RV Mekong Pandaw Cruise

Our guide will meet you at Siem Reap International Airport or your local hotel in Siem Reap and take you to a local restaurant for lunch before you check into your hotel.

In the afternoon, we'll see Cambodia's most famous temple, Angkor Wat. It's stunning to look at, with a huge pyramid shape and five towers on top that look like beehives, standing 65 meters tall. Angkor Wat is a must-see when visiting the area.

End the day with a beautiful sunset view from Bakheng Hill.

After breakfast at your hotel, get ready for a day filled with adventure as we visit the many temples and ruins of the Angkor Empire. In the morning, we'll explore the big area around the impressive Bayon Temple.

After lunch at a local spot, we'll check out more hidden temples, including the amazing and jungle-covered Ta Prohm, known from the Tomb Raider movie.

In the evening, get ready for a real Cambodian treat as we watch a fantastic show by young, talented performers at Phare Ponleu Selpak's Circus. This show isn't just fun; it's part of a project that helps Cambodian youth learn skills and find jobs.

Leave your hotel and come to the lobby at 09:00 AM to sign up and head to your RV Mekong Pandaw ship.

We'll take a bus from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham to get on the ship. Enjoy a sunset boat ride on the Mekong and say hello to the crew you'll be with for the next 7-night-cruise.

We'll catch the sunrise as we head to Angkor Ban village to see the daily life of the locals and check out the library given by Pandaw to the local school.

NOTE: If you want to give books, feel free to bring children's books in English (good for ages 8 to 15) to give to the library yourself.

After lunch, we go to Koh Nghe Tei (Silk Island) to learn how silk is made, from the silkworms to the final weaving. We'll meet silk weavers and have the chance to buy their beautiful silk scarves and fabrics. This village is also known for L’bokator, an ancient Cambodian martial art that means 'pounding a lion', involving weapon skills. It's one of Cambodia's oldest fighting styles, dating back to the Angkor era.

In the morning, we'll take a bus to Oudong, Cambodia's old capital. Along the way, we'll stop at the Vipassana Dhura Meditation Centre and then take a tour around the city. We'll get back on the ship in Kampong Tralach for lunch.

In the afternoon, we'll ride ox-carts through villages, markets, and temples by the river.

In the evening, we'll have cocktails around a village fire pit, and local people will join us to share their traditional dances and more about their wonderful Khmer culture.

In the morning, we'll take a cyclo tour around Phnom Penh, stopping at the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, then checking out the National Museum to see its amazing Angkor-era statues.

In the afternoon, we'll visit the Killing Fields and Genocide Museum to learn about the harsh Khmer Rouge rule.

We'll stay overnight at Phnom Penh's city port, which is full of lively bars, restaurants, and nightlife.

We lift the anchor early in the morning and head down the Mekong River towards the Vietnam border to go through immigration checks. Then, the ship moves on to Chau Doc.

In the evening, we'll have a lion dance show on the ship.

In the morning, we take minivans for a quick trip to Sam Mountain to see the Hang Pagoda. We'll walk up 400 steps to see the pagoda. Next, we'll visit the beautiful border town of Chau Doc and see the floating fish farms from a small boat. We'll also stop at Cham Village to see how Vietnamese Muslims live.

After lunch on the ship, we head to Con Phuoc for our next adventure. We'll go through a narrow canal to Con Phuoc Island to watch locals weave bamboo baskets and even try making one ourselves. Then, we'll ride a tuk tuk around the village, visit a 100-year-old church, and meet more locals.

The ship then heads to Sa Dec to stay the night.

The ship heads to Ben Tre for a trip on land.

After lunch, we take small boats through mangroves and bamboo forests to see the fruit farms of Ben Tre, a place with lots of birds. We'll travel around using local ways of getting around, then switch to a small rowboat. We'll gently move through canals lined with bamboo until we reach a village known for its local crafts. The ship then moves on and stops at My Tho pier.

In the evening, enjoy a dance show by a Vietnamese group on the ship's deck.

