Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi - 15 days
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Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City - 13 days |
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Detailed Itinerary: Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
Note: The itineraries presented are subject to modification due to water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise.
Skip to reverse itinerary (Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City)ary
Day 1:
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. If your cruise/tour package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Park Hyatt Saigon. Tonight, consider popping out to explore the lively Ben Thanh Night Market or one of the city’s quintessential evening cafés—either choice would mark a splendid start to your adventure.
Day 2:
Ho Chi Minh City
Experience how ancient history melds with the boisterous present in Vietnam’s largest city, where skyscrapers tower over ancient temples and motorbikes putter along picturesque alleys.
FEATURED EXCURSION: Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City
Day 3:
Ho Chi Minh City - transfer to My Tho (Embarkation) - Tien Loi (Ben Tre)
Today’s featured excursion provides a fascinating glimpse of the Viet Cong’s vast network of incredibly narrow tunnels dating back to the Vietnam War. Following lunch, you’ll be taken to the Mekong Jewel.
FEATURED EXCURSION: Vestiges of war - Cu Chi Tunnels
Day 4:
Tien Loi (Ben Tre) - Vinh Long - Sa Dec
Today, you’ll witness the hustle and bustle of delta river life as the local traders take their produce to market. After breakfast, you’ll board a traditional sampan and explore the narrow canals and backwaters of this famed region. The untouched island of Tien Loi awaits on a unique excursion created exclusively for Uniworld guests, where you can see how local farmers make rooster cages, decorate bonsais in their yards and more. Upon arrival to Vinh Long, your sampans will bring you to a traditional rice factory. Back onboard, savor an authentic Vietnamese meal this evening.
FEATURED EXCURSION: Village Life on the Mekong
Day 5:
Sa Dec - Gieng Island - Hong Ngu - Cruising the Mekong River
Following breakfast, continue your journey via sampan, where you’ll observe the daily routines of the villagers in Sa Dec. Visit a colorful temple, the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le and then venture to Gieng Island, where you’ll experience how a local family makes incense sticks and the conical hat.
FEATURED EXCURSION: Sampans and romance
Day 6:
Hong Ngu - Cruising the Mekong River - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Visit the local island village of Hong Ngu, a major producer of the traditional Khmer scarves located not far from the Vietnam-Cambodia border. Since they’re woven in many homes around the village, you’ll have the opportunity to see the process first-hand. You’ll also stop at a local temple dedicated to a unique religion founded in this area of Vietnam, Hoa Hoa. Your last and most interesting visit of the day? A visit to the local home of a retired VC General.
FEATURED EXCURSION: Daily life on the great Delta
Day 7: Phnom Penh
Today, you’ll discover the thriving capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. It stands at the juncture of three captivating rivers and represents a dizzying blend of architectural styles—French colonial, Khmer, modern and everything in between. Here, you’ll find an alluring riverside esplanade amid numerous bewitching Buddhist temples, palaces and artifacts.
FEATURED EXCURSION: Cambodia's capital - Phnom Penh
Day 8:Phnom Penh - Cruising the Mekong River - Angkor Ban
Today’s featured excursion may be the most profound and memorable experience of your entire journey. You’ll learn about the infamous Killing Fields of the Khmer Rouge and visit a former school-turned-prison that is now a genocide museum.
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: The Killing Fields - tragedy and reconciliation in Cambodia
Day 9: Angkor Ban - Wat Hanchey - Kampong Cham
If yesterday was an exploration of Cambodia’s dark past, today is a celebration of the country’s bright future. You’ll meet young children at a local school and friendly villagers in their homes, and have a rare opportunity to receive an unforgettable water blessing from local Buddhist monks.
FEATURED EXCURSION: Cambodia's vibrant cultural life
Day 10: Kampong Cham (Disembarkation), transfer to Siem Reap
You’ll disembark in the morning and transfer via executive motorcoach to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor, the legendary archaeological site. You will enjoy three nights at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort, minutes away from the famed temple complex of Angkor Wat.
FEATURED EXCURSION:City tour and artisan visit by remork
Day 11: Siem Reap
Today is a bucket list kind of day as you explore the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, a gigantic religious complex that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
FEATURED EXCURSION: Angkor Wat Temple
NOTE: Order of sightseeing may change on Days 11 and 12. Temple visits are subject to change due to factors beyond our control.
Day 12:
Siem Reap
Today you will enter the spectacular remnants of Angkor Thom, the royal city. Built during the heyday of the Khmer dynasty in the 12th century, this extraordinary complex of Hindu and Buddhist monuments was once lost to the world for many years, hidden under dense jungle vines.
