Journey through Vietnam and Cambodia, where natural beauty, sacred rituals, and UNESCO‑inscribed temples summon awe and wonder on an exceptional 15-day expedition that includes 3 nights in Siem Reap, Cambodia, and a 9-night cruise from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to Hanoi. This program features guest speakers Kim Phuc, famously photographed as a child in 1972 Vietnam; Nick Ut, the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who took that iconic image; and Jim Laurie, a TV news correspondent during the Vietnam War. Our unique itinerary encompasses the breadth of Vietnamese history and culture paired with the imperial and artistic traditions of Cambodia. Enhance your experience with the Bangkok Pre‑Program and/or Hong Kong Post-Program
Itinerary – 15 Days
1-2 Depart home city/Cross the International Date Line
3 Siem Reap, Cambodia
4 Siem Reap (Angkor Thom/Ta Prohm)
5 Siem Reap (Angkor Wat/Banteay Srei)
6 Siem Reap/Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam/Embark Le Jacques Cartier
7 Ho Chi Minh City
8 Nha Trang
9 Quy Nohn
10 Da Nang for Hôi An
11 Da Nang/Chan May for Hué
12 Cruising the South China Sea
13 Ha Long Bay
14 Hanoi
15 Hanoi/Depart for home city/Cross the International Date Line/Arrive in home city
Itinerary Highlights:
- Discover the famed Temple of Angkor Wat, and the magnificent Banteay Srei, including visits
to a local primary school and a traditional village. - Enjoy an excursion to the Imperial fortified city of Angkor Thom, and the “lost temple” of Ta Prohm.
- Visit the Cham Sculpture Museum in Da Nang, housing an incredible collection of Cham artifacts.
- Explore the Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, considered the most romantic Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty.
All-Inclusive
- Transfers and luggage handling abroad if you made your air arrangements through
Gohagan & Company. (If you made your own air arrangements, transfers and luggage
handling are not included.) - Experienced, English-speaking local guides for included excursions.
- Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.
- Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.
- Hospitality desk.
- Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors at your service.
All program features are contingent upon final brochure pricing. Gohagan & Company reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees, promotions, and surcharges at any time.
Le Jacques Cartier
Exclusively Chartered
5-Star, Small Ship
- Only 92 suites and staterooms, each with a private balcony.
- All meals included on board the ship, as well as alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages
throughout the cruise. - State-of-the-art theater ideal for enriching programming.
Bangkok Pre-Program Option
This 3-night pre-tour itinerary includes visits to 3 of Bangkok’s most famous temples: Temple of the
Golden Buddha; Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Bangkok’s largest; and the Marble Temple, a white
marble monastery. Wind your way to the Grand Palace via a long-tail boat and explore the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Thailand’s holiest treasure. Enjoy luxury accommodations at an ideally located hotel.
Hong Kong Post-Program Option
Extend your experience for 3 nights in Hong Kong, where present-day life embraces the past. Enjoy a scenic ride through Aberdeen and an excursion to Victoria Peak for spectacular views of Hong Kong. Visit the opulent Man Mo Temple and the Wong Tai Siun Temple, known for fortune‑telling and divine guidance. Stroll the beautiful grounds of the Tang Dynasty‑style Nan Lian Garden. Accommodations are at a luxury hotel in the heart of the city.
The Pre- and Post-Program Options are available at an additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.