In the morning, disembark and take a bus from My Tho to Saigon.

You'll have free time to look around the city. We recommend going to Nguyen Hue walking street in the evening to watch different artists and performers and see how the locals hang out in true Vietnamese style.

In the morning, we'll drive about 65 km (1.5 hours) from Saigon to see the amazing Cu Chi tunnels, made by the Viet Cong guerillas.

After that, we'll head back to the city for lunch at a local spot, then check out Saigon's main attractions. We'll see the Reunification Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, the old US Embassy, City Hall, and the War Museum of Remnants.

We'll finish the day with some shopping at Ben Thanh Market, an old landmark in Saigon that's now a popular place for tourists to shop.

After breakfast, head to the airport for your next trip.

Our guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.

In the evening, you have free time. We recommend going to Nguyen Hue Walking Street to watch different artists and performers and see how the locals hang out in true Vietnamese style.

In the morning, we'll drive about 65 km (1.5 hours) from Saigon to see the amazing Cu Chi tunnels, made by the Viet Cong guerillas.

After that, we'll head back to the city for lunch at a local spot, then check out Saigon's main attractions. We'll see the Reunification Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, the old US Embassy, City Hall, and the War Museum of Remnants.

We'll finish the day with some shopping at Ben Thanh Market, an old landmark in Saigon that's now a popular place for tourists to shop.

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head to the ship in My Tho. We'll go from Saigon to the riverport to get on the ship.

After lunch, we'll take small boats through mangroves and bamboo forests to the fruit farms of Ben Tre, a place with lots of birds. We'll see the area the local way, then switch to a rowboat to gently move through canals lined with bamboo, ending up at a village known for its local crafts.

In the evening, enjoy a dance show by a Vietnamese group on deck.

Cruising through the delta really shows you what life is like along this big river.

After lunch, we go down a narrow canal and land on Con Phuoc Island to see locals weaving bamboo baskets the old-fashioned way. We'll watch how it's done and then give it a try ourselves. Next, we hop on a local tuk tuk for a ride around this quiet village, stopping at a 100-year-old church and chatting with more friendly locals.

After dinner on the ship, we head to Tan Chau to stay the night.

In the morning, we take minivans for a quick trip to Sam Mountain to see the Hang Pagoda. We'll climb 400 steps to check out the pagoda at the top. Then, we'll head to the scenic border town of Chau Doc to see the floating fish farms by boat. We'll also visit Cham Village to see how Vietnamese Muslims live and watch a lion dance performance there.

When we get back to the ship, we'll sail through a bunch of canals and then stop at the Vietnam/Cambodia border to go through Immigration checks.

In the morning, we'll take a cyclo tour around Phnom Penh, stopping at the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, then checking out the National Museum to see its amazing Angkor-era statues.

In the afternoon, we'll visit the Killing Fields and Genocide Museum to learn about the harsh Khmer Rouge rule. We'll stay overnight at Phnom Penh's city port, which is full of lively bars, restaurants, and nightlife.

In the early morning, we set off from Phnom Penh and head up the twisty Tonle Sap River to Kampong Tralach. We'll ride ox-carts through the villages, markets, and temples by the river to see what life is like there.

In the evening, we'll have cocktails around a village fire pit, and local people will join us to share their traditional dances and more about interesting Khmer culture.

In the morning, we take a bus to Oudong, Cambodia's old capital. On the way, we'll stop at the Vipassana Dhura Meditation Centre and then drive around Oudong. We'll get back on our ship at Prek Kdam and head back to the Mekong River.

After lunch, we go to Koh Nghe Tei (Silk Island) to learn how silk is made, from the silkworms to the final weaving. We'll meet silk weavers and have the chance to buy their beautiful silk scarves and fabrics. This village is also known for L’bokator, an ancient Cambodian martial art that means 'pounding a lion', involving weapon skills. It's one of Cambodia's oldest fighting styles, dating back to the Angkor era.

We'll catch the sunrise as we head to Angkor Ban village to see the daily life of the locals and check out the library given by Pandaw to the local school.

