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Explore Vietnam on a river cruise. Effortlessly float between quaint villages, scenic countryside, and history-rich cities and destinations like Ho Chi Minh City, My Tho, Sa Dec, Tan Chau, and Cai Be without unpacking your bags. Enjoy Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, and Cooking Classes on a specialty Vietnam river cruise. river cruises cost from $321 to $23,290 for a 5 to 14 days trip. Adventure Life's Vietnam cruise specialists can help you plan the perfect trip. Contact us to get started planning your trip now.
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Traditional mat-making
from $1,243
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Mekong River - Downstream

Phnom Penh to Saigon - 4 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan
Starts / Ends
Phnom Penh / My Tho
Activities
Biking
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.
  • Experience Binh Thanh Island
  • Explore My An Hung Village
  • Discover Tan Chau
  • Experience Cao Dai
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Thien Mu Pagoda
from $2,709
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Vietnam Discovery

14 Day Itinerary
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 14-day Vietnam tour takes you from Ho Chi Minh City’s vibrant streets to Hanoi’s historic charm. Traverse the Central Highlands, explore Hoi An and Hue, and cruise Ha Long Bay. Engage in cultural experiences, scenic landscapes, and historical sites, offering a comprehensive journey through Vietnam’s diverse regions.
  • Visit historic sites in Ho Chi Minh
  • Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Learn about Bahnar culture
  • Trek through towering trees & vines
  • Cruise Ha Long Bay
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Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
from $1,231
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Mekong River - Downstream

Phnom Penh to Saigon - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Jayavarman
Starts / Ends
Phnom Penh / Ho Chi Minh City
Activity Level
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
  • Observed locals along the river
  • Aboard a luxury riverboat in Mekong
  • Visit Phnom Penh cultural sites
  • Visit Tan Chau floating fish farm
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from $321
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Hidden Worlds

Lan Ha Bay Roundtrip - 2 Day Itinerary aboard Ginger
Starts / Ends
Tuan Chau / Tuan Chau
Activities
Cooking Classes, Kayaking, Fishing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
On this 2-day cruise aboard the Ginger, departing from Tuan Chau, Vietnam, and witnessing the beauty of Lan Ha Bay. Experience sunrise Tai Chi lessons, kayaking, bamboo boating, and sleeping on a balcony while exploring Lan Ha Bay, home to the largest jungle-clad island in the region.
  • See canals and islands of Lan Ha
  • Learn Vietnamese culture and foods
  • Swim the pristine sea waters
  • Enjoy a fun-field activities
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Hoi An by night
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Hoi An Sunset Cruise

½ Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Hoi An / Hoi An
Activity Level
Relaxed
Ride a boat through Hoi An’s Thu Bon River to enjoy the magnificent sunset on this 3-hour Vietnam extension tour.
  • Discover the countryside of Hoi An
  • Enjoy BBQ and drinks
  • Behold the sunset
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Boat floating along the Mekong River
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Experience the Mekong by Cruise

1 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Mekong River / Mekong River
Activity Level
Relaxed
This one-day Vietnam tour extension includes a cruise along the Mekong River and visits to other scenic locations. Visit Ben Tre, My Long, a coconut workshop, a bee garden, a candy mill, and a farmer's house, and ride a rickshaw past coconut trees and vegetable farms.
  • Visit a candy mill
  • Visit a coconut workshop
  • Enjoy biking or ride on a rickshaw
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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
Starts / Ends
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 Jahan. Discover the culture and history of the various towns along the mighty Mekong while exploring the river.
  • Observed locals along the river
  • See the floating market in Cai Be
  • Visit Phnom Penh cultural sites
  • Visit Tan Chau floating fish farm
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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
Starts / Ends
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.
  • Observed locals along the river
  • See the floating market in Cai Be
  • Visit Phnom Penh cultural sites
  • Visit Tan Chau floating fish farm
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The floating village of Tonle Sap, Cambodia
from $6,200
NO SS
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Mekong Explorer - Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap (Extension)

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mekong
Starts / Ends
Ho Chi Minh City / Phnom Penh
Activities
Spa Relaxation
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.
  • Enjoy a visit to a local's home
  • Walk through verdant plantations
  • Meet & interact with Buddhist Monks
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Royal Palace in Phnom Penh
from $7,490
2for1
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Majestic Mekong River Cruise

Ho Chi Minh City - Phnom Penh - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Harmony
Starts / Ends
Ho Chi Minh City / Oudong
Activity Level
Variable
Experience an 8-day cruise on the Emerald Harmony from Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh, exploring the Mekong Delta, local communities, and historic sites. Enjoy onboard cultural performances, a Tuk Tuk ride in the capital, and a Buddhist blessing at Oudong Temple.
  • Navigate Vietnam’s Cho Gao Canal
  • Visit Tan My floating hamlet
  • Explore Sa Dec markets
  • Discover My An Hung village
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The colorful Tonle Sap village
from $10,290
NO SS
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Mekong Expedition - Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap (Extension)

Low water - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mekong
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.
  • Discover My An Hung
  • Enjoy a traditional performance
  • Learn to cook Mekong dishes
  • Visit Cambodia's National Museum
  • Past by Buddhist temples
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Vietnam's bird sanctuary
from $10,290
NO SS
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Mekong Expedition - Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap

High water - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mekong
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.
  • Experience vibrant markets
  • Enjoy touring Cambodia's capital
  • Visit Long Son Pagoda
  • Explore Prek Toal Core Bird Reserve
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Floating Market in Cai Be
from $2,741
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Mekong River - Downstream - High water

Siem Reap to Saigon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan
Starts / Ends
Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 8-day Mekong River cruise during the high water season 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.
  • 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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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
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.
  • Explore Cai Be’s vibrant workshops
  • Discover Sa Dec history
  • Visit Phnom Penh landmarks
  • Experience Oknhatey, silk weaving
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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
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.
  • 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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Sunset over the Mekong River
from $2,529
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Mekong River - Downstream - High water

Siem Reap to Saigon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Jayavarman
Starts / Ends
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.
  • 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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Boat floating along the Mekong River
from $3,250
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Mekong River - Downstream - Low water

Siem Reap to Saigon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Jayavarman
Starts / Ends
Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City
Activities
Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on this 8-day Mekong River cruise from Siem Reap to Saigon during low water season and discover the wonders of the Mekong. Experience the diverse cultures of Vietnam and Cambodia as you navigate the mighty Mekong Delta. Pause at quaint port towns and fully engage with the local culture and history.
  • Interact with locals
  • Explore Cambodian culture
  • Observed locals along the river
  • Explore the Mekong River
  • Discover villages and markets
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Sunset over the Mekong River
from $1,919
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Saigon and Phnom Penh Short Cruise

Upstream - 4 Day Itinerary aboard RV Bassac Pandaw
Starts / Ends
Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel / Phnom Penh
Activities
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the wonders of Vietnam and Cambodia on this 4-day Saigon and Phnom Penh Short Cruise on the RV Bassac Pandaw. Immerse yourself into the contrasting culture of Vietnam Delta and Cambodia.
  • Explore floating markets
  • Cruise through Mekong Delta
  • Cambodia and Vietnam's culture
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