39-Nights Epic Southeast Asia: River Cruises & Karst Mountains - 18-to-Thirtysomethings

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39-Nights Epic Southeast Asia: River Cruises & Karst Mountains - 18-to-Thirtysomethings

From $3,699 per person

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Epic Southeast Asia: River Cruises & Karst Mountains
Now's the time to explore Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Share stories over drinks among Siem Reap's market stalls, learn the fine art of noodle-making in Hoi An, and catch the day's last rays among the brillantly blue waves of Ko Pha-Ngan. This 40-day adventure is plenty of time to sync your pulse with this part of Southeast Asia - and it's sure to leave you coming back for more.

Highlights
Witness sunrise over Angkor Wat, Eat your way through the street food of four different cities, Stay overnight in a local village, Trek through the rugged forests of northern Thailand, Swim in Ko Pha-Ngan's idyllic lagoons, explore the magnificent caves of Phong Nha

Accommodation
Simple hotels (twin-share) (21 nts), hostels (multi-share) (9 nts), basic hilltribe huts (2 nts, multi-share), homestay (2 nts), sleeper trains (5 nts).

Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, trekking staff.

Group Size Notes
Max 18, avg 12.

Meals Included
30 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 4 dinners

What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Local Khmer Meal, Siem Reap Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An Your G for Good Moment: Mekong River Homestay & Baci Ceremony, Muang Pakbèng Your G for Good Moment: Kao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Meal, Ban Ta Khun Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Big Night Out Moment: - Siem Reap, Siem Reap Your Discover Moment: Phnom Penh Your Local Living Moment: Home Meal, Chambok Your Discover Moment: Ho Chi Minh City Your Foodie Moment: Nha Trang Street Food Crawl, Nha Trang Your Big Night Out Moment: Reminisce Riverside, Hoi An Your Big Night Out Moment: Vang Vieng Nightlife, Vang Vieng Your Discover Moment: Luang Prabang Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai Your Big Night Out Moment: Chiang Mai Celebration, Chiang Mai Your Discover Moment: Bangkok Your Big Night Out Moment: Beach Bar, Ko Tao. Guided sunrise tour of Angkor Wat temple complex. Orientation walks in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, and Luang Prabang. Halong Bay boat cruise with lunch. Guided hike, sunset cruise and waterfall excursion in Laos. Slow boat up the Mekong. Five street food crawls in different cities. Internal flight. Visit to Chiang Mai night market. Hilltribe trek. Bamboo rafting. Lake Cheow Lan Excursion. Full-day snorkelling trip from Ko Tao. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Air

Call for airfares from your city.

Itinerary

Vientiane
Vang Vieng
Chiang Mai
Khao Sok
Koh Pha-Ngan
Koh Tao
Chambok
Koh Rong Samloem
Hue
Excursions

Hoi An’s Countryside & Ancient Town – 8 hours - Hue — Optional Private Excursions
Highlights:

  • Visit Cam Thanh Village by Bicycle
  • Experiencing the Rural Life with rice fields and local villages
  • Hoi An Ancient Town walking tour
  • Shopping in Hoi An

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:
  • Pick up/ Drop off at Chan May Port
  • Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles
  • Service of English-speaking local guide
  • Bicycle and safety helmet
  • Ports permit arranged
  • Meals (food only) : Lunch
  • One 0.5 little 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 on arrival
  • Other meals than those specified
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants

Hue - Full Day Hue Classic Tour / Chan May Port — Optional Private Excursions

FULL DAY HUE CLASSIC TOUR / CHAN MAY PORT
Destination: Hue
Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour Description:
On arrival to the port (Chan May port) disembark and meet your guide. Then drive 1.5 hours to Hue along a scenic coastal route passing mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. Upon arrival Hue, enjoy a short cyclo ride from your hotel to the Imperial Citadel at the centre of the Complex of Hue Monuments inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Enter through the towering main gate and appreciate the magnificent architecture and gardens while your guide explains the events and the intrigue surrounding the former royal court. Despite being heavily bombed during the Vietnam War, there are some incredibly well-preserved sections intact and others which are being carefully restored.
 
Lunch is on your own.
 
