anticipated completion of the renovation project for Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2027, we are limited to exploring its exterior for the time being. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon - History of Architecture with History Researcher HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE WITH HISTORY RESEARCHER Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 04 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong Port), drive 20mins to the city center for a tour of some of Saigon’s historic landmarks reflecting its French and Chinese influences. Meet with a local cultural and history researcher at your hotel lobby and take a short trip to local coffee shop for an overview of the impressive history of the city once known as “The Pearl of the Orient”. Then take a step back in time to visit several of the very best examples of “storytelling” architecture. Start at Jade pagoda established in the early 1900s to get a glimpse of ancient history when a group of Chinese fled the new regime to Saigon around the end of 17th century under the reign of Lord Nguyen. Then wind your way to Archbishop's Palace – with a prayer house more than two hundred-years old (outside visit) as the home for the first French Catholic missionary. Gain an overview about the first approach of the French during the Cochinchina period in the early 18th century. Stroll around the University of Social Sciences & Humanities which used to be the 11th infantry regiment colonial military barracks for an insight into French campaigns against Viet Minh at the time. Your stop will be at the former residence of the US Ambassador, Henry C. Lodge in the 1960s for a drink and watch 10-min movie about Saigon back in the day. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon - Cooking Class at Ambassador's Former Residence COOKING CLASS AT AMBASSADOR'S FORMER RESIDENCE Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 04 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive 20 minutes to Ben Thanh market to buy all the fresh ingredients before continuing an historic Ambassador's home for a private hands-on cooking demonstration. The American Ambassador to South Vietnam in the 1960s, Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge, carried a mission of overthrowing the southern government at that time. When Lodge arrived in Saigon, an old villa in District 3 was converted into the Ambassador’s residence. Mr. Lodge lived in this home between1960-1965 and the architecture is a mix of Vietnamese, French and American. Today it remains a private residence owned by Trails of Indochina and it has been fully restored to its former glory. The guide will provide an orientation tour of the house while the chef prepares the ingredients. Learn typical Southern style dishes throughout the morning. The chef will show you how to serve each dish before the meal, and you will need to master the chopsticks before you can savor your own culinary creations in the old world ambiance of the villa. After lunch, transfer back to your ship. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon - Retracing The Past RETRACING THE PAST Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 05 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Commence with a visit of the shrine outside of the US Consulate then continue to the former CIA building (outside visit only), where helicopters evacuated the remaining US citizens in 1975. Head to the rooftop café of the Rex hotel, a familiar landmark for Americans during the Vietnam War. Sit down for a drink, enjoy the view and this piece of history which your guide will help to explain. Then visit the Reunification Palace for a guided tour of the former headquarters of the South Vietnamese Government and residence of the presidents. Drive to the former residence of the US Ambassador of South Vietnam in the early 1960s, Mr. Henry C. Lodge, who conducted a mission to overthrow the South Vietnamese Government. Watch a 10 minutes documentary film about Saigon during that time while enjoying a cold drink. Then drive to a secret weapon chamber which VC used as a place to hide and store weapons during Vietnam War. Then weave through tiny back alleys and meet and chat with the locals who are living in tiny houses. Head to a historic venue for a late lunch of “pho” (noodle soup). The house number 07 on Ly Chinh Thang Street (former Yen Do street) is now known as Pho Binh restaurant which used to be the headquarters of Viet Cong Commanders where they gathered to plan for the 1968 Tet Offensive. Take a walk upstairs to learn more about the history through the family’s photo collection. Then drive back to the port to embark the ship. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon City Tour on Vintage Car SAIGON CITY TOUR ON VINTAGE CAR Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 4.5 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Saigon is the country’s commercial center and, with over eight million inhabitants and four million motorbikes, a city that never sleeps. Despite the well-documented hustle and bustle, Saigon retains its connections with the past. Driven in a charming vintage car to visit the city’s highlights is one of the most wonderful & lavish way. Sit back and enjoy a city tour to admire Saigon’s historic landmarks including the Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires based on the original construction from Paris (Outside visit only due the renovation at Notre Dame Cathedral until 2027). Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, designed by the French architect, Gustave Eiffel. Continue your visit with the former Presidential Palace, the headquarters of the Saigon Government during the American war, revealing the history of Saigon during its turbulent recent past. Further, head to the War Remnants Museum for a vivid insight of the American war through the local’s eyes (Please note that some of the photos are very graphic). Then drive back to the port to embark the ship. Notes: • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. • Due to the anticipated completion of the renovation project for Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2027, we are limited to exploring its exterior for the time being. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon - City Highlights & Musician Family Visit CITY HIGHLIGHTS & MUSICIAN FAMILY VISIT Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 4.5 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive 20 minutes to the city center to admire Saigon’s historic landmarks. Despite the well-documented hustle and bustle, Saigon retains its connections with the past. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires based on the original construction from Paris. Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, designed by the French architect, Gustav Eiffel, before he had risen to fame for the Eiffel Tower. Appreciate the splendidly restored exteriors of the Opera House and the former Hotel de Ville which are still two of the finest buildings in Saigon. Pay a short visit to Ben Thanh market (if time permits) which is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and popular for local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. Then visit a local family of musicians. Learn about traditional musical instruments through conversations with the artists and listen to the performances from each family member (3-generations). You then have the chance to try the instruments yourself - a memorable if somewhat noisy experience! Then drive back to the port to embark the ship. Notes: • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. • Due to the anticipated completion of the renovation project for Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2027, we are limited to exploring its exterior for the time being. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon - In The Dark: A Blind Experience IN THE DARK - A BLIND EXPERIENCE Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 4.5 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Then drive to Bung Sang, a small private home and school for over a hundred blind orphans in Saigon. The school was founded by a blind musician - Mr. Dao Khanh Truong. With the love and care for unlucky children, he spent most of his life teaching the children and gathering support from the benefactors. After he passed away few years ago, Bung Sang was given to the Lovers of the Holy Cross Sisters to take care of. This afternoon, visit the school, talk with the manager for a thorough understanding of their lives here, meet the children and listen to them singing, playing music. Afterwards transfer to Noir restaurant for a special culinary journey - dining in the dark. The concept is to imitate the experience of having meals like a blind person, which is a unique mind-altering experience. Leave behind the sight and let your other senses lead your mind to feel the taste of food. Then drive back to the port to embark the ship. Notes: • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. • Availability: Bung Sang Home is not available for visits in June, July because the children are in summer break. • Capacity: Maximum 10 pax due to the limited space of Bung Sang Home. