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The Original Mekong Cruise

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An exotic cruise on the Mekong River and Tonle Sap Lake, this journey teams city sights in old Saigon and Phnom Penh, with rural riverbank towns, remote, romantic pagodas, rarely-visited villages, and the Siem Reap gateway to Angkor’s exquisite temple enclave

A leisurely journey, on a luxury cruiser, this tour begins and ends in famous places, the French colonial sights of Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City; and the fabled Khmer temples of ancient Angkor. The vast expanse of the land in between offers a more intimate and authentic experience, immersed in the customs, culture and crafts of little-known towns and villages, many unreachable by road. Specifically designed to sail through shallow waters, the river cruiser RV Indochine makes it possible to visit these unsung outposts, travelling in comfort and style. Cruising upriver from the South China Sea, the huge and hauntingly scenic delta of the Mekong River is a fitting end to its long journey, and a fascinating start to ours. Within the delta, we share the water with junks, sampans and floating markets, before joining the main Mekong flow. We visit the temples of Chau Doc at the Cambodian border, where the river widens to a water highway leading to the capital, Phnom Penh. Then a tangent links the Mekong to Tonle Sap Lake, home to wild fowl and wetland birds, the busy town of Kampong Chhnang, and a floating village amid a web of canals; and we sail its full length to Siem Reap, set by the ‘cultural wonder of the world’, Angkor.      

Overview

  • Day 1  - Flight
  • Day 2  - Ho Chi Minh City
  • Day 3  - Ho Chi Minh City / Chao Gao
  • Day 4  - Chao Gao / My Tho / Vinh Long / Cai Be
  • Day 5  - Sa Dec
  • Day 6  - Chau Doc / Phnom Penh
  • Day 7  - Phnom Penh
  • Day 8  - Koh Chen / Kampong Tralach
  • Day 9  - Kampong Chhnang / Kampong Chhang
  • Days 10 - 12  - Siem Reap
  • Day 13  - Return flight
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Tour Highlights

  • Small vessel cruising
  • Discover Ho Chi Minh City 
  • Cross the splendid Cho Gao canal 
  • Explore bustling Phnom Penh 
  • Meet locals in Koh Chen 
  • UNESCO Site: Angkor Wat 

An exotic cruise on the Mekong River and Tonle Sap Lake, this journey teams city sights in old Saigon and Phnom Penh, with rural riverbank towns, remote, romantic pagodas, rarely-visited villages, and the Siem Reap gateway to Angkor’s exquisite temple enclave

Notes:

The programme may be altered due to navigational factors, water levels or congestion at certain sites.

Crossing Tonle Sap Lake: In the low-water season from December to April, the crossing will either be done on high-speed boats (approximately 4 hours) or by transfer from Koh Chen to Siem Reap to Koh Chen by air-conditioned coach (approximately 5 hours).

Accommodation

Tara Angkor - Siem Reap

Stylish 4-star hotel with a distinctive feel that blends Khmer culture and modern elegance, ideally located between downtown and the Angkor Temples. Restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, spa and WiFi (free). 206 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, mini-bar, safe and satellite TV.

Empress Angkor Resort & Spa - Siem Reap

A traditional 4-star hotel, a short drive from Angkor Night Market. Restaurants, bar, rooftop terrace, gym, outdoor pool, spa and WiFi (free). 390 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities, satellite TV and balcony/terrace.

Vessels

RV Indochine

RV Indochine is an intimate and comfortable colonial style ship entirely made of exotic wood panelling and specially designed to cruise through shallow water. The restaurant, located on the upper deck, offers a delicate cuisine in a refined setting where large picture windows allow guests to fully enjoy the surrounding environment. The sun deck with a lounge / bar is the perfect place to relax and admire the landscapes, WiFi (free/limited). 24 air-conditioned outside twin cabins (16 m² ) spread over two decks with private facilities, hairdryer, safe and satellite TV. 

Extra Nights

Stay in Ho Chi Minh City before you start your tour, or spend extra nights in Siem Reap before flying back to the UK

Extra nights are on request, please call to discuss your requirements

Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel
(per night) £58 (2025 £50)
Single supplement £58 (2025 £50)
Arrival or departure transfer add £22

Tara Angkor
(per night) £28 (2025 £32)
Single supplement £28 (2025 £32)
Departure transfer add £32

Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel - Ho Chi Minh City

A modern 4-star hotel overlooking Saigon River, the hotel is in the heart of the Central District. Restaurant, bar, gym, rooftop pool and WiFi (free). 170 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.

Tara Angkor - Siem Reap

Stylish 4-star hotel with a distinctive feel that blends Khmer culture and modern elegance, ideally located between downtown and the Angkor Temples. Restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, spa and WiFi (free). 206 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, mini-bar, safe and satellite TV.

Dates & Prices

per person in a Main Deck twin/double cabin

Sun 03 Nov 2024
From London Heathrow
Tue 19 Nov 2024
From London Heathrow
Wed 22 Jan 2025
From London Heathrow
Sun 23 Feb 2025
From London Heathrow
Wed 01 Oct 2025
From London Heathrow
  • Offer Ends 31 December

Was £3995

£ 3925

Sun 02 Nov 2025
From London Heathrow
  • Offer Ends 31 December

Was £4275

£ 4205

Thu 04 Dec 2025
From London Heathrow
  • Offer Ends 31 December

Was £4245

£ 4175

Wed 21 Jan 2026
From London Heathrow
  • Offer Ends 31 December

Was £4245

£ 4175

Sun 22 Feb 2026
From London Heathrow
  • Offer Ends 31 December

Was £4295

£ 4225

Tue 10 Mar 2026
From London Heathrow
  • Offer Ends 31 December

Was £4275

£ 4205

Price Includes:

Air travel and taxes, port charges, transfers, 3 nights’ hotel, 8-night cruise, breakfast daily, 1 dinner, full board and drinks with meals (1 soft drink or 1 beer and 1 tea or coffee with each meal) on cruise, local guides and representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.

Not Included:

Travel insurance, visa procurement, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.

From November 2024 tips aboard the cruise vessel and excursions are included, tipping for services while staying at the accommodation in Siem Reap is not included.

Notes:

Drinks are included during the meals (1 soft drink, 1 beer or 1 mineral water & 1 tea or coffee for each meal) with unlimited tea, coffee and mineral water during the cruise onboard.

Supplements per person

Single Supplement
  • 2024: Nov
  • £1625
  • 2025: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
  • £1625
  • 2025: Oct 01
  • £1655
  • 2026: Jan, Feb, Mar
  • £1625
Upgrades
  • RV Indochine - Upper Deck Twin/Double Cabin from £215
  • RV Indochine - Upper Deck Single Cabin from £1825
Flight Options
  • Thai Airways Royal Silk Class
  • On request, please call
Tour Only
  • Save
  • up to £800
  • Arrival transfer
  • £22
  • Departure transfer
  • £32

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