Viking Saigon
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14 Night Magnificent Mekong Cruise and Land Tour from Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon)

Ship: Viking Saigon
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Sailed: Monday, Nov 7, 2022 from Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
Ended: Monday, Nov 21, 2022
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, Nov 7, 2022 departure of the Viking Saigon. If Viking River Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Monday - Nov 7, 2022
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam    
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, then transfer to your hotel. Check in for a two-night stay and then relax or take a walk to stretch your legs and begin getting acquainted with the city.
Day 2 - Tuesday - Nov 8, 2022
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam    
After breakfast, begin your tour of this bustling metropolis. See the grand City Hall, the old Opera House with its soaring arched entryway, the double spires of the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and Reunification Palace. This afternoon, head to the Chinatown area of the city for a stroll through Ben Thanh Market for some handcrafted souvenirs and a visit to a lacquer factory. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore on your own, maybe choosing to walk along Dong Khoi Street, the main shopping boulevard in the old colonial heart. Dine in a local restaurant this evening. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 3 - Wednesday - Nov 9, 2022
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam    
Bus Travel    
Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam    
Bus Travel    
Cruise Begins    
My Tho, Vietnam    
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to My Tho to embark your ship. Along the way, visit the Cu Chi tunnels-mysterious, once-secret tunnels used as supply routes, hospitals, and living quarters by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. These subterranean passageways outside Ho Chi Minh City are a tiny part of a huge network that extends through much of Vietnam. As you settle into your stateroom, we begin sailing along the Mekong River. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Thursday - Nov 10, 2022
Cai Be, Vietnam
Cai Be, Vietnam    
Sa Dec, Vietnam    
This morning, visit the village of Cai Be, where you will see local workers producing rice noodles, coconut candy, and a host of other handmade products. This afternoon, enjoy an exciting sampan excursion along the canals and backwaters of the Mekong Delta. Small factories line the river channels; during your excursion, get a glimpse of industry in the region with a visit to a brick factory. Stop in Sa Dec to see the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, the protagonist in beloved autobiographic novel L'Amant (The Lover) by Marguerite Duras. This evening, attend an onboard screening of L'Amant. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Friday - Nov 11, 2022
Tan Chau, Vietnam    
Day Boat Travel    
Vinh Hoa, Vietnam    
Day Boat Travel    
Tan Chau, Vietnam    
Savor a rare glimpse of rural life as it has been lived for ages. Begin your morning with a ride on a traditional rickshaw in Tan Chau. Afterward, visit the floating fish farm by wooden sampan, then take a boat ride to Vinh Hoa, known as "Evergreen Island". Here, you can take a short walk to see various methods of traditional Vietnamese farming and the crafts and other daily activities of local people firsthand. Return onboard for lunch and scenic cruising along the Mekong; this afternoon we cross over into Cambodia. Onboard activities include a fruit-carving workshop and a presentation about the history of Vietnam. This evening, we screen the 1984 film The Killing Fields. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Saturday - Nov 12, 2022
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia    
Dock along the picturesque waterfront of Cambodia's capital and explore the city in style, in a cyclo (the ubiquitous passenger bicycles of Southeast Asia). This mode of transportation provides many Cambodians with a source of income and visitors with a speedy and enjoyable way to get around. See the magnificent Royal Palace with the Silver Pagoda, built in the 19th century by the French but inspired by the centuries-old architecture of the Khmer. Then see the National Museum of Cambodia, which houses treasures of Khmer art and craftsmanship and displays art that predates the mighty empire. This afternoon, join an excursion to the sobering memorial in the Tuol Sleng detention center, a former high school in which thousands of victims of the Khmer Rouge died, and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. Or, you may choose to explore the city's maze of small alleys, markets, and busy streets on your own. Enjoy dinner onboard, followed by a folkloric performance. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Sunday - Nov 13, 2022
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia    
Bus Travel    
Oudong, Cambodia    
Bus Travel    
Phnom Penh, Cambodia    
This morning's excursion takes you through a Cambodian village. Afterward, take a short ride to Udong Monastery for a tour and to receive a blessing by the monks. Then continue to the next village, famous for its silversmiths. Rejoin your ship and have lunch as we cruise into Phnom Penh. Your afternoon is free to explore Phnom Penh's historic riverfront area with its restaurants, art galleries, and silk shops, or perhaps visit the distinctive Central Market or the "Russian Market" where you can buy jewelry, curios, clothes, and souvenirs. You might prefer to visit more of the city's wats (monastery temples): Wat Langka, Wat Botum, Wat Koh, or Wat Ounalom, each with its own special character and purpose. Late this afternoon, enjoy an onboard presentation about recent Cambodian history by a local expert. Dinner is served onboard the ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Monday - Nov 14, 2022
