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Explore the top-rated Ho Chi Minh City small ship cruises below.  Adventure Life works with all the top-rated small ship cruise lines visiting Ho Chi Minh City, and we help match you with the perfect small ship and cruise itinerary for your specific tastes and needs. There are countless advantages to exploring on a small ship cruise versus a large cruise ship including avoiding crowds and being able to visit and explore smaller ports and scenic shorelines that large ships simply cannot access. The cost of Ho Chi Minh City small ship cruises start at $2,087 for a trip of 5 to 32 days in 2023. Tell us about your dream Ho Chi Minh City small ship cruise and our team of travel planners will help you make it a reality.  
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The colorful Tonle Sap village
$10,640
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Mekong Expedition - Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh

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
Activities:
Biking, Local Market Visits, River Cruises, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience the full history of Mekong life, meeting Khmer farmers, Buddhist monks and our entrepreneurial friends in Vietnam’s kaleidoscopic wet markets along the way.Travel by skiff along Bassac Canal to Chau Doc floating market then head off by van to Long Son Pagoda atop Sam Mountain. Ask …
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Buddha at Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom
$2,300
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Highlights of Indochina

12 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the Temple of Literature
  • Cruise Ha Long Bay
  • Electric bicycle to historic sites
  • Hike to Kuang Si Waterfall
Activities:
Biking, Cooking Classes, Hiking, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Easy Active
This 12 day Southeast Asia tour travels through the three lesser known nations of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Cruise the mystical Ha Long Bay and wander the streets of the charming Luang Prabang. Learn about the ancient Khmer empire as you tour the ruins of Angkor Wat and soak in the experience of …
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The Angkor Wat Temple complex in Cambodia.
$12,990
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Vietnam and Cambodia: Along the Mekong River, including Angkor and Saigon

Siem Reap to My Tho - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Jahan
  • Explore legendary sites of Angkor
  • Learn about life along the river
  • Tour Phnom Penh and Saigon
  • Observe tradition & innovation
Starts / Ends:
Angkor Wat / Ho Chi Minh City
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Land & Sea Exploration, Local Market Visits, River Cruises, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Exploring Vietnam and Cambodia along the Mekong River offers access to traditional villages as well as bustling cities. Join this 12-day voyage for a panoramic and immersive experience of these two very different countries. Enjoy time on land, exploring historic Angkor Wat before embarking for a …
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Temple ruin of the My Son complex
$2,087
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Vietnam Heritage

12 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the ancient sites of Hanoi
  • Discover caves & beaches
  • Visit Thanh Chuong Viet Palace
  • Peruse Ben Thanh Market
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Land, Land & Sea, Local Market, Small Ship Cruise, Urban Exploration, Village Visit
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Spend 12 days exploring ancient sites and learning about the cultures and traditions that have shaped the heritage of Vietnam today. Explore the great sites of Hoa Lu and My Son as well as tour historic buildings in Hoi An, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City. See firsthand the impressive Hue citadel and …
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Explore the floating village of Tonle Sap
$10,150
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Mekong Expedition - Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mekong
  • Walk across Kampong Prasat
  • Learn more about the local products
  • Visit the Tuol Sleng Museum
  • Discover Tan Chau
Activities:
Biking, Local Market Visits, River Cruises, Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover all the mysteries and wonders we have discovered between the Mekong and Tonle Sap River and among the diverse cultures thriving in our midst.Celebrate the onward journey towards the heart of this mighty river with a Khmer apsara performance, an indigenous tradition memorialized on the …
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Phnom Penh Golden Temple
$2,313
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The Lost Civilization - Low Water

Saigon - Siem Reap - 8 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan
  • 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
Starts / Ends:
Ho Chi Minh City / Siem Reap
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Cooking Classes, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a journey through time and discover the enchanting Mekong River. Spanning six countries in Asia, this mysterious body of water has been a source of love and life for millions. Legend has it that the God King of ancient Cambodia, King Jayavarman VII, linked hands with the Mekong to build …
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Phnom Penh Royal Palace complex
$1,074
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Pearl of the Orient

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:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Join this 4-day Lower Mekong river cruise from Saigon to Phnom Penh aboard the luxurious British-Indian colonial-style riverboat, The Jahan. During your trip, learn about the culture and heritage with visits to rural villages, historic pagodas, and colorful markets. Engage with locals and witness …
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The Vinh Trang Temple in My Tho, Vietnam
$2,327
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Saigon and Phnom Penh Short Cruise

Downstream - 5 Day Itinerary aboard RV Indochina Pandaw
  • Explore floating markets
  • Discover the green oasis
  • Cambodia and Vietnam's culture
Starts / Ends:
Phnom Penh / Ho Chi Minh City
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This four-night cruise departs from Cambodia's rich countryside and travels through the main channel and into the vast delta, where you reach thevibrant French colonial port of Saigon. Witness the contrasting culture between the bustling Vietnam Delta and the tranquility of Cambodia on …
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The Vinh Trang Temple in My Tho
$2,313
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The Lost Civilization - Low Water

