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Explore remote villages on one of the below 52 unique Phnom Penh cultural experiences for 2025 or 2026. Visit the local village, meet the people, experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Cooking Classes, and Wildlife Viewing and cost from $990 for experiences of 5 to 16 days. Tell us about your ideal Phnom Penh cultural trip and our Phnom Penh experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.
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Monks walking near Angkor Thom
from $1,984
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Highlights of Cambodia & Laos

11 Day Itinerary
  • Explore temples and ruins
  • Witness local life on Tonle Sap
  • Hike to Kuang Si Waterfall
  • Visit a landmine victim aid group
Starts / Ends
Phnom Penh / Vientiane
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the rich heritage of Cambodia & Laos on this 11-day tour visiting Phnom Penh, the ruins of Siem Reap, Tonle Sap Lake, Luang Prabang, the Pak Ou Caves, Kuang Si Waterfalls, and Buddha Park, as you become immersed in the cultural and natural highlights of Southeast Asia.
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Beautiful architecture in Tonle Sap
from $4,650
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Mekong Discovery - Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

High water - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mekong
  • Experience an indigenous tradition
  • Discover Koh Chen´s pottery
  • Explore the Moat Khla village
Activity Level
Variable
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.
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The colorful Tonle Sap village
from $10,290
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Mekong Expedition - Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap (Extension)

Low water - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mekong
  • Discover My An Hung
  • Enjoy a traditional performance
  • Learn to cook Mekong dishes
  • Visit Cambodia's National Museum
  • Past by Buddhist temples
Activity Level
Variable
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.
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Everyday life in Vietnam
from $2,839
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Charms of the Mekong - Cruise Only

Ho Chi Minh - Siem Reap - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amadara
  • Explore Cai Be’s vibrant workshops
  • Discover Sa Dec history
  • Visit Phnom Penh landmarks
  • Experience Oknhatey, silk weaving
Starts / Ends
Ho Chi Minh City / Siem Reap
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amadara, starting in Ho Chi Minh City, a vibrant blend of history and modernity. Cruise the Mekong River, exploring villages, pagodas, and markets and experiencing local traditions, including a monk’s blessing and artisan crafts.
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Aerial view of Angkor Wat
from $6,200
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Mekong Explorer - Phnom Penh to Siem Reap (Extension)

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mekong
  • Watch artisans produce silverware
  • Disembark along the Tonle Sap
  • Admire Khmer artisans
Activities
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Variable
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.
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Woman on a boat in Vietnam
from $2,465
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From the Mekong Delta to Siem Reap

Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap - 9 Day Itinerary aboard RV Indochine II
  • Join a tour of Ho Ci Minh City
  • Observe Chau Doc´s vibrant market
  • Experience a trip in a “tuk tuk”
  • See Kampong Chhnang´s fish farms
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the culture and history of Vietnam & Cambodia on this 9-day cruise from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap aboard the RV Indochine II, departing from Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City towards Cambodia's Siem Reap, with stops in My Tho & Phnom Penh along the way.
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Phnom Penh Royal Palace complex
from $1,243
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Mekong River - Upstream

Saigon to Phnom Penh - 4 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan
  • Observed locals along the river
  • See the floating market in Cai Be
  • Visit Phnom Penh cultural sites
  • Visit Tan Chau floating fish farm
Starts / Ends
Ho Chi Minh City / Phnom Penh
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Variable
On this 4-day journey from Saigon to Phnom Penh, cruise the lower Mekong River in majestic style aboard the Jahan. Discover the culture and history of the various towns along the mighty Mekong while exploring the river.
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Phnom Penh Royal Palace complex
from $1,231
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Mekong River - Upstream