After lunch, drive to the Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s best-preserved religious monument. Built in 1601, the seven-storied tower pagoda, perched on top of on a hill overlooking the Perfume River, is one of Vietnam’s most recognizable icons.
 
Continue to visit the elaborate Khai Dinh Royal Tomb. Its architecture and atmosphere showcase elements of eastern art and western designs. Make a stop for a drink at Vong Canh hill which offers an amazing view of breath-taking scenery and ancient relics. The hill itself is now covered with pine trees and daisy.
 
Later, transfer by road 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
• 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

Royal Culinary & Historic Landmark - Hue — Optional Private Excursions

ROYAL CULINARY & HISTORIC LANDMARK
 
Destination: Hue
Tour Duration: 5 hours 
Code: MDHUISE004

Tour Description:
On arrival to the port (Chan May port), disembark and meet your guide. Then drive 1.5 hours to Hue along a scenic coastal route passing mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. The delicate ingredients, preparation, and presentation of Hue Royal cuisine have long been considered cultural hallmarks of the ancient imperial city. It is considered not only a sophisticated work of culinary art but the embodiment of the philosophy of the ancestors. Hue royal food not only has a delicious taste but is also eye-catching. It creates a harmony between color, and taste, between yin and yang, between hot and cold. Meet your experienced chef in her late 60s who was born and grew up in a Royal family. Stroll through a fresh market. Learn about and taste some of the ingredients used in the Royal cuisine and watch the buying and selling rituals of a Vietnamese market. Then get to her home for a hands-on cooking class of the food of the Imperial Court. Share her life and experiences, and enjoy what dishes you have made. Then enjoy an electric cart ride through the Imperial Citadel, once the exclusive residence of the royal family and its entourage. Enter through the towering main gate and you will appreciate the magnificent architecture and gardens while your guide explains about the events and the intrigue of the former royal court. Despite being bombed heavily during the 60's and 70's, there are some incredibly well preserved sections still intact and others which are being lovingly restored. Then drive back to the port to embark the ship.
 
Notes:
  • Availability: Morning, Afternoon.
  • There is an extra charge for transfer to/ from other ports.
Inclusions:
  • Private transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed

Hue - Home Hosted Lunch & Historic Landmark — Optional Private Excursions

HOME HOSTED LUNCH & HISTORIC LANDMARK 

Destination: Hue
Tour Duration: 5 hours 
Code: MDHUISE005

Tour Description:
On arrival to the port (Chan May port), disembark and meet your guide. Then drive 1.5 hours to Hue along a scenic coastal route passing mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. There is nothing more interesting than visiting a local family in Hue which still preserves the traditional virtues dating from the feudal time under the Nguyen Emperors. Meet and greeted by your host to learn about traditional culture and lifestyle of people at the former Royal land. Visit the family ancestral temple to learn about the customs associated with ancestral worship. Optional accompanying the hosts to a fresh market to purchase ingredients and help them to prepare lunch. Then enjoy a home-hosted meal in the cozy family setting over interesting life stories shared by the hosts. Then enjoy an electric cart ride through the Imperial Citadel, once the exclusive residence of the royal family and its entourage. Enter through the towering main gate and you will appreciate the magnificent architecture and gardens while your guide explains about the events and the intrigue of the former royal court. Despite being bombed heavily during the 60's and 70's, there are some incredibly well preserved sections still intact and others which are being lovingly restored. Then drive back to the port to embark the ship.
 
Notes:
  • Availability: Morning, Afternoon.
  • There is an extra charge for transfer to/ from other ports.
Inclusions:
  • Private transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Halong Bay (Hanoi)
Excursions

Ha Noi City Tour & Street Food Tour – 12 hours - Hanoi — Optional Private Excursions
Highlights:

  • Street food tour
  • Temple of Literature
  • Hanoi Opera House
  • Hoan Kiem Lake
  • Ha Noi’s Old Quarter’s cyclo ride
  • Ha Noi’s Old Quarter’s walking tour
Tour Duration: 12 hours

Tour can operate: Morning departure

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:
  • Pick up/ Drop off at Ha Long 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 little 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 on arrival
  • Other meals than those specified
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants

Halong Bay Cruise (5 Hours) — Optional Private Excursions

HALONG BAY CRUISE
 
Destination: Halong Bay 
Tour Duration: 05 hours

Tour Description:
On arrival to the port (Cai Lan port) disembark the ship and meet your guide. Then drive to Tuan Chau pier. Board your traditional junk for a cruise amongst the stunning islets that soar from the clear emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Towering limestone pillars and tiny islets topped by forest along with wind- and wave-eroded grottoes add to the enchantment of this breathtakingly beautiful region. Enjoy a seafood lunch on board before returning to the wharf. Return to Hanoi arriving in the evening.
 
