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Welcome to your LGBT-exclusive Mekong river cruise
It was so lovely to catch up with you earlier today. This is the most amazing way to see Vietnam and Cambodia and therefore I am delighted to present your full itinerary including fantastic hosts throughout the trip, 3 nights at a stunning 5* accommodation in Siem Reap with breakfast included daily as well as 3 lunches and a lovely dinner. You'll enjoy a 7-night cruise with some fantastic entertainment, meals throughout, and also some selected drinks. You'll then finish the itinerary in Ho Chi Minh City where you'll reside in style again and enjoy daily breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner.
I've included a room on the upper deck, with a small balcony and a spacious seating area.
With our cruises being very popular, there are only limited spaces available and we are down to the last 6 cabins even as far out as 2025. I would suggest to get this confirmed ASAP so that we do not loose out.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and hopefully getting this trip in your diary.
Matt Walters
Your Itinerary In Detail
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This itinerary has been tailor-made for you. No two itineraries are the same and we are always able to make changes if something isn't quite right.
- Wednesday 8th October 2025
- Thursday 9th October 2025
- Friday 10th October 2025
- Saturday 11th October 2025
- Sunday 12th October 2025
- Monday 13th October 2025
- Tuesday 14th October 2025
- Wednesday 15th October 2025
- Thursday 16th October 2025
- Friday 17th October 2025
- Saturday 18th October 2025
- Sunday 19th October 2025
- Monday 20th October 2025
Wednesday 8th October 2025
Your Gay Group Mekong Cruise!
Your Gay Group Mekong Cruise!
There can be no more striking cultural contrast than tranquil Cambodia and bustling Vietnam. From the diverse countryside of Cambodia to the Mekong Delta, so rich in human life and endeavor, you’ll discover two countries, two cultures, and two ways of life linked by one river, the Mekong.
Join us on a comprehensive 13-day journey through the heart of Cambodia and Vietnam, featuring a seven-night, all-gay cruise charter along the mighty Mekong River. Cruise aboard the all-suite, luxurious Mekong Jewel, specially built to ply the Mekong River from Kampong Cham, Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh City. Embracing an elegant French-colonial design similar to the many homes that once lined the streets of old Saigon, she boasts spacious suites from 323 square feet up to an expansive 915 square feet in size.
From here, you will enjoy all the wonders the Mekong has to offer in sophisticated, yet comfortable style. With never more than 24 guests per expert guide, you will enjoy enriching lectures, a comprehensive series of well-planned excursions, and most meals and beverages!
Also included is a three-night stay in Siem Reap including an in-depth visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor Wat, and a two-night stay in bustling Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), each featuring five-star, centrally-located hotels.
Highlights
- Visit the 12th century Angkorian temple complex of Wat Nokor Bachey
- Glide in wooden sampans to the historic An Kiet House and gardens in Cai Be, Vietnam
- Ride a Vietnamese tuk-tuk, or xe loi, to a family-owned mat weaving workshop
- Take a cyclo tour of Phnom Penh, including the Royal Palace, Throne Hall, Moonlight Pavilion, and the National Museum collection of Angkorian artifacts
- See Phnom Penh’s famous Silver Pagoda, home of Cambodia’s Emerald Buddha and the diamond-encrusted Maitreya Buddha
- From Phnom Pehn travel to Choeung Ek and see the Khmer Rouge Killing Fields, the memorial stupa, and Tuol Sleng (S-21 Prison)
- Tour a local school in the village of Wat Hanchey and receive a traditional Buddhist water blessing from the monks at the local monastery
- See Kampong Cham’s Phnom Pros (Man Hill), Phnom Srei (Woman Hill), the 33-foot long reclining Buddha, and the 42-foot tall preaching Buddha
Day 1: Arrival in Siem Reap
Day 1: Arrival in Siem Reap
Arrive at the Siem Reap airport, where you will be greeted by our representative, who will transfer you to the elegant and serene Victoria Angkor Resort and Spa. There will be an informal meet and greet around 5:30 for those who have arrived.
Victoria Angkor Resort and Spa for 3 nights
Victoria Angkor Resort and Spa for 3 nights
Located in the heart of the former French district of Siem Reap, in front of the Royal Garden, Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa is an iconic 5***** hotel, inspired by the 1930’s colonial architecture. Only few minutes away from the animated centre of the city, you are invited to relax in an oasis of peace and warmth.
