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Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Siem Reap

   Cambodia

   

   Siem Reap, the gateway city to the ancient Khmer empire's greatest achievement, is the essential staging post for exploring Angkor — the twelfth-century temple complex whose scale and ambition remain without parallel in human history. Angkor Wat at sunrise, its towers mirrored in the lily-covered moat, is one of the world's most transcendent spectacles; Angkor Thom's enigmatic Bayon, with its serene stone faces emerging from the jungle canopy, is another. The city's Old Market quarter offers silk workshops, street food vendors, and celebrated restaurants serving amok — fish steamed in coconut and lemongrass. November through April brings the driest, most comfortable conditions.

2. Day 2

   Siem Reap

   Cambodia

   

   Siem Reap, the gateway city to the ancient Khmer empire's greatest achievement, is the essential staging post for exploring Angkor — the twelfth-century temple complex whose scale and ambition remain without parallel in human history. Angkor Wat at sunrise, its towers mirrored in the lily-covered moat, is one of the world's most transcendent spectacles; Angkor Thom's enigmatic Bayon, with its serene stone faces emerging from the jungle canopy, is another. The city's Old Market quarter offers silk workshops, street food vendors, and celebrated restaurants serving amok — fish steamed in coconut and lemongrass. November through April brings the driest, most comfortable conditions.

3. Day 3

   Angkor

   Cambodia

   

   Angkor is the monumental capital of the medieval Khmer Empire in Cambodia, home to Angkor Wat — the world's largest religious monument — and hundreds of temples spanning five centuries of artistic achievement. Must-dos include a dawn visit to Angkor Wat, exploring the tree-entwined ruins of Ta Prohm, and sampling amok fish curry in Siem Reap. Visit November through March for cooler temperatures and clear skies after the monsoon.

4. Day 4

   Tonle Sap

   Cambodia

   

   Tonle Sap is Cambodia's extraordinary seasonal lake that swells to six times its size during the monsoon, sustaining floating villages and one of Earth's most productive freshwater fisheries. Visitors should explore the stilted village of Kampong Khleang by boat, taste fish amok made with the freshest catch, and observe rare waterbirds at Prek Toal sanctuary. September through January offers the highest water levels and most dramatic floating village experience.

5. Day 5

   Kampong Tralach

   Cambodia

   

   Kampong Tralach, Cambodia is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by AmaWaterways. Must-do experiences include exploring the vibrant local markets for regional specialties and fresh seafood, and discovering the waterfront quarter where maritime heritage meets contemporary energy. The optimal time to visit is November through April, when dry season brings clear skies and calm seas.

6. Day 5

   Kampong Tralach

   Cambodia

   

   Kampong Tralach, Cambodia is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by AmaWaterways. Must-do experiences include exploring the vibrant local markets for regional specialties and fresh seafood, and discovering the waterfront quarter where maritime heritage meets contemporary energy. The optimal time to visit is November through April, when dry season brings clear skies and calm seas.

7. Day 6

   Phnom Penh

   Cambodia

   

   Phnom Penh rises from the confluence of the Mekong, Tonlé Sap, and Bassac rivers with a resilience that makes it one of Southeast Asia's most affecting capitals — a city that endured the Khmer Rouge's "Year Zero" and has re-emerged as a place of broad riverfront boulevards, excellent Khmer cuisine, and a cultural energy that feels earned rather than manufactured. The Royal Palace and its Silver Pagoda, housing a life-size gold Buddha studded with 9,584 diamonds, is the city's architectural centrepiece; the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former high school converted to a prison by the Khmer Rouge, is sobering but essential history. November through February offers the most comfortable climate for extended exploration.

8. Day 7

   Phnom Penh

   Cambodia

   

   Phnom Penh rises from the confluence of the Mekong, Tonlé Sap, and Bassac rivers with a resilience that makes it one of Southeast Asia's most affecting capitals — a city that endured the Khmer Rouge's "Year Zero" and has re-emerged as a place of broad riverfront boulevards, excellent Khmer cuisine, and a cultural energy that feels earned rather than manufactured. The Royal Palace and its Silver Pagoda, housing a life-size gold Buddha studded with 9,584 diamonds, is the city's architectural centrepiece; the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former high school converted to a prison by the Khmer Rouge, is sobering but essential history. November through February offers the most comfortable climate for extended exploration.

9. Day 8

   Sa Dec

   Vietnam

   

   Sa Đéc, a sleepy town of French colonial villas and temple-filled alleyways on a branch of the Mekong Delta, is renowned as the birthplace of Marguerite Duras and the flowering capital of Vietnam. The town's nurseries supply orchids, bonsai, and chrysanthemums to florists across the country, perfuming the riverside air. The restored Huỳnh Thủy Lê House — where Duras's colonial-era love story unfolded — offers a haunting window into the delta's past. Vendors ply the waterways in flat-bottomed boats piled with tropical fruit. November through April brings the dry season's golden light and gentle breezes.

