Overview
Itinerary
Insider Experience: Visit Opportunities of Development thru Art (ODA), a local organisation that provides support to underprivileged children.
Discover Angkor Archaeological Park and the temple Bayon before sunset at Angkor Wat. (B)
Insider Experience: This afternoon, enjoy a tuk tuk ride through the agricultural island of Koh Pen. Travel along the shaded lanes, past wooden stilted houses tucked amongst palm and sandalwood trees. Depending on the time of year, you can see a variety range of crops growing, including tobacco or betel nuts, as well as coconuts and tropical fruits.
Enjoy a walking tour of Angkor Ban. After lunch, tour Oknha Tey which has a rich history in silk weaving. Learn about village life from the local homes to the rice fields. (B/L/D)
Insider Experience: Travel by coach to the former royal capital Oudong, for a traditional Buddhist blessing. Once at the stupa, you'll receive your blessing from a local monk, and it's sure to be a memorable highlight of your Mekong River cruise.
Explore the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum before touring the Royal Palace. See the Silver Pagoda and admire the Emerald Buddha. (B/L/D)
You might like to attend a fruit-carving demonstration on board, and watch a documentary film about Pol Pot this evening. (B/L/D)
After breakfast, transfer to a small boat and travel along the Mekong's tiny tributaries. Step ashore for a tour of Tan Chau by rickshaw. Visit the fascinating local artisan workshops to learn more about the history of their crafts. (B/L/D)
Take a boat ride to Sa Dec and visit Huynh Thuy Le's old house.
Afterwards, travel to Cai Be and visit a local rice paper manufacturer and coconut candy factory. (B/L/D)
Insider Experience: Spend two nights up close to the action at the Fusion Suites Saigon.
Insider Experience: This evening, dine at The Chopsticks Saigon.
Join an early morning flight to Japan.
This evening, meet your Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort for dinner. Stay Two Nights: Tokyo, Keio Plaza Hotel (B/D)
A full-day tour of Tokyo begins with a trip to the Edo Tokyo Museum or the Miraikan. Continue to Asakusa Kannon Temple and Hamarikyu Garden.
Afterwards, visit the Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing. (B)
Insider Experience: Today you will make the journey to Odawara by train, travelling in a ‘Romancecar' (observation car) on the picturesque narrow gauge line.
Insider Experience: Disembark at the Mt Fuji Visitor Centre to learn more about the snow-capped peak.
Insider Experience: This morning, venture to Matsumoto Castle, an impressive five-storey fortress.
Insider Experience: Later, set off on a journey on the Hida Train to Nagoya, continuing onwards by bullet train to Hiroshima.
Insider Experience: Cruise to World Heritage-listed Miyajima Island. Translated to ‘Shrine Island', the wooded island is home to the famous Itsukushima Shrine, a Shinto shrine which appears to float in the island's waters at high tide. During your time here you'll enjoy a walking tour and see wild deer.
Insider Experience: This morning visit Hiroshima's World Peace Memorial Park and the A-Bomb Dome Museum.
Insider Experience: Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto's gardens this morning.
Today you'll enjoy a day trip to Nara, a picturesque city with charming narrow streets and an abundance of impressive temples. See the beautiful Todai-ji Temple, the largest wooden building in the world and its Great Buddha and Nigatsu-do Shrine. Founded in 745 by Emperor Shomu, Todai-ji is a vast Buddhist temple complex that was constructed as a symbol of imperial power. Its famous Buddha towers overhead at 15 metres tall and is the largest Buddha statue in Japan.
Later it's time for a stroll through Nara's famous Deer Park, home to over 1,200 wild deer who freely roam the park, grazing on the spacious lawns. (B)
Travel to Osaka where you'll enjoy a guided tour that includes a visit to the Umeda Observatory in the iconic Umeda Sky building. Here you will enjoy panoramic views over Osaka and its castle. Spend your final evening with fellow travellers during a Farewell Dinner. Stay: Osaka, Sheraton Miyako (B/D)
Transfer to Osaka airport after breakfast for your onward flight. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Relax at the stylish Shinta Mani Shack in Siem Reap
- Visit ODA, which supports local underprivileged children
- See an Apsara performance, a traditional Khmer dance
- Receive a traditional Buddhist blessing by monks in Oudong
- Stay at the modern Fusion Suites Saigon
- Dine at The Chopsticks Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City
- Enjoy a ‘Romancecar’ train journey to Hakone
- Visit the snow-capped Mt Fuji
- Explore Matsumoto Castle
- Journey to the Japanese Alps aboard the Hida Train
- Cruise to the World Heritage-listed Miyajima Island
- Listen to a talk from a Hiroshima survivor or successor
- Glimpse the colourful kimonos of Kyoto’s geisha
- 15 nights in premium accommodation
- Seven-night Mekong River cruise aboard the RV Apsara featuring all suite categories with balconies
- Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director in Vietnam and Cambodia, and a Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort in Japan
- Flight from Vietnam to Japan
- Airport transfers, port charges and tipping
- 43 meals - 22 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 13 dinners
- International wine, local beer and spirits included with lunch and dinner on-board your Mekong River cruise
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change
- Itinerary days 12-23 are operated by Great Rail Journeys
- Flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo is unescorted
- Prices include transfers, tipping, port charges and most porterage
- Flights must arrive in Siem Reap by 12 noon on day 1 for afternoon touring
- An overnight bag must be packed down for days 17-19
- Prices are for land, cruise and flights within Asia as specified
Life Onboard RV Apsara
Relax aboard RV Apsara, where you can unwind with a drink on the upper deck while taking in the stunning views of the Mekong River. Whether you're a solo traveller or exploring with family and friends, enjoy the perfect combination of relaxation, exploration, and cultural discovery. Read more
Travelmarvel provide exceptional value, with most transfers, guided excursions, and many meals already included. Onboard, you’ll enjoy luxurious accommodations, delicious local cuisine, and the convenience of modern amenities like free Wi-Fi.
Travelmarvel’s exclusive Insider Experiences provide unique insights into the culture and traditions of the region, from walking tours through bustling cities like Ho Chi Minh to discovering the beauty of Halong Bay, there’s something for every traveller.
Cabins
Balcony
Deluxe Twin Balcony Suite
The RV Apsara’s Deluxe Twin Balcony Suites feature both indoor and outdoor balconies to savour unobstructed, sweeping views from the privacy of your suite, plus premium amenities including a mini bar, desk, wardrobe, flatscreen TV, climate control and an en suite with a shower.
Balcony
Sadec Twin Balcony Suite
Nestled in a prime location on the Upper Deck, the Sadec Twin Balcony Suites offer the same amenities of Deluxe Twin Balcony Suites with an even larger living space, plus an en suite featuring a spa bath.
Suite
Mekong Suite
Elevate your cruise to new heights with a stay in one of the ship’s two Mekong Suites. At 58 square metres, the magnificent suites include all the amenities of the other suites, while additionally boasting a large outdoor terrace, entertainment area, king bed, two en suites and a whirlpool spa bath.
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