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Indochina Mekong Journey 2025-2026

23 days
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
4.1
31 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanoi city
    • Wander Hanoi's West Lake
    Landmarks
    West Lake
  2. Day 2

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner served on board)

    Included Activities

    • Two-night Halong Bay cruise
    • Cruise through Halong Bay bays and islets

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard tours
    • Learn about local livelihood in the area
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
    Trinh Nu area
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  3. Day 3

    Halong Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing to Lan Ha Bay
    • Swimming on quiet beaches
    • Kayaking in Ho Ba Ham Lake
    • Visit Cua Van fishing village by rowing boat

    Optional Activities

    • Squid fishing after dinner
    Landmarks
    Lan Ha Bay
    Ho Ba Ham Lake
    Cua Van fishing village
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  4. Day 4

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at KOTO Restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing
    • Visit Sung Sot Cave
    • Lunch at KOTO Restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Leisure time exploring Hanoi
    Landmarks
    Sung Sot Cave
  5. Day 5

    Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Morning city tour
    • Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (exterior view)
    • Visit Ho Chi Minh's stilt house
    • Visit One Pillar Pagoda
    • Visit Temple of Literature
    • Visit Hanoi's Old Quarter
    • Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake
    • Visit Ngoc Son Temple
    • Traditional water puppet show

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hang Be Market
    Landmarks
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    One Pillar Pagoda
    Temple of Literature
    Hanoi's Old Quarter
    Hang Be Market
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    Ngoc Son Temple
  6. Day 6

    Hanoi to Vientiane

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit COPE (Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise)
    Landmarks
    COPE (Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise)
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Vientiane to Vang Vieng

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning tour of Vientiane
    • Visit Pha That Luang
    • Visit Patuxay Monument
    Landmarks
    Pha That Luang
    Patuxay Monument
  8. Day 8

    Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blue Lagoons
    • Visit Chang Caves
    • Train journey to Luang Prabang
    • Visit Mt Phousi
    Landmarks
    Blue Lagoons
    Chang Caves
    Mt Phousi
  9. Day 9

    Luang Prabang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Xieng Thong
    • Visit Wat Mai
    • Visit former Royal Palace/National Museum
    • Cruise along Mekong River
    • Visit Pak Ou Caves (Tam Ting)
    • Participate in local game at village

    Optional Activities

    • Shop at night market
    Landmarks
    Wat Xieng Thong
    Wat Mai
    Former Royal Palace/National Museum
    Pak Ou Caves (Tam Ting)
    Mekong River
  10. Day 10

    Luang Prabang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning monk alms ritual
    • Visit Kuang Si waterfalls
    Landmarks
    Kuang Si waterfalls
  11. Day 11

    Luang Prabang to Siem Reap

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  12. Day 12

    Siem Reap

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Angkor Thom
    • Visit Ta Prohm Temple
    • Phare Cambodian Circus performance

    Optional Activities

    • Visit markets
    • Vespa tour of Siem Reap (extra expense)
    • Sunset Drinks Gondola Boat at Bayon (extra expense)
    • Cambodian Street Food Discovery Tour (extra expense)
    • Local Fare at Phare Circus (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Angkor Thom
    Ta Prohm Temple
  13. Day 13

    Siem Reap

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at Satcha Handicraft Centre with Apsara dance performance)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise visit to Angkor Wat
    • Apsara dance performance and dinner show

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Siem Reap
    • Siem Reap Countryside by Vespa (extra expense)
    • Banteay Srei Temple and APOPO (extra expense)
    • Tonlé Sap (extra expense, July to February)
    • Khmer Cooking Class (extra expense)
    • Senteurs d'Angkor Workshop (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Angkor Wat
    Satcha Handicraft Centre
  14. Day 14

    Siem Reap to Prek K'Dam

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Kampong Kdei), Dinner (First dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Angkor Bridge in Kampong Kdei
    • Embark on Emerald Harmony cruise ship
    • Sail up Tonle River to Kampong Tralach
    Landmarks
    Angkor Bridge
    Tonle River
  15. Day 15

    Kampong Tralach to Phnom Penh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ox cart ride in Kampong Tralach to local temple
    • Visit Oudong Monastery
    • Traditional Buddhist blessing from monks
    • Sail to Phnom Penh
    • Phnom Penh by night on remork (Tuk-Tuk) tour

    Optional Activities

    • Silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei (extra expense)
    • Craft Beer Adventure by remork (extra expense)
    • Samai Distillery (extra expense)
    • Visit Central Market
    Landmarks
    Oudong Monastery
    Central Market
  16. Day 16

    Phnom Penh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Cambodian Street Fair lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Killing Fields at Choeung Ek
    • Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)
    • Visit Royal Palace
    • Cultural Performance by Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation
    Landmarks
    Killing Fields at Choeung Ek
    Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)
    Royal Palace
  17. Day 17

    Phnom Penh to Tan Chau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Late lunch on board), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sail to Tan Chau
    • Visit Evergreen Island
    • Visit Cao Dai temple
    • Xe Loi (cyclo) ride from temple
    • Lion Dance performance on board

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Tra Su Bird Sanctuary (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
    Evergreen Island
    Cao Dai temple
  18. Day 18

    Tan Chau to My An Hung

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cu Lao Gieng (Mango Island)
    • Local industries tour on Cu Lao Gieng
    • Visit My An Hung village
    • Listen to local folk singing
    • Wander through coconut farms
    • Visit Monkey Bridge at My An Hung
    Landmarks
    Cu Lao Gieng (Mango Island)
    My An Hung Island
  19. Day 19

    My An Hung to Cai Be

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board while cruising to Cái Bè), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sa Đéc market
    • Visit home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le
    • Visit Tan Phong island
    • Water hyacinth weaving workshop
    • Motorized buggy ride through fruit orchards
    • Sample tropical fruits
    • Visit local cottage industries in Cái Bè
    Landmarks
    Sa Đéc
    Tan Phong Island
    Cái Bè
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  20. Day 20

    Cai Be to Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Cho Gao canal
    • View commercial traffic on canal
    Landmarks
    Cho Gao canal
    Itinerary Image 1
  21. Day 21

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Pho (noodle soup) lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
    • Walk around Cu Chi tunnels with local guide
    • Traditional Pho lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Evening Saigon Street Food walking tour (extra expense)
    • One Night in Saigon (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
  22. Day 22

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Reunification/Independence Palace
    • Stroll through colonial quarter
    • View Opera House
    • View Notre Dame Cathedral
    • View old Saigon Post Office
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Reunification Palace (Independence Palace)
    Opera House
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Saigon Post Office
  23. Day 23

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast
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