Summary
On this unique and inspiring Southeast Asia river cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam, 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.
Your adventure begins in fascinating Siem Reap, Cambodia, where you’ll get up close to the phenomenal Temples of Angkor with an intricacy and architectural grandeur unmatched in the world. Visit famous Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and the splendid Bayon temple featuring some 200 mysterious faces carved in its many towers. Enjoy an inspiring Aspara dance performance and tour the other gems of the city before embarking on your river cruise.
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. Continue your cruise into Vietnam 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.
This memorable Southeast Asia river cruise vacation concludes in the bustling Ho Chi Minh City which combines historic architecture with modern skyscrapers. See the famous landmarks and try your hand in the kitchen—Vietnamese-style, with a cooking class. Go back in time with an excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels where you’ll have an opportunity to walk through a section of the immense underground tunnel system used extensively during the Vietnam War.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Day 2
- Siem Reap
- Day 3
- Siem Reap
- Day 4
- Siem Reap–Phnom Penh
- Day 5
- Wat Hanchey–Angkor Ban
- Day 6
- Kampong Tralach–Konpong Louang–Phnom Penh
- Day 7
- Phnom Penh
- Day 8
- Border Crossing–Chau Doc, Vietnam
- Day 9
- Long Khanh A–Cu Lao Gieng
- Day 10
- Vinh Long
- Day 11
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 12
- Ho Chi Minh City. Excursion To Cu Chi Tunnels
- Day 13
- Ho Chi Minh City
Countries (2): Cambodia, Vietnam
Travel Cities (4): Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Vinh