Summary
On this inspiring Southeast Asia river cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia, you’ll be immersed in the cultures and ancient traditions as you sightsee and spend time with locals in the most fascinating places along the mighty Mekong River.
The best way to experience Vietnamese culture is with a tour of its fascinating capital of Hanoi. Go on a cyclo ride through the ancient streets of the Old Quarter and enjoy a water puppet performance. Travel through the peaceful countryside to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll cruise by its breathtaking limestone islands.
In Ho Chi Minh City, see the famous landmarks and try your hand in the kitchen—Vietnamese-style, with a cooking class. On an excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels, walk through a section of the immense underground tunnel system used during the Vietnam War. Embark on your river cruise along the Mekong River and visit a vibrant market, the home of a local family making handcrafted sampans, and a workshop to learn how rice wine and traditional candies are made. In the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, tour the National Museum and Royal Palace with its striking Silver Pagoda. On a hilltop at the site of the 8th-century temple of Wat Hanchey, take in the stunning views before walking through the rural village of Angkor Ban to visit with welcoming schoolchildren.
The grand finale of this memorable Southeast Asia river cruise vacation is a stay in Siem Reap, home to the phenomenal Temples of Angkor with an intricacy and architectural grandeur unmatched in the world. Visit famous Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and the grandeur of the Bayon temple featuring some 200 mysterious faces carved in its many towers.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Day 2
- Hanoi
- Day 3
- Hanoi–Ha Long Bay
- Day 4
- Ha Long Bay–Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 5
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 6
- Ho Chi Minh City. Excursion To Cu Chi Tunnels
- Day 7
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 8
- Vinh Long–Cu Lao Gieng
- Day 9
- Chau Doc–Long Khanh A–Border Crossing, Cambodia
- Day 10
- Phnom Penh
- Day 11
- Phnom Penh
- Day 12
- Wat Hanchey–Angkor Ban
- Day 13
- Konpong Louang–Kampong Tralach
- Day 14
- Phnom Penh
- Day 15
- Siem Reap
- Day 16
- Siem Reap
Countries (2): Cambodia, Vietnam
Travel Cities (5): Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Vinh