Cruising Mekong River, Vietnam
Cruising Mekong River, Vietnam    
Today, enjoy scenic cruising along the Mekong, one of the world's great rivers. The Mekong is truly the "Mother River of Southeast Asia", sustaining civilizations through the centuries. Pass by some of the Mekong rice fields. The Khmer Empire was founded on a rice surplus, and rice is still the main staple of Vietnamese cuisine. Stop to visit a typical Khmer river community that is famous for its silk-weaving production. Return onboard for lunch, then enjoy a lecture about life along the Mekong River while cruising this afternoon. This evening, you can attend a screening of the movie The History of Angkor Wat. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Tuesday - Nov 15, 2022
Kampong Cham, Cambodia
Kampong Cham, Cambodia    
Bus Travel    
Phnompros, Cambodia    
Bus Travel    
Kampong Cham, Cambodia    
This morning, visit the Twin Holy Mountains of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey, with their many temples and pagodas that are still used during traditional Khmer festivals. Afterward, visit Kampong Cham village and learn about the self-sustaining practices of its residents, and enjoy free time to explore. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Wednesday - Nov 16, 2022
Kampong Cham, Cambodia
Kampong Cham, Cambodia    
Cruise Ends    
Bus Travel    
Siem Reap, Cambodia    
Bid farewell to your ship this morning as your cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia comes to an end. Disembark, then take a ride through the Cambodian countryside to Siem Reap. Check into your hotel for a three-night stay and spend your afternoon relaxing or using the numerous facilities offered at the hotel. Tonight's dinner is accompanied by a traditional Apsara dance show. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 11 - Thursday - Nov 17, 2022
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia    
Bus Travel    
Angkor Wat, Cambodia    
Bus Travel    
Angkor Thom, Cambodia    
Bus Travel    
Siem Reap, Cambodia    
Siem Reap is the gateway to Angkor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. Begin your day with a visit to one of Angkor's largest Khmer temples, Angkor Wat, built for King Suryavarman II in the 12th century AD. With its beautiful proportions and extensive, intricate bas-relief stone carvings, it is one of the most spectacular sights in Southeast Asia. Explore the fortified city of Angkor Thom, which houses several of Angkor's most popular attractions, such as the dramatic bas-reliefs that decorate the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 12 - Friday - Nov 18, 2022
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia    
Bus Travel    
Ta Prohm, Cambodia    
Bus Travel    
Banteay Srey, Cambodia    
Bus Travel    
Siem Reap, Cambodia    
Today you will visit Ta Prohm, one of the most popular of the Temples of Angkor. Unlike many other buildings, it has remained largely untouched since its discovery. Continue on to the spectacular 10th-century Hindu temple Banteay Srey ("Citadel of Women") to see magnificent carvings of Shiva and Vishnu. This afternoon, you will stop by an elementary school sponsored by Viking. Spend time amid the children's contagious enthusiasm and get to know a little about them. Your young hosts will share some of their lessons, and you can talk with the teachers and learn about the positive contribution that Viking's scholarship has made to the school and its community. This evening, enjoy dinner in a local restaurant followed by a Cambodian Circus show that uniquely blends together theater, music, dance, acrobatics, juggling, and aerial acts. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 13 - Saturday - Nov 19, 2022
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia    
Air Travel    
Hanoi, Vietnam    
After breakfast, check out of your hotel for your short flight to Hanoi. After lunch in your hotel, enjoy free time to explore the city and have dinner on your own. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 14 - Sunday - Nov 20, 2022
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam    
After breakfast, take a tour of this unique, thousand-year-old Asian capital where old and new combine in a lush setting of parks and lakes. Take a leisurely ride through the Old Quarter by electric car en route to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of Vietnam's revered revolutionary leader, then tour the notorious "Hanoi Hilton", the Hoa Lo Prison where American POWs were held captive during the Vietnam War. After lunch, visit the Museum of Ethnology, which includes a number of fascinating exhibits that bring Vietnam's history and astonishingly diverse culture to life. Then, head to the Temple of Literature; founded in 1070 as Vietnam's first university, this maze-like compound features inviting courtyards, gateways, pavilions, walkways, lakes, and a museum. Continue on to the One Pillar Pagoda, an 11th-century monument that was rebuilt after being destroyed by the French in 1954. En route, pass colonial landmarks such as the magnificent Opera House and St. Joseph's Cathedral. This evening, enjoy a festive farewell dinner. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 15 - Monday - Nov 21, 2022
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam    
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or, continue your Southeast Asia adventure with an additional night in Hanoi and one night in Ha Long Bay. (Breakfast)
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