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon - City Highlights & Lunch at Ambassador's Home CITY HIGHLIGHTS & LUNCH AT AMBASSADOR'S HOME Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 06 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive 20 minutes to the city center to admire Saigon’s historic landmarks. Despite the well-documented hustle and bustle, Saigon retains its connections with the past. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires based on the original construction from Paris (It is only possible to visit inside when no service is being performed). Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, designed by the French architect, Gustav Eiffel, before he had risen to fame for the Eiffel Tower. Appreciate the splendidly restored exteriors of the Opera House and the former Hotel de Ville which are still two of the finest buildings in Saigon. Pay a short visit to Ben Thanh market (if time permits) which is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and popular for local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. . Then drive to the residence of The American Ambassador to South Vietnam in the 1960s, Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge, carried a mission of overthrowing the southern government at that time. When Lodge arrived in Saigon, an old villa in District 3 was converted into the Ambassador’s residence. Mr. Lodge lived in this home between 1960 - 1965 and the architecture is a mix of Vietnamese, French and American. Today it remains a private residence owned by Trails of Indochina and it has been fully restored to its former glory. Meet with the present host for an introduction of the house before enjoying a home-hosted lunch in the historic setting. Then drive back to the port to embark the ship. Notes: • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. • Due to the anticipated completion of the renovation project for Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2027, we are limited to exploring its exterior for the time being. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column	11/22/2024	11/22/2024
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) 11/23/2024 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., Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Cu Chi Tunnels & Sai Gon Highlights Tour – 10 hours - Saigon Highlights: Visit Cu Chi Tunnels Visit Reunification Palace Stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office Visit Jade Emperor Pagoda Shopping at the Central Ben Thanh Market Tour Duration: 10 hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate Inclusions: Pick up/ Drop off at Phu My Port Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles. Service of English Speaking Local Guides. Ports permit arranged Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary One 0.5 litre of bottled water and cold towel in vehicle during sightseeing Vietnam Government tax and services charge Not Included: All international and domestic air tickets Accommodation Vietnamese visa arrival Other meals than those specified Travel insurance Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants Highlights of Ho Chi Minh City Tour – 10 hours - Saigon Highlights: Visit Reunification Palace Photo stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office Visit History Museum & Jade Emperor Pagoda Visit China Town & Cao Dai Temple en-route Shopping at the Central Ben Thanh Market Tour Duration: 10 hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Physical Activity Level: Moderate Inclusions: Pick up/ Drop off at Phu My Port Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles. Service of English-speaking local guides Ports permit arranged Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary One 0.5 litre bottled water and cold towel in the vehicle during sightseeing Vietnam Government tax and services charge Not Included: All international and domestic air tickets Accommodation Vietnamese visa on arrival Other meals than those specified. Travel Insurance. Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants, etc. Mekong Delta Tour – 10 hours - Saigon Highlights: Get on a motorized sampan to experience the life of local people, visit local brickwork, local fruit farms, family workshops Photo stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office Take rowing-boat along water palm creek and cruise back to the Pier If time permits, have a quick visit of Sai Gon or shopping at Ben Thanh Market Tour Duration: 10 hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate Inclusions: Pick up/ Drop off at Phu My Port Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles. Service of English-speaking local guides Private boat cruise on Mekong River Ports permit arranged Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary One 0.5 litre of bottled water and cold towel in the vehicle during sightseeing Vietnam Government tax and services charge Not Included: All international and domestic air tickets Accommodation Vietnamese visa on arrival Other meals than those specified. Travel insurance Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants, etc. Saigon Port SAIGON PORT Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: Within 4 hours or 8 hours Tour Description: Meet with guide at the ship docking and transfer to town. Car and guide is at disposal. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon City Highlights SAIGON CITY HIGHLIGHTS Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 08 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong Port), drive 20mins to the city centre for a tour of some of Saigon’s historic landmarks reflecting its French and Chinese influences. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires constructed from materials imported from France (entrance is only permitted when no services are being performed). Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, completed in 1891. Appreciate the restored exteriors of the Saigon Opera House and the elegant City Hall (the former Hotel de Ville), two of Saigon’s most stunning colonial monuments. If time permits, we will visit the iconic Ben Thanh Market, one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and popular wholesale market for local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs and street food. After lunch, we drive to Saigon’s Chinatown to visit the beautiful Thien Hau Pagoda, built by the Cantonese community in the early 19th century to honor the Goddess of the Sea. Take time to make a wish, write it on a small card and attach it to one of the incense coils according to local custom. Continue your visit to FITO, the first museum of traditional medicine in Vietnam, offering insight into the history and application of traditional medicine in everyday life before taking the scenic route through the city back to the ship. Notes: • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. • Due to the anticipated completion of the renovation project for Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2027, we are limited to exploring its exterior for the time being. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon - History of Architecture with History Researcher HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE WITH HISTORY RESEARCHER Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 04 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong Port), drive 20mins to the city center for a tour of some of Saigon’s historic landmarks reflecting its French and Chinese influences. Meet with a local cultural and history researcher at your hotel lobby and take a short trip to local coffee shop for an overview of the impressive history of the city once known as “The Pearl of the Orient”. Then take a step back in time to visit several of the very best examples of “storytelling” architecture. Start at Jade pagoda established in the early 1900s to get a glimpse of ancient history when a group of Chinese fled the new regime to Saigon around the end of 17th century under the reign of Lord Nguyen. Then wind your way to Archbishop's Palace – with a prayer house more than two hundred-years old (outside visit) as the home for the first French Catholic missionary. Gain an overview about the first approach of the French during the Cochinchina period in the early 18th century. Stroll around the University of Social Sciences & Humanities which used to be the 11th infantry regiment colonial military barracks for an insight into French campaigns against Viet Minh at the time. Your stop will be at the former residence of the US Ambassador, Henry C. Lodge in the 1960s for a drink and watch 10-min movie about Saigon back in the day. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon - Cooking Class at Ambassador's Former Residence COOKING CLASS AT AMBASSADOR'S FORMER RESIDENCE Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 04 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive 20 minutes to Ben Thanh market to buy all the fresh ingredients before continuing an historic Ambassador's home for a private hands-on cooking demonstration. The American Ambassador to South Vietnam in the 1960s, Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge, carried a mission of overthrowing the southern government at that time. When Lodge arrived in Saigon, an old villa in District 3 was converted into the Ambassador’s residence. Mr. Lodge lived in this home between1960-1965 and the architecture is a mix of Vietnamese, French and American. Today it remains a private residence owned by Trails of Indochina and it has been fully restored to its former glory. The guide will provide an orientation tour of the house while the chef prepares the ingredients. Learn typical Southern style dishes throughout the morning. The chef will show you how to serve each dish before the meal, and you will need to master the chopsticks before you can savor your own culinary creations in the old world ambiance of the villa. After lunch, transfer back to your ship. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon - Retracing The Past RETRACING THE PAST Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 05 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Commence with a visit of the shrine outside of the US Consulate then continue to the former CIA building (outside visit only), where helicopters evacuated the remaining US citizens in 1975. Head to the rooftop café of the Rex hotel, a familiar landmark for Americans during the Vietnam War. Sit down for a drink, enjoy the view and this piece of history which your guide will help to explain. Then visit the Reunification Palace for a guided tour of the former headquarters of the South Vietnamese Government and residence of the presidents. Drive to the former residence of the US Ambassador of South Vietnam in the early 1960s, Mr. Henry C. Lodge, who conducted a mission to overthrow the South Vietnamese Government. Watch a 10 minutes documentary film about Saigon during that time while enjoying a cold drink. Then drive to a secret weapon chamber which VC used as a place to hide and store weapons during Vietnam War. Then weave through tiny back alleys and meet and chat with the locals who are living in tiny houses. Head to a historic venue for a late lunch of “pho” (noodle soup). The house number 07 on Ly Chinh Thang Street (former Yen Do street) is now known as Pho Binh restaurant which used to be the headquarters of Viet Cong Commanders where they gathered to plan for the 1968 Tet Offensive. Take a walk upstairs to learn more about the history through the family’s photo collection. Then drive back to the port to embark the ship. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon City Tour on Vintage Car SAIGON CITY TOUR ON VINTAGE CAR Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 4.5 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Saigon is the country’s commercial center and, with over eight million inhabitants and four million motorbikes, a city that never sleeps. Despite the well-documented hustle and bustle, Saigon retains its connections with the past. Driven in a charming vintage car to visit the city’s highlights is one of the most wonderful & lavish way. Sit back and enjoy a city tour to admire Saigon’s historic landmarks including the Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires based on the original construction from Paris (Outside visit only due the renovation at Notre Dame Cathedral until 2027). Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, designed by the French architect, Gustave Eiffel. Continue your visit with the former Presidential Palace, the headquarters of the Saigon Government during the American war, revealing the history of Saigon during its turbulent recent past. Further, head to the War Remnants Museum for a vivid insight of the American war through the local’s eyes (Please note that some of the photos are very graphic). Then drive back to the port to embark the ship. Notes: • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. • Due to the anticipated completion of the renovation project for Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2027, we are limited to exploring its exterior for the time being. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon - City Highlights & Musician Family Visit CITY HIGHLIGHTS & MUSICIAN FAMILY VISIT Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 4.5 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive 20 minutes to the city center to admire Saigon’s historic landmarks. Despite the well-documented hustle and bustle, Saigon retains its connections with the past. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires based on the original construction from Paris. Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, designed by the French architect, Gustav Eiffel, before he had risen to fame for the Eiffel Tower. Appreciate the splendidly restored exteriors of the Opera House and the former Hotel de Ville which are still two of the finest buildings in Saigon. Pay a short visit to Ben Thanh market (if time permits) which is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and popular for local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. Then visit a local family of musicians. Learn about traditional musical instruments through conversations with the artists and listen to the performances from each family member (3-generations). You then have the chance to try the instruments yourself - a memorable if somewhat noisy experience! Then drive back to the port to embark the ship. Notes: • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. • Due to the anticipated completion of the renovation project for Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2027, we are limited to exploring its exterior for the time being. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon - In The Dark: A Blind Experience IN THE DARK - A BLIND EXPERIENCE Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 4.5 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Then drive to Bung Sang, a small private home and school for over a hundred blind orphans in Saigon. The school was founded by a blind musician - Mr. Dao Khanh Truong. With the love and care for unlucky children, he spent most of his life teaching the children and gathering support from the benefactors. After he passed away few years ago, Bung Sang was given to the Lovers of the Holy Cross Sisters to take care of. This afternoon, visit the school, talk with the manager for a thorough understanding of their lives here, meet the children and listen to them singing, playing music. Afterwards transfer to Noir restaurant for a special culinary journey - dining in the dark. The concept is to imitate the experience of having meals like a blind person, which is a unique mind-altering experience. Leave behind the sight and let your other senses lead your mind to feel the taste of food. Then drive back to the port to embark the ship. Notes: • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. • Availability: Bung Sang Home is not available for visits in June, July because the children are in summer break. • Capacity: Maximum 10 pax due to the limited space of Bung Sang Home. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon - City Highlights & Lunch at Ambassador's Home CITY HIGHLIGHTS & LUNCH AT AMBASSADOR'S HOME Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 06 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive 20 minutes to the city center to admire Saigon’s historic landmarks. Despite the well-documented hustle and bustle, Saigon retains its connections with the past. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires based on the original construction from Paris (It is only possible to visit inside when no service is being performed). Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, designed by the French architect, Gustav Eiffel, before he had risen to fame for the Eiffel Tower. Appreciate the splendidly restored exteriors of the Opera House and the former Hotel de Ville which are still two of the finest buildings in Saigon. Pay a short visit to Ben Thanh market (if time permits) which is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and popular for local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. . Then drive to the residence of The American Ambassador to South Vietnam in the 1960s, Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge, carried a mission of overthrowing the southern government at that time. When Lodge arrived in Saigon, an old villa in District 3 was converted into the Ambassador’s residence. Mr. Lodge lived in this home between 1960 - 1965 and the architecture is a mix of Vietnamese, French and American. Today it remains a private residence owned by Trails of Indochina and it has been fully restored to its former glory. Meet with the present host for an introduction of the house before enjoying a home-hosted lunch in the historic setting. Then drive back to the port to embark the ship. Notes: • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. • Due to the anticipated completion of the renovation project for Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2027, we are limited to exploring its exterior for the time being. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column	11/23/2024	11/23/2024