NOTE: If you want to give books, feel free to bring children's books in English (good for ages 8 to 15) to give to the library yourself.

In the afternoon, we'll cruise north to Wat Hanchey, a historic worship site from the Chenla period, set on a hill with great views of the Mekong River. We'll see ancient buildings from the 8th century, some damaged by American bombs during the Vietnam War.

Disembark and take a bus from Kampong Cham through the beautiful countryside to get to Siem Reap, near Angkor Wat.

Your guide will greet you in Siem Reap, get you lunch, and then help you check in. Later, we'll go see Cambodia's most famous temple, Angkor Wat. It's stunning in every way, with a huge pyramid shape topped by five towers that look like beehives, standing 65 meters tall. Angkor Wat is a must-see when visiting the area.

End the day with a lovely sunset view from Bakheng Hill.

After breakfast at your hotel, spend the day checking out the different temples and ruins from the Angkor Empire. In the morning, we'll visit the big area around the impressive Bayon Temple.

After lunch at a local spot, we'll see more hidden temples, including the amazing and jungle-covered Ta Prohm, which you might know from the Tomb Raider movie.

In the evening, get ready for a real Cambodian treat as we watch a fantastic show by young, talented performers at Phare Ponleu Selpak's Circus. This show isn't just fun; it's part of a project that helps Cambodian youth learn skills and find jobs.

After breakfast, leave your hotel and go to the airport for your next flight.

Embark at 12:00 PM at Saigon city port and start sailing towards My Tho, moving through a busy network of canals that connect the Saigon River to the Mekong River.

After lunch, we'll take small boats through mangroves and bamboo forests to see the fruit farms of Ben Tre, a place with lots of birds. We'll travel around using local ways of getting around, then switch to a small rowboat. We'll gently move through canals lined with bamboo until we reach a village known for its local crafts.

In the evening, enjoy a dance show by a Vietnamese group on the ship's deck.

Cruising through the delta really shows you what life is like along this big river.

After lunch, we go down a narrow canal and land on Con Phuoc Island to see locals weaving bamboo baskets the old-fashioned way. We'll watch how it's done and then give it a try ourselves. Next, we hop on a local tuk tuk for a ride around this quiet village, stopping at a 100-year-old church and chatting with more friendly locals.

After dinner on the ship, we head to Tan Chau to stay the night.

In the morning, we take minivans for a quick trip to Sam Mountain to see the Hang Pagoda. We'll climb 400 steps to check out the pagoda at the top. Then, we'll head to the scenic border town of Chau Doc to see the floating fish farms by boat. We'll also visit Cham Village to see how Vietnamese Muslims live and watch a lion dance performance there.

When we get back to the ship, we'll sail through a bunch of canals and then stop at the Vietnam/Cambodia border to go through Immigration checks.

In the morning, we'll take a cyclo tour around Phnom Penh, stopping at the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, then checking out the National Museum to see its amazing Angkor-era statues.

In the afternoon, we'll visit the Killing Fields and Genocide Museum to learn about the harsh Khmer Rouge rule. We'll stay overnight at Phnom Penh's city port, which is full of lively bars, restaurants, and nightlife.

In the early morning, we set off from Phnom Penh and head up the twisty Tonle Sap River to Kampong Tralach. We'll ride ox-carts through the villages, markets, and temples by the river to see what life is like there.

In the evening, we'll have cocktails around a village fire pit, and local people will join us to share their traditional dances and more about interesting Khmer culture.

In the morning, we take a bus to Oudong, Cambodia's old capital. On the way, we'll stop at the Vipassana Dhura Meditation Centre and then drive around Oudong. We'll get back on our ship at Prek Kdam and head back to the Mekong River.

After lunch, we go to Koh Nghe Tei (Silk Island) to learn how silk is made, from the silkworms to the final weaving. We'll meet silk weavers and have the chance to buy their beautiful silk scarves and fabrics. This village is also known for L’bokator, an ancient Cambodian martial art that means 'pounding a lion', involving weapon skills. It's one of Cambodia's oldest fighting styles, dating back to the Angkor era.

