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, where you’ll cruise by its breathtaking limestone islands. Next, in Siem Reap, Cambodia, visit famous Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and the phenomenal Temples of Angkor with an intricacy and architectural grandeur unmatched in the world. Enjoy an inspiring Aspara dance performance before embarking on your river cruise. Go on an ox-cart ride amongst rice paddy fields and witness the daily lives of farmers. 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 ends in Ho Chi Minh City, where you’ll 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.
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
Countries (2): Cambodia, Vietnam
Travel Cities (5): Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Vinh