Asia Tours & Cruises
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| Trip Name | From | Days | Next Departure | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mekong Expedition - Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap (Extension) | $10,290 | 8 | Aug 08, 2025 | From Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, luxurious Aqua Mekong takes you on this 8-day Mekong River cruise, visiting Buddhist temples, local villages & markets, and touring Chau Doc, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Tralach, Koh Oknha Tey, and Sa Dec. |
| Laotian Serendipity | $5,054 | 10 | Aug 12, 2025 | Board the Heritage Line, Anouvong, for a 10-day cruise through the Laotian upper Mekong Delta from Vientiane to Huay Xai, Laos. Experience the local life as you cruise along the scenic Mekong River while exploring one of Southeast Asia’s most unique and charming cities. |
| From the Angkor Temples to the Mekong Delta | $3,215 | 11 | Aug 21, 2025 | Experience an 11-day cruise on the RV Indochine from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City, navigating over 2,700 miles of the Mekong River. Explore cultural landmarks like Angkor and Phnom Penh, all while enjoying colonial-inspired comfort aboard your vessel. |
| Golden Triangle Traverse | $2,041 | 4 | Aug 22, 2025 | Spend your week on a 4-day Mekong river cruise from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang, aboard the Heritage Line's Anouvong, through the Laotian upper Mekong Delta. Experience local life as you cruise along the scenic Mekong River while exploring one of Southeast Asia’s most unique and charming cities. |
| Phnom Penh and Siem Reap | $2,303 | 5 | Nov 05, 2025 | Immerse in Cambodia’s rich heritage from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap on this 5-day cruise aboard RV Mekong Pandaw. Visit the Killing Fields, Oudong Meditation Center, and rural villages like Pak Russei and Peam Chi Korng to enjoy traditional crafts, performances, and local hospitality, with daily excursions and onboard entertainment. |
| Essence of China | $2,857 | 10 | May 31, 2025 | This 10-day tour of China is the perfect introduction into Chinese culture and history, with stops in the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Hutong Province and Great Wall in Beijing. View the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, stroll through the rice terraces in Longji and end with a river float in Yangshuo. |
| Hidden Worlds | $321 | 2 | May 31, 2025 | On this 2-day cruise aboard the Ginger, departing from Tuan Chau, Vietnam, and witnessing the beauty of Lan Ha Bay. Experience sunrise Tai Chi lessons, kayaking, bamboo boating, and sleeping on a balcony while exploring Lan Ha Bay, home to the largest jungle-clad island in the region. |
| From the Temples of Angkor to the Mekong Delta & Hanoi and Halong Bay | $4,784 | 14 | Aug 21, 2025 | This 14-day Mekong River cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam aboard the RV Indochine travels from Siem Reap in Cambodia to Hanoi, Vietnam observing imposing monuments, examples of finest architecture, and extraordinary landscapes, like those of famous Angkor Wat. Also visit Chau Doc, Ho Chi Minh City, Kampong Tralach, Koh Chen, My Tho, Sa Dec, & Tonle Sap Lake. |
| Coastal Japan: Imperial Dynasties and Modern Culture | $28,618 | 16 | Sep 07, 2026 | Experience a 16-day expedition aboard the National Geographic Resolution, exploring Japan and South Korea's cultural and historic sites. Visit Himeji Castle, Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park, Naoshima's art attractions, and Gyeongju's ancient temples. Discover samurai heritage in Matsue, scenic gardens, and traditional villages. |
| Saigon and Phnom Penh Short Cruise | $2,559 | 5 | Oct 21, 2025 | Explore the wonders of Vietnam and Cambodia on this 5-day Saigon and Phnom Penh Short Cruise on the RV Bassac Pandaw. Immerse yourself into the contrasting culture of Vietnam Delta and Cambodia. |
Generally speaking, you will need a visa or a travel permit to visit most countries in Asia if you are traveling from North America or Europe. Tourist visas are not hard to get, and we can help point you in the right direction throughout the process. Check the U.S. State Department website for more specific information based on your desired country of travel.
It all depends on where you are. As a general rule, tipping is appreciated when you receive excellent, friendly, or expert service. There are certain countries, like Japan, where tipping is countercultural, but otherwise, it is largely at your discretion. Each country has more specific norms for tipping as well.
On the whole, internet access throughout Asia is improving considerably, with WiFi available in many parts of the more developed cities and countries (like Beijing, South Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong), and prolific cybercafes throughout most major cities as well. The countries that are less developed tend to have less internet access across the board, but it is usually still offered at nicer hotels. The parts of rural Asia tend not to have internet access. There are several countries (China & Vietnam among them) that have reliable access but strict censorship rules.
While you can purchase international plans or stick to the WiFi networks, the most common option for people hoping to use their phones while abroad is asking their service provider to unlock their GSM-capable phone and then buying a SIM chip when they arrive at their destination airport, which allows access to the local network. You will probably be out of range of cell towers in certain parts of the Asian backcountry.
Asia has a diversity of outlets, but the most common are the US-style (A&B - two or three prongs, grounded) or various two round prong European styles (C, E, F). There are also a mix of other styles, so you should check each country page for more specific information. Power is generally 220-240v, but you probably won't need a converter for most 110v devices