Arty and authentic, each guest room is inspired by the history of the former Indochina. Take a walk around the garden, rest on a sunbed around the swimming pool, relax in the open-air Jacuzzi or spoil yourself in the Healthysens Spa.
Featuring a French colonial style, with dark woods and an architecture creating an oasis of calm and serenity, Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa will plunge you into a Back in Time journey, at the gates of Angkor wonders.
Your room: Superior Room
Each 38m2 room has a balcony facing the Royal Garden. All superior rooms have a distinctive European touch, with their beautiful wooden floors, colorful tiles, stylish furniture, exclusive fabrics and original decorative artifacts that give an incomparable feeling of well-being.
Thursday 9th October 2025
Day 2: Angkor Wat
Day 2: Angkor Wat
You’ll begin your day at Angkor Wat, the most recognizable landmark in Cambodia, and the largest religious monument in the world, with the longest continuous bas-relief sculpture in existence. Enjoy lunch at a local Khmer restaurant. This afternoon, tour the city center of Siem Reap by tuk tuk (motorcycle rickshaw) for an introduction to Siem Reap’s many dining and shopping options, and a stop at a traditional artists’ workshop. This evening, guests will enjoy a private dinner with Apsara show at our hotel. (B/L/D)
Friday 10th October 2025
Day 3: Angkor Thom, Bayon
Day 3: Angkor Thom, Bayon
This morning, we enter through the south gate of Angkor Thom for a guided tour of Bayon (the temple with the faces), then walk around the back of Bauphoun, and along the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. We continue to visit Ta Prohm, which has been overtaken by the jungle, with tentacle-like tree roots spilling over centuries-old walls and roofs, enveloping much of the structure.
Then enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.
This afternoon, you’ll visit Banteay Srey, considered to be the pinnacle of artistic achievement at Angkor, and Banteay Samré. Enjoy this evening at your own leisure. (B/L)
Saturday 11th October 2025
Day 4: Siem Reap / Kampong Cham / Embarkation
Day 4: Siem Reap / Kampong Cham / Embarkation
This morning is yours to relax and enjoy the hotel property or do some last minute shopping. This afternoon we travel to Kampong Cham, with lunch en route, to embark the ship. Following the informative Welcome Briefing, and meeting with our friendly crew, a Cambodian themed dinner is served in the Topaz Dining Room. (B/L/Welcome Dinner)
The Mekong Jewel
The Mekong Jewel
Reminiscent in design of the French colonial-era manor homes that once lined the streets of old Saigon, the 34-suite/68-passenger Mekong Jewel lends a sophisticated, yet comfortable, ambiance while cruising the mighty Mekong River. Around every corner, guests will enjoy a blend of timeless elegance and modern luxuries as they experience the sights and sounds of a landscape that forever changes its visitors.
Accommodations on board the Mekong Jewel provide all the comfort and convenience of a five-star hotel, without denying you the thrills of complete immersion in the Mekong River experience. Spacious, well-appointed suites offer individual climate control, daily housekeeping with turn-down service, the finest bed linens and duvets, luxuriously soft robes and slippers, all-natural, therapeutic bath amenities, and much more.
Onboard Amenities:
• Premium mattresses and pillow menu
• Luxurious, 500-thread-count linens and duvet
• Flat-screen satellite TV
• In-room electronic safe
• Complimentary minibar
• Generous closet space and under bed storage
• Daily housekeeping and turn-down service
• Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
• Complimentary wireless internet in all public areas, when available
Mekong Jewel: Signature Suite
Mekong Jewel: Signature Suite
Suites are the most common cabin grade found onboard and are spread across all three accommodation decks. These are lavishly decorated with hardwood floors, crown-molded ceilings adorned with a wooden ceiling fan, attractive headboards, decorative wall sconce lighting and elegant soft furnishings. All suites feature French balconies, interactive television systems and marble bathrooms.
Signature Suites:
301-306 Sun Deck; 201-212 Orchid Deck
• 291 square feet
• Private balcony
• Two twin-size beds that can be converted to one queen-size bed
Sunday 12th October 2025
Day 5: Wat Hanchey / Angkor Ban
Day 5: Wat Hanchey / Angkor Ban
This morning, you walk up the hill to the local monastery of Wat Hanchey and receive a traditional Buddhist Water Blessing from the resident monks. After enjoying a walk around the monastery and the amazing views of the Mekong River valley, you descend 303 steps and return to the ship.
