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Explore the captivating destination of Cai Be in Vietnam with Adventure Life's 35 cultural tours and cruises for 2025. Discover the charms of the Mekong River, from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Vietnam and Cambodia. Experience daily excursions to local markets, urban explorations, and village visits, allowing you to witness the authentic way of life along the river. From traditional Apsara dance shows to tasting palm sugar and exploring Buddhist monasteries, these tours offer a unique blend of activities that showcase the essence of this region. With activities ranging from hiking to river cruises and village visits, you can tailor your journey to suit your interests. Don't miss this opportunity to embark on a cultural adventure that will leave you with lasting memories of the Mekong River. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Phnom Penh Royal Palace complex
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
  • See Cai Be’s rice & candy making
  • Explore the Gieng Island
  • Visit Phnom Penh cultural sites
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Ho Chi Minh City / Phnom Penh
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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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Floating Market in Cai Be
from $1,354
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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
  • Explore the Gieng Island
  • Visit Phnom Penh cultural sites
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Ho Chi Minh City / Phnom Penh
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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Enjoy the Mekong’s tranquil waters as colorful blooms and a rustic riverside home set a relaxed, local vibe.
from $2,849
EBD $4000
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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
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Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City
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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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Cycling along the bridge
from $1,475
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Cycling the Mekong Delta

Vietnam Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Ho Chi Minh City
  • See the floating market in Cai Be
  • Visit the Khmer templ in Tra Vinh
  • Explore Can Tho's charming villages
  • See the rice paddies in Long Xuyen
  • Discover Chau Doc' diverse culture
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Ho Chi Minh City / Ho Chi Minh City
Activities
Biking, Homestays
Activity Level
Moderate
Join an 8 day cycling tour in Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City and explore vibrant villages, floating markets, and river life. This is an Ideal day trip from Ho Chi Minh City or part of a full Mekong River tours, if you are looking for things to do in Vietnam, this Ho Chi Minh City bike tour combines adventure and stunning scenery.
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Woman on a boat in Vietnam
from $2,296
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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
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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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The Vinh Trang Temple in My Tho, Vietnam
from $3,345
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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
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Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City
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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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The beautiful Vinh Trang temple near My Tho
from $3,015
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Mekong River - Upstream - High water

Saigon - Siem Reap - 8 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan
  • Tour Phnom Penh City
  • Visit Angkor Ban Monastery
  • See Kampong Luong Silversmith
  • Explore Tonle Lake
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My Tho / Siem Reap
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Variable
Experience an 8-day Mekong River cruise from Saigon to Siem Reap aboard The Jahan. Discover floating villages, fruit farms, temples, and vibrant riverside life across Vietnam and Cambodia. Explore Phnom Penh’s historic sites, meet local artisans, and travel through the Tonle Lake region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
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Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
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 downstream on the Mekong River in majestic style aboard the Jayavarman on this 4-day journey from Phnom Penh to Saigon. Learn about the culture and heritage with visits to rural villages, historic pagodas, and colorful markets
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Phnom Penh Golden Temple
from $3,015
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Mekong River - Upstream - Low water

Saigon - Siem Reap - 8 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan
  • Visit Phnom Penh landmarks
  • Explore Kampong Laeang pottery
  • Meet Binh Thanh weavers
  • Explore Angkor Ban village
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My Tho / Siem Reap
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Variable
Journey 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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Everyday life in Vietnam
from $2,849
EBD $4000
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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
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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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The beautiful Vinh Trang temple near My Tho
from $2,782
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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
Activity Level
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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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
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Variable
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 colorful Mekong Delta villages while discovering local crafts, culture, and daily river life.
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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
  • Aboard a luxury riverboat in Mekong
  • See the floating market in Cai Be
  • Observed locals along the river
  • Visit Tan Chau floating fish farm
  • Visit Phnom Penh cultural sites
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Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City
Activity Level
Variable
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.
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Traditional mat-making
from $1,355
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Mekong River - Downstream

Phnom Penh to Saigon - 4 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan
  • Hear Khmer Rouge survivor story
  • Explore Gieng Island
  • Explore My An Hung Village
  • Discover water hyacinth weaving
  • Experience Tan Phong Island
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Phnom Penh / Ho Chi Minh City
Activity Level
Variable
On this 4-day journey from Phnom Penh to Saigon, cruise downstream on the lower Mekong River in majestic style aboard the Jahan. See the stunning scenery and discover the culture and history of the various towns along the mighty Mekong.
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The Angkor Wat Temple complex in Cambodia.
from $14,184
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Sailing Vietnam and Cambodia’s Mekong River

Southbound - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Jahan
  • Explore legendary sites of Angkor
  • Learn about life along the river
  • Tour Phnom Penh and Saigon
  • Observe tradition & innovation
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Angkor Wat / Ho Chi Minh City
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Variable
Explore Vietnam & Cambodia along the Mekong River on this 13-day cruise aboard the luxurious small ship Jahan. As you cruise from Siem Reap, Cambodia to Saigon, Vietnam, you will make stops in the legendary religious sites of Angkor and tour important historical sites of Phnom Penh, Kampong Tralach, Wat Hanchey or Koh Dach, and others.
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The Vinh Trang Temple in My Tho, Vietnam
from $2,165
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From Siem Reap to the Mekong Delta

Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City - 9 Day Itinerary aboard RV Indochine
  • Visit Koh Chen village
  • Explore Chau Doc’s pagodas
  • Visit Cai Be workshops
  • Discover Ho Chi Minh landmarks
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Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City
Activities
Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 9-day Mekong River cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam aboard RV Indochine. Explore Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Chau Doc, Sa Dec, Cai Be, My Tho, and Ho Chi Minh City. Visit temples, markets, pagodas, and local villages while experiencing authentic cultural traditions. Enjoy guided tours, regional flavors, and cultural performances.
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Local moving cattle through the fields
from $5,365
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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
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Siem Reap / Hanoi
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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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Killing Fields, Phnom Penh
from $11,735
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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
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Variable
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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