FEATURED EXCURSION: South Gate Angkor Thom, Bayon and Ta Phrom; Apsara show and dinner
NOTE: Order of sightseeing may change on Days 11 and 12. Temple visits are subject to change due to factors beyond our control.
Day 13:
Siem Reap - fly to Hanoi, Vietnam
Enjoy free time in Siem Reap before your flight to Hanoi. Then, check in to your luxury accommodations, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel.
Day 14: Hanoi
Hanoi’s elegant boulevards are lined with trees and handsome buildings, as you'll see on today's fascinating tour of the city. At the same time, this lively cultural center—Vietnam’s capital city—is replete with bustling streets, food vendors, museums and historic sites, making for an intriguing study in contrasts that rivals any other metropolitan destination.
FEATURED EXCURSION: Hanoi City tour
Day 15: Hanoi
Check out of your luxury hotel and head to airpport for your flight home.
Departures & Pricing
Detailed itinerary: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Note: The itineraries presented are subject to modification due to water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise.
Skip to reverse itinerary (Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi)a
Day 1: Hanoi, Vietnam
Arrive at the Hanoi airport. If your cruise/tour package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to your luxury accommodations, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel.
Day 2: Hanoi
Hanoi’s elegant boulevards are lined with trees and handsome buildings, as you'll see on today's fascinating tour of the city. At the same time, this lively cultural center—Vietnam’s capital city—is replete with bustling streets, food vendors, museums and historic sites, making for an intriguing study in contrasts that rivals any other metropolitan destination.
FEATURED EXCURSION: Hanoi City Tour
Day 3: Hanoi - fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia
Enjoy free time in Hanoi before your flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia, where you will be transferred to your luxury hotel, the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort.
Day 4: Siem Reap
Today is a bucket list kind of day as you explore the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, a gigantic religious complex that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Angkor Wat temple, City Tour and artisan visit by remork
NOTE: Order of sightseeing may change on Days 2 and 3. Temple visits are subject to change due to factors beyond our control.
Day 5: Siem Reap
Today you will enter the spectacular remnants of Angkor Thom, the royal city. Built during the heyday of the Khmer dynasty in the 12th century, this extraordinary complex of Hindu and Buddhist monuments was once lost to the world for many years, hidden under dense jungle vines.
FEATURED EXCURSION: South Gate Angkor Thom, Bayon and Ta Prohm; Apsara show and dinner
NOTE: Order of sightseeing may change on Days 2 and 3. Temple visits are subject to change due to factors beyond our control.
Day 6:
Siem Reap - transfer to Kampong Cham (Embarkation)
Today, you’ll have free time to explore Siem Reap, a place name that means, literally, “Defeat of Siam”—which tells you something of its history. It is the gateway to Angkor, the legendary archaeological site. Later check out of your hotel and transfer via executive motorcoach to Kampong Cham where you'll embark on the beautiful Mekong Jewel—your elegant home for the next seven nights—and set sail on the beautiful Mekong.
Day 7:
Wat Hanchey - Anchor Ban - Phnom Penh
Today is a celebration of Cambodia’s bright future. You’ll meet young children at a local school and friendly villagers in their homes, and have a rare opportunity to receive an unforgettable water blessing from local Buddhist monks.
FEATURED EXCURSION: Cambodia's cultural life
Day 8: Phnom Penh
Today, you’ll discover the thriving and exotic capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. It stands at the juncture of three captivating rivers and is divided into three districts, the picturesque French colonial area, a handsome residential district and a rapidly changing Old Town. Here, you’ll find an alluring riverside esplanade amid numerous bewitching Buddhist temples, palaces and artifacts.
FEATURED EXCURSION: Cambodia's Capital - Phnom Penh
Day 9: Phnom Penh
Today’s featured excursion may be the most profound and memorable experience of your entire journey. You’ll learn about the infamous Killing Fields of the Khmer Rouge and visit a former school-turned-prison that is now a genocide museum.
FEATURED EXCURSION: The killing Fields - tragedy and reconciliation in Cambodia.
Day 10:
Cruising the Mekong River - Hong Ngu, Vietnam
You leave Cambodia behind and cross into Vietnam today, delving into a region where traditional and modern lifestyle elements mingle: Agriculture may still reign supreme, but TV satellite dishes dot rooftops of houses built on stilts. You'll visit the local island village of Hong Ngu, a major producer of the traditional Khmer scarves located not far from the Vietnam-Cambodia border. Since they’re woven in many homes around the village, you’ll have the opportunity to see the process first-hand. You’ll also stop at a local temple dedicated to a unique religion founded in this area of Vietnam, Hoa Hoa. And perhaps the most interesting visit of the day? A visit to the local home of a retired VC General.
