Experience a feast for the senses at Tad Kouang Si waterfalls in Laos; sample an authentic taste of life in Nha Trang; and give alms to the crimson-clad monks of Luang Prabang
HA LONG BAY CRUISE
AN OVERNIGHT CRUISE ON BHAYA III Enjoy a very special cruise experience in beautiful Ha Long Bay aboard Bhaya Classic III, an authentic replica of an ancient Chinese sailboat, with just 40 guests aboard. Your shipboard accommodations are well-appointed with traditional Vietnamese hardwood accents and hand-crafted wood furnishings with gold and white fittings. 20 cabins and suites include twin beds that convert into a double bed or one queen- size bed, an en-suite bathroom, a large picture window, air conditioning and fine personal amenities. Public spaces feature a lounge deck with dining room and bar, a sun deck, massage and spa area, and a boutique library.
Vietnam, the Post Office and the Cathedral. After lunch, choose a visit to the War Remnants Museum or Saigon History Museum, before spending the evening exploring on your own. Meals BL
7. UNDERGROUND IN CU CHI TUNNELS Venture outside of the city to the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ben Duoc for a close-up look at the Vietnam War that is at once fascinating, remarkable and difficult to fathom. Stretching out in a 120-mile underground network of meeting rooms, triage centers and kitchens, Cu Chi offers a unique look at the history and wartime ingenuity of Viet Cong guerillas and peasant soldiers. Dinner tonight is at a lovely French restaurant. Meals BLD
8. LIFE ALONG THE MEKONG RIVER Drive south to the Mekong River town of Cai Be this morning for a sampan cruise through small craft villages and floating markets. Stop at a workshop that makes peanut brittle, corn pop and rice paper to sample their homemade wares. Lunch at a local farmer’s home ensures an authentic taste of daily life before you continue by boat to Ving Long, and by land to Can Tho. Meals BLD
9. FLOATING MARKET OF CAI RANG / CAN THO Board a boat for a morning cruise past floating vendors and stilted houses of Cai Rang. Take a sightseeing tour in Can Tho and explore on your own. Dine at the hotel tonight. Meals BLD
10. A SPEEDBOAT CRUISE TO PHNOM PENH Travel across the border into Cambodia where a speedboat ferries you to the capital city of Phnom Penh for two nights. Meals BLD
11. THE MANY FACES OF PHNOM PENH Explore Phnom Penh, including the Royal Palace complex. Visit the Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, astonishing
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