2028 CAMBODIA, VIETNAM AND MEKONG JEWEL RIVER CRUISE

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, premium mattresses and pillow menu, flat-screen satellite TV, in-room electronic safe, complimentary minibar and complimentary wireless internet in all public areas, when available.

Dates of stay: October 7 – 14, 2028

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 Ho Chi Minh City.

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 splendor, the sky-high Reverie Saigon offers an incomparable perspective on the city with its spectacular views.

Room type: Deluxe Room

Dates of included stay: October 14 – 16, 2028

Additional post-nights may be booked directly through the hotel, based on the above room types. No need to mention Brand g when booking, simply book the number of additional post-nights you need and send the confirmation to [email protected] and we’ll add a note to your Brand g reservation and request the reservations be tied together when we send our rooming list to the hotel.

October 16 – 20, 2028

Double occupancy $3,499 per person / Single occupancy pricing: $4,699

End your journey with an optional four-night post-program extension, featuring three nights in historic Hanoi and one night aboard the Ambassador Lines ‘junk’ boat on the famed UNESCO World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay.

Included Services:

• Flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
• 3-night hotel accommodations at the Intercontinental Westlake Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam, including buffet breakfast and luggage porterage. Accommodation in Junior Suites, which include Club Lounge access, dedicated check-in, afternoon tea, twilight canapes and cocktails from 5:00pm – 7:00pm, refreshments throughout the day, and complimentary pressing of two pieces per stay.
• Hanoi sightseeing
• Ha Long Bay one night cruise package including: meals and excursions
• Bottled water, coffee/tea and choice of 2 beverages with included meals (soft drinks, beer or wine)
• Hanoi to Ha Long Bay round-trip transfer by coach
• Luggage assistance at airport, hotel and junk boat
• Arrival and departure assistance at airport
• 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners
• All gratuities

Itinerary:

Day 1 – October 16, 2028: Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi   

Breakfast at the Reverie Saigon Hotel, then transfer to the Tan Son Nhat airport for a short domestic flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival at Hanoi airport, we proceed outside the terminal, meet our guide and transfer to a local restaurant for lunch. Following lunch we proceed to the hotel for check-in and some time at leisure. Later we make our way to old Hanoi for a charming water puppet performance followed by dinner at a local restaurant. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Overnight in Hanoi at Intercontinental Westlake hotel

Day 2 – October 17, 2028: Hanoi – Half Day City Tour 

This morning, following breakfast, we meet our guide in the hotel lobby for city tour. We first enjoy a thrilling electric car tour through the city’s charming historic quarter to explore the hidden alleys, cafes and shops. After, we visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex including the Vietnamese leader’s mausoleum, which overlooks Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh’s house, behind the mausoleum, which is built on top of stilts. This simple, traditional house sits in a botanical garden by a lotus pond. Next, we visit the Temple of Literature, a temple dedicated to Confucius and Vietnam’s first national university, founded in 1070.

After a full morning, we enjoy an included lunch.

Following lunch we continue on to visit the Hoa Lo prison (“Hanoi Hilton”) to learn about its use as a place for holding American POWs. It was also used by the French to imprison Vietnamese patriots.

Finally, we transfer back to hotel for an evening at leisure and dinner on your own. If you choose, you may enjoy an included light buffet in the Club Intercontinental Lounge. (Breakfast/Lunch)

Overnight in Hanoi at Intercontinental Westlake hotel

Day 3 – October 19, 2028: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay 

This morning following breakfast, we transfer to Ha Long via motor coach. We’ll arrive to the Ambassador Cruise around 12:30pm. After check-in and a short briefing about our cruise, we’ll enjoy our welcome lunch at the Restaurant. During lunch we sail toward Ha Long Bay, while enjoying the majestic views of the World Natural Wonder, Halong Bay limestone islets.

Following lunch, your first excursion is a visit to Luon Cave –one of the most unique caves in Halong Bay featuring the self-contained lake inside a closed arch-shaped mountain, where you can experience sitting on a bamboo boat rowed by a local or Kayaking* (Additional charges).

Our next visit is to Titov Island– a splendid destination encompassing a crescent moon-shaped beach, where you can immerse yourself in the turquoise water and climb to the top of the Island beholding the breathtaking 360o view of the bay.

Alternatively, you can indulge in home-made cakes
at the Piano Lounge. Or, opt for an afternoon of pampering at Atelier de Beauté Spa* (Additional charges) or immersing yourself in the outdoor Jacuzzi pool.

At sundown, Ambassador Cruise will anchor overnight. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy cooking class or Happy Hour* (Additional charges) and Canapes at the Piano Lounge or on the Sundeck and live music at the Piano Lounge before dinner.

After dinner in the restaurant, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy live music at the Piano Bar. Or, take the opportunity for squid fishing, a spa treatment at the Spa or watch movies in your cabin. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Overnight on the Ambassador Cruise boat

Day 4 – October 19, 2028: Halong Bay/Hanoi

Early this morning, watch the sunrise while taking part in a Tai Chi session on the Sundeck, followed by a light breakfast in the Piano Bar.

