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Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River with Bangkok (Southbound) 2026

16 days
From Siem Reap to Bangkok
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

    Landmarks
    Temples of Angkor
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  2. Day 2

    Siem Reap

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Siem Reap

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing Tour of Ta Prohm
    • Visit to Banteay Srei temple
    • Stop at village for Khmer noodle tasting
    Landmarks
    Ta Prohm
    Banteay Srei
  4. Day 4

    Siem Reap to Phnom Penh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Wat Hanchey
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Wat Hanchey to Angkor Ban

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Wat Hanchey hilltop temple
    • Traditional water blessing with local monks
    • Walking Tour through Angkor Ban village
    • Visit to traditional Khmer house
    • Interaction with children at local school
    Landmarks
    Wat Hanchey
  6. Day 6

    Kampong Tralach - Konpong Louang - Phnom Penh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ox-Cart Ride through Cambodian countryside in Kampong Tralach
    • Visit to silversmith village in Konpong Louang

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
    • Visit to Killing Fields
    • Visit to Central Market by tuk-tuk
    • Exploration of Foreign Correspondents Club
    Landmarks
    Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
    Central Market
  7. Day 7

    Phnom Penh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Royal Palace by private cyclo
    • Visit to Silver Pagoda
    • Visit to National Museum
    • Children's performance from local orphanage
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Silver Pagoda
    National Museum
  8. Day 8

    Chau Doc, Vietnam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Village Walk through Chau Doc market
    • Guided Excursion down the Mekong backwaters
    Landmarks
    Chau Doc Market
  9. Day 9

    Long Khanh A - Cu Lao Gieng

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cotton-Weaving Demonstration in Long Khanh A
    • Sampan ride to Cu Lao Gieng Island
    • Visit to one of Vietnam's oldest Catholic churches
    • Visit to family home making Vietnamese conical hats
    • Visit to sampan boat-making workshop
    Landmarks
    Cu Lao Gieng Island
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  10. Day 10

    Vinh Long

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sampan visit to local workshop in Vinh Long
    • Demonstration of rice paper production
    • Demonstration of rice wine production
    • Demonstration of traditional candy making
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  11. Day 11

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese Cooking Class)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Caravelle Hotel rooftop bar
    Landmarks
    Rex Hotel
    War Remnants Museum
    Ben Thanh Market
    Caravelle Hotel
  12. Day 12

    Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
  13. Day 13

    Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  14. Day 14

    Bangkok

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on Bangkok's klongs (canals)
    • Visit to Grand Palace
    • Visit to Temple of the Emerald Buddha
    • Visit to Temple of the Reclining Buddha
    Landmarks
    Grand Palace
    Temple of the Emerald Buddha
    Temple of the Reclining Buddha
  15. Day 15

    Bangkok

    Meals
    Breakfast
  16. Day 16

    Bangkok

    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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Response rate

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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

Reviews from other tours by Avalon Waterways

  • Isabelle
    January 5th, 2020
    5.0
    Very well Organized tour I thoroughly enjoyed it
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    December 11th, 2019
    5.0
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  • Lenoard
    August 22nd, 2019
    5.0
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Tour ID: 241238

  • Currencies
    Riel
    Cambodia
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    Baht
    Thailand
    Dong
    Vietnam
  • 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.Thailand.Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Cambodia.Thailand.Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Cambodia.Thailand.Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Cambodia.Thailand.Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Cambodia.Thailand.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.Thailand.Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Cambodia.Thailand.Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before July 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 20th, 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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