Siem Reap to Saigon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan
  • Aboard a luxury riverboat in Mekong
  • Explore Wat Hanchey
  • Observed locals along the river
  • Visit Tan Chau floating fish farm
  • Join a Tai Chi class
Starts / Ends:
Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Cooking Classes, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a journey through time and discover the enchanting Mekong River. Spanning six countries in Asia, this mysterious body of water has been a source of love and life for millions. Legend has it that the God King of ancient Cambodia, King Jayavarman VII, linked hands with the Mekong to build …
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Local moving cattle through the fields
$4,698
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Vietnam, Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong

16 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amadara
  • Cruise Ha Long Bay on a junk boat
  • Discover Phnom Phen's architecture
  • Peruse Cai Be's floating market
  • Explore Ho Chi Mihn City
  • See Bayon Temple
  • Ride a traditional “xe-loi”
Activities:
Land & Sea Exploration, Local Market Visits, River Cruises, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Your journey begins in Vietnam’s bustling capital, Hanoi, followed by an excursion to breathtaking Ha Long Bay for an overnight sojourn. A short flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia, brings you to the gateway of the ancient Khmer empire. Spend three days touring the temples of Angkor Archaeological …
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Phnom Penh Royal Palace complex
$1,024
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Pearl of the Orient

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:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Join this 4-day Lower Mekong river cruise from Saigon to Phnom Penh aboard the luxurious French-Colonial-style riverboat, the Jayavarman. During your trip, learn about the culture and heritage with visits to rural villages, historic pagodas, and colorful markets. Engage with locals and witness …
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Boat floating along the Mekong River
$1,074
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Pearl of the Orient

Phnom Penh to Saigon - 4 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan
  • Observed locals along the river
  • Aboard a luxury riverboat in Mekong
  • Visit Phnom Penh cultural sites
  • Visit Tan Chau floating fish farm
Starts / Ends:
Phnom Penh / Ho Chi Minh City
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the diverse cultures of Cambodia and Vietnam on this 4-day river cruise along the great Mekong River from Phnom Penh to Saigon. During your trip, learn about the culture and heritage with visits to rural villages, historic pagodas, and colorful markets. Engage with locals and witness …
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Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
$1,024
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Pearl of the Orient

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 Tan Chau floating fish farm
Starts / Ends:
Phnom Penh / Ho Chi Minh City
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On this 4-day river cruise aboard the Jayavarman from Phnom Penh to Saigon and discover the diverse cultures of Cambodia and Vietnam. During your trip, learn about the culture and heritage of the Lower Mekong River with visits to rural villages, historic pagodas, and colorful markets. Engage with …
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The Vinh Trang Temple in My Tho
$1,287
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Saigon and Phnom Penh Short Cruise

Upstream - 4 Day Itinerary aboard RV Indochina Pandaw
  • Explore floating markets
  • Discover the green oasis
  • Cambodia and Vietnam's culture
Starts / Ends:
Ho Chi Minh City / Phnom Penh
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This three-night cruise departs from Cambodia's rich countryside and travels through the main channel and into the vast delta, where you reach the vibrant French colonial port of Saigon. Witness the contrasting culture between the bustling Vietnam Delta and the tranquility of Cambodia on this …
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Phnom Penh Golden Temple
$2,313
Savings
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The Lost Civilization - High Water

Saigon - Siem Reap - 8 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan
  • Aboard a luxury riverboat in Mekong
  • See the floating market in Cai Be
  • Observed locals along the river
  • Visit Phnom Penh cultural sites
Starts / Ends:
Ho Chi Minh City / Siem Reap
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Cooking Classes, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on an 8-day river cruise aboard The Jahan, an elegant British-Indian colonial-style riverboat, and explore the Mekong River during the high water season, from Saigon to Siem Reap. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage and diverse cultures of the Mekong Delta as you visit charming rural …
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Sunset over the Mekong River
$2,104
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The Lost Civilization - 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
Starts / Ends:
Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Cooking Classes, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Join this 8-day high-water cruise aboard the Jayavarman. Cruise from Siem Reap to Saigon to experience the best of the Mekong River, exploring the scenic landscapes and exciting port cities along the way. During your trip, learn about the culture and heritage with visits to rural villages, historic …
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Floating Market in Cai Be
$2,313
Savings
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The Lost Civilization - High Water

Siem Reap to Saigon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan
  • 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
Starts / Ends:
Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Cooking Classes, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Join this 8-day high-water Mekong river cruise aboard the Jahan. Cruise from Siem Reap to Saigon to experience the best of the Mekong River, exploring the scenic landscapes and exciting port cities along the way. During your trip, learn about the culture and heritage with visits to rural villages, …
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Boat floating along the Mekong River
$2,209
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The Lost Civilization - Low Water

Siem Reap to Saigon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Jayavarman
  • Interact with locals
  • Explore Cambodian culture
  • Observed locals along the river
  • Explore the Mekong River
  • Discover villages and markets
Starts / Ends:
Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Come aboard the Jayavarman for an 8-day low-water cruise from Siem Reap to Saigon and indulge in the wonders of the Mekong River. Admire the landscapes and vibrant port cities as you cruise along the river. Gain insight into the local culture and traditions by exploring rural villages, ancient …
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