Saigon to Phnom Penh - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Jayavarman
  • Observed locals along the river
  • See the floating market in Cai Be
  • Visit Phnom Penh cultural sites
  • Visit Tan Chau floating fish farm
Starts / Ends
Ho Chi Minh City / Phnom Penh
Activities
Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
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.
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Vietnam's bird sanctuary
from $10,290
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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
Starts / Ends
Ho Chi Minh City / Siem Reap
Activity Level
Variable
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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Explore the floating village of Tonle Sap
from $4,650
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Mekong Discovery - Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mekong
  • Walk through verdant plantations
  • Learn about local traditions
  • Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
  • Tour Sa Dec markets
Activity Level
Variable
Embark the luxurious Aqua Mekong in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on this 4-day discovery cruise along the Mekong River 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.
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Sanctuary Spa
from $990
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Farm House Resort and Spa Extension

4 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Kampong Chhnang
  • Relax at the Farmhouse Resort & Spa
  • Support local Cambodians
Starts / Ends
Phnom Penh / Kampong Chhnang
Activities
Spa Relaxation, Village Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 4-day tour starts in Phnom Penh or Battambang. Drive about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Phnom Penh or 4 hours from Battambang. Upon arrival, settle into the Smiling Gecko Farmhouse. Relax and enjoy the natural surroundings and delicious meals provided throughout your stay.
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The beautiful Angkor Wat
from $10,290
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Mekong Expedition - Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mekong
  • Visit Prek Toal Core Bird Reserve
  • Sail to floating village Chhnok Tru
  • See Cambodia's capital & sights
  • Meet & interact with locals
Activity Level
Variable
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.
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Kampong Chhnang
from $2,839
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Riches of the Mekong - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amadara
  • Explore Angkor Ban village
  • Visit Oknhatey, Silk Island
  • Tour Phnom Penh highlights
  • Discover Oudong, royal capital
Starts / Ends
Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh aboard the MS Amadara, exploring rural villages, bustling markets, and historic sites. Experience Cambodia and Vietnam’s rich culture through artisan crafts, temple visits, and unique rides by oxcart, tuk-tuk, and trishaw.
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The floating village of Tonle Sap, Cambodia
from $6,200
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Mekong Explorer - Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap (Extension)

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mekong
  • Enjoy a visit to a local's home
  • Walk through verdant plantations
  • Meet & interact with Buddhist Monks
Starts / Ends
Ho Chi Minh City / Phnom Penh
Activities
Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Variable
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.
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Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
from $1,505
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Mekong River - Downstream - High water

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh - 5 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan
  • Observed locals along the river
  • Aboard a luxury riverboat in Mekong
  • Visit Phnom Penh cultural sites
  • Visit a local home in Kampong Cham
Starts / Ends
Siem Reap / Phnom Penh
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 5-day high water river cruise aboard the Jahan from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, and travel across the mighty Mekong Delta to discover the ancient pre-Angkorian temples and Cambodian culture.
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Local moving cattle through the fields
from $4,784
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From the Temples of Angkor to the Mekong Delta & Hanoi and Halong Bay

14 Day Itinerary aboard RV Indochine
  • Discover 3 historical cities
  • Cross through the Cho Gao canal
  • Visit 4 major temples in Angkor
  • Meet locals and learn their culture
Starts / Ends
Siem Reap / Hanoi
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
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.
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Kampong Chhnang
from $5,818
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Charms of the Mekong

16 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amadara
  • Explore Ho Chi Minh vibrant city
  • Visit Phnom Penh historic palaces
  • Discover Cai Be markets
  • Tour Siem Reap ancient temples
Starts / Ends
Ho Chi Minh City / Hanoi
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 16-day cruise aboard the MS Amadara. Explore the Mekong, visit rural villages and ancient temples, and discover Angkor’s UNESCO sites in Siem Reap before concluding with an overnight stay at Ha Long Bay.
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The Vinh Trang Temple in My Tho, Vietnam
from $3,215
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From the Angkor Temples to the Mekong Delta

Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh - 11 Day Itinerary aboard RV Indochine
  • Visit the Banteay Srei temple
  • Explore the terrace of Elephants
  • Discover Kampong Chhnang
  • Tour Phnom Penh's National Museum
Starts / Ends
Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City
Activity Level
Variable
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.
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