Later this morning we make a visit to the magnificent Sung Sot Cave– the largest and most magnificent cave in the bay featuring
marvelous and mysterious thousand-year-old stalactites in a variety of unique forms. Once back on board, enjoy breakfast as we cruise back to the dock.

After a late morning check out, we return to shore and journey back to Hanoi, with an included lunch after returning to the Old City.

Following lunch, we return to the Intercontinental Hotel for check-in and some time to rest.

Later we depart for a visit to Ngoc Son Temple, before enjoying a delicious farewell dinner. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Overnight in Hanoi at Intercontinental Westlake hotel

Day 5 – October 20, 2028: Hanoi – Flights Home

(Breakfast)

Hotel room type: Junior Suite

Additional pre-nights may be booked directly through the hotel, based on the above room type. No need to mention Brand g when booking, simply book the number of additional pre-nights you need and send the confirmation to [email protected] and we’ll add a note to your Brand g reservation and request the reservations be tied together when we send our rooming list to the hotel.

October 6, 2028: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

$84 per person

Add to your reservation through our online reservation system, call us at 952-405-9309, or email [email protected] to secure your space.

Be amazed by Siem Reap’s most unique, authentic and top-rated evening entertainment. More than just a circus, Phare performers also use theater, music and dance to tell Cambodian stories—historical, folk and modern. Phare artists are graduates of Phare Ponleu Selpak, an NGO and professional arts training center in Battambang, Cambodia. The school was founded by nine young men returning from a refugee camp of the Khmer Rouge regime. Finding healing through the arts, they wanted to provide the same opportunity for poor, socially deprived and troubled youth. You will be astonished by the performers’ energy, emotion, enthusiasm and talent. It is not a show to miss.

Dinner is not included and we recommend eating prior to the excursion.

Inclusive of:
‣ 2-hour excursion
‣ Private tour with entrance fees
‣ Mineral water and cold towels
‣ Gratuities for Tour guide, drivers

October 6, 2028: 4:45am – 9:00am

Following this tour you will meet up with the rest of the group for the full-day temples tour as scheduled per the web itinerary.

$120 per person

Add to your reservation through our online reservation system, call us at 952-405-9309, or email [email protected] to secure your space.

Today is all about magnificent views. Your morning begins at Bakheng Hill, where a steep path will take you to Phnom Bakheng, the highest temple in Angkor. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime sunrise overlooking the gates of Angkor Wat and the temples of Angkor—a truly breathtaking sight. Following a walk back down the hill, enjoy breakfast at the Angkor Café, with the gates of Angkor Wat as your view.

After breakfast, transfer to the South Gate of Angkor Thom and join a morning gondola ride along the ancient ruins on a small baray (a type of reservoir typical of ancient Khmer water management). Float along the baray, a typical ancient Khmer reservoir, on a gondola surrounded by ancient ruins. Finally, end your excursion at the ruins of Prasat Chrung, the Shrine of the Angle, whose wall makes for the perfect vantage point to take in the amazing landscapes.

Please note: As the dirt path to the temple can be steep and is not handicap accessible, this tour is recommended for more active travelers.

Inclusive of:
‣ 4-hour excursion
‣ Private tour with entrance fees
‣ Breakfast
‣ Mineral water and cold towels
‣ Gratuities for Tour guide, drivers, restaurant staff

October 14, 2028: 6:00pm – 10:00pm

$165 per person

Add to your reservation through our online reservation system, call us at 952-405-9309, or email [email protected] to secure your space.

Are you ready for a ride of your life? Hop on the back of a vintage Vespa scooter (behind your experienced local driver) and experience Saigon nightlife the way locals do.

Around 6:00pm, you will be picked up from The Reverie hotel and start your Vespa night trip by mingling in the crowd of locals going home after work. You will witness Saigon’s rush hour traffic. Roads are mega-loaded with scooters, cars, bicycles, buses…and they honk every two seconds. It’s chaotic, noisy, fascinating. A welcome drink on a bridge overlooking the iconic tower awaits you.

There is no better way to be immersed in the culture of Vietnam than by exploring side streets and back alleys where the local people congregate, feeling the warmth of genuine interaction.

First stop at a “local favorite” restaurant to sample unique and tasty seafood. Continue the ride to you next restaurant where you will enjoy the authentic Vietnamese food that can’t miss.

Before ending the tour you will discover the diversity between the local cafés with Vietnamese music and popular bars with acoustic music or rock.

Return to the hotel around 10pm.

Inclusive of:
‣ 4-hour excursion
‣ Private tour
‣ All-you-can-eat & free flow beers, drinks…
‣ Vespa & Tour Guide
‣ Helmets & Mask & Raincoats
‣ Insurance
‣ Gratuities for Tour guide, drivers, restaurant staff