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) 11/24/2024 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., Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Cu Chi Tunnels & Sai Gon Highlights Tour – 10 hours - Saigon Highlights: Visit Cu Chi Tunnels Visit Reunification Palace Stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office Visit Jade Emperor Pagoda Shopping at the Central Ben Thanh Market Tour Duration: 10 hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate Inclusions: Pick up/ Drop off at Phu My Port Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles. Service of English Speaking Local Guides. Ports permit arranged Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary One 0.5 litre of bottled water and cold towel in vehicle during sightseeing Vietnam Government tax and services charge Not Included: All international and domestic air tickets Accommodation Vietnamese visa arrival Other meals than those specified Travel insurance Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants Highlights of Ho Chi Minh City Tour – 10 hours - Saigon Highlights: Visit Reunification Palace Photo stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office Visit History Museum & Jade Emperor Pagoda Visit China Town & Cao Dai Temple en-route Shopping at the Central Ben Thanh Market Tour Duration: 10 hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Physical Activity Level: Moderate Inclusions: Pick up/ Drop off at Phu My Port Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles. Service of English-speaking local guides Ports permit arranged Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary One 0.5 litre bottled water and cold towel in the vehicle during sightseeing Vietnam Government tax and services charge Not Included: All international and domestic air tickets Accommodation Vietnamese visa on arrival Other meals than those specified. Travel Insurance. Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants, etc. Mekong Delta Tour – 10 hours - Saigon Highlights: Get on a motorized sampan to experience the life of local people, visit local brickwork, local fruit farms, family workshops Photo stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office Take rowing-boat along water palm creek and cruise back to the Pier If time permits, have a quick visit of Sai Gon or shopping at Ben Thanh Market Tour Duration: 10 hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate Inclusions: Pick up/ Drop off at Phu My Port Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles. Service of English-speaking local guides Private boat cruise on Mekong River Ports permit arranged Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary One 0.5 litre of bottled water and cold towel in the vehicle during sightseeing Vietnam Government tax and services charge Not Included: All international and domestic air tickets Accommodation Vietnamese visa on arrival Other meals than those specified. Travel insurance Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants, etc. Saigon Port SAIGON PORT Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: Within 4 hours or 8 hours Tour Description: Meet with guide at the ship docking and transfer to town. Car and guide is at disposal. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon City Highlights SAIGON CITY HIGHLIGHTS Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 08 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong Port), drive 20mins to the city centre for a tour of some of Saigon’s historic landmarks reflecting its French and Chinese influences. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires constructed from materials imported from France (entrance is only permitted when no services are being performed). Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, completed in 1891. Appreciate the restored exteriors of the Saigon Opera House and the elegant City Hall (the former Hotel de Ville), two of Saigon’s most stunning colonial monuments. If time permits, we will visit the iconic Ben Thanh Market, one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and popular wholesale market for local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs and street food. After lunch, we drive to Saigon’s Chinatown to visit the beautiful Thien Hau Pagoda, built by the Cantonese community in the early 19th century to honor the Goddess of the Sea. Take time to make a wish, write it on a small card and attach it to one of the incense coils according to local custom. Continue your visit to FITO, the first museum of traditional medicine in Vietnam, offering insight into the history and application of traditional medicine in everyday life before taking the scenic route through the city back to the ship. Notes: • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. • Due to the anticipated completion of the renovation project for Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2027, we are limited to exploring its exterior for the time being. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon - History of Architecture with History Researcher HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE WITH HISTORY RESEARCHER Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 04 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong Port), drive 20mins to the city center for a tour of some of Saigon’s historic landmarks reflecting its French and Chinese influences. Meet with a local cultural and history researcher at your hotel lobby and take a short trip to local coffee shop for an overview of the impressive history of the city once known as “The Pearl of the Orient”. Then take a step back in time to visit several of the very best examples of “storytelling” architecture. Start at Jade pagoda established in the early 1900s to get a glimpse of ancient history when a group of Chinese fled the new regime to Saigon around the end of 17th century under the reign of Lord Nguyen. Then wind your way to Archbishop's Palace – with a prayer house more than two hundred-years old (outside visit) as the home for the first French Catholic missionary. Gain an overview about the first approach of the French during the Cochinchina period in the early 18th century. Stroll around the University of Social Sciences & Humanities which used to be the 11th infantry regiment colonial military barracks for an insight into French campaigns against Viet Minh at the time. Your stop will be at the former residence of the US Ambassador, Henry C. Lodge in the 1960s for a drink and watch 10-min movie about Saigon back in the day. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon - Cooking Class at Ambassador's Former Residence COOKING CLASS AT AMBASSADOR'S FORMER RESIDENCE Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 04 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive 20 minutes to Ben Thanh market to buy all the fresh ingredients before continuing an historic Ambassador's home for a private hands-on cooking demonstration. The American Ambassador to South Vietnam in the 1960s, Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge, carried a mission of overthrowing the southern government at that time. When Lodge arrived in Saigon, an old villa in District 3 was converted into the Ambassador’s residence. Mr. Lodge lived in this home between1960-1965 and the architecture is a mix of Vietnamese, French and American. Today it remains a private residence owned by Trails of Indochina and it has been fully restored to its former glory. The guide will provide an orientation tour of the house while the chef prepares the ingredients. Learn typical Southern style dishes throughout the morning. The chef will show you how to serve each dish before the meal, and you will need to master the chopsticks before you can savor your own culinary creations in the old world ambiance of the villa. After lunch, transfer back to your ship. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon - Retracing The Past RETRACING THE PAST Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 05 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Commence with a visit of the shrine outside of the US Consulate then continue to the former CIA building (outside visit only), where helicopters evacuated the remaining US citizens in 1975. Head to the rooftop café of the Rex hotel, a familiar landmark for Americans during the Vietnam War. Sit down for a drink, enjoy the view and this piece of history which your guide will help to explain. Then visit the Reunification Palace for a guided tour of the former headquarters of the South Vietnamese Government and residence of the presidents. Drive to the former residence of the US Ambassador of South Vietnam in the early 1960s, Mr. Henry C. Lodge, who conducted a mission to overthrow the South Vietnamese Government. Watch a 10 minutes documentary film about Saigon during that time while enjoying a cold drink. Then drive to a secret weapon chamber which VC used as a place to hide and store weapons during Vietnam War. Then weave through tiny back alleys and meet and chat with the locals who are living in tiny houses. Head to a historic venue for a late lunch of “pho” (noodle soup). The house number 07 on Ly Chinh Thang Street (former Yen Do street) is now known as Pho Binh restaurant which used to be the headquarters of Viet Cong Commanders where they gathered to plan for the 1968 Tet Offensive. Take a walk upstairs to learn more about the history through the family’s photo collection. Then drive back to the port to embark the ship. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon City Tour on Vintage Car SAIGON CITY TOUR ON VINTAGE CAR Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 4.5 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Saigon is the country’s commercial center and, with over eight million inhabitants and four million motorbikes, a city that never sleeps. Despite the well-documented hustle and bustle, Saigon retains its connections with the past. Driven in a charming vintage car to visit the city’s highlights is one of the most wonderful & lavish way. Sit back and enjoy a city tour to admire Saigon’s historic landmarks including the Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires based on the original construction from Paris (Outside visit only due the renovation at Notre Dame Cathedral until 2027). Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, designed by the French architect, Gustave Eiffel. Continue your visit with the former Presidential Palace, the headquarters of the Saigon Government during the American war, revealing the history of Saigon during its turbulent recent past. Further, head to the War Remnants Museum for a vivid insight of the American war through the local’s eyes (Please note that some of the photos are very graphic). Then drive back to the port to embark the ship. Notes: • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. • Due to the anticipated completion of the renovation project for Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2027, we are limited to exploring its exterior for the time being. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon - City Highlights & Musician Family Visit CITY HIGHLIGHTS & MUSICIAN FAMILY VISIT Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 4.5 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive 20 minutes to the city center to admire Saigon’s historic landmarks. Despite the well-documented hustle and bustle, Saigon retains its connections with the past. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires based on the original construction from Paris. Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, designed by the French architect, Gustav Eiffel, before he had risen to fame for the Eiffel Tower. Appreciate the splendidly restored exteriors of the Opera House and the former Hotel de Ville which are still two of the finest buildings in Saigon. Pay a short visit to Ben Thanh market (if time permits) which is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and popular for local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. Then visit a local family of musicians. Learn about traditional musical instruments through conversations with the artists and listen to the performances from each family member (3-generations). You then have the chance to try the instruments yourself - a memorable if somewhat noisy experience! Then drive back to the port to embark the ship. Notes: • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. • Due to the anticipated completion of the renovation project for Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2027, we are limited to exploring its exterior for the time being. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon - In The Dark: A Blind Experience IN THE DARK - A BLIND EXPERIENCE Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 4.5 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Then drive to Bung Sang, a small private home and school for over a hundred blind orphans in Saigon. The school was founded by a blind musician - Mr. Dao Khanh Truong. With the love and care for unlucky children, he spent most of his life teaching the children and gathering support from the benefactors. After he passed away few years ago, Bung Sang was given to the Lovers of the Holy Cross Sisters to take care of. This afternoon, visit the school, talk with the manager for a thorough understanding of their lives here, meet the children and listen to them singing, playing music. Afterwards transfer to Noir restaurant for a special culinary journey - dining in the dark. The concept is to imitate the experience of having meals like a blind person, which is a unique mind-altering experience. Leave behind the sight and let your other senses lead your mind to feel the taste of food. Then drive back to the port to embark the ship. Notes: • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. • Availability: Bung Sang Home is not available for visits in June, July because the children are in summer break. • Capacity: Maximum 10 pax due to the limited space of Bung Sang Home. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Saigon - City Highlights & Lunch at Ambassador's Home CITY HIGHLIGHTS & LUNCH AT AMBASSADOR'S HOME Destination: Saigon Tour Duration: 06 hours Tour Description: On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive 20 minutes to the city center to admire Saigon’s historic landmarks. Despite the well-documented hustle and bustle, Saigon retains its connections with the past. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires based on the original construction from Paris (It is only possible to visit inside when no service is being performed). Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, designed by the French architect, Gustav Eiffel, before he had risen to fame for the Eiffel Tower. Appreciate the splendidly restored exteriors of the Opera House and the former Hotel de Ville which are still two of the finest buildings in Saigon. Pay a short visit to Ben Thanh market (if time permits) which is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and popular for local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. . Then drive to the residence of The American Ambassador to South Vietnam in the 1960s, Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge, carried a mission of overthrowing the southern government at that time. When Lodge arrived in Saigon, an old villa in District 3 was converted into the Ambassador’s residence. Mr. Lodge lived in this home between 1960 - 1965 and the architecture is a mix of Vietnamese, French and American. Today it remains a private residence owned by Trails of Indochina and it has been fully restored to its former glory. Meet with the present host for an introduction of the house before enjoying a home-hosted lunch in the historic setting. Then drive back to the port to embark the ship. Notes: • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. • Due to the anticipated completion of the renovation project for Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2027, we are limited to exploring its exterior for the time being. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column	11/24/2024	11/24/2024
Cruise Starts (Embarkation) Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 11/24/2024 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.,	11/24/2024	11/24/2024
My Tho My Tho 11/24/2024 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.,	11/24/2024	11/24/2024
Tien Loi Tien Loi 11/24/2024 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.,	11/24/2024	11/24/2024
Tien Loi Tien Loi 11/25/2024 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.,	11/25/2024	11/25/2024
Vinh Long Vinh Long 11/25/2024 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.,	11/25/2024	11/25/2024
Sa Dec Sa Dec 11/25/2024 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.,	11/25/2024	11/25/2024
Sa Dec Sa Dec 11/26/2024 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.,	11/26/2024	11/26/2024
Cu Lao Gien Cu Lao Gien 11/26/2024 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.,	11/26/2024	11/26/2024
Hang Nga Hang Nga 11/26/2024 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.,	11/26/2024	11/26/2024
Hang Nga Hang Nga 11/27/2024 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 Hao. Your last and most interesting visit of the day? A visit to the local home of a retired VC general.,	11/27/2024	11/27/2024
Phnom Penh Phnom Penh 11/27/2024 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 Hao. Your last and most interesting visit of the day? A visit to the local home of a retired VC general., Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Phnom Penh Sightseeing Tour – 9 hours - Phnom Penh Highlights: Royal Palace/Silver Pagoda National Museum Central Market (Traditional Market) Khmer set menu lunch at a local restaurant Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S 21) Chheong Ek (Killing Field) Tour Duration: 9hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Cold towel service onboard Bottle of water onboard Local English speaking guide All sightseeing with entrance fees as per your program Meals: Khmer set menu lunch at local restaurant (One first drink is included either one soft drink OR one bottle of water OR one local beer) Not Included: Beverages or meals not mentioned Personal expenses Travel insurance Gratuities to your guide and driver	11/27/2024	11/27/2024
Phnom Penh Phnom Penh 11/28/2024 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., Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Phnom Penh Sightseeing Tour – 9 hours - Phnom Penh Highlights: Royal Palace/Silver Pagoda National Museum Central Market (Traditional Market) Khmer set menu lunch at a local restaurant Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S 21) Chheong Ek (Killing Field) Tour Duration: 9hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Cold towel service onboard Bottle of water onboard Local English speaking guide All sightseeing with entrance fees as per your program Meals: Khmer set menu lunch at local restaurant (One first drink is included either one soft drink OR one bottle of water OR one local beer) Not Included: Beverages or meals not mentioned Personal expenses Travel insurance Gratuities to your guide and driver	11/28/2024	11/28/2024
