The Mekong Story
The Mekong has fed and carried these lands for a thousand years. To drift along it is to watch life unfold on the water — floating markets, stilted villages, riverside temples and Angkor at the end.
A journey in its own language.
A river cruise instead of an ocean one — and a completely different way to see two countries. This journey follows the Mekong from the delta near Ho Chi Minh City up into Cambodia, blending unhurried sailing with shore visits to markets, villages and monasteries, and finishing at the temples of Angkor. Exact vessel and route are confirmed against the operating river-cruise schedule for your dates.
What you will remember.
Mekong Delta floating markets and villages
River crossing from Vietnam into Cambodia
Phnom Penh and the Royal Palace
Unhurried river sailing on a classic vessel
Sunrise at Angkor Wat as the finale
Heritage Ta Prohm and Bayon temples
Day by day.
Pacing is calm and considered — the flow adjusts to your travel dates and interests.
Day 1Ho Chi Minh CityDay 1Arrival in Saigon
Ho Chi Minh CityArrive in Saigon, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a first evening of the city's famous food and energy.
Day 2Saigon → RiverDay 2Embark
Saigon → RiverDrive to the river and board your cruise vessel near My Tho or Cai Be, beginning your sail into the Mekong Delta.
Day 3Mekong DeltaDay 3Floating markets
Mekong DeltaExplore the delta's floating markets, fruit orchards, riverside workshops and the charming town of Sa Dec.
Day 4Border crossingDay 4Into Cambodia
Border crossingCross the border by river and continue sailing through the Cambodian countryside toward Phnom Penh.
- Day 5Phnom PenhDay 5
Royal Palace & city
Phnom PenhDiscover Cambodia's capital — the Royal Palace, the riverfront and the central markets.
- Day 6UpriverDay 6
Transfer to Siem Reap
UpriverContinue upriver with village and temple visits, then disembark and transfer to Siem Reap, gateway to Angkor.
- Day 7Siem ReapDay 7
Angkor
Siem ReapSunrise over Angkor Wat, the faces of the Bayon at Angkor Thom, and the jungle-held ruins of Ta Prohm — a fitting end to the river's journey.
- Day 8DepartureDay 8
Fly home
DepartureBreakfast and transfer to Siem Reap airport for your onward journey.
A glimpse of the route ahead.
- Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap
- River cruise cabin in your selected category
- Meals onboard as per cruise policy
- Sightseeing and shore visits as per itinerary
- All transfers and inter-city transport
- Visa and insurance assistance
- International and inter-country flights unless mentioned
- Visa fees
- Gratuities and personal expenses
- Optional excursions
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- River-cruise vessels operate on a schedule; we confirm the operator and cabin against your dates.
- Best sailing months: August to March (water levels permitting).
- Pace is gentle — ideal for slow travellers and photographers.
Good to know.
Is the river cruise luxurious?+
Yes — classic boutique river vessels with private cabins, fine dining and intimate decks, quite different from large ocean liners.
Do we need a visa?+
Indian passport holders require visas for both Vietnam and Cambodia. We assist with documentation.
Can we reverse the route?+
Yes — some operators sail downstream from Siem Reap to Saigon. We will match the right direction to your dates.
Let’s design this journey for you.
Share your dates and preferences and we will craft a personalised itinerary with the right vessel, route and seasonal touches.