Notes: 
• Availability: Morning, Afternoon.
• 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

Halong Bay Cruise (7 Hours) — Optional Private Excursions

HALONG BAY CRUISE

Destination: Halong Bay 
Tour Duration: 07 hours

Tour Description:
On arrival to the port (Cai Lan port) disembark the ship and meet your guide. Then drive 15 minutes to Bai Chay pier. Board your traditional junk for a cruise amongst the stunning islets that soar from the clear emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Towering limestone pillars and tiny islets topped by forest along with wind- and wave-eroded grottoes add to the enchantment of this breathtakingly beautiful region. Enjoy a seafood lunch on board before returning to the wharf. Return to Hanoi arriving in the evening.

Notes: 
• Availability: Morning, Afternoon.
• 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

Shore Excursion Hai Phong - Halong City — Optional Private Excursions

SHORE EXCURSION HALONG - HANOI
 
Destination: Ha Noi
Tour Duration: 8 hours 
Code: MDHANSE005

Tour Description:
On arrival to the port (Hai Phong port) disembark the ship and meet your guide. Then drive 1.5 hours to Halong Bay, which is not only well-known for heritage site of the world, but also famous for diversified culture. Discovering Halong bay will provide a quick glance of local life in Halong through various aspects. Firstly, visiting Hon Gai Church – biggest church in Quang Ninh province with western style & Tran Quoc Nghiem temple – traditional Vietnamese style, there many religious residents pray for expected life. After that, you reach the area where bamboo boat of fishermans gather and throught your guide to learn about their daily life. Then short drive to a famous street food in Halong Long to taste " Banh Cuon Cha Muc" - a perfect combination between rice pancake and grinded squid. Enjoy a cup of traditional Vietnamese coffee before move to Halong Market - the biggest seafood market in Ha Long. Photo shooting of Bai Chay Bridge before transferring by road back to Hai Phong to embark the ship. 
Notes:
  • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports.
Inclusions:
  • Private transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed

Luang Prabang
Hanoi
Excursions

Hanoi - Hon Gai / Hai Phong Port — Optional Private Excursions

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) — Optional Private Excursions

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 — Optional Private Excursions

SHORE EXCURSION HAI PHONG – HANOI
 
Destination: Ha Noi 
Tour Duration: 7 hours 
Code: MDHANSE001

Tour Description:
On arrival in Danang (Tien Sa port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Transfer 1.5 hour to My Son was an important religious site and place of worship. The 20 temples are set in a verdant valley surrounded by hills and overlooked by the impressive Cat Tooth Mountain. Stroll around this UNESCO listed temple complex to learn about the Cham culture, architecture and civilization. Later, head back to Danang (Tien Sa port), and embark the ship.
 
Notes:
  • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports.
 
Inclusions:
  • Private transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed

Shore Excursion Halong - Hanoi — Optional Private Excursions

SHORE EXCURSION HALONG - HANOI
 
Destination: Ha Noi
Tour Duration: 8 hours 
Code: MDHANSE004

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.

Notes:
  • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports.
Inclusions:
  • Private transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed
 

Hoi An
Excursions

Hoi An - Full Day Hoi An Town with Lantern Making — Optional Private Excursions

FULL DAY HOI AN TOWN WITH LANTERN MAKING

Destination: Hoi An 
Tour Duration: 08 hours

Tour Description:
On arrival in Danang (Tien Sa port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive for 1 approximately  hour to the ancient town of Hoi An. Between the 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An known then as ‘Faifo’, was a prosperous trading port, attracting Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish ships amongst others. Today, this World Heritage ancient town is recognized for its well-preserved architecture, pedestrian-only streets and distinctive local cuisine, allowing visitors a glimpse of its illustrious past. Hoi An’s narrow lanes are ideal for a guided walking tour of its many atmospheric sights including: the old merchant houses with influences from Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture; the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, first built in the 1590s by the Japanese community to link them with the Chinese quarters across the stream; the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation with its intricate woodcarvings; and the colorful market with stalls brimming with local specialties including silk, which can be turned into fashionable garments within a day or two.
 