We'll catch the sunrise as we head to Angkor Ban village to see the daily life of the locals and check out the library given by Pandaw to the local school.

NOTE: If you want to give books, feel free to bring children's books in English (good for ages 8 to 15) to give to the library yourself.

In the afternoon, we'll cruise north to Wat Hanchey, a historic worship site from the Chenla period, set on a hill with great views of the Mekong River. We'll see ancient buildings from the 8th century, some damaged by American bombs during the Vietnam War.

Disembark and take a bus from Kampong Cham through the beautiful countryside to get to Siem Reap, near Angkor Wat.

Embark at 12:00 PM at Saigon city port and start sailing towards My Tho, moving through a busy network of canals that connect the Saigon River to the Mekong River.

Today, we'll take small boats through mangroves and bamboo forests to see the fruit farms of Ben Tre, a place with lots of birds. We'll travel around using local ways of getting around, then switch to a small rowboat. We'll gently move through canals lined with bamboo until we reach a village known for its local crafts.

In the evening, enjoy a dance show by a Vietnamese group on the ship's deck.

In the morning, we take minivans for a quick trip to Sam Mountain to see the Hang Pagoda. We'll climb 400 steps to check out the pagoda at the top. Then, we'll head to the scenic border town of Chau Doc to see the floating fish farms by boat. We'll also visit Cham Village to see how Vietnamese Muslims live and watch a lion dance performance there.

When we get back to the ship, we'll sail through a bunch of canals and then stop at the Vietnam/Cambodia border to go through Immigration checks.

We'll catch the sunrise as we head to Angkor Ban village to see the daily life of the locals and check out the library given by Pandaw to the local school.

NOTE: If you want to give books, feel free to bring children's books in English (good for ages 8 to 15) to give to the library yourself.

Check out Koh Trong Island, a place known for tourism since 2008. We'll walk through fruit farms and try some local snacks. Then, we'll go to a tree-planting project and help the locals plant trees. We'll moor by the island for the night.

In the morning, we'll take a bus and a small boat to see the Irrawaddy dolphins near Stung Treng. Even though there are more dolphins now, they're still at risk. We'll find out how the locals and us are helping to keep the dolphin numbers up. Seeing the dolphins is one of the best parts of the trip.

In the morning, we'll take a cyclo tour around Phnom Penh, stopping at the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, then checking out the National Museum to see its amazing Angkor-era statues.

In the afternoon, we'll visit the Killing Fields and Genocide Museum to learn about the harsh Khmer Rouge rule. We'll stay overnight at Phnom Penh's city port, which is full of lively bars, restaurants, and nightlife.

In the early morning, we set off from Phnom Penh and head up the twisty Tonle Sap River to Kampong Tralach. We'll ride ox-carts through the villages, markets, and temples by the river to see what life is like there.

In the evening, we'll have cocktails around a village fire pit, and local people will join us to share their traditional dances and more about interesting Khmer culture.

We'll take a local boat to check out the fish farms and hidden spots near this busy trading town. Around the lake's edge, there are big bamboo fish traps in the water. When we get back to the ship, we'll go into the Tonle Sap Lake and stay parked in the open water overnight, enjoying the quiet and calm of this huge lake that gets really big when it's full and much smaller when it's dry.

Keep crossing the big lake and stop to see a village that floats on the water. We'll get to Siem Reap's port by evening. There are lots of birds around the lake, so keep an eye out for the grey-headed fish eagle. You'll also find crocodiles and snakes in these shallow waters, which are home to the huge Mekong catfish. The biggest one caught weighed 648 pounds in May 2004. The lake has 148 different kinds of fish, which are a major food source for people in Cambodia.

Disembark at Siem Reap Port and take a quick car ride to Siem Reap city.

After a quick 45-minute drive to Siem Reap's inland port, we get on the ship and head out into Tonle Sap Lake. There are lots of birds around the lake, so keep an eye out for the grey-headed fish eagle. You'll also find plenty of crocodiles and snakes in the shallow waters, home to the huge Mekong catfish. The biggest one caught weighed 648 pounds in May 2004. The lake has 148 different kinds of fish, which are a key food source for people in Cambodia.

