Top Vietnam Trips & Tours in December 2025

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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

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam on this 8-day Southeast Asia tour. From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, bike, hike, explore markets, visit local villages, cruise Ha Long Bay, tour the ruins of Angkor Wat & Siem Reap, and wander the streets of Luang Prabang. You'll also see the Pak Ou Caves, Kuang Si Waterfall & Mount Phousi, and do a Lao Cooking Class.

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from $3,796

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From the Mekong Delta to the Angkor Temples

Ho Chin Min City to Angkor - 11 Day Itinerary aboard RV Indochine

• Visit Ho Chi Minh landmarks
• Cu Chi tunnels tour
• Explore Angkor Wat temples
• Tour Sa Dec historic house

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Ho Chi Minh City / Siem Reap

Activities

Local Market Visits, Land & Sea Exploration, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Experience an 11-day Mekong River cruise from Vietnam to Cambodia aboard RV Indochine. Explore Ho Chi Minh City landmarks, My Tho canals, Phnom Penh palaces, and Siem Reap’s Angkor temples. Visit bustling markets, floating villages, craft villages, and historic sites. Discover culture, tradition, and history on a unique river adventure through Southeast Asia.

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from $3,796

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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

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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from $3,788

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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

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 riverside villages, ancient temples, and vibrant delta communities while enjoying authentic Cambodian and Vietnamese culture, cuisine, and scenic river life.

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from $1,177

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Southern Laos

Lao's Mekong River - 5 Day Itinerary

• Explore Wat Phou Ancient Ruins
• Cruise Mekong River Scenic Islands
• View Khone Phapheng Massive Falls
• Cycle Don Khone Peaceful Trails
• Visit Liphi Cascading Waterfalls

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Pakse / Pakse

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover the hidden gems of Southern Laos on this immersive 5-day private adventure. You explore the ancient UNESCO ruins of Wat Phou, cruise the Mekong to the peaceful 4000 Islands, and experience local life with a fishing trip and island BBQ. The trip concludes with the stunning waterfalls and tribal villages of the cool Bolaven Plateau.

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from $4,299

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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

Activity Level

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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from $3,788

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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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from $10,290

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Luxury Mekong

Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Spirit

• Explore beauty of Angkor Ban
• Visit architecture of Phnom Penh
• Visit the Royal Palace
• Sail through Vinh Te canal

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Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City

Activity Level

Variable

Experience an 8-day cruise along the Mekong River from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh on the Scenic Spirit, blending cultural exploration with relaxation. Discover historical sites and local traditions while enjoying luxurious comfort and the region's vibrant contrasts.

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from $4,105

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Classic Mekong

Downstream - 8 Day Itinerary aboard RV Bassac Pandaw

• Explore the floating fish farms
• Watch Bokator martial arts
• See Phnom Penh's National Museum
• Take tuk-tuk to Peam Chi Korng

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Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City

Activities

Festival Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Explore both Vietnam's and Cambodia's cultural contrasts in this 8-day Downstream Classic Mekong Cruise from Siem Reap to Saigon aboard RV Bassac Pandaw. Start with a sunset cruise in Kampong Cham, explore pottery villages, visit Phnom Penh's landmarks, cross into Vietnam, see Chau Doc's floating farms, and finish with a sampan ride in Ben Tre.

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from $4,299

No SS

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Mekong River - Downstream - Low water

Siem Reap to Saigon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan

• Discover Gieng Island Workshops
• Explore Angkor Ban Village
• Tour Phnom Penh Landmarks
• Visit Binh Thanh Island

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Siem Reap / My Tho

Activity Level

Variable

Sail for 8 days aboard the Jahan from Siem Reap to Saigon, uncovering the heart of Cambodia and Vietnam along the Mekong River. Visit floating villages, temples, and traditional workshops in Phnom Penh, Kampong Tralach, and the Mekong Delta. Enjoy cultural encounters, local cuisine, and daily guided excursions.

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from $15,295

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Treasures of the Mekong

Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Spirit

• Discover Siem Reap’s ancient temple
• Explore Banteay Srei’s history
• Marvel at Bayon’s Ta Prohm ruins
• Sample Vietnamese flavors

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Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City

Activities

Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 13-day journey through Cambodia and Vietnam, starting in Siem Reap with tours of Angkor Wat and a luxurious private gala dinner. Cruise the Mekong River aboard Scenic Spirit, visiting traditional villages and ending in Ho Chi Minh City, where you can explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and War Museum.

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from $13,190

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Meandering along the Mekong

Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Spirit

• Explore Cai Be’s vibrant markets
• Wander Sa Dec’s bustling wet market
• Visit Tan Chau’s Cao Dai temple
• Discover Chau Doc’s temples

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Ho Chi Minh City / Siem Reap

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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from $699

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Sapa Valley Hike & Bike

3 Day Itinerary

• Bike to the nearby Red Dao village
• Hike remote parts of Sapa Valley
• Bike to a Black H'mong village

Activities

Hiking, Biking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Moderate

Travel to the hills of the Sapa Valley region for some trekking and exploration of the Hmong and Red Dao villages of Vietnam on this 3-day extension tour at Topas Ecolodge. As you learn about the cultural diversity, trekking in Sapa offers not only breathtaking scenery, but also a unique cultural encounter unlike any other in Vietnam.

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from $840

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Avana Retreat Extension

3 Day Itinerary

• Explore Mai Chau landscape
• See native animals in Bamboo Forest
• Engage with locals
• Taste authentic local cuisine
• Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities
• Stay in a nature retreat house

Starts / Ends

Hanoi / Hanoi

Activities

Spa Relaxation, Homestays

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the fusion of adventure and tranquility on a 3-day Avana Retreat extension tour in Mai Chau. Explore lush landscapes, immerse in local culture, and rejuvenate in tranquil settings. Unwind amidst nature's beauty, leaving refreshed and inspired.

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from $1,956

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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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from $166

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Cuc Phuong National Park Explorer

1 Day Itinerary

• Explore Cuc Phuong National Park
• Visit Primate Rescue Center
• Experience short trek

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Vietnam / Vietnam

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore the Cuc Phuong National Park on this Full Day Vietnam extension. The oldest nature reserve in Vietnam, a pristine biodiversity that makes for a refreshing break from the city. Extend your Vietnam tour with this intimate exploration of the country's largest nature reserve.

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Hoi An Countryside by Bike

Half Day Tour - ½ Day Itinerary

• Explore the Japanese Covered Bridge
• Ride along rice fields and farmland
• Learn mat-weaving
• Visit a rice wine distillery

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Hoi An / Hoi An

Activity Level

Relaxed

This half-day Vietnam extension tour takes you through Quang Nam Province's Old Town as you explore Hoi An. Explore the world-famous Japanese Covered Bridge, cook steamed rice cakes, and cycle through rice fields. A tremendous active addition to any central Vietnam itinerary.

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Hoi An Food Tour by Bike

3-hour Evening Tour - ½ Day Itinerary

• Explore the Old Town
• Enjoy real Vietnamese cuisine
• Dine with locals at riverbank

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Hoi An / Hoi An

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 3-hour Nighttime culinary tour extension rides through Old Town and includes 6 food stops. Beginning with banh mi, a Vietnamese-style sandwich served on a baguette, the tour includes a variety of Hoi An's signature dishes.

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