Lunch is on your own.
 
After lunch, meet with Mr. Huynh Van Trung who was born in a traditional lantern making family and learn about the silk lanterns. Silk lanterns, the simple yet colorful handicraft is now an essential part of Hoi An culture. The lantern is inspired and hand-made by local artisans and is meant to bring good fortune. It has really made a comeback thanks to an experienced man - Trung inherits valuable skills in making lanterns from his father - the well-known artisan Huynh Van Ba. Chat with him for a brief introduction to the history, shape, and color of the lanterns as well as the stages of production. Try creating your own lantern and take it home as a souvenir. Later, transfer by road back to the port to embark the ship.
 
Inclusions: 
• Private transfers and transportation on tour
• Sightseeing with Local English-speaking guide
• Entrance fees and boat rides if any
• Cold towels and water on sightseeing days

Non-inclusions: 
• Vietnam visa 
• Other meals where not mention in the program
• Drinks/ waters on meals
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Tips & gratuities
• Other services not listed in inclusive column

Hoi An Culinary Experience at Market Restaurant — Optional Private Excursions

HOI AN CULINARY EXPERIENCE AT MARKET RESTAURANT 

 
Destination: Hoi An
Tour Duration: 04 hours

Tour Description:
On arrival in Danang (Tien Sa port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive for 1 approximately hour to the ancient town of Hoi An. Learn the secrets of preparing traditional Vietnamese cuisine with a market tour and cooking class. Set off to a local market with a chef from the Market Restaurant and Cooking School. Your chef will share shopping tips including how to select fresh eggs and ripe fruit and which herbs are used in Vietnamese cuisine. Continue to the school, an elegant old building with a French colonial-style exterior and traditional Hoi An interior. Then participate in an entertaining, hands-on cookery course held in one of three teaching areas with modern equipment for a truly immersive cooking experience. Chat with your chef to learn more about typical ingredients of Central Vietnamese cuisine then enjoy tasting what you have prepared.
 
Notes:
• Availability: Morning only
• Suggested departure time: 09:00
• Capacity: Max. 25 pax

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

Da Nang
Excursions

Ancient Town & Home Hosted Meal - Da Nang — Optional Private Excursions

ANCIENT TOWN & HOME HOSTED MEAL
 
Destination: Da Nang
Tour Duration: 5 hours 
Code: MDDADSE005

Tour Description:
On arrival in Danang (Tien Sa port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Transfer about 60 minutes to Hoi An, once was a prosperous trading port between the 17th and 19th centuries. Today, this World Heritage-listed ancient town boasts well-preserved buildings, pedestrianized streets and unique cuisine, allowing visitors a glimpse of its illustrious past. The narrow lanes are ideal for a guided walking tour. There is plenty to visit including the old merchant’s houses with influences from Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture; the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge; the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation with outstanding wood carvings. Then take a short drive away from the hustle and bustle in downtown to Co Co River, surrounded by peaceful villages, idyllic rivers and lush water coconut palms. A rowed basket boat ride will bring you to the floating stationary bamboo raft. Indulge yourself in a relaxing BBQ meal while enjoying sparkling river with glassy surface under the sunlight (subject to weather condition), cool breeze and immerse water coconut jungles. Later, head back to Danang (Tien Sa port), and embark the ship.

Notes:
  • Availability: Morning, Afternoon.
  • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports.
 
