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Mekong River Adventure – Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City

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Price on request
Duration
5 days
Countries
Vietnam, Cambodia
Activity
easy

The adventure

Experience the beauty of both Cambodia and Vietnam during this five-day river cruising journey. Take in Wat Phnom, the Grand Palace, and the Tra Su Bird Sanctuary and prepare to see things you’ll never forget (but bring your camera anyway). Get a true taste of river cruising while visiting the Cai Be floating market, where you’ll learn about fish farming, pottery, and sugar palm production. Opt for bikes, tuk tuks, or local boats to get around and see rice paddies, monasteries, and local businesses.

At a glance

Duration
5 days
Route
Phnom Penh → Ho Chi Minh City
Countries
Vietnam, Cambodia
Activity level
easy
Style
Beach & Islands, Sailing & Marine
Group size
Ask
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome

Where you'll go

Mekong River Adventure – Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City image

Day by day

Side view of anonymous male fisher in oriental boat fishing in rippled lake against old construction and mountain
Your journey through

Vietnam & Cambodia

Day 1Arrive by 10am to embark on the boat. Enjoy an Apsara show on board
Arrive by 10am to embark on the boat. Enjoy an Apsara show on board.
Day 2Cross the border into Vietnam
Cross the border into Vietnam. Cruise to Chau Doc and visit the Tra Su Bird Sanctuary. Later, soak in the sunset from the top of Sam Mountain.
Day 3Visit the Kien An Cung Pagoda in Sa…
Visit the Kien An Cung Pagoda in Sa Dec and take the time to stroll through the market along the river. View the old colonial houses by the delta. Continue on to Vinh Long. Learn about rice popping and opt to wander small paths through the communities here. Continue to Cai Be by local boats and meet up with the vessel. Drop anchor tonight near Thoi Son Island.
Day 4Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda in the morning
Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda in the morning, catching a glimpse of My Tho town on the way. Cruise to Thoi Son Island by local boats for some local industry visits. Enjoy learning more about coconut product manufacturing and honey farming, with samples of honey and local fruit. Meet traditional musicians here. Opt for a local lunch on the island. Enjoy a farewell cocktail on board before the Captain's dinner.
Day 5Depart My Tho in the morningHo Chi Minh City
A bustling street packed with people and a photographer taking pictures.Ho Chi Minh City
Depart My Tho in the morning. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Tour ends upon arrival.
Map showing Ho Chi Minh City

Discover Vietnam

A glimpse of the destination you'll explore.

Serene landscape in Ninh Bình, Vietnam featuring grazing buffalo in lush rice fields.
Stunning aerial shot of lush green terraced rice fields with mountains in the background.
Breathtaking landscape view of a city nestled between lush mountains and the coastline, captured in daylight.
Aerial view of karst mountains with villages and river in a rural landscape.
Picturesque scenery of green hills with wooden houses placed among rice plantations located in countryside in daytime
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