FEATURED EXCURSION: Daily life of the great delta
Day 11: Gieng Island - Sa Dec
Following breakfast, you'll venture to Gieng Island, where you’ll experience how a local family makes incense sticks and the conical hat. Later, your journey continues via sampan, where you’ll observe the daily routines of the villagers in Sa Dec and visit a colorful temple, the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le.
FEATURED EXCURSION: Sampans and colonial romance
Day 12: Vinh Long - Tien Loi (Ben Tre) - My Tho
Today, you’ll witness the hustle and bustle of delta river life as the local traders take their produce to market. After breakfast, you’ll board a traditional sampan and explore the narrow canals and backwaters of this famed region. The untouched island of Tien Loi awaits on a unique excursion created exclusively for Uniworld guests, where you can see how local farmers make rooster cages, decorate bonsais in their yards and more.
FEATURED EXCURSION: Village life on the Mekong
Day 13: My Tho (Disembarkation) - transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
Experience how ancient history melds with the boisterous present in Vietnam’s largest city, where skyscrapers tower over ancient temples and motorbikes putter along picturesque alleys. This evening, join us onboard the Saigon Princess for dinner and a dance performance with beautiful views of Ho Chi Minh City at night.
FEATURED EXCURSION: Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City
Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City
Today’s featured excursion provides a fascinating glimpse of the Viet Cong’s vast network of incredibly narrow tunnels dating back to the Vietnam War.
FEATURED EXCURSION: Vestiges of war - Cu Chi Tunnels
Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City
If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight home.
Departures & Pricing
Advisements:
- The following visas are necessary for travel to Vietnam & Cambodia: Vietnam – a MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA. This is very important because Guest will enter Vietnam TWICE during the trip. Cambodia – a SINGLE ENTRY VISA. Note: a Cambodian e-visa (obtained online through the Cambodian Embassy) is NOT ACCETABPTLE FOR A BORDER CROSSING ON THE RIVER. The visa must be a standard issue visa.
- Order of sightseeing may change throughout the itinerary.
- Substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water levels and uncontrollable factors.
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Rates are in $ USD and are PER PASSENGER sharing twin cabin. Cruise fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. |
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| Program Start Date |
Suite (Sun Deck, Orchid Deck, Lotus Deck) |
Grand Suite |
Royal Suite |
Sep 29, 2023 |
$8,999 |
$12,899 |
$14,499 |
Oct 13, 2023 |
$8,999 |
$12,899 |
$14,499 |
Oct 27, 2023 |
$8,999 |
$12,899 |
$14,499 |
Nov 10, 2023 |
$8,999 |
$12,899 |
$14,499 |
Nov 24, 2023 |
$8,999 |
$12,899 |
$14,499 |
Dec 8, 2023 |
$8,999 |
$12,899 |
$14,499 |
Jan 5, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Jan 19, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Feb 2, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Feb 16, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Mar 1, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Mar 15, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Sep 13, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Sep 27, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Oct 11, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Oct 25, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Nov 8, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Nov 22, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Dec 6, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
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$10,399 |
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From Hanoi
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| Program Start Date |
Suite (Sun Deck, Orchid Deck, Lotus Deck) |
Grand Suite |
Royal Suite |
Oct 3, 2023 |
$8,999 |
$12,899 |
$14,499 |
Oct 17, 2023 |
$8,999 |
$12,899 |
$14,499 |
Oct 31, 2023 |
$8,999 |
$12,899 |
$14,499 |
Nov 14, 2023 |
$8,999 |
$12,899 |
$14,499 |
Nov 28, 2023 |
$8,999 |
$12,899 |
$14,499 |
Dec 12, 2023 |
$8,999 |
$12,899 |
$14,499 |
Jan 9, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Jan 23, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Feb 6, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Feb 20, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Mar 5, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Sep 17, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Oct 15, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Nov 26, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
Dec 10, 2024 |
$6,999 |
$10,399 |
$11,999 |
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iMPORTANT: Dates, Prices & Itineraries are subject to change. |
| Port charges are additional $220 USD per person. |
| The order of sightseeing and docking ports are subject to change according to port authority assignments. |
| Itineraries, hotels, and vessels may change, and substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water level fluctuations and other uncontrollable factors. |
| Limited number of singles are available for an additional supplement. Please Inquire. |
Dates above do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between USA and Asia. |
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