10. Day 8

    Sa Dec

    Vietnam

    

    Sa Đéc, a sleepy town of French colonial villas and temple-filled alleyways on a branch of the Mekong Delta, is renowned as the birthplace of Marguerite Duras and the flowering capital of Vietnam. The town's nurseries supply orchids, bonsai, and chrysanthemums to florists across the country, perfuming the riverside air. The restored Huỳnh Thủy Lê House — where Duras's colonial-era love story unfolded — offers a haunting window into the delta's past. Vendors ply the waterways in flat-bottomed boats piled with tropical fruit. November through April brings the dry season's golden light and gentle breezes.

11. Day 9

    Cai Be

    Vietnam

    

    Cái Bè is a vibrant port town in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, known for its unique floating market and rich culinary heritage. Must-do experiences include sampling local delicacies like bánh xèo and exploring the bustling Cái Bè Floating Market. The best time to visit is during the dry season from December to April, when the weather is most pleasant for exploring this enchanting region.

12. Day 10

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Vietnam

    

    Still whispered as Saigon by its ten million residents, Ho Chi Minh City pulses with an energy that outlasted every empire and every war. The French colonial grandeur of Notre-Dame Cathedral and Gustave Eiffel's Central Post Office stands in vivid counterpoint to the city's kinetic street life — an endless river of motorbikes, fragrant with pho broth and charcoal-grilled meats. Do not miss the Reunification Palace, a time capsule of Cold War modernism, or a dawn bowl of bánh mì from a sidewalk vendor. The dry season, November through April, offers the most comfortable conditions for exploration.

13. Day 11

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Vietnam

    

    Still whispered as Saigon by its ten million residents, Ho Chi Minh City pulses with an energy that outlasted every empire and every war. The French colonial grandeur of Notre-Dame Cathedral and Gustave Eiffel's Central Post Office stands in vivid counterpoint to the city's kinetic street life — an endless river of motorbikes, fragrant with pho broth and charcoal-grilled meats. Do not miss the Reunification Palace, a time capsule of Cold War modernism, or a dawn bowl of bánh mì from a sidewalk vendor. The dry season, November through April, offers the most comfortable conditions for exploration.

14. Day 12

    Hanoi

    Vietnam

    

    Founded on a dragon's auspice in 1010 AD, Hanoi is Southeast Asia's most historically layered capital — a city where French colonial boulevards wrap around ancient temple islands and where the morning ritual of phở bò at a pavement stall carries the weight of a thousand years of tradition. Venture to Halong Bay's limestone karst seascape or explore the lantern-lit lanes of Hội An via nearby Chan May. October through April brings dry, pleasant weather ideal for exploring Vietnam's storied north.

15. Day 13

    Hanoi

    Vietnam

    

    Founded on a dragon's auspice in 1010 AD, Hanoi is Southeast Asia's most historically layered capital — a city where French colonial boulevards wrap around ancient temple islands and where the morning ritual of phở bò at a pavement stall carries the weight of a thousand years of tradition. Venture to Halong Bay's limestone karst seascape or explore the lantern-lit lanes of Hội An via nearby Chan May. October through April brings dry, pleasant weather ideal for exploring Vietnam's storied north.

16. Day 14

    Halong Bay

    Vietnam

    

    Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning limestone karsts and rich cultural heritage. Must-do experiences include exploring the mesmerizing caves and indulging in local delicacies like *bánh cuốn* and *nghêu hấp xả*. The best time to visit is from October to April, when the weather is cooler and the skies are clearer, perfect for cruising and outdoor exploration.

17. Day 14

    Hanoi

    Vietnam

    

    Founded on a dragon's auspice in 1010 AD, Hanoi is Southeast Asia's most historically layered capital — a city where French colonial boulevards wrap around ancient temple islands and where the morning ritual of phở bò at a pavement stall carries the weight of a thousand years of tradition. Venture to Halong Bay's limestone karst seascape or explore the lantern-lit lanes of Hội An via nearby Chan May. October through April brings dry, pleasant weather ideal for exploring Vietnam's storied north.

Cabin Categories

Main Deck: 2 Beds

Outside

194 sq ftMax 22PL_PP

Spacious and comfortable cabin with two single beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, satellite TV, safe and radio. Located on the main deck with bay window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+6

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Main Deck: Twin Room with 1 Spare Bed

Balcony

194 sq ftMax 22PS_FAM

Spacious and comfortable cabin with two single beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, satellite TV, safe and radio. Located on the upper deck with bay window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+6

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Upper Deck: 2 Beds

Balcony

194 sq ftMax 22PL_PS

Spacious and comfortable cabin with two single beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, satellite TV, safe and radio. Located on the upper deck with bay window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+6

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Upper Deck: 2 Beds with Small Terrace

Balcony

194 sq ftMax 22PL_PST

Spacious and comfortable cabin with two single beds, a small terrace, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, satellite TV, safe and radio . Located on the upper deck with bay window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+6

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Upper Deck: Twin Room with 1 Spare Bed

Balcony

194 sq ftMax 22PL_FAM

Spacious and comfortable cabin with two single beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, satellite TV, safe and radio. Located on the main deck with bay window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedTVFree Wi-Fi+5

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