Summary
This inspiring Southeast Asia river cruise takes you to Vietnam and Cambodia, including stays in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and Bangkok, Thailand. 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 Siem Reap, Cambodia, see 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. Enjoy an inspiring Aspara dance performance 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 Southeast Asia cruise into Vietnam and visit a colorful market, the home of a local family making handcrafted sampans, and a workshop to learn how rice wine and traditional candies are made. 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.
Your adventure ends in Bangkok, where you’ll visit its most renowned temples, including the Temple of the Reclining Buddha—the oldest and largest of its kind. The perfect way to conclude this unforgettable river cruise vacation!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Day 2
- Hanoi
- Day 3
- Hanoi–Ha Long Bay
- Day 4
- Ha Long Bay–Hanoi–Siem Reap
- Day 5
- Siem Reap
- Day 6
- Siem Reap
- Day 7
- Siem Reap–Phnom Penh
- Day 8
- Wat Hanchey–Angkor Ban
- Day 9
- Kampong Tralach–Konpong Louang–Phnom Penh
- Day 10
- Phnom Penh
- Day 11
- Border Crossing–Chau Doc, Vietnam
- Day 12
- Long Khanh A–Cu Lao Gieng
- Day 13
- Vinh Long
- Day 14
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 15
- Ho Chi Minh City. Excursion To Cu Chi Tunnels
- Day 16
- Ho Chi Minh City–Bangkok, Thailand
- Day 17
- Bangkok
- Day 18
- Bangkok
- Day 19
- Bangkok
Countries (3): Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam
Travel Cities (6): Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Vinh