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Experience authentic local cuisine on one of these 15 Mekong River culinary tours that feature cooking classes. We've searched the world around for the best cooking classes, and these trips in Mekong River will expose you to new culinary experiences with local ingredients and distinct flavors of food from Mekong River. Explore the culinary diversity of regions such as Sa Dec, My Tho, Tan Chau, Kampong Tralach, and Kampong Chhnang with local chefs as you shop in local markets and learn local culinary techniques and recipes. Select any the food tours below and customize any of them to fit your personal interests with the help of one of Adventure Life's expert Mekong River trip planners. 
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Explore the Mekong River
from $1,355
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Mekong River - Upstream

Saigon to Phnom Penh - 4 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan
  • Observed locals along the river
  • Witness Cai Be & Sa Dec workshops
  • Explore the Gieng Island crafts
  • Visit Phnom Penh cultural sites
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Ho Chi Minh City / Phnom Penh
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Experience a 4-day Lower Mekong River cruise from Saigon to Phnom Penh aboard the Jahan, traveling through the heart of the Mekong Delta. Visit local workshops, markets, historic sites, and riverside communities before ending your cruise in Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh.
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Phnom Penh Golden Temple
from $3,196
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Mekong River - Upstream - Low water

Saigon - Siem Reap - 8 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan
  • Witness Tan Phong hyacinth weavers
  • Explore Kampong Laeang pottery
  • Visit Phnom Penh landmarks
  • Explore Angkor Ban village
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My Tho / Siem Reap
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Travel 8 days from Saigon to Siem Reap aboard The Jahan, exploring the Mekong River’s changing landscapes and riverside life. Visit workshops in Cai Be, fruit gardens on Tan Phong Island, and communities in Cambodia that craft silver, weave silk, and make mats. Discover Phnom Penh, Angkor Ban, and the temples near Kampong Cham.
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Local Artisans
from $1,354
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Mekong River - Downstream

Phnom Penh to Saigon - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Jayavarman
  • Observed locals along the river
  • Aboard a luxury riverboat in Mekong
  • Visit Phnom Penh cultural sites
  • Visit the Gieng Island
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Phnom Penh / Ho Chi Minh City
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Variable
Cruise the Lower Mekong River aboard the Jayavarman on a 4-day journey from Phnom Penh to Saigon. Experience regional culture and daily life with visits to island villages, local markets, historic pagodas, and traditional craft workshops.
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Vietnam's bird sanctuary
from $10,890
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Mekong Expedition - Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap

High water - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mekong
  • Experience vibrant markets
  • Enjoy touring Cambodia's capital
  • Visit Long Son Pagoda
  • Explore Prek Toal Core Bird Reserve
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Ho Chi Minh City / Siem Reap
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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.
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Sunset over the Mekong River
from $2,782
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Mekong River - Downstream - High water

Siem Reap to Saigon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Jayavarman
  • Explore Tonle Lake by boat
  • Visit Kampong Laeang villages
  • Discover Phnom Penh’s history
  • Cross into Vietnam
  • Explore Gieng Island
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Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City
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Spa Relaxation
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Sail aboard the Jayavarman on an 8-day Mekong River cruise from Siem Reap to Saigon. Explore Cambodia’s Tonle Lake, Phnom Penh’s historic sites, and Vietnam’s vibrant Mekong Delta, including Sa Dec and Tan Phong Island, while discovering local crafts, culture, and daily river life.
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Flower farms in Sa Dec, Vietnam
from $1,354
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Mekong River - Upstream

Saigon to Phnom Penh - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Jayavarman
  • Observed locals along the river
  • Visit Sa Dec Market
  • Explore the Gieng Island
  • Learn Vietnamese Cooking
  • Cycle Through Delta Villages
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Ho Chi Minh City / Phnom Penh
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On this 4-day voyage, you sail upstream on the Mekong River from Saigon to Phnom Penh. You explore Tan Phong Island, Sa Dec, and Gieng Island, visit local markets and family workshops, join cooking classes, choose optional cycling excursions, and discover everyday life in the Mekong Delta.
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Phnom Penh Royal Palace complex
from $3,510
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Mekong River - Downstream - Low water

Siem Reap to Saigon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Jayavarman
  • Explore Angkor Ban village
  • Discover Phnom Penh’s heritage
  • Visit Gieng Island workshops
  • Experience My An Hung life
  • Savor local culinary traditions
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Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City
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Biking
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Sail aboard the Jayavarman on an 8-day Mekong River cruise from Siem Reap to Saigon. Explore riverside villages, ancient temples, and vibrant delta communities while enjoying authentic Cambodian and Vietnamese culture, cuisine, and scenic river life.
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Phnom Penh Golden Temple
from $2,782
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Mekong River - Upstream - High water

Saigon to Siem Reap - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Jayavarman
  • Witness Cai Be Candy Making
  • Discover skilled craftsmanship
  • Experience scenic views at Delta
  • Tour Phnom Penh
  • Discover cultures of Mekong Delta
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Ho Chi Minh City / Siem Reap
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Mekong River cruise from Saigon to Siem Reap aboard the elegant Jayavarman, exploring Cai Be, Tan Phong Island, Sa Dec, Gieng Island, and Phnom Penh. Discover traditional crafts, rural life, cultural heritage, and scenic landscapes across Vietnam and Cambodia.
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Killing Fields, Phnom Penh
from $7,105
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Luxury Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise

Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Spirit
  • Uncover Tan Chau’s cultural gems
  • Admire Angkor Wat’s divine beauty
  • Visit Banteay Srei
  • Explore Siem Reap’s French colonial
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Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City
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Wildlife Viewing
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Experience an 11-day cruise on the Scenic Spirit through Cambodia and Vietnam, starting in Siem Reap with visits to Angkor Wat and local markets. Enjoy a Mekong River journey with stops at various towns, cultural activities, and end your trip in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Sunset over the Mekong River
from $7,780
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Treasures of the Mekong

Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Spirit
  • Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s tunnels
  • Visit Cai Be’s orchard island
  • Uncover Sa Dec’s markets
  • Admire Oudong’s serene monastery
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Ho Chi Minh City / Siem Reap
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Set sail on a 13-day cruise from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap aboard the Scenic Spirit, exploring the rich culture and history of Vietnam and Cambodia. Enjoy activities like cooking classes, temple tours, and immersive experiences, including a monk’s blessing and a gala dinner.
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Harvesting rice in Vietnam
from $2,949
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Mekong River - Upstream - Low water

Saigon - Siem Reap - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Jayavarman
  • Aboard a luxury riverboat in Mekong
  • Visit Cai Be workshops
  • Explore Tan Phong Island
  • Cruise the Tonle River
  • Meet monks in Angkor Ban
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Ho Chi Minh City / Siem Reap
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Variable
Sail the Mekong River aboard the Jayavarman on an 8-day cruise from Saigon to Siem Reap. Discover local life along the river, from Vietnam’s craft villages and island communities to Cambodia’s temples, silk weaving villages, and cultural traditions.
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Killing Fields, Phnom Penh
from $11,050
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Journey along the Mekong

Ho Chi Minh City - Bangkok - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Spirit
  • Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s tunnels
  • Discover Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
  • Walk Luang Prabang Pak Ou Caves
  • Wander Siem Reap Angkor Wat temple
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Ho Chi Minh City / Bangkok
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Cooking Classes, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Land & Sea Exploration
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Experience an 18-day river cruise in Southeast Asia, starting in Ho Chi Minh City. Explore vibrant towns, tranquil villages, and historic sites like Angkor Wat while immersing yourself in local culture along the Mekong River.
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