Inclusions:
  • Private transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed
 

Da Nang / Hoi An - Tien Sa Port — Optional Private Excursions

TIEN SA PORT 

 
Destination: Da Nang / Hoi An 
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

Ancient Town & Rustic Meal on River - Da Nang — Optional Private Excursions

ANCIENT TOWN & RUSTIC MEAL ON RIVER
 
Destination: Da Nang
Tour Duration: 5 hours 
Code: MDDADSE006

Tour Description:
On arrival in Danang (Tien Sa port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Transfer about 60 minutes to Hoi An, once was a prosperous trading port between the 17th and 19th centuries. Today, this World Heritage-listed ancient town boasts well-preserved buildings, pedestrianized streets and unique cuisine, allowing visitors a glimpse of its illustrious past. The narrow lanes are ideal for a guided walking tour. There is plenty to visit including the old merchant’s houses with influences from Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture; the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge; the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation with outstanding wood carvings. Then take a short drive away from the hustle and bustle in downtown to Co Co River, surrounded by peaceful villages, idyllic rivers and lush water coconut palms. A rowed basket boat ride will bring you to the floating stationary bamboo raft. Indulge yourself in a relaxing BBQ meal while enjoying sparkling river with glassy surface under the sunlight (subject to weather condition), cool breeze and immerse water coconut jungles. Later, head back to Danang (Tien Sa port), and embark the ship.

Notes:
  • Availability: Morning, Afternoon.
  • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports.
 
Inclusions:
  • Private transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed
 

Ancient Town & Conservation Projects - Da Nang — Optional Private Excursions
ANCIENT TOWN & CONSERVATION PROJECTS
 
Destination: Da Nang
Tour Duration: 4.5 hours 
Code: MDDADSE007

Tour Description:
On arrival in Danang (Tien Sa port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Transfer about 60 minutes to Hoi An, once was a prosperous trading port between the 17th and 19th centuries. Today, this World Heritage - listed ancient town boasts well-preserved buildings, pedestrianized streets and unique cuisine, allowing visitors a glimpse of its illustrious past. Before the walking trip with your guide, chat with a member of Hoi An relics conservation center to get a glimpse of Hoi An culture and the current projects of local Government and UNESCO to this ancient town. The narrow lanes are ideal for a guided walking tour. There is plenty to visit including the old merchant’s houses with influences from Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture; the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge; the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation with outstanding wood carvings. Later, head back to Danang (Tien Sa port), and embark the ship.
Notes:

  • Availability: Morning, Afternoon.
  • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports.
Inclusions:
  • Private transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed

Buffalo Cart & Fishing Life Tour - Da Nang — Optional Private Excursions

BUFFALO CART & FISHING LIFE TOUR
 
Destination: Da Nang
Tour Duration: 5 hours 
Code: MDDADSE009

Tour Description:
On arrival in Danang (Tien Sa port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Transfer about 60 minutes to Hoi An, once was a prosperous trading port between the 17th and 19th centuries. Today, discover Hoi An countryside by a fun buffalo cart ride passing by rice paddies and vegetable farms at Cam Thanh village. There are so many photo opportunities here - lush green rice paddies, water buffalos, Vietnamese farmers working the fields, ducks swimming along the canals, etc. Upon arrival at the wharf, board a local river boat and start cruising down Hoi An River. When you reach a good spot, hop off the boat along the shore and try your hand at casting the Vietnamese fishing nets. Casting the nets takes practice, but the fisherman will offer their years of experience and advice. Then step into the unique round basket boats and learn how to paddle them. Later, re-board the larger boat and enjoy light grilled seafood dishes and a refreshing cool drink as you head back up river. Later, head back to Danang (Tien Sa port), and embark the ship.
 
Notes:
  • Availability: Morning, Afternoon.
  • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports.
 
Inclusions:
  • Private transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed

Sanctuary of Champa Kingdom - Da Nang — Optional Private Excursions

SANCTUARY OF CHAMPA KINGDOM
 
Destination: Da Nang
Tour Duration: 5 hours 
Code: MDDADSE010

Tour Description:
On arrival in Danang (Tien Sa port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Transfer 1.5 hour to My Son was an important religious site and place of worship. The 20 temples are set in a verdant valley surrounded by hills and overlooked by the impressive Cat Tooth Mountain. Stroll around this UNESCO listed temple complex to learn about the Cham culture, architecture and civilization. Later, head back to Danang (Tien Sa port), and embark the ship.
 
Notes:
  • Availability: Morning, Afternoon.
  • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports.
  • There are public Champa dance performances from the lost Kingdom at My Son temple @9:30/ 10:00 & 15:00. 
 
