Welcome on board with Heritage Line for your Mekong River adventure! After check-in, join us in the lobby lounge for a safety briefing.

As we set sail, take the day to unwind and embrace the rhythm of the river. Indulge in a massage, relax on the terrace deck, or enjoy the views from your private balcony. Visit the bridge for a chat with the captain, or deepen your culinary knowledge with a Khmer cooking workshop.

During afternoon tea, we cross into Vietnam, approaching Tan Chau, a charming border town home to Chinese, Kinh, and Khmer communities. We moor nearby, offering serene riverbank views.

Dining: Lunch, Dinner

Default Excursion (any ship): Start your morning with Tai Chi and a delightful breakfast before exploring Tan Chau, known for its thriving aquaculture. Hop on a xeloi (Vietnamese rickshaw) for a leisurely ride through town, passing workshops, street vendors, and local markets. Experience the vibrant daily life before visiting a Cao Dai temple, where a priest shares insights into this unique belief system. Conclude the journey at a family-run fish farm, learning about the trade that sustains this community.

Optional Morning Excursions

• Culinary (Ship 'Jayavarman' only): Stroll through the market to select fresh ingredients for a hands-on cooking class at a Cao Dai temple. Discover the dietary customs of followers before preparing a traditional meal with the temple’s kitchen team.
• Cycling (Ship 'The Jahan' only, extra cost): Ride through a scenic Mekong island, passing mango orchards and fruit gardens. Stop at a local market, visit a frog farm, and observe skilled artisans weaving high-quality mats.
  • Distance: 12 km | Duration: 90 min | Terrain: Flat concrete paths

Default Excursion (any ship): After a relaxing afternoon onboard, we arrive at My An Hung Village in Sa Dec province, where time seems to stand still. Meet a local family, explore their seasonal vegetable fields, and enjoy a Vietnamese tea tasting with freshly harvested fruits. A captivating dragon dance performance adds a touch of cultural magic.

As the sun sets, unwind with a cocktail hour by the pool, accompanied by music and dance before dinner.

Dining: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rise early to witness the Mekong Delta awakening, as locals have already begun their day. Start with a refreshing Tai Chi session before enjoying a lavish breakfast buffet. We take a local boat to Binh Thanh Island, home to communities that cultivate water hyacinths. Stroll through the village, observe the traditional mat-weaving process, and meet an elderly couple who have spent their entire lives on the island, eager to share their stories.

Optional Morning Excursions

• Culinary (Ship 'Jayavarman' only): Not available
• Cycling (Ship 'The Jahan' only, extra cost): Ride through scenic island paths, passing rice paddies and stilt houses. Stop for photos and visit Long Ta village, renowned for its handcrafted scarves, before returning to the pier.
  • Distance: 7 km | Duration: 60 min | Terrain: Flat concrete paths

Default Excursion (any ship)

Explore Cai Be town, where artisans craft rice paper, rice cookies, rice wine, and coconut candies by hand. Continue to Tan Phong Island to sample fresh tropical fruits from a local garden. A buggy ride offers glimpses of daily life, stopping at a family home where water hyacinths are woven into intricate crafts.

As the ship makes its final journey to My Tho, enjoy a farewell gathering onboard.

Dining: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your final breakfast aboard your floating home before disembarking in My Tho. A comfortable bus transfer takes you to Saigon, a short 70-kilometer journey along the highway, arriving by mid-morning.

We hope this journey along the Mighty Mekong has left you with unforgettable memories and new friendships. Safe travels, and may your stories of this incredible river continue to inspire.

Dining: Breakfast