In the afternoon, we'll check out a village that floats on the lake and learn about life there.

Keep going across this peaceful lake until we get to Kampong Chhnang, a busy trading town known for fishing and making pottery. We'll take a local boat to see the hidden spots before getting back on our ship and heading down the river to park next to a quiet fishing village.

In the evening, we'll have cocktails around a campfire with the villagers.

In the morning, we get to Kampong Tralach and ride ox-carts through villages, markets, and temples by the river to see what life is like there. After lunch, we check out Oudong, the old capital, and the Vipassana Dhura meditation center. Then we stop at Koh Chen, a village where they've been making silver items for the royal families for hundreds of years.

In the morning, we'll take a cyclo tour around Phnom Penh, stopping at the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, then checking out the National Museum to see its amazing Angkor-era statues.

In the afternoon, we'll visit the Killing Fields and Genocide Museum to learn about the harsh Khmer Rouge rule. We'll stay overnight at Phnom Penh's city port, which is full of lively bars, restaurants, and nightlife.

We'll catch the sunrise as we head to Angkor Ban village to see the daily life of the locals and check out the library given by Pandaw to the local school.

NOTE: If you want to give books, feel free to bring children's books in English (good for ages 8 to 15) to give to the library yourself.

Check out Koh Trong Island, a place known for tourism since 2008. We'll walk through fruit farms and try some local snacks. Then, we'll go to a tree-planting project and help the locals plant trees. We'll moor by the island for the night.

In the morning, we'll take a bus and a small boat to hopefully see the Irrawaddy dolphins that live in the water near Stung Treng. Seeing the dolphins is one of the best parts of the trip.

We lift the anchor early in the morning and head down the Mekong River towards the Vietnam border to go through immigration checks. Then, the ship moves on to Chau Doc.

In the afternoon, we take minivans for a quick trip to Sam Mountain to see the Hang Pagoda. We'll climb 400 steps to check out the pagoda at the top. Then, we'll head to the scenic border town of Chau Doc to see the floating fish farms by boat. We'll also visit Cham Village to see how Vietnamese Muslims live and watch a lion dance performance there.

Today, we head to Con Phuoc for our next adventure. We'll go through a narrow canal to Con Phuoc Island to watch locals weave bamboo baskets and even try making one ourselves. Then, we'll ride a tuk tuk around the village, visit a 100-year-old church, and meet more locals.

Today, we'll take small boats through mangroves and bamboo forests to see the fruit farms of Ben Tre, a place with lots of birds. We'll travel around using local ways of getting around, then switch to a small rowboat. We'll gently move through canals lined with bamboo until we reach a village known for its local crafts.

After breakfast, disembark in the center of Saigon to continue your trip.

We'll take a bus from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham to get on the ship. Enjoy a sunset boat ride on the Mekong and say hello to the crew you'll be with for the next 7-night-cruise.

We'll catch the sunrise as we head to Angkor Ban village to see the daily life of the locals and check out the library given by Pandaw to the local school.

NOTE: If you want to give books, feel free to bring children's books in English (good for ages 8 to 15) to give to the library yourself.

After lunch, we go to Koh Nghe Tei (Silk Island) to learn how silk is made, from the silkworms to the final weaving. We'll meet silk weavers and have the chance to buy their beautiful silk scarves and fabrics. This village is also known for L’bokator, an ancient Cambodian martial art that means 'pounding a lion', involving weapon skills. It's one of Cambodia's oldest fighting styles, dating back to the Angkor era.

In the morning, we'll take a bus to Oudong, Cambodia's old capital. Along the way, we'll stop at the Vipassana Dhura Meditation Centre and then take a tour around the city. We'll get back on the ship in Kampong Tralach for lunch.

In the afternoon, we'll ride ox-carts through villages, markets, and temples by the river.

