On arrival in Siem Reap Airport, you will be met in the arrival hall by your local guide and/or National Escort from Wendy Wu Tours. Together with all other group members who may be arriving at a similar time, you will transfer approximately 1 hour to your hotel. Early check-in is not included. Additional nights’ before and after your tour can be arranged. An informal Welcome Dinner will be held on Day 1. If you miss this due to your arrival time, all information will be provided to you at breakfast the following morning.

The UNESCO-managed Angkor complex boasts over 1,000 temples, and was the seat of the colossal Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 14th centuries. We spend the morning at the city of Angkor Thom, built by Jayavarman VII during his restoration of the Angkorian Empire in the late 12th century. Here, sights include the enigmatic Bayon, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. One of the most evocative ruins here is to the monastery temple of Ta Prohm, enveloped in a labyrinth of jungle just outside Angkor Thom. Enjoy lunch before devoting the afternoon to the fascinating and awe-inspiring temple complex of Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. It predates the city of Angkor Thom, and is considered to be Cambodia’s spiritual heart. Later, return to Angkor Thom to enjoy the sunset from its moat, with a refreshing drink in hand.

This morning, transfer to Kampong Cham to embark on your next adventure - a seven-night cruise on our premium small ship, the Victoria Mekong. Begin your cruise with a complimentary cocktail on deck, watching the sun set.

Explore the laid-back village of Angkor Ban with its wooden stilt houses. This afternoon, take a tuk-tuk to Silk Island to learn about the process of silk weaving from worm to loom.

Enjoy a walking tour of Koh Chen village, where you’ll meet a local copper and silversmith, before continuing to the country’s former capital, Oudong. Arrive in Phnom Penh, and end your day in style with a signature cocktail at Raffles Hotel Le Royal before returning to the ship to enjoy a Christmas feast with a Cambodian twist.

Begin the day exploring Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, before visiting the National Museum to admire Khmer treasures. After lunch, learn about Cambodia’s tragic past under the Khmer Rouge regime with a visit to the Killing Fields, then return to the ship for a captivating Apsara dance performance.

Enjoy onboard activities such as relaxing in the swimming pool or a minigolf tournament as the ship crosses the border into Vietnam. Enjoy lunch on board as you cruise toward Tan Chau, then take a tender to explore a floating village and see how locals farm freshwater fish beneath their stilt houses. This evening, enjoy a riotous Vietnamese lion dance on the sky deck!

Head ashore in Phu Tan and visit a craft village famous for its handmade clay stoves. Return to the ship for lunch before visiting Tiger Island for a scenic walk through rice fields, meet local artisans, and learn about Mr. Tiger's Temple.

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast as you cruise to Long Xuyen. Take a tender to explore the floating market and meet locals living in floating houses. After lunch, visit Dinh Yen village to see traditional straw mat weaving. Continue cruising to Can Tho and enjoy a Southern Vietnamese folk music performance along with dinner.

After breakfast, disembark and drive to Saigon, stopping en route for a local lunch. Upon your arrival in Saigon, explore some of the highlights of the city including the Reunification Palace, the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Tonight, place your trust in your other senses as you dine in the dark at Noir, a unique restaurant that works with local people who are blind or visually-impaired.

After breakfast, drive around 1 hour and 30 minutes to the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels to learn the history of the Viet Cong and their guerilla tactics during the Vietnam War. See examples of bamboo traps hidden beneath dry foliage, reconstructed Viet Cong kitchens, and tunnel entrances. Should you choose, you will also have the opportunity to spend a few minutes underground in an example section of the tunnel network. Stop for lunch at an organic farm en route back to Saigon, before visiting the poignant War Remnants Museum.

This morning, take a 1 hour and 20-minute flight from Saigon to Danang and transfer 45-minutes through countryside to the magical lantern-lined streets of Hoi An. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town, visiting the Chua Ong Chinese Pagoda, a 200-year old merchant house, the newly-reopened Japanese Covered Bridge, and a local arts and crafts social enterprise before enjoying some free time. Later, celebrate New Year’s Eve with a festive Vietnamese feast and ring in the new year in style.

Start the New Year with a peaceful escape into Hoi An’s lush countryside to visit an organic farming community. Stroll through vibrant gardens, watch local farmers at work, and even try your hand at traditional techniques. Afterwards, take part in a hands-on cooking demonstration and savour authentic local specialities. Return to Hoi An for an afternoon at leisure, perfect for relaxing on the beach or browsing the charming shops and boutiques of the Old Town as the new year begins.

This morning, transfer to Danang airport for your 1 hour and 20 minute flight to Vietnam’s lively capital, Hanoi. In the afternoon, enjoy some light sightseeing, including Hanoi’s first university, the Temple of Literature, and a cyclo tour of the city’s Old Quarter. Your rickshaw rider will drop you off at a local café, giving you the opportunity to try a local specialty: Cà phê trứng – egg coffee.

Today, explore the Ho Chi Minh Quarter for a deeper understanding of the Vietnam War. Visit the Humble House on Stilts, where the former leader once lived within the Presidential Palace grounds, and view his imposing mausoleum in Ba Dinh Square. This evening, sit back and enjoy the Quintessence of Tonkin show, a cultural celebration of northern Vietnamese history. Please note: The performance schedule is subject to change; if the Quintessence of Tonkin is not operating, you will enjoy a similar artistic performance in Saigon or Hoi An.

Drive 2 and half hours from Hanoi to Halong Bay, where you will take an overnight cruise to the far-most corners of this famously beautiful bay. Enjoy lunch onboard as you cruise out into the bay, stopping to anchor for an afternoon of activities such as kayaking, swimming, or relaxing on an island beach (determined by the local weather conditions). Sightseeing may include visiting underground caves on the islands, which require climbing up and down steps inside and outside of the caves. End the day on deck with a drink in hand to watch the sunset, followed by a freshly prepared dinner, before retiring to your cabin for the night. The next day, after a night anchored out on the bay, rise early to enjoy a Tai Chi lesson on deck as the sun rises. Cruise back to port, stopping en route to visit one of the bay’s impressive caves. After brunch onboard, return to Hanoi, where your afternoon is at leisure ahead of this evening’s farewell dinner. Please note: You will need to pack a smaller overnight bag for your trip to Halong Bay. Main luggage will be left in safe storage at the hotel in Hanoi and picked up on your return. Please also note: Weather conditions may delay the departure time of your cruise, or in some cases your cruise may be cancelled. Notifications of any delays or cancellations may not be known until your group’s arrival in Halong Bay. If your cruise is cancelled after your arrival in Halong Bay, you will have lunch in Halong City and return to Hanoi. If notification of the cruise cancellation is given prior to your departure for Halong Bay, an alternative day trip will be arranged to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc or ‘Halong Bay on Land’, an area located approximately 2 hours from Hanoi.

Any time before your flight is at leisure. You will be transferred from your hotel to Hanoi Airport, according to the departure time of your international flight. Late check-out is not included. Additional night's before and after your tour can be arranged.