Phnom Penh Phnom Penh 11/29/2024 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., Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Phnom Penh Sightseeing Tour – 9 hours - Phnom Penh Highlights: Royal Palace/Silver Pagoda National Museum Central Market (Traditional Market) Khmer set menu lunch at a local restaurant Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S 21) Chheong Ek (Killing Field) Tour Duration: 9hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Cold towel service onboard Bottle of water onboard Local English speaking guide All sightseeing with entrance fees as per your program Meals: Khmer set menu lunch at local restaurant (One first drink is included either one soft drink OR one bottle of water OR one local beer) Not Included: Beverages or meals not mentioned Personal expenses Travel insurance Gratuities to your guide and driver	11/29/2024	11/29/2024
Angkor Ban Angkor Ban 11/29/2024 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.,	11/29/2024	11/29/2024
Angkor Ban Angkor Ban 11/30/2024 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.,	11/30/2024	11/30/2024
Wat Hanchey Wat Hanchey 11/30/2024 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.,	11/30/2024	11/30/2024
Kampong Cham Kampong Cham 11/30/2024 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.,	11/30/2024	11/30/2024
Kampong Cham Kampong Cham 12/01/2024 You'll disembark in the morning and transfer via executive motorcoach to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor, the legendary archaeological site. You will enjoy three nights at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort, minutes away from the famed temple complex of Angkor Wat.,	12/01/2024	12/01/2024
Cruise Ends (Debarkation) Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 12/01/2024 You'll disembark in the morning and transfer via executive motorcoach to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor, the legendary archaeological site. You will enjoy three nights at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort, minutes away from the famed temple complex of Angkor Wat.,	12/01/2024	12/01/2024
Siem Reap Siem Reap 12/01/2024 You'll disembark in the morning and transfer via executive motorcoach to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor, the legendary archaeological site. You will enjoy three nights at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort, minutes away from the famed temple complex of Angkor Wat.,	12/01/2024	12/01/2024
Siem Reap Siem Reap 12/02/2024 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.,	12/02/2024	12/02/2024
Angkor Wat Angkor Wat 12/02/2024 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.,	12/02/2024	12/02/2024
Siem Reap Siem Reap 12/03/2024 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.,	12/03/2024	12/03/2024
Angkor Thom Angkor Thom 12/03/2024 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.,	12/03/2024	12/03/2024
Siem Reap Siem Reap 12/04/2024 Enjoy free time in Siem Reap before your flight to Hanoi. Then, check into your luxury accommodations, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel.,	12/04/2024	12/04/2024
Air Travel Air Travel 12/04/2024 Enjoy free time in Siem Reap before your flight to Hanoi. Then, check into your luxury accommodations, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel.,	12/04/2024	12/04/2024
Hanoi Hanoi 12/04/2024 Enjoy free time in Siem Reap before your flight to Hanoi. Then, check into your luxury accommodations, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel., Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Hanoi - Hon Gai / Hai Phong Port HON GAI / HAI PHONG PORT Destination: Hanoi Tour Duration: Within 8 hours (08:00 – 18:00) Tour Description: Meet with guide at the ship docking and transfer to town. Car and guide is at disposal. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Hanoi Full Day Tour (10 Hours) HANOI FULL DAY TOUR Destination: Hanoi Tour Duration: 10 hours Tour Description: On arrival to the port (Cai Lan /Hon Gai/ Halong port) disembark the ship and meet your guide. Then take 4 hours’ drive to Hanoi for an informative city tour. With ochre-colored colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes, Hanoi is full of charm. Start the tour at the Temple of Literature, the first University for the sons of mandarins, for an overview about Hanoian culture and appreciation for ancient Vietnamese architecture. Then head to the Vietnamese Women’s Museum that offers a broad insight into Vietnam’s people including its 54 ethnic groups through a lens of women’s topics. Walk through diverse exhibitions from street vendors to marriage to family life to traditional fashion. Lunch is on your own. End the trip with a cyclo tour from the museum to the Old Quarter. Ride through its narrow streets to indulge yourself in the bustle and hustle of the local daily life. Later, drive back to Halong to embark the ship. Notes: • Availability: Morning • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Shore Excursion Hai Phong - Hanoi SHORE EXCURSION HAI PHONG - HANOI Destination: Hanoi Tour Duration: 05 hours Tour Description: Disembark at the Port of Hai Phong where your guide will be waiting to take you on a 2.5hr drive into Hanoi to explore this charming city, often referred to as the ‘Paris of the East’, with its yellow ochre colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes Begin your tour with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university built in the late 11th century. The picturesque temple is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture and is featured on the back of the 100,000 Vietnamese dong banknote. Continue to the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, offering broad insights into the people of Vietnam, including its 54 ethnic groups, through the lens of women’s topics. Walk through diverse exhibitions showcasing everything from street vendors and marriage to family life and traditional fashion. Enjoy lunch at Cau Go Vietnamese cuisine restaurant - located on the top floor of old building which was built 90s with amazing view overlook to Hoan Kiem lake. Conclude with a cyclo tour to the famed Old Quarter known for its ‘36 streets of 36 wares’ named after the original 36 artisan guilds that date as far back as the 13th century. Explore the fascinating maze of back streets, fronted by narrow houses known as “tunnel” or “tube houses”, built to avoid taxes based on the width of their frontage onto the street, a wonderfully eclectic glimpse into Hanoi street life. Drive back to Hai Phong and board the ship. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Shore Excursion Halong - Hanoi SHORE EXCURSION HALONG - HANOI Destination: Hanoi Tour Duration: 05 hours Tour Description: Disembark at the Port of Cai Lan where your guide will be waiting to take you on a 3.5hr drive into Hanoi to explore this charming capital city, often referred to as the ‘Paris of the East’, with its yellow ochre colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes. Begin your tour of the highlights of Hanoi with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university built in the late 11th century. The picturesque temple is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture and is featured on the back of the 100,000 Vietnamese dong banknote. Continue to the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, offering broad insights into the people of Vietnam, including its 54 ethnic groups, through the lens of women’s topics. Walk through diverse exhibitions showcasing everything from street vendors and marriage to family life and traditional fashion. Enjoy lunch at Cau Go Vietnamese cuisine restaurant - located on the top floor of old building which was built 90s with amazing view overlook to Hoan Kiem lake. Conclude with a cyclo tour through the famed Old Quarter known for its ‘36 streets of 36 wares’ named after the original 36 artisan guilds that date as far back as the 13th century. Explore the fascinating maze of back streets, fronted by narrow houses known as “tunnel” or “tube houses”, built to avoid taxes based on the width of their frontage onto the street, a wonderfully eclectic glimpse into Hanoi street life. Drive back to the Port of Cai Lan and board the ship. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column	12/04/2024	12/04/2024
