DAY 5, 6 & 7 - HUẾ / HOI AN Cross the Hai Van Pass (weather permitting), with fantastic views in all directions, before arriving to Hoi An in the afternoon. With three nights here, there's plenty of time to explore all this charming town has to offer. Explore all Hoi An has to offer. Dive into the culture, hang out on the beach or get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town. Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures- supported project. DAY8-HOIAN/HOCHIMINHCITY Drive to Da Nang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City, once the capital of South Vietnam and the country’s commercial centre. Start exploring the small alleys and busy streets, keeping an eye out for laquerware shops and delicious local food stalls. DAY 9 - HO CHI MINH CITY Take a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, a complex network of tunnels that the Viet Cong lived in to protect themselves from opposing forces during the Vietnam War. Try crawling through some of the tunnels (if you’re not claustrophobic).Use free time in the afternoon to explore sprawling Ho Chi Minh City. Opt to visit the Thien Hau and Giac Vien pagodas and stroll through the immense Ben Thanh Market. Also well worth a visit are the Reunification Palace (the residence of South Vietnam presidents before 1975), the city's Chinese quarter of Cholon, and the War Remnants Museum. DAY10-HOCHIMINHCITY/MỸTHO Transfer to the pier for the start of the riverboat journey. Embark, settle in, and get to know the crew as the adven- ture begins. Sail towards My Tho. DAY 11 - HO CHI MINH CITY Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda with a short tour of My Tho town en route. Take local boats to Thoi Son Island to see a coconut product manufacturer, taste some local fruit and honey and meet traditional musicians. Continue on to Cai Be and enjoy a visit to the floating market. Opt to wander the small paths through local communities on the island and visit a Rice Popping cottage industry. Continue by local boat to Vinh Long to meet the vessel. Embark for the evening sail to Sa Dec. DAY 12 - SADEK / XÃ VĨNH XƯƠNG Visit the Kien An Cung Pagoda in Sa Dec and stroll through the market along the river. View the old colonial houses by the delta. Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board as you cruise the Mekong. Arrive at Chau Doc and visit Sam Mountain for sunset. Gaze out over the rice paddies or relax in a hammock. Visit some temples and pagodas along the way. Opt for dinner in town. DAY13-XÃVĨNHXƯƠNG/PHNOM PENH Cross the border into Cambodia and continue on to Phnom Penh. Enjoy an evening in the capital city starting with a cyclo tour to see the city from a new perspective. Opt to finish up at the Foreign Correspondents Club for Happy Hour overlooking the river or dinner in town. DAY 14 - PHNOM PENH Learn more about the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge visiting the killing fields of Choeung Ek; the grounds now stand as a powerful memorial filled with victims’ skulls and mass graves. Tour this sombre, yet serene, site with a guide. Learn about the dark history and devastation that occurred at Security Prison 21 (S-21). Take a guided tour to hear the stories behind the sombre photos lining the museum walls. After lunch, use free time to visit sights like the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, the National Museum, or the Russian Market. DAY 15 - KHAO SOK / KRABI Arrive at Kampong Tralach and visit its wonderful Vihara (Buddhist Monastery) and Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. Travel through Kampong Tralach Krom village along a small road perpendicu- lar to the river, crossing beautiful stretches of emerald rice paddies. The Vihara dates back to early last century and is home to some outstanding mural paintings. Standing isolated in the middle of the rice fields, it is a IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? TRAVEL STYLE: Classic All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price. SERVICE LEVEL: Standard Comfortable tourist-class accommo- dations with character; mix of public and private transport. PHYSICAL RATING: 2 - Light Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging. TRIP TYPE: Small Group Small group experience; Max 28 AGE REQUIREMENT: 12+ All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. VISA REQUIREMENTS Countries visited during this trip may have special visa requirements applicable to many nationalities. H A N O I H A L O N G B AY H U E H O I A N T H O I S O N H O C H I M I N H C I T Y C A I B E / V I N H L O N G S A D E C C H A U D O C P H N O M P E N H K A M P O N G C H H N A N G S I E M R E A P MEKONG RIVER ADVENTURE 50