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Discover Southeast Asia: Treasures of Southeast Asia August 2027

Aug 4 - 25, 2027

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Overview

On this unique and inspiring Southeast Asia river cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam, you’ll be immersed in the cultures and ancient traditions as you sightsee and spend time with locals in the most fascinating places along the mighty Mekong River. Your adventure begins in fascinating Siem Reap, Cambodia, where you’ll get up close to the phenomenal Temples of Angkor with an intricacy and architectural grandeur unmatched in the world. Visit famous Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and the splendid Bayon temple featuring some 200 mysterious faces carved in its many towers. Enjoy an inspiring Aspara dance performance and tour the other gems of the city before embarking on your 7-night river cruise. In the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, tour the National Museum and Royal Palace with its striking Silver Pagoda. On a hilltop at the site of the 8th-century temple of Wat Hanchey, take in the stunning views before walking through the rural village of Angkor Ban to visit with welcoming schoolchildren. Continue your cruise into Vietnam and visit a vibrant market, the home of a local family making handcrafted sampans, and a workshop to learn how rice wine and traditional candies are made. This memorable Southeast Asia river cruise vacation concludes in the bustling Ho Chi Minh City which combines historic architecture with modern skyscrapers. See the famous landmarks and try your hand in the kitchen—Vietnamese-style, with a cooking class. Go back in time with an excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels where you’ll have an opportunity to walk through a section of the immense underground tunnel system used extensively during the Vietnam War.

Day 3 · Fri, Aug 6

Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi, Vietnam Welcome to Vietnam! Arrive in fascinating Hanoi and settle in as our Southeast Asia adventure begins. Today is our arrival day, with time to get comfortable and prepare for the incredible experiences ahead.

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Day 4 · Sat, Aug 7

Discover Hanoi

Today we'll explore the history and culture of Vietnam's capital with guided sightseeing that includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Presidential Palace, Hanoi Hilton and the ancient Temple of Literature. We'll enjoy lunch at KOTO,...

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Day 5 · Sun, Aug 8

Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

Today we travel through the Vietnamese countryside to spectacular Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for the thousands of limestone islands rising dramatically from the water. We'll board a cruise to explore the bay, its caves and se...

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Day 6 · Mon, Aug 9 · Siem Reap, Cambodia

About Your Cruise Line - Avalon Waterways

Embark on an Avalon river cruise with your choice of over 70 cruises on 10 rivers through 22 countries. Explore Europe, Asia, South America, and Egypt in the relaxed luxury only Avalon Waterways can deliver. Discover the European continent on its legendary rivers from the North Sea to the Black Sea or from the French countryside to the waterways of Holland. Enjoy first-class service and award-winning excursions through the vineyards of France or Portugal, the vistas...

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About Your Ship - Avalon Saigon

Since first taking her maiden voyage on the Mekong River, the Avalon Saigon has been praised for delivering an intimate cruise experience as part of Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships®. 

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Ha Long Bay to Siem Reap, Cambodia

12:00AM

SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA Temples & Traditions This morning we return to Hanoi and fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia, where another incredible chapter of our journey begins. Meal: Breakfast Overnight: Siem Reap Welcome to Siem Reap, home to the Temples of Angk...

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Cabin Selections

Starting at $16,158

Aug 9 – Aug 21

2 room options

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Day 7 · Tue, Aug 10 · Siem Reap, Cambodia

Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom

12:00AM

This is going to be a memorable day! We'll explore Cambodia's magnificent temples by tuk-tuk, beginning with legendary Angkor Wat. We'll continue to Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple, famous for the enormous faces carved into its towers. After some fre...

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Day 8 · Wed, Aug 11 · Siem Reap, Cambodia

More Temples of Angkor

12:00AM

Our exploration continues at Ta Prohm, where enormous tree roots intertwine with the ancient ruins, followed by beautiful Banteay Srei, known for its intricate red-sandstone carvings. Along the way, we'll stop in a village known for making traditi...

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Day 9 · Thu, Aug 12 · Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh • Embark Avalon Saigon

12:00AM

Today we'll travel to Phnom Penh, where it's finally time to board the Avalon Saigon and begin our Mekong River cruise! We'll meet the crew, settle into our Panorama Suites and enjoy a welcome reception as our intimate Suite Ship begins sailing to...

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Day 10 · Fri, Aug 13 · Angkor Ban, Cambodia

Wat Hanchey & Angkor Ban

12:00AM

At hilltop Wat Hanchey, we'll enjoy beautiful views and participate in a traditional water blessing performed by local monks. Later, we'll walk through the rural village of Angkor Ban, visit a traditional Khmer home and have an opportunity to inte...

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Day 11 · Sat, Aug 14 · Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The Cambodian Countryside & Phnom Penh

12:00AM

This morning brings an ox-cart ride through the Cambodian countryside, including a visit with a local farmer. We'll also visit a silversmith village to see artisans using traditional techniques. After sailing into Phnom Penh, there is a choice of ...

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Day 12 · Sun, Aug 15 · Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phnom Penh

12:00AM

Explore Cambodia's capital by private cyclo, including visits to the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and National Museum. The rest of the day offers time to enjoy Phnom Penh at your own pace. Before dinner, we'll enjoy a performance of local song and ...

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Day 13 · Mon, Aug 16 · Châu Đốc, Vietnam

Châu Đốc, Vietnam

12:00AM

Good morning, Vietnam! We'll explore the bustling Chau Doc market before heading into the backwaters of the Mekong. Along the way, we'll see floating homes, local merchants, religious sites and scenes of everyday life along this legendary river. M...

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Day 14 · Tue, Aug 17 · Long Khánh, Vietnam

Long Khánh A & Cu Lao Gieng

12:00AM

Today is all about local traditions. A sampan takes us to Long Khanh A for a cotton-weaving demonstration. Later we'll travel by sampan and local motor cart on Cu Lao Gieng Island, visiting one of Vietnam's oldest Catholic churches and meeting loc...

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Day 15 · Wed, Aug 18 · Vinh Long, Vietnam

Vinh Long & the Mekong

12:00AM

Another sampan ride takes us to a local workshop in Vinh Long, where we'll see how rice paper, rice wine and traditional candies are made. The afternoon is ours to relax aboard the Avalon Saigon and watch the scenery pass as we sail toward Ho Chi ...

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Day 16 · Thu, Aug 19 · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City • Disembarkation

12:00AM

After leaving the Avalon Saigon, we'll explore Ho Chi Minh City on foot, seeing historic landmarks and stopping at the famous Rex Hotel rooftop bar. We'll also visit the War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market. Lunch becomes an experience of its ...

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