Hanoi Hanoi 12/05/2024 Parisian elegance infuses Hanoi's boulevards, which are lined with handsome colonial buildings, as you'll see on today's fascinating tour of the city., Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Hanoi - Hon Gai / Hai Phong Port HON GAI / HAI PHONG PORT Destination: Hanoi Tour Duration: Within 8 hours (08:00 – 18:00) Tour Description: Meet with guide at the ship docking and transfer to town. Car and guide is at disposal. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Hanoi Full Day Tour (10 Hours) HANOI FULL DAY TOUR Destination: Hanoi Tour Duration: 10 hours Tour Description: On arrival to the port (Cai Lan /Hon Gai/ Halong port) disembark the ship and meet your guide. Then take 4 hours’ drive to Hanoi for an informative city tour. With ochre-colored colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes, Hanoi is full of charm. Start the tour at the Temple of Literature, the first University for the sons of mandarins, for an overview about Hanoian culture and appreciation for ancient Vietnamese architecture. Then head to the Vietnamese Women’s Museum that offers a broad insight into Vietnam’s people including its 54 ethnic groups through a lens of women’s topics. Walk through diverse exhibitions from street vendors to marriage to family life to traditional fashion. Lunch is on your own. End the trip with a cyclo tour from the museum to the Old Quarter. Ride through its narrow streets to indulge yourself in the bustle and hustle of the local daily life. Later, drive back to Halong to embark the ship. Notes: • Availability: Morning • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Shore Excursion Hai Phong - Hanoi SHORE EXCURSION HAI PHONG - HANOI Destination: Hanoi Tour Duration: 05 hours Tour Description: Disembark at the Port of Hai Phong where your guide will be waiting to take you on a 2.5hr drive into Hanoi to explore this charming city, often referred to as the ‘Paris of the East’, with its yellow ochre colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes Begin your tour with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university built in the late 11th century. The picturesque temple is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture and is featured on the back of the 100,000 Vietnamese dong banknote. Continue to the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, offering broad insights into the people of Vietnam, including its 54 ethnic groups, through the lens of women’s topics. Walk through diverse exhibitions showcasing everything from street vendors and marriage to family life and traditional fashion. Enjoy lunch at Cau Go Vietnamese cuisine restaurant - located on the top floor of old building which was built 90s with amazing view overlook to Hoan Kiem lake. Conclude with a cyclo tour to the famed Old Quarter known for its ‘36 streets of 36 wares’ named after the original 36 artisan guilds that date as far back as the 13th century. Explore the fascinating maze of back streets, fronted by narrow houses known as “tunnel” or “tube houses”, built to avoid taxes based on the width of their frontage onto the street, a wonderfully eclectic glimpse into Hanoi street life. Drive back to Hai Phong and board the ship. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Shore Excursion Halong - Hanoi SHORE EXCURSION HALONG - HANOI Destination: Hanoi Tour Duration: 05 hours Tour Description: Disembark at the Port of Cai Lan where your guide will be waiting to take you on a 3.5hr drive into Hanoi to explore this charming capital city, often referred to as the ‘Paris of the East’, with its yellow ochre colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes. Begin your tour of the highlights of Hanoi with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university built in the late 11th century. The picturesque temple is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture and is featured on the back of the 100,000 Vietnamese dong banknote. Continue to the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, offering broad insights into the people of Vietnam, including its 54 ethnic groups, through the lens of women’s topics. Walk through diverse exhibitions showcasing everything from street vendors and marriage to family life and traditional fashion. Enjoy lunch at Cau Go Vietnamese cuisine restaurant - located on the top floor of old building which was built 90s with amazing view overlook to Hoan Kiem lake. Conclude with a cyclo tour through the famed Old Quarter known for its ‘36 streets of 36 wares’ named after the original 36 artisan guilds that date as far back as the 13th century. Explore the fascinating maze of back streets, fronted by narrow houses known as “tunnel” or “tube houses”, built to avoid taxes based on the width of their frontage onto the street, a wonderfully eclectic glimpse into Hanoi street life. Drive back to the Port of Cai Lan and board the ship. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column	12/05/2024	12/05/2024
Hanoi Hanoi 12/06/2024 Check out of your luxury hotel and head to the airport for your flight home., Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Hanoi - Hon Gai / Hai Phong Port HON GAI / HAI PHONG PORT Destination: Hanoi Tour Duration: Within 8 hours (08:00 – 18:00) Tour Description: Meet with guide at the ship docking and transfer to town. Car and guide is at disposal. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Hanoi Full Day Tour (10 Hours) HANOI FULL DAY TOUR Destination: Hanoi Tour Duration: 10 hours Tour Description: On arrival to the port (Cai Lan /Hon Gai/ Halong port) disembark the ship and meet your guide. Then take 4 hours’ drive to Hanoi for an informative city tour. With ochre-colored colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes, Hanoi is full of charm. Start the tour at the Temple of Literature, the first University for the sons of mandarins, for an overview about Hanoian culture and appreciation for ancient Vietnamese architecture. Then head to the Vietnamese Women’s Museum that offers a broad insight into Vietnam’s people including its 54 ethnic groups through a lens of women’s topics. Walk through diverse exhibitions from street vendors to marriage to family life to traditional fashion. Lunch is on your own. End the trip with a cyclo tour from the museum to the Old Quarter. Ride through its narrow streets to indulge yourself in the bustle and hustle of the local daily life. Later, drive back to Halong to embark the ship. Notes: • Availability: Morning • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Shore Excursion Hai Phong - Hanoi SHORE EXCURSION HAI PHONG - HANOI Destination: Hanoi Tour Duration: 05 hours Tour Description: Disembark at the Port of Hai Phong where your guide will be waiting to take you on a 2.5hr drive into Hanoi to explore this charming city, often referred to as the ‘Paris of the East’, with its yellow ochre colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes Begin your tour with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university built in the late 11th century. The picturesque temple is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture and is featured on the back of the 100,000 Vietnamese dong banknote. Continue to the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, offering broad insights into the people of Vietnam, including its 54 ethnic groups, through the lens of women’s topics. Walk through diverse exhibitions showcasing everything from street vendors and marriage to family life and traditional fashion. Enjoy lunch at Cau Go Vietnamese cuisine restaurant - located on the top floor of old building which was built 90s with amazing view overlook to Hoan Kiem lake. Conclude with a cyclo tour to the famed Old Quarter known for its ‘36 streets of 36 wares’ named after the original 36 artisan guilds that date as far back as the 13th century. Explore the fascinating maze of back streets, fronted by narrow houses known as “tunnel” or “tube houses”, built to avoid taxes based on the width of their frontage onto the street, a wonderfully eclectic glimpse into Hanoi street life. Drive back to Hai Phong and board the ship. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column Shore Excursion Halong - Hanoi SHORE EXCURSION HALONG - HANOI Destination: Hanoi Tour Duration: 05 hours Tour Description: Disembark at the Port of Cai Lan where your guide will be waiting to take you on a 3.5hr drive into Hanoi to explore this charming capital city, often referred to as the ‘Paris of the East’, with its yellow ochre colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes. Begin your tour of the highlights of Hanoi with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university built in the late 11th century. The picturesque temple is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture and is featured on the back of the 100,000 Vietnamese dong banknote. Continue to the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, offering broad insights into the people of Vietnam, including its 54 ethnic groups, through the lens of women’s topics. Walk through diverse exhibitions showcasing everything from street vendors and marriage to family life and traditional fashion. Enjoy lunch at Cau Go Vietnamese cuisine restaurant - located on the top floor of old building which was built 90s with amazing view overlook to Hoan Kiem lake. Conclude with a cyclo tour through the famed Old Quarter known for its ‘36 streets of 36 wares’ named after the original 36 artisan guilds that date as far back as the 13th century. Explore the fascinating maze of back streets, fronted by narrow houses known as “tunnel” or “tube houses”, built to avoid taxes based on the width of their frontage onto the street, a wonderfully eclectic glimpse into Hanoi street life. Drive back to the Port of Cai Lan and board the ship. Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports. Inclusions: • Private transfers and transportation on tour • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters) • Entrance fees • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days Non-inclusions: • Vietnam visa • Drinks/ waters on meals • Other meals where not mentioned in the program • Personal expenses • Travel insurance • Tips and Gratuities • Other services not listed in inclusive column	12/06/2024	12/06/2024

