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Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River (Southbound) 2023

13 days
From Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City
4.6
234 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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

    Siem Reap

    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  2. Day 2

    Siem Reap

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with private Apsara Dance Performance)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Excursion to Angkor Wat by tuk-tuk
    • Guided Excursion to Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple
    • Private Apsara Dance Performance with dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping for local artisan crafts in Siem Reap
    Landmarks
    Angkor Wat
    Angkor Thom
    Bayon Temple
  3. Day 3

    Siem Reap

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing Tour of Ta Prohm
    • Visit to Banteay Srei temple
    • Stop at village making Khmer noodles by hand
    Landmarks
    Ta Prohm
    Banteay Srei
  4. Day 4

    Siem Reap to Phnom Penh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ship welcome reception
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Angkor Ban

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Wat Hanchey hilltop temple
    • Traditional water blessing by local monks
    • Walking Tour through Angkor Ban village
    • Visit to traditional Khmer house
    • School interaction in Angkor Ban
    Landmarks
    Wat Hanchey
  6. Day 6

    Phnom Penh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ox-Cart Ride through Cambodian countryside
    • Meeting with local farmer
    • Visit to silversmith village in Konpong Louang
    • Visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Killing Fields (optional choice) OR Visit to Central Market by tuk-tuk (optional choice)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploring Phnom Penh
    • Visit to Foreign Correspondents Club (FCC) on riverfront promenade
    Landmarks
    Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
    Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
    Central Market (Psar Thmei)
  7. Day 7

    Phnom Penh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Phnom Penh by private cyclo
    • Visit to Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
    • Visit to National Museum
    • Orphanage children's performance with local song and dance
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Silver Pagoda
    National Museum of Cambodia
  8. Day 8

    Long Khanh A

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Village Walk through Chau Doc market
    • Guided Excursion down Mekong backwaters viewing traditional floating homes, speedboat merchants, and religious sites
    Landmarks
    Chau Doc Market
    Mekong River Backwaters
  9. Day 9

    Cu Lao Gieng - Vinh Long

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cotton-Weaving Demonstration in Long Khanh A
    • Guided Excursion on Cu Lao Gieng Island via sampan and local motor cart
    • Visit to one of Vietnam's oldest Catholic churches
    • Visit to local family making Vietnamese conical hats (Non la)
    • Visit to local workshop hand-crafting sampan boats
    Landmarks
    Long Khanh A
    Cu Lao Gieng Island
  10. Day 10

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sampan visit to local workshop in Vinh Long to observe rice paper, rice wine, and candy making
  11. Day 11

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese Cooking Class lunch with dishes prepared during class)

    Included Activities

    • Walking Tour of Ho Chi Minh City historic landmarks
    • Stop at Rex Hotel rooftop bar
    • Visit to War Remnants Museum
    • Visit to Ben Thanh Market
    • Hands-on Vietnamese Cooking Class with lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Drink at rooftop bar at the Caravelle Hotel
    Landmarks
    Rex Hotel
    War Remnants Museum
    Ben Thanh Market
    Caravelle Hotel
  12. Day 12

    Cu Chi Tunnels

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Special dinner in a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploring Ho Chi Minh City
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
  13. Day 13

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating
4.6(234 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
82%
Cancellation policy

Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Saigon
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    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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    January 5th, 2020
    Very well Organized tour I thoroughly enjoyed it
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    December 11th, 2019
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  • Lenoard
    August 22nd, 2019
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 241222

  • Currencies
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    Cambodia
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  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type G
    Vietnam
  • 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.
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Who is travelling?

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