Mekong River Expedition 2027

  • Sail aboard the luxurious, all-suite Mekong Jewel super ship
  • Experience the dramatic landscapes and incredible history of Vietnam and Cambodia
  • Immerse yourself in local culture and daily life along the Mekong River
  • Includes nights in Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap, and Hanoi

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
October 28, 2027 | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

• Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

• Transfer to the Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel

• Explore the lively Ben Thanh Night Market at your leisure

• Welcome cocktail reception at Park Hyatt Saigon hotel

Accommodations: Park Hyatt Saigon hotel
Meals included: Cocktails and canapes

Day 2
October 29, 2027 | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

• Guided tour of the dynamic Ho Chi Minh City

• Enjoy lunch at your leisure

• Enjoy a private dining experience in Ho Chi Minh City with your fellow Inspirato members

Accommodations: Park Hyatt Saigon hotel
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

Day 3
October 30, 2027 | Ho Chi Minh City and Embarkation

• Explore the vestiges of war in the Cú Chi Tunnels, the infamous tunnel network of the Viet Cong

• In the afternoon, transfer to My Tho, Vietnam for embarkation on the Mekong Jewel

• Set sail on the Mekong River

Accommodations: Mekong Jewel
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4
October 31, 2027 | Tien Loi (Ben Tre), Vinh Long, and Sa Dec, Vietnam

• Experience village life on the Mekong

• Board a traditional sampan and explore the narrow canals and backwaters of this famed region

• Visit local farmers and a rice factory

Accommodations: Mekong Jewel
Meals included: All meals included on board the Mekong Jewel

Day 5
November 1, 2027 | Sa Dec, Gieng Island, and Hong Ngu, Vietnam

• Observe the daily routines of the villagers in Sa Dec

• Explore the local market, selling everything from clothing and flowers to fresh fish and snake blood

• Tour the romantic, colonial mansion once occupied by best-selling French novelist Marguerite Duras

• Explore Gieng Island and visit a village where hundreds of sampans and rowing boats are made daily

Accommodations: Mekong Jewel
Meals included: All meals included on board the Mekong Jewel

Day 6
November 2, 2027 | Hong Ngu (Long Khanh A), Vietnam

• Visit the island village of Hong Ngu

• Observe local villagers hand-weaving Khmer scarves in their homes

• Learn about the unique local religion, Hoa Hoa

Accommodations: Mekong Jewel
Meals included: All meals included on board the Mekong Jewel

Day 7
November 3, 2027 | Phnom Penh, Cambodia

• Discover the exotic city of Phnom Penh, capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia

• Ride a tuk tuk around the French colonial district

• Visit the famed Temple of the Emerald Buddha, commonly known as the Silver Pagoda

• Explore the riverside esplanade in the old town to find Buddhist temples, palaces and artifacts

Accommodations: Mekong Jewel
Meals included: All meals included on board the Mekong Jewel

Day 8
November 4, 2027 | Phnom Penh and Angkor Ban, Cambodia

• Learn about the infamous Killing Fields of the Khmer Rouge

• Visit a former school-turned-prison that now serves as a genocide museum so all can learn from the tragedies of history

Accommodations: Mekong Jewel
Meals included: All meals included on board the Mekong Jewel

Day 9
November 5, 2027 | Angkor Ban, Wat Hanchey, and Kampong Cham, Cambodia

• Meet young children at a local school and friendly villagers in their homes

• Enjoy incredible views of the Mekong River from the Wat Hanchey temple complex

• Experience the rare opportunity to receive a traditional water blessing from local Buddhist monks

Accommodations: Mekong Jewel
Meals included: All meals included on board the Mekong Jewel

Day 10
November 6, 2027 | Kampong Cham and Siem Reap, Cambodia

• Disembark the Mekong Jewel and transfer to Siem Reap

• Check in to the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort

• Enjoy an afternoon tour of the bustling city of Siem Reap, stopping at local artisan shops along the way

• Dinner at your leisure

Accommodations: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Day 11
November 7, 2027 | Siem Reap, Cambodia

• Spend the day exploring the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, the largest religious complex in the world that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the bustling city of Siem Reap

Accommodations: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 12
November 8, 2027 | Siem Reap, Cambodia

• Enjoy a gondola boat ride along the ancient ruins on a small baray (a type of reservoir typical of ancient Khmer water management) and explore the spectacular remnants of Angkor Thom, the royal city

• Adventure to the amazing “jungle temple” of Ta Prohm, left as it was found with massive trees growing out of its stone walls and roofs

• Visit the unfinished temple of Ta Keo

• Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure

• Indulge in a cultural dinner complete with local performers

Accommodations: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

Day 13
November 9, 2027 | Siem Reap, Cambodia to Hanoi, Vietnam

• Check out of Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort

• Transfer to airport for the group flight to Hanoi, Vietnam

• Arrive in Hanoi and check into Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Accommodations: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 14
November 10, 2027 | Hanoi, Vietnam

• Enjoy breakfast at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel

• Spend the day at leisure in Hanoi or sign up for optional tours, including a day trip to Ha Long Bay

Accommodations: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 15
November 11, 2027 | Hanoi, Vietnam

• Enjoy breakfast at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel

• Explore Hanoi with a full day guided tour of the city

• Cheers to an incredible journey at our exclusive Farewell Dinner

Accommodations: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 16
November 12, 2027 | Hanoi, Vietnam

• Enjoy breakfast at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel

• Check out of hotel

• Transfer to airport for flights home

Meals included: Breakfast

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