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: Mekong Jewel

The Mekong Jewel is the newest and most luxurious ship on the Mekong river. This all-suite Super Ship includes two dining venues: one main restaurant and an al fresco eatery on the upper deck. The Mekong Jewel replaces the Mekong Navigator and was constructed with sustainable, eco-friendly materials, and features a swimming pool, spa, sauna and steam room, gym, hair salon, nail bar, two lounges and a library.

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Maiden Voyage: 2020
Ship Length: 262 ft (79.8 m)
Passenger Capacity: 68
Number of Crew: 51
Number of Decks: 4

Number of Suites: 34
Dining / Restaurants: 1
Pool: Yes
Bars / Lounges: 2

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Size: 339 sq. ft. / 31.5 sq. m.

Suites on the Sun Deck and Orchid Deck feature private open-air balconies.
Suites on the Lotus Deck feature French balconies.

Rates are cruise or cruise/land only, per person, based on double occupancy and include port charges and government fees/taxes. Fuel surcharges may apply. Please ask your travel counselor for details. Rates are subject to availability and may change without notice. Restrictions may apply.

All fares are per guest in US Dollars based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted. Fares are cruise or cruise/land only and include port charges and government fees/taxes. Fares listed may represent promotions or discounts which would require full payment at time of booking to qualify for the listed discounted fares. Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Availability of all stateroom categories cannot be guaranteed. Single Supplement applies for single accommodation. Itineraries, hotels, and vessels may change, and substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water level fluctuations and other uncontrollable factors. The order of sightseeing and docking ports are subject to change according to port authority assignments.

TRUE ALL-INCLUSIVE BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISING™: All gratuities for all onboard and onshore services; unlimited fine wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages; shore excursions with local experts as your guide; free Internet and Wi-Fi; and all arrival and departure day transfers.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

14-night Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Mekong Cruise/Land Package

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Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) 11/22/2024

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Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) 11/23/2024

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Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) 11/24/2024

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Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 11/24/2024

My Tho 11/24/2024

Tien Loi 11/24/2024

Tien Loi 11/25/2024

Vinh Long 11/25/2024

Sa Dec 11/25/2024

Sa Dec 11/26/2024

Cu Lao Gien 11/26/2024

Hang Nga 11/26/2024

Hang Nga 11/27/2024

Phnom Penh 11/27/2024

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Phnom Penh 11/28/2024

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Phnom Penh 11/29/2024

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Angkor Ban 11/29/2024

Angkor Ban 11/30/2024

Wat Hanchey 11/30/2024

Kampong Cham 11/30/2024

Kampong Cham 12/01/2024

Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 12/01/2024

Siem Reap 12/01/2024

Siem Reap 12/02/2024

Angkor Wat 12/02/2024

Siem Reap 12/03/2024

Angkor Thom 12/03/2024

Siem Reap 12/04/2024

Air Travel 12/04/2024

Hanoi 12/04/2024

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Hanoi 12/05/2024

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Hanoi 12/06/2024

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