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Cruising the Mekong from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap

15 days from £6,135pp
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Tour highlights

  • Enjoy eight days exploring the mighty Mekong.

  • Explore cosmopolitan Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Explore the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh.

  • Discovering the incredible temples of Angkor.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, an Audley representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore or relax.

    • Ho Chi Minh City Hall
      Ho Chi Minh City Hall
    • Saigon, Vietnam
      Saigon, Vietnam
    • Street Scene, Saigon, Vietnam
      Street Scene, Saigon, Vietnam

  • A full day today to explore Ho Chi Minh City with your driver and guide. You will visit some of the city's main sights, including the war remnants museum, before heading out to discover the Cu Chi Tunnels, the infamous hideout of the Viet Cong during the war.

    • Street market seller in Ho Chi Minh City
      Street market seller in Ho Chi Minh City
    • Tunnel entrance, Cu Chi, Saigon
      Tunnel entrance, Cu Chi, Saigon
    • Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon, Vietnam
      Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon, Vietnam

  • Transfer to the riverside in central Saigon and embark on your eight-day journey along the Mekong.

    • China Town, Saigon, Vietnam
      China Town, Saigon, Vietnam
    • China Town, Saigon, Vietnam
      China Town, Saigon, Vietnam
    • Market in Saigon, Vietnam
      Market in Saigon, Vietnam

  • Cruise through the Mekong Delta this morning, stopping off to journey by sampan through the mangroves and bamboo forests at Ben Tre.

    • Notre Dame, Saigon
      Notre Dame, Saigon
    • Ho Chi Minh City Hall, Saigon
      Ho Chi Minh City Hall, Saigon
    • Ho Chi Minh City Hall, Vietnam
      Ho Chi Minh City Hall, Vietnam

  • This morning you will take a minivan for a short drive to Sam Mountain, the location of the Hang Pagoda. Today you will also journey across the border into Cambodia.

    • Vespas in Saigon
      Vespas in Saigon
    • Woman cooking in an open kitchen in downtown Saigon
      Woman cooking in an open kitchen in downtown Saigon
    • Reunification Palace
      Reunification Palace

  • Cruise along the river to Phnom Penh today. You have the chance to explore this frenetic city by cyclo and learn more about its history. Visit the National Museum, Tuol Sleng Museum, the Killing Fields and more.

    • Thien Hau Temple, Saigon
      Thien Hau Temple, Saigon
    • Shoe seller at a Saigon market
      Shoe seller at a Saigon market
    • Ho Chi Minh City skyline
      Ho Chi Minh City skyline

  • Continue cruising today, passing Kampong Tralach. Disembark here to explore riverside villages, markets and temples to get a sense of life in rural Cambodia.

  • Visit the ancient capital of Cambodia, Oudong, this morning. Later visit a small and remote village on the banks of the Mekong.

  • Start your day with a refreshing session of t'ai chi before the cruise continues to Peam Chi Korng. This hidden treasure, renowned for its pottery, offers an authentic glimpse into Cambodia’s rich artisanal heritage.

  • Arrive in Siem Reap and say goodbye to your boat today. Your driver and guide will meet you at the disembarkation point and transfer you to your hotel.

    • Angkor Wat, Cambodia
      Angkor Wat, Cambodia
    • Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap, Cambodia
      Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap, Cambodia
    • Angkor Wat from above
      Angkor Wat from above

  • Rise early this morning and travel to the magical temple of Angkor Wat in time for sunrise. Explore this incredible site in the early morning light before enjoying a hearty breakfast at Sala Kdei, set in a beautiful location overlooking the royal bathing pond. Later, travel out to the floating village of Kompong Khleang, a fascinating trip which offers a chance to see life unfold on the great Tonle Sap Lake.

    • Sunrise over Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
      Sunrise over Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
    • Monk, Angkor Wat
      Monk, Angkor Wat
    • Angkor Wat, Cambodia
      Angkor Wat, Cambodia

  • Today you will explore Angkor's lesser-known temples, including the jungle temple Ta Prohm. You navigate the area by bicycle, taking quiet roads and hidden jungle pathways.

    • Hidden Bhudda image - Ta Prohm
      Hidden Bhudda image - Ta Prohm
    • Ta Prohm Doorway
      Ta Prohm Doorway
    • Hidden trails of Angkor, Siem Reap
      Hidden trails of Angkor, Siem Reap

  • You leave Cambodia today and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

    • The atmospheric streets of Siem Reap at night
      The atmospheric streets of Siem Reap at night
    • Sunset flood
      Sunset flood
    • Houseboat on Tonle Sap Lake, near Siem Reap
      Houseboat on Tonle Sap Lake, near Siem Reap

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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Temples of Angkor
 

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