In the evening, we'll have cocktails around a village fire pit, and local people will join us to share their traditional dances and more about their wonderful Khmer culture.

In the morning, we'll take a cyclo tour around Phnom Penh, stopping at the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, then checking out the National Museum to see its amazing Angkor-era statues.

In the afternoon, we'll visit the Killing Fields and Genocide Museum to learn about the harsh Khmer Rouge rule.

We'll stay overnight at Phnom Penh's city port, which is full of lively bars, restaurants, and nightlife.

We lift the anchor early in the morning and head down the Mekong River towards the Vietnam border to go through immigration checks. Then, the ship moves on to Chau Doc.

In the evening, we'll have a lion dance show on the ship.

In the morning, we take minivans for a quick trip to Sam Mountain to see the Hang Pagoda. We'll walk up 400 steps to see the pagoda. Next, we'll visit the beautiful border town of Chau Doc and see the floating fish farms from a small boat. We'll also stop at Cham Village to see how Vietnamese Muslims live.

After lunch on the ship, we head to Con Phuoc for our next adventure. We'll go through a narrow canal to Con Phuoc Island to watch locals weave bamboo baskets and even try making one ourselves. Then, we'll ride a tuk tuk around the village, visit a 100-year-old church, and meet more locals.

The ship then heads to Sa Dec to stay the night.

The ship heads to Ben Tre for a trip on land.

After lunch, we take small boats through mangroves and bamboo forests to see the fruit farms of Ben Tre, a place with lots of birds. We'll travel around using local ways of getting around, then switch to a small rowboat. We'll gently move through canals lined with bamboo until we reach a village known for its local crafts. The ship then moves on and stops at My Tho pier.

In the evening, enjoy a dance show by a Vietnamese group on the ship's deck.

In the morning, disembark and take a bus from My Tho to Saigon.

​​Check in to your RV Mekong Pandaw at 11:00 AM and have lunch on the ship. Later, we'll go see the Killing Fields and Genocide Museum to find out about the tough times under the Khmer Rouge. We'll stay overnight at Phnom Penh city port, where there are lots of fun bars, restaurants, and nightlife.

NOTE: Your room might not be ready until later in the afternoon.

In the early morning, we set off from Phnom Penh and head up the twisty Tonle Sap River to Kampong Tralach. We'll ride ox-carts through the villages, markets, and temples by the river to see what life is like there.

In the evening, we'll have cocktails around a village fire pit, and local people will join us to share their traditional dances and more about interesting Khmer culture.

In the morning, we take a bus to Oudong, Cambodia's old capital. On the way, we'll stop at the Vipassana Dhura Meditation Centre and then drive around Oudong. We'll get back on our ship at Prek Kdam and head back to the Mekong River.

After lunch, we go to Koh Nghe Tei (Silk Island) to learn how silk is made, from the silkworms to the final weaving. We'll meet silk weavers and have the chance to buy their beautiful silk scarves and fabrics. This village is also known for L’bokator, an ancient Cambodian martial art that means 'pounding a lion', involving weapon skills. It's one of Cambodia's oldest fighting styles, dating back to the Angkor era.

We'll catch the sunrise as we head to Angkor Ban village to see the daily life of the locals and check out the library given by Pandaw to the local school.

NOTE: If you want to give books, feel free to bring children's books in English (good for ages 8 to 15) to give to the library yourself.

In the afternoon, we'll cruise north to Wat Hanchey, a historic worship site from the Chenla period, set on a hill with great views of the Mekong River. We'll see ancient buildings from the 8th century, some damaged by American bombs during the Vietnam War.

Disembark and take a bus from Kampong Cham through the beautiful countryside to get to Siem Reap, near Angkor Wat.

​​Check in to your RV Mekong Pandaw at 11:00 AM and have lunch on the ship. Later, we'll go see the Killing Fields and Genocide Museum to find out about the tough times under the Khmer Rouge. We'll stay overnight at Phnom Penh city port, where there are lots of fun bars, restaurants, and nightlife.

