Main Cities
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Phnom Penh
- Vientiane
- Kampong Cham
- Nong Khai
Fun Facts
- 4,350 km (2,703 mi) long
- Originates at Mt. Guozongmucha
- Empties into the South China Sea
- The low tide level of the river in Cambodia is lower than the high tide level out at sea, and the flow of the Mekong inverts with the tides throughout its stretch in Vietnam and up to Phnom Penh.
Which Cruise Lines?
- Avalon Waterways
- Amawaterways
- Scenic River Cruises
- Uniworld
- Emerald Waterways
- Viking River Cruises
- Croisi Europe
Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong River
On this unique and inspiring Southeast Asia river cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam, you’ll be immersed in the cultures and ancient traditions as you sightsee along the mighty Mekong River. See the splendor of the Bayon temple featuring some 200 mysterious faces carved in its many towers. Enjoy an inspiring Aspara dance performance and tour the other gems of the city before embarking on your river cruise. Immerse yourself in the local culture on an ox cart ride amongst rice paddy fields and witness the daily lives of farmers.
Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong
A fascinating, rewarding and multilayered adventure. Two of the most beautiful, historic and friendly places in all of Asia, dynamic Vietnam and pastoral Cambodia are intriguing studies in contrast. Each possesses its own unique charm and social traditions, its own tragic history and complex past. In many ways, a visit here is less about the sights you see than it is about the people you meet and the experiences you have along the way.
Magnificent Mekong
Shop Old Hanoi’s markets. See the Khmer temple complex of Angkor Wat. Behold the haunting beauty of Ta Prohm, where jungle vines embrace ancient ruins. Explore Phnom Penh, Cambodia by cyclo rickshaw. Discover silk towns, fishing villages, monasteries and floating markets. With hotel stays in Hanoi, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) bracketing your 8-day Mekong cruise, this 15-day cruisetour reveals the beauty and grace of a land we have only begun to know.
