10 Days Vietnam-Cambodia Mekong River Cruise Tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
Tour Overview
Experience Cambodia and Vietnam from a truly different perspective – the waters of the mighty Mekong River. Sail for eight days aboard a classic riverboat from Ho Chi Minh...
Code of Tour: TAD0000011018
Length of Travel: 10 Day
Destinations of Tour: Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap
Departure City: Ho Chi Minh City
Price of Tour: Request
Type of Tour: Private
Features of Tour: Cruise
Experience Cambodia and Vietnam from a truly different perspective – the waters of the mighty Mekong River. Sail for eight days aboard a classic riverboat from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap. Discover Phnom Penh, roam the famous floating markets of Cai Bei, and explore the stilt village of Chnok Tru. There’s an incredible (and incredibly beautiful) view of Southeast Asia that’s waiting for you.
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City
In and around Ho Chi Minh CityArrive at any time. Arrival transfer included. Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City/Mỹ Tho (1B, 1D)
Embark around 3:30pm. Once on board, enjoy a welcome beverage and get to know the crew during an informational meeting. Included Activities: Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour Riverboat Welcome Meeting Transport: Toum Tiou II Riverboat
Day 3 Mỹ Tho/Sadek (1B, 1L, 1D)
Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda with a short tour of My Tho town en route. Take local boats to Thoi Son Island to see a coconut product manufacturer, taste some local fruit and honey and meet traditional musicians. Continue on to Cai Be and enjoy a visit to the floating market. Opt to wander the small paths through local communities on the island and visit a rice popping cottage industry. Continue by local boat to Vinh Long to meet the vessel. Embark on the evening sail to Sa Dec. Included Activities: Vĩnh Trang Pagoda Visit Coconut Manufacturing Visit Cai Be Floating Market Visit Transport: Toum Tiou II Riverboat Toum Tiou II Riverboat
Day 4 Sadek/Xã Vĩnh Xương (1B, 1L)
Visit the Kien An Cung Pagoda in Sa Dec and stroll through the market along the river. View the old colonial houses by the delta. Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board as you cruise the Mekong. Arrive at Chau Doc and visit Sam Mountain for sunset. Gaze out over the rice paddies or relax in a hammock. Visit some temples and pagodas along the way. Opt for dinner in town. Included Activities: Sa Dec Visit Sam Mountain Sunset Visit Transport: Toum Tiou II Riverboat Toum Tiou II Riverboat
Day 5 Xã Vĩnh Xương/Phnom Penh (1B, 1L)
In and around Phnom PenhCross the border into Cambodia and continue on to Phnom Penh. Enjoy an evening in the capital city starting with a cyclo tour to see the city from a new perspective. Opt to finish up at the Foreign Correspondents Club for Happy Hour overlooking the river or dinner in town. Additional Notes: During the border crossing all passengers must stay on board and the formalities are done on the riverboat. The ship will usually stay at the border for a 2-3 hours whilst all the formalities are completed. Depending on the time spent at the border, the itinerary for the afternoon may vary, although this process is usually quite simple delays can happen. Included Activities: Border Crossing (Vietnam – Cambodia) Phnom Penh Cyclo Tour Transport: Toum Tiou II Riverboat
Day 6 Phnom Penh (1B, 1L)
Visit the sobering S21 Museum and the Killing Fields with a local guide. Enjoy an included lunch at Friends, a social enterprise. Opt to visit sights like the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, the National Museum, or the Russian Market with free time. Included Activities: Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) Guided Tour Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Guided Tour
Day 7 Phnom Penh/Kâmpóng Trâlach (1B, 1L, 1D)
Continue to Kampong Tralach and visit the local vihara (Buddhist monastery) and Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. Opt to cycle, or ride in a tuk tuk or buffalo cart, through the village and past rice paddies to reach the monastery. Included Activities: Kampong Tralach Visit Transport: Toum Tiou II Riverboat
Day 8 Kâmpóng Trâlach/Koh Chen (1B, 1L, 1D)
Sail on to Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap RIver. Learn more about the fish farming, pottery and sugar palm production in the area. Wander through the local market then opt to cycle to visit the local industries. Enjoy lunch back on the ship en route to Koh Chen, an island in the river. Visit silver and copper workshops and meet a Khmer Rouge survivor eager to tell his story. Enjoy an evening cocktail and the Captain’s farewell dinner. Included Activities: Kampong Chhnang Visit Koh Chen Visit Transport: Toum Tiou II Riverboat Toum Tiou II Riverboat
Day 9 Koh Chen/Siem Reap (1B, 1D)
In and around Siem ReapEnjoy one last breakfast on board the riverboat, then say goodbye to the crew of the Toum Tiou II. Hop into a private vehicle for an included transfer to Siem Reap. Visit the G Adventures-supported New Hope project for dinner and learn more about the important work being done here. Included Activities: New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant Transport: Private Vehicle (5.00 hour(s), 285km)
Day 10 Siem Reap (1B)
Rise early to catch the sunrise at the Angkor Wat temple complex. Explore for a couple of hours before returning to the hotel for breakfast and checkout. Head back to the complex and continue exploring. Return to the hotel at midday where the tour ends. All onward travel must be booked after 3pm. Additional Notes: All onward travel must be booked after 3pm. Included Activities: Angkor Wat Guided Tour
