Summary
On this unique and 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.
Spend time 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. Embark on your river cruise along the Mekong River and immerse yourself in the local cultures with a visit to 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. Go on an ox-cart ride amongst rice paddy fields and witness the daily lives of farmers.
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. Then enjoy an inspiring Aspara dance performance—a perfect ending to this remarkable and cultural journey!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Day 2
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 3
- Ho Chi Minh City. Excursion To Cu Chi Tunnels
- Day 4
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 5
- Vinh Long–Cu Lao Gieng
- Day 6
- Chau Doc–Long Khanh A–Border Crossing, Cambodia
- Day 7
- Phnom Penh
- Day 8
- Phnom Penh
- Day 9
- Wat Hanchey–Angkor Ban
- Day 10
- Konpong Louang–Kampong Tralach
- Day 11
- Phnom Penh
- Day 12
- Siem Reap
- Day 13
- Siem Reap
Countries (2): Cambodia, Vietnam
Travel Cities (4): Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Vinh