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… the banks of the Siem Reap River

Angkor

Awaken early to watch the sunrise reveal the magic of Angkor Wat, a 12th-century Khmer temple adorned with elaborate bas-reliefs and sculptures. Explore Ta Prohm, whose shrines remain tangled in the roots and branches of kapok and fig trees, and see the exceptional carvings of the temple of Banteay Srei. Pay a visit to Les Artisans d’Angkor, a school where local youth are trained in age-old Khmer arts. Ride a tuk-tuk, or motorized rickshaw, to the walled city of Angkor Thom. Wander among dozens of colossal stone faces at the Bayon Temple, and visit the Terrace of the Elephants. 

Kampong Cham

Drive through the countryside to the Mekong River

…In the riverside town of Kampong Cham…Set sail along the Mekong into a landscape of rice fields and picturesque fishing boats

At Wat Hanchey, set on a hilltop overlooking the Mekong, see a variety of temples including an eighth-century temple from the pre-Angkor Chenla period. Meander past interesting traditional homes in Angkor Ban and meet the friendly local residents. 
Kampong Chhang/Kampong Tralach

Anchor at Kampong Chhnang and drive to a village where artisans make traditional pottery for local use. Then glide along the Tonle Sap in local boats and glimpse a unique way of life in the clustered houses and shops that float in midstream. In the town of Kampong Tralach, ride local oxcarts through the rice paddies to see an age-old Buddhist temple. 
Phnom Penh

Enjoy a full day to explore the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh. Ride acyclo (bicycle taxi) to the Royal Palace and its opulent Silver Pagoda. Browse the world’s finest collection of Khmer sculpture at the National Museum of Cambodia, and venture into a local market. This afternoon, learn about the reign of the Khmer Rouge on visits to the Choeung Ek “killing fields” and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.

…enjoy a traditional Cambodian apsara dance performance.

Spend a relaxing day on the Mekong. Take in views of everyday life along the river

…cross the border into Vietnam.

Meander past colorful produce in the markets of Chau Doc. Next, stop in an island village to watch traditional fish farming methods. Continue to small floating market on the river and a floating fish farm.
Sa Dec/Cai Be

Take a local boat up a tributary to experience rural life in the Mekong Delta. See the floating market of Cai Be, step into a rice “factory” to watch rice-based candies being made. 
My Tho/Ben Tre/Saigon

…travel by local boat to the villages around the city of Ben Tre. Take a stroll in the fruit orchards of Quoi, and visit the splendid Vinh Trang Pagoda. Then journey to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)

 Saigon

Set out on a walking tour of Saigon’s historic landmarks, including colonial gems such as the Opera House, the former city hall, and Notre Dame Basilica. Stop by the Central Post Office, designed by Gustave Eiffel; and visit the Reunification Palace, headquarters of the South Vietnamese government during the Vietnam War. If you wish, continue to the War Remnants Museum.