Cruise from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi with Uniworld
15 days
06 Sep 26 to 05 Oct 26
Book by 30 Jun 25
Two of Asia’s most captivating destinations, vibrant Vietnam and serene Cambodia, offer a fascinating contrast of culture, history, and scenery. Each country exudes its own distinct charm, with rich social traditions, poignant histories, and layered pasts waiting to be explored.
Includes
15 Day Uniworld Boutique River Cruise
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the all-suite Super Ship Mekong Jewel
2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City at the Park Hyatt Saigon (or similar)
3 nights in Siem Reap at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort (or similar)
2 nights in Hanoi at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel (or similar)
Complimentary house wine, local spirits and beer, soft drinks, tea, and coffee will be served throughout the cruise.
Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner
13 included excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
Cultural enrichment
Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
Gratuities for onboard and onshore personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager, local experts, drivers) are included both during the cruise/tour as well as on any pre- or post-cruise land extensions
Excludes
Flights
Arrival / departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Items of a personal nature
Extras
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.
Highlights
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the all-suite Super Ship Mekong Jewel
2 nights in Hanoi and 2 nights cruising the majestic Ha Long Bay
All meals onboard
Unlimited beverages spirits and wines on-board
Itinerary
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.
Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City, Transfer to My Tho (Embark), 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—Cú Chi Tunnels
Day 4: Tien Loi (Ben Tre), Vinh Long, Sa Dec
Today, you'll witness the hustle and bustle of delta river life on a unique excursion created exclusively for Uniworld guests, where you can see how local farmers weave sedge hats, decorate bonsais, and more. 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, Crusing the Mekong River, Phnom Penh
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.
This afternoon, you’ll cross the Vietnamese border, and tomorrow you’ll awake in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital city, for the next leg of your exciting journey.
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, Crusing 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 Excursion
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 (Disembark), 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 & 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
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 Excursions
Apsara Show and Dinner and South Gate Angkor Thom, Bayon, and Ta Prohm
Day 13: Siem Reap, Fly to Hanoi
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 the airport for your flight home.
Ship info
Mekong Jewel
Debuting in January 2020, the Mekong Jewel sets a new standard for luxury river cruising on Southeast Asia’s iconic Mekong River. As the most sophisticated and eco-friendly vessel in the region, this all-suite Super Ship™ blends modern elegance with sustainable design, offering guests an unforgettable journey through Vietnam and Cambodia. Replacing the Mekong Navigator, the Mekong Jewel was meticulously crafted to deliver an extraordinary travel experience while minimizing its environmental impact.
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