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Mekong Discovery (Southbound) 2026

8 days
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From Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
4.7
6 traveler reviews
  • Rows of historic kiln structures with trees and industrial buildings under the sun.
  • The throne hall of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh with ornate architecture.
  • Ornate ceremonial building in the Royal Palace complex with a blue sky.
  • Stupas and manicured gardens within a temple complex under a blue sky.
  • Vast green fields with a curving waterway leading to a distant hill under a blue sky.
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  • A corridor with barred windows and checkerboard floor tiles.
  • Aerial view of a city with a river and numerous buildings.
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Operator
Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Cambodia

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Wat Hanchey and Angkor Ban

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Hanchey temple with traditional water blessing from local monks
    • Walking tour through rural village of Angkor Ban
    • Visit to traditional Khmer house
    • Interaction with children at local school

    Optional Activities

    • Be driven to top of Wat Hanchey (alternative to climbing)
    Landmarks
    Wat Hanchey
  3. Day 3

    Kampong Tralach and Phnom Penh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing with ox-cart ride through Cambodian countryside
    • Meeting with local farmer
    • Visit to silversmith village in Konpong Louang

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Killing Fields
    • Visit to Central Market by tuk-tuk
    • Exploration of riverfront promenade and Foreign Correspondents Club (FCC)
    Landmarks
    Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
    Killing Fields
    Central Market
    Foreign Correspondents Club (FCC)
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Phnom Penh to Cambodia-Vietnam Border

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Phnom Penh by private cyclo
    • Visit to Royal Palace with Silver Pagoda
    • Visit to National Museum featuring Khmer artifacts
    • Performance by children from local orphanage
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Silver Pagoda
    National Museum
  5. Day 5

    Chau Doc and Mekong Backwaters

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Village walk through Chau Doc market
    • Guided excursion down the Mekong backwaters
    • Viewing of traditional floating homes and religious sites
    Landmarks
    Chau Doc Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Long Khanh A and Cu Lao Gieng Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cotton-weaving demonstration in Long Khanh A village
    • Guided excursion on Cu Lao Gieng Island via sampan and motor cart
    • Visit to one of Vietnam's oldest Catholic churches
    • Visit to family home making Vietnamese conical hats (Non la)
    • Visit to sampan boat workshop
    Landmarks
    Cu Lao Gieng Island
  7. Day 7

    Vinh Long to Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to local workshop in Vinh Long for rice paper, rice wine, and candy production
  8. Day 8

    Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Avalon Waterways

4.6
(234 reviews)

Number of tours

571

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

85%

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Saigon
    Avalon Saigon
    The all-suite Avalon SaigonSM, our newest Suite Ship® in Asia, was specifically designed to offer the best cruise experience on the M… Read more
    Built
    2018
    Guests
    18 - 36
    Crew
    24
    Length
    60 m / 197 ft
    Staterooms
    18
    Gross Tonnage
    950 gt
    Cruising Speed
    9 kn / 17 kph / 10 mph
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Traveler Reviews

4.7
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.8
  • Tour Operator
    4.6

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  • I
    January 5th, 2020
    5.0
    Very well Organized tour I thoroughly enjoyed it
    Traveled in December 2019
  • Mekong Discovery (Southbound) 2026 reviewer 2
    December 11th, 2019
    5.0
    The boat was beautiful, the staff and director couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating. We had the trip of...
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    • People interacting with a ship's captain in a wheelhouse.
    • Close-up of a colorful butterfly on a leafy plant.
    • Market scene with fish and other food items displayed.
    • Sunset view over a river with clouds in the sky.
    • A temple with visitors standing at the entrance.
    • Ancient brick structure surrounded by vegetation.
    • Bunch of green bananas on a plant.
    • A large, ornate church with statues and intricate architecture.
    • Children and adults in a classroom setting.
    • A person on a small boat in a large river.
    • Dessert dish with chocolate and garnish in a white bowl.
    • Close-up of a vibrant pink lotus flower in a pond.
    • An interior view with wooden doors and a checkerboard floor.
    • Rustic workshop with old wooden tools.
    • A Khmer-style stupa tower against a clear blue sky.
    • A person rowing a traditional wooden boat in a river.
    • Sunset over a river with trees silhouetted against the sky.
    • A statue depicting two figures wrestling.
    • Pink lotus flowers in a pond.
    • Two people wearing orange garments sitting on a stone patio with flowers.
    • Busy market scene with people and stalls under tent-covered areas.
    • Performers wearing traditional monkey masks in a cultural show.
    • View from a bed through a large window of a city skyline and river.
    • A large ornate temple with visitors outside.
    • People riding ox carts on a dirt road.
    Traveled in November 2019
  • U
    August 15th, 2019
    5.0
    This was the best river cruise we have done. So we'll organised even when it started raining we always got some rain...
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    Traveled in August 2019
  • D
    February 1st, 2019
    5.0
    Fantastic! we enjoyed it a lit. thank you!
    Traveled in January 2019
  • H
    November 30th, 2018
    3.0
    It's not the operator (Avalon) it is Tour Radar You do less than the bare minimum for the money you charge and hide...
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    Traveled in November 2018
  • F
    August 24th, 2018
    5.0
    Very well organised. Relaxing. The local tour guides were exceptional. Would highly recommend tour. Staff on board...
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    Traveled in August 2018
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Tour ID: 241221

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Cambodia.Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Cambodia.Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Cambodia.Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Cambodia.Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Cambodia.Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Cambodia.Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Cambodia.Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Cambodia.Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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