Inclusions:
  • Private transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed

Nha Trang
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Excursions

Cu Chi Tunnels & Sai Gon Highlights Tour – 10 hours - Saigon — Optional Private Excursions
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 — Optional Private Excursions
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 — Optional Private Excursions
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 — Optional Private Excursions

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 — Optional Private Excursions

SAIGON CITY HIGHLIGHTS
 
Destination: Saigon
Tour Duration: 8-9 hours 
Code: MDSGNSE002

Tour Description:
On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong Port or Hiep Phuoc Port), drive 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 honour 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:
  • Availability: Morning, Afternoon.
  • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports beside Nha Rong or Hiep Phuoc port.
  • 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 transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed

Saigon - Cooking Class at Ambassador's Former Residence — Optional Private Excursions

COOKING CLASS AT AMBASSADOR'S FORMER RESIDENCE
 
Destination: Saigon             
Tour Duration: 5-6 hours 
Code: MDSGNSE015

Tour Description:
On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port or Hiep Phuoc port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. 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. The Vietnamese cooking class commences with a visit to Ben Thanh market to buy all the fresh ingredients before continuing to this historic home for a private hands-on cooking demonstration. The guide will provide an orientation tour of the house while the chef prepares the ingredients. Learn typical Southern style dishes such as Fresh Spring Roll, Pan Cake, and Fish in clay pot. 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. Then drive back to the port to embark the ship.
 
Notes:
  • Inclusions: Lunch with the foods prepared during the cooking class.
  • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports beside Nha Rong or Hiep Phuoc port.
  • Age restrictions: Children from 12 years old onward are allowed by joining the cooking station with their parents.
Inclusions:
  • Private transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed

Saigon - Retracing The Past — Optional Private Excursions

RETRACING THE PAST
 
Destination: Cu Chi Tunnels
Tour Duration: 5-6 hours 
Code: MDSGNSE009

Tour Description:
On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port or Hiep Phuoc 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.
 
Notes:
  • Inclusion: Simple pho at Pho Binh is included
  • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports beside Nha Rong or Hiep Phuoc port.
Inclusions:
  • Private transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed

Saigon City Tour on Vintage Car — Optional Private Excursions

SAIGON CITY TOUR ON VINTAGE CAR
 
Destination: Saigon             
Tour Duration: 4 hours 
Code: MDSGNSE011

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:
  • Inclusion: No meal included
  • This excursion is only available for any guests arriving to Saigon via Nha Rong port.
  • 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 transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed

Saigon - City Highlights & Musician Family Visit — Optional Private Excursions

CITY HIGHLIGHTS  & MUSICIAN FAMILY VISIT
 
Destination: Saigon             
Tour Duration: 4-5 hours 
Code: MDSGNSE014

Tour Description:
On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port or Hiep Phuoc 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:
  • Inclusion: No meal included
  • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports beside Nha Rong or Hiep Phuoc port.
  • 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 transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed

Saigon - In The Dark: A Blind Experience — Optional Private Excursions

IN THE DARK - A BLIND EXPERIENCE
 
Destination: Saigon             
Tour Duration: 4-5 hours 
Code: MDSGNSE016

Tour Description:
On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port or Hiep Phuoc 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:
  • Pick up time: 16:30
  • Inclusions: Set menu at Noir restaurant.
  • Capacity: Maximum 10 pax due to the limited space of Bung Sang Home.
  • Age restrictions: Children from 10 years old onward are allowed to enjoy the dining experience. For younger children, this experience may be a little frightening and informing in advance is highly recommended.
  • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports beside Nha Rong or Hiep Phuoc port.
  • Dress code: Smart casual is highly recommended. Shorts and slippers are fine, however no tank tops and no glowing shoes, clothing or accessories.
Inclusions:
  • Private transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed

Saigon - City Highlights & Lunch at Ambassador's Home — Optional Private Excursions

CITY HIGHLIGHTS & LUNCH AT AMBASSADOR'S HOME
 
Destination: Saigon             
Tour Duration: 5-6 hours 
Code: MDSGNSE019

Tour Description:
On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port or Hiep Phuoc 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:
  • Pick up time: TBA. In the morning and is subject to cruise docking time.
  • Inclusions: home hosted lunch
  • There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports beside Nha Rong or Hiep Phuoc port.
Inclusions:
  • Private transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed

Phnom Penh
Excursions

Phnom Penh Sightseeing Tour – 9 hours - Phnom Penh — Optional Private Excursions
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

Siem Reap
Bangkok
Excursions

Bangkok City tour — Optional Private Excursions

BANGKOK CITY TOUR
 
Destination: Bangkok      
Tour Duration: 8 hours 
Code: MDBKKSE001

Tour Description:
From its beginnings as a small trading post during the Ayutthaya Kingdom in the 15th century, Bangkok has expanded to become one of Asia’s most exciting capital cities with over 14 million people. From the port, drive 2.5hr to Bangkok for lunch. Then visit Grand Palace, one of the most impressive palaces in Southeast Asia, the vast 94ha (233ac) grounds encompass more than 100 buildings including the Royal Residence and Throne Halls, government offices and the renowned Wat Phra Kaew, home to the most revered Buddha image in Thailand, the Emerald Buddha (which is actually made of jade or jasper, rather than emerald). Continue to Wat Pho, one of the oldest temples in Bangkok, and home to the famous 45m (148ft) reclining Buddha as well as the original school of traditional Thai massage. Return to the port and your ship in late afternoon.
 
08.30 hrs Docking time.
09.30 hrs Departure to Bangkok from Laem Chabang Sea Port (2.5 hours drive).
12.00 hrs Arrive Bangkok for Lunch at local restaurant.
13.00 hrs Visit Grand Palace.
14.00 hrs Visit Wat Pho.
15.00 hrs Return to Laem Chabang Sea Port (2.5 hours drive).
17.30 hrs Arrive Laem Chabang Sea Port.
 
Notes:
  • Pick up time: 09:30
Inclusions:
  • Private transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed

Bangkok City By Helicopter — Optional Private Excursions

BANGKOK CITY BY HELICOPTER 
 
Destination: Bangkok 
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Code: MDBKKSE008

Tour Description:
Enjoy an amazing bird’s eye view of sprawling Bangkok on a thrilling 30 minute helicopter ride. From the port, depart on a 2hr drive to AA Bangkok Base where you begin your helicopter flight over Rajamangala National Stadium, the home stadium for the Thailand national football team, and the Erawan Museum shaped in the form of a three-headed elephant. From there, fly over the nearby provinces of Phra Samut Chedi, Paknum Samutprakarn and the Ancient City Museum, a massive 81ha (200ac) outdoor museum shaped like the country of Thailand. Continue over the mudflats and mangroves of Bang Poo and past the Bhumibol Bridge and Rama IX Bridge over the Chao Phraya River. On the way back, fly over Bangkok’s Silom area before landing at the AA Bangkok Base. Return to the port and your ship.

Notes:
  • Suggested departure time: 10:00 (not including 2hr drive from/to Laem Chabang Port each way).
  • Vehicle: Car / 9-seater minivan.
  • Landing at the following helipads in the city centre are available on request (surcharge applies): UBC II Tower, Charn Issara II Tower, Bangkok City Tower, Peninsula Bangkok, Amari Atrium, etc. Air space above the Grand Palace and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) are designated no-fly zones.
Inclusions:
  • Private transfer
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
  • Cold towels and water on sightseeing days 
Exclusions:
  • Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
  • Other meals where not mention in the program
  • Drinks/ waters on meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Other services not listed 

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Dec 29, 2026 Feb 6, 2027 $3,999
Terms & Additional Information
Pricing is per person, land only, in US dollars and based on double occupancy. For specific validity dates, discount amount and tour information, please return to the promotion in question. Promotion valid on G Adventures small group tours excluding Independent, MS Expedition or National Geographic Journeys, unless otherwise stated. Promotion applicable to new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Does not apply to airfare (unless otherwise stated), pre-/post-accommodation, 'My Own Room' or 'My Own Tent', transfers, theme packs, insurance, polar kayaking & camping excursions or other in-country services. G Adventures reserves the right to withdraw this offer from sale at any time. Itinerary and map subject to change. Please click here for a description of the travel style options provided by G Adventures. 
Local Flights
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.

Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
 

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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