*For gentle walkers, there is a coach provided to bring you up the hill.
In the afternoon, we will visit the charming town of Angkor Ban. Here, you will have a glimpse into the lives of the local people, starting with a visit to a family’s home to see how the locals live, along with an opportunity to meet the family and discuss their lifestyle. Next, you will continue through the village to the local private school, where you will join the children in their classroom and experience what their typical school day is like. You will then walk back through the village to the ship, with an opportunity to take photos along the way, including a brief stop at the local monastery complex.
Late this evening we arrive and dock in Phnom Penh. (B/L/D)
Monday 13th October 2025
Day 6: Phnom Penh
Day 6: Phnom Penh
After breakfast on board this morning, meet your cyclo/Tuk Tuk driver for an exciting morning city tour of Phnom Penh. You are gently transported by your driver along the riverfront to the Royal Palace complex. Here, enjoy a leisurely walk through the grounds, viewing Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion, before visiting the famous Silver Pagoda, home of Cambodia’s Emerald Buddha and Maitreya Buddha, encrusted with more than 9,000 diamonds.
Return to your Cyclo for the short ride to the National Museum, ending the morning with a comprehensive tour of the many Angkorian-period artifacts excavated at the Angkor Temple complex at Siem Reap. Enjoy a free afternoon in Phnom Penh with a variety of optional excursions from which to choose, or simply enjoy your time independently shopping or dining at one of the many wonderful restaurants and pubs nearby.
Before dinner, local children entertain us on the ship’s Sun Deck with a cultural performance including Apsara, Cambodia’s national dance, as well as local traditional folk dances. (B/L/D)
Tuesday 14th October 2025
Day 7: Phnom Penh / Killing Fields & S-21 Prison
Day 7: Phnom Penh / Killing Fields & S-21 Prison
In the morning, learn more about the darkest days of Cambodian history. After a scenic 45-minute drive from the ship, you arrive at the Choeung Ek killing fields, where you may walk through the fields, visit the small museum and Memorial Stupa, and learn more about the atrocities committed during the Khmer Rouge regime.
Before returning to the ship, tour Tuol Sleng (also known as S-21), the former school converted to the main prison and torture headquarters of the Khmer Rouge.
After returning to the ship, enjoy a free afternoon in Phnom Penh – shopping, dining at one of the many wonderful restaurants, participating in an optional cooking class, or exploring the city independently. This evening after dinner we’ll have an optional excursion visiting the local gay bars of Phnom Pehn. (B/L/D)
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Day 8: Border Crossing / Long Khanh Island
Day 8: Border Crossing / Long Khanh Island
This morning, we depart Phnom Penh to sail downstream to the Cambodia/Vietnam border. Enjoy a leisurely cruise, taking in the sights along the Mekong River. Some activities will be offered on board, as well.
Late this afternoon, we undergo border formalities, then cruise to Long Khanh Island. (B/L/D)
Thursday 16th October 2025
Day 9: Cu Lao Gieng
Day 9: Cu Lao Gieng
This morning, sampans take you to the local island village of Hong Ngu, not far from the Vietnam/Cambodia border. Hong Ngu produces a large number of the traditional, Khmer scarves exported to Cambodia.
Created in many homes around the village, you will have the opportunity to see the weaving process. Some villagers are also embroidery artists, displaying their art in and around the homes. The inhabitants of this area are especially friendly and welcoming.
Before returning to the sampans, we will walk around this evergreen island and visit the home of a local War Veteran.
In the afternoon, your sampans will bring you to Gieng Island, for a visit to a local village where hundreds of sampans and rowing boats are made daily. You’ll experience a sampan cruise on an untouched canal, then visit the Gieng Cathedral, built in 1879 right after the Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon in 1863. (B/L/D)
Friday 17th October 2025
Day 10: Sa Dec / Cai Be/ My Tho
Day 10: Sa Dec / Cai Be/ My Tho
Upon arrival to Sa Dec, your sampans return for a leisurely, scenic navigation of the narrow canals of the Mekong, where you will observe daily routines of the villagers en route to the historic town of Sa Dec. A stop is planned at a Cao Dai Temple, but a visit is depending on the river’s water level and accessible disembarkation area.