NOTE: Your room might not be ready until later in the afternoon.

We lift the anchor early in the morning and head down the Mekong River towards the Vietnam border to go through immigration checks. Then, the ship moves on to Chau Doc.

In the evening, we'll have a lion dance show on the ship.

In the morning, we take minivans for a quick trip to Sam Mountain to see the Hang Pagoda. We'll walk up 400 steps to see the pagoda. Next, we'll visit the beautiful border town of Chau Doc and see the floating fish farms from a small boat. We'll also stop at Cham Village to see how Vietnamese Muslims live.

After lunch on the ship, we head to Con Phuoc for our next adventure. We'll go through a narrow canal to Con Phuoc Island to watch locals weave bamboo baskets and even try making one ourselves. Then, we'll ride a tuk tuk around the village, visit a 100-year-old church, and meet more locals.

The ship then heads to Sa Dec to stay the night.

The ship heads to Ben Tre for a trip on land.

After lunch, we take small boats through mangroves and bamboo forests to see the fruit farms of Ben Tre, a place with lots of birds. We'll travel around using local ways of getting around, then switch to a small rowboat. We'll gently move through canals lined with bamboo until we reach a village known for its local crafts. The ship then moves on and stops at My Tho pier.

In the evening, enjoy a dance show by a Vietnamese group on the ship's deck.

In the morning, disembark and take a bus from My Tho to Saigon.

Embark at 12:00 PM at Saigon city port and start sailing towards My Tho, moving through a busy network of canals that connect the Saigon River to the Mekong River.

After lunch, we'll take small boats through mangroves and bamboo forests to see the fruit farms of Ben Tre, a place with lots of birds. We'll travel around using local ways of getting around, then switch to a small rowboat. We'll gently move through canals lined with bamboo until we reach a village known for its local crafts.

In the evening, enjoy a dance show by a Vietnamese group on the ship's deck.

Cruising through the delta really shows you what life is like along this big river.

After lunch, we go down a narrow canal and land on Con Phuoc Island to see locals weaving bamboo baskets the old-fashioned way. We'll watch how it's done and then give it a try ourselves. Next, we hop on a local tuk tuk for a ride around this quiet village, stopping at a 100-year-old church and chatting with more friendly locals.

After dinner on the ship, we head to Tan Chau to stay the night.

In the morning, we take minivans for a quick trip to Sam Mountain to see the Hang Pagoda. We'll climb 400 steps to check out the pagoda at the top. Then, we'll head to the scenic border town of Chau Doc to see the floating fish farms by boat. We'll also visit Cham Village to see how Vietnamese Muslims live and watch a lion dance performance there.

When we get back to the ship, we'll sail through a bunch of canals and then stop at the Vietnam/Cambodia border to go through Immigration checks.

After breakfast, disembark in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.

We'll take a bus from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham to get on the ship. Enjoy a sunset boat ride on the Mekong and say hello to the crew you'll be with for the next 7-night-cruise.

We'll catch the sunrise as we head to Angkor Ban village to see the daily life of the locals and check out the library given by Pandaw to the local school.

NOTE: If you want to give books, feel free to bring children's books in English (good for ages 8 to 15) to give to the library yourself.

After lunch, we go to Koh Nghe Tei (Silk Island) to learn how silk is made, from the silkworms to the final weaving. We'll meet silk weavers and have the chance to buy their beautiful silk scarves and fabrics. This village is also known for L’bokator, an ancient Cambodian martial art that means 'pounding a lion', involving weapon skills. It's one of Cambodia's oldest fighting styles, dating back to the Angkor era.

In the morning, we'll take a bus to Oudong, Cambodia's old capital. Along the way, we'll stop at the Vipassana Dhura Meditation Centre and then take a tour around the city. We'll get back on the ship in Kampong Tralach for lunch.

In the afternoon, we'll ride ox-carts through villages, markets, and temples by the river.

In the evening, we'll have cocktails around a village fire pit, and local people will join us to share their traditional dances and more about their wonderful Khmer culture.

After breakfast, disembark in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.