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Drone view of a worker is drying incense sticks - a traditional incense of Vietnam - Cau Bau market, Thanh Oai, Ha Noi, North Vietnam
Land and River Cruise

Essential Vietnam and Cambodia

2025 - 2026

River Cruise

Essential Vietnam and Cambodia

Essential Vietnam and Cambodia

Cruise between the remote villages of Vietnam and Cambodia that line the banks of the Mekong River and its tributaries.

12 day River Cruise

Itinerary

12 days / 11 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Siem Reap

Insider Experiences

Day 2

Siem Reap

Insider Experiences

Day 3

Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Embark Ship, Angkor Ban

Insider Experiences

Day 4

Angkor Ban, Oknha Tey, Phnom Penh

Day 5

Phnom Penh, Oudong, Koh Chen, Phnom Penh

Insider Experiences

Day 6

Phnom Penh

Day 7

Phnom Penh, Vietnam Border Crossing, Tan Chau

Day 8

Tan Chau, Sa Dec

Day 9

Sa Dec, Cai Be, My Tho

Day 10

My Tho, Disembark Ship, Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City

Insider Experiences

Day 11

Ho Chi Minh City

Insider Experiences

Day 12

Depart Ho Chi Minh City

Cruise
Coach/Vehicle

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Seven-night Mekong River cruise aboard the RV Apsara, featuring all suites with twin balconies
Four nights in premium accommodation
28 meals - 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners, plus select international wine and local beer included with lunch and dinner on board your Mekong River cruise
Explore 13 towns, villages and cities
Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and expert English-speaking local guides

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

Angkor wat temple reflecting in lake.

Sunset at Angkor Wat

Visit Angkor Archaeological Park to witness a spectacular sunrise at the magnificent Angkor Wat. Observe the iconic temple complex shimmer in the reflective ponds in front of this World Heritage-listed monument, while brilliant shades of orange and pink light up the sky.

traditional Cambodian khmer fish amok curry meal

Khmer Dinner and Apsara Performance

Dine on tantalising Khmer cuisine and peer into the heart of Cambodia by watching a performance of an Apsara dance, a delicate, beautiful tradition dating back to the seventh century.

Circus Performance

Take your seat at Phare Circus and be wowed by the skills of the performers. This acclaimed show blends modern Khmer tales with music, dance, acrobatics, juggling, aerial acts, and contortion.

tuk tuk driving along dirt road
Angkor Wat, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tuk Tuk Tour of Koh Pen

Hop on a tuk tuk and explore the agricultural island of Koh Pen. Travel along the shaded lanes and past wooden stilted houses, tucked among palm and sandalwood trees.

Buddhist Blessing Ceremony

Take part in a traditional Buddhist blessing ceremony for good luck, health and safe journey, with resident monks at a monastery in Oudong.

What's On Board

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Cruise Aboard the RV Apsara

Glide along the Mekong River on the RV Apsara and discover the alluring destinations of Vietnam and Cambodia in premium comfort.

Trip Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your cruise. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.

What our customers are saying

...We wish to congratulate Travelmarvel on the wonderful organisation, everything was tip top. Our hotels, Tour Director and guides were first class..

VTMR12

Travelmarvel's program runs smoothly from go to whoa, with great guides, perfectly paced excursions, very comfortable buses and safe riverboats for Mekong day tours.

VTM12

Fantastically well organised, terrific value for money and attention to detail. Thank you for a wonderful holiday with so many wonderful memories.

VTM12

Thanks for a great time! Vietnam and Cambodia are amazing places and it was so great to travel with Travelmarvel!

VTM12

...We cant fault anything, all the tours on land was amazing, loved the kids...We thoroughly enjoyed the whole tour, and can recommend Travelmarvel to everyone, a big thank you to all.

VTMR12

Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, hotels, pricing and inclusions subject to change

  • Disruptions to cruising and touring may occur due to operational issues, including high or low water levels, and unforeseen weather conditions

  • Prices include transfers, port charges and tipping

  • Flights to arrive in Siem Reap by 11am on Day 1 for afternoon touring

  • Extend your journey with a beach break at Vung Tau (VTMV3), Mui Ne (VTMM3) or Koh Rong Island (VTMK3), and/or add a stopover in Singapore (STOSIN3TM), Bangkok (STOBKK3TM) or Malaysia (STOKUL3TM). Refer to the website or contact us for more details

  • Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights not included (unless specified)

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APT/TM - Australian Pacific Holdings
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