Then, in the town of Sa Dec, you visit the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, the inspiration of Marguerite Duras’ novel, L’Amant (The Lover), as well as the Chinese Temple which was build in honor of the Huynh Thuy Le Family. There, you will be welcomed by traditional Chinese Lions Dances. On your itinerary is a walk through the town’s market, where you experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the colorful fresh produce, meat, live fish and seafood for sale.
After returning to the ship for lunch, guests enjoy an afternoon cruise to Cai Be. We pass the city’s beautiful French gothic cathedral, then tour the historic An Kiet House with its beautiful surrounding gardens. After, we board our sampans to visit a traditional rice factory, where workers produce rice paper, rice wine, popped rice, and many varieties of traditional candies.
We’ll gather in the Sun Deck in front of the Le Salon Lounge this evening for a Farewell Reception with the entire crew, before enjoying a Cambodian Farewell Dinner in the Topaz Dining Room. (B/L/D)
Saturday 18th October 2025
Day 11: Disembarkation / Ho Chi Minh City
Day 11: Disembarkation / Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, bid farewell to the Mekong Jewel and enjoy a scenic drive to Ho Chi Minh City, where we begin our tour of the city’s incredible French Colonial architecture, including the Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Tonight is yours to enjoy at your leisure. (B/L)
The Reverie Saigon for 2 nights
The Reverie Saigon for 2 nights
The Reverie Saigon has debuted as the most spectacularly extravagant hotel in Vietnam and as the one and only member property of The Leading Hotels of the World in all of Vietnam.
Taking pride of place on the topmost floors of the landmark Times Square Building in prestigious District 1, the much-lauded hotel presents world-class hospitality with its impeccable service and its unique celebration of haute Italian design and inimitable luxury.
Transcending expectations of place to a modern day exploration of fanciful splendour, the sky-high Reverie Saigon offers an incomparable perspective on the city with its spectacular views.
The hotel has four restaurants, with the main hotel restaurant offering a big buffet of European and Chinese hot dishes, cold meats and cheeses, fruits and eggs cooked in any conceivable manner. For a quieter breakfast served à la carte on white linen with a crisp European, Asian or American newspaper and a skyline view of the capital, eat in the 39th floor club lounge – use of which comes complimentary with any of the suites.
The other two restaurants have a more formal feel. The Royal Pavilion is a Saigon dining destination in its own right – serving an ever-changing menu of gourmet Cantonese dishes (such as braised bird’s nest soup with crab roe and crab meat, or baked chicken in lotus leaf) and some of the finest dim sum outside Hong Kong. The pork puff buns and red-rice rolls burst with flavour and collapse in the mouth like chocolate truffles.
The R&J (after Romeo and Juliet) offers delicious Italian standards. The all-day Café Cardinal and the street side Long Bar are informal. The former offers snacks and panoramic Saigon views. The latter’s bar spans almost 165 ft, serves the ever popular Singapore Slings and Mai Tais.
Your room: Deluxe Room
Bright and airy, the Deluxe Room defines a decidedly glamorous take on urban chic with a sophisticated, classical décor in a rich palette of earthy tones and shimmering platinum offset by custom finishes. Each comes with a spectacular backdrop of city or river views.
A plush chaise longue offers an inviting perch on which to relax and recline – cocktail or classic novel in hand – while the spacious, marble-clad bath with deep-soaking tub offers an equally enticing refuge.
Sunday 19th October 2025
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh
After breakfast at the hotel this morning, enjoy a tour to the town of Cu Chi, where the local Vietnamese lived underground during the Vietnam war. This incredible complex features underground homes and tunnels, as well as examples of the traps used to maim and kill soldiers.
This evening, we bid farewell, with a special farewell dinner. (B/D)
Monday 20th October 2025
Day 13: Departure
Day 13: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Hotel check out is at Noon. (B)
What's Included
Your itinerary includes
- Private transfer from Sien Reap Airport to the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Resort
- 3 nights at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Resort
- Breakfast included daily
- Lunch included daily
- 1 dinner included
- 7-night river cruise on board the Mekong Jewel
- All meals included
- Cruise includes free-flowing local spirits, house wines (wines with dinner only), and locally-produced beer and soft drinks
- Prepaid gratuities and port fees’s included
- 2 nights at The Reverie Saigon
- Breakfast included daily
- 1 lunch & 1 dinner included
- Daily shore excursions and touring on both land and cruise
- 24/7 emergency concierge service
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