Trip Name | From | Days | Next Departure | Summary |
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Mekong River - Downstream - Low water | $2,782 | 8 | Nov 29, 2025 | Embark on this 8-day Mekong River cruise from Siem Reap to Saigon during low water season and discover the wonders of the Mekong. Experience the diverse cultures of Vietnam and Cambodia as you navigate the mighty Mekong Delta. Pause at quaint port towns and fully engage with the local culture and history. |
Mekong River - Upstream | $1,231 | 4 | Aug 30, 2025 | On this 4-day journey from Saigon to Phnom Penh, cruise the lower Mekong River in majestic style aboard the Jayavarman. Discover the culture and history of the various towns along the mighty Mekong while exploring the river. |
Mekong Expedition - Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap | $10,290 | 8 | Sep 19, 2025 | Board the Aqua Mekong for an unforgettable 8-day cruise up the Mekong River from Saigon, Vietnam to Siem Reap, Cambodia, with stops in Phnom Penh and Tonle Sap Lake, among other highlights of the Indochina peninsula. Biking, hiking, cultural immersion, market visits, and cooking classes highlight the cruise. |
Mekong Explorer - Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap (Extension) | $6,200 | 5 | Aug 01, 2025 | Board the Aqua Mekong in My Tho for a 5-day Mekong River cruise of Cambodia & Vietnam, including stops in Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, and Long Son Pagoda atop Sam Mountain. Travel back in time as you cruise upriver through the thriving Mekong Delta past floating villages, colonial vestiges, and gilded pagodas. |
Mekong River - Downstream - High water | $2,741 | 8 | Aug 30, 2025 | Join this 8-day Mekong River cruise during the high water season from Siem Reap to Saigon. Get an inside look at the southern cultures of Vietnam and Cambodia as you travel across the mighty Mekong delta. Stop in charming port towns and immerse yourself in the city's culture and history. |
Mekong River - Upstream - Low water | $2,782 | 8 | Nov 22, 2025 | Explore the Mekong River in sumptuous luxury aboard the Jayavarman on this 8-day low-water river journey, which cruises majestically along the lower Mekong from Saigon to Siem Reap. Explore the mighty Mekong and learn about the culture and history of different towns along the river. |
Mekong River - Upstream - High water | $2,529 | 8 | Aug 30, 2025 | Embark on this 8-day high river expedition on the Jayavarman and experience the Mekong River as it flows from Saigon to Siem Reap. Explore the lower Mekong and discover the diverse cultures and historical significance of the towns along its course. |
Mekong River - Downstream - High water | $2,529 | 8 | Sep 06, 2025 | Explore the Mekong on this 8-day high-water Mekong River cruise from Siem Reap to Saigon. Get an inside look at the southern cultures of Vietnam and Cambodia as you travel across the mighty Mekong Delta. Stop in charming port towns and immerse yourself in the city's culture and history. |
Mekong River - Downstream - Low water | $1,951 | 5 | Nov 29, 2025 | Embark on a 5-day cruise along the Mekong River from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh with the Jayavarman, and cruise the expansive Mekong Delta to discover the pre-Angkorian temples and culture of Cambodia. |
Mekong Discovery - Phnom Penh to Siem Reap | $4,650 | 4 | Sep 23, 2025 | Experience the colorful culture of Vietnam and Cambodia as you embark on this 4-day Mekong River Discovery Cruise and experience a richly-rewarding adventure by heading upriver in Cambodia and exploring the Tonle Sap Lake. |
Trip Name | From | Days | Next Departure | Summary |
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Mekong Discovery - Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh | $4,650 | 4 | Aug 05, 2025 | Embark the luxurious Aqua Mekong in Phnom Pehn, Cambodia on this 4-day discovery cruise along the Mekong River all the way to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. You'll peruse vibrant markets and visit typical Mekong Delta villages while getting to know local cultures and ways of life, with a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda and opportunities to bike along the way. |
Mekong Expedition - Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh | $10,290 | 8 | Sep 26, 2025 | This 8-day cultural cruise aboard the Aqua Mekong takes you from Siem Reap, Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, stopping at Tonle Sap Lake and other local destinations of interest along the Mekong River. You will visit Prek Toal Core, sail into Chhnok Tru, a true floating village, and see Cambodia's capital by motorized tuk-tuk. |
Mekong Discovery - Phnom Penh to Siem Reap (Extension) | $4,650 | 4 | Aug 12, 2025 | Board the Aqua Mekong for an excellent 4-day round-trip cruise from Phnom Penh along the Tonle Sap River. Along the way, you'll learn about a uniquely Buddhist practice at the Vipassana Dhura Mandala, enjoy a unique ox-cart ride, and see the Khmer Art Collection at the National Museum of Cambodia. |
Mekong Explorer - Phnom Penh to Siem Reap (Extension) | $6,200 | 5 | Aug 15, 2025 | Interact with the locals and visit colorful marketplaces and cultural attractions along the shorelines while on a tour of this beautiful region. Take a five-day cruise down the Mekong River aboard the Aqua Mekong. |
Meandering along the Mekong | $10,490 | 10 | Jul 23, 2025 | Set sail on a 10-day Scenic Spirit cruise from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap, exploring the rich cultures of southern Vietnam and Cambodia. Experience the Mekong Delta's history, traditional Cambodian villages, and the vibrant life of Phnom Penh, culminating in the heritage of Siem Reap. |
Majestic Mekong River Cruise | $7,490 | 8 | May 17, 2025 | This 8-day cruise exploration hosted by Emerald Harmony takes you to the majestic Mekong River that teaches you to embrace and appreciate Vietnam and Cambodia. |
The only country on the Indochina Peninsula that does not require a tourist visa is Thailand; Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia do require tourist visas. Tourist visas are not hard to get, and we can help point you in the right direction throughout the process. Check the U.S. Department of State website for more specific information based on your desired country of travel.
Throughout most of the countries along the Mekong River, it is customary to tip around 10 percent of your meal and $5-10 per day for personal drivers and up to $20 for guides
While you will find that the more developed areas and cities have decent internet and accessible cyber cafes, there is some censorship that will prevent you from accessing certain sites, and the rural areas probably won't have the internet at all
You probably will be out of range for most of your trip, but if you are in a big city and would like to use your phone, the easiest way to do so is to buy a local SIM chip that you can find at any airport and pre-pay for data and minutes
Power is 220v but most 110v devices can handle this as well. Outlets are either A (two-flat prongs), C (two round prongs) or G (three flat prongs in a triangle). Make sure to have a plug adapter for these types just in case
The facilities on boats and hotels are generally western style bowl toilets, but on any day excursions, you might come across squat toilets. Make sure that you bring your own toilet paper and throw it into the wastebasket rather than the bowl before flushing