Departure
Selected dates 2026/2027

Package From $3,199 Per Person
Single Supplement $900 Per Person

Minimum 2 people

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Included
✔Return international flights from Australia
✔8-night Mekong River cruise (all meals on board)
✔2 nights Ho Chi Minh City hotel (4-star)
✔2 nights Siem Reap hotel (4-star)
✔Ho Chi Minh City tour & Cu Chi Tunnels excursion
✔Angkor Wat & temples guided tour
✔All shore excursions as per itinerary
✔All port taxes & service charges
✔Meet & greet airport/pier transfers
✔English-speaking escort throughout

Excluded
✖Travel insurance
✖Visas & entry fees
✖Personal expenses
✖Meals not specified
✖Gratuities

Day 1: Depart Australia

Your journey to the legendary Mekong River begins today as you board your international flight bound for Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: In-flight
Accommodation: In-flight

Day 2: Arrive Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Touch down in the vibrant city formerly known as Saigon and transfer to your 4-star hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the city’s colourful streets, café culture and buzzing markets at your own pace.
Meals: No meals
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh City Hotel (4-star) or Similar

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City Tour & Cu Chi Tunnels

Begin with a guided city tour visiting the War Remnants Museum, the ornate Notre-Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office and the vibrant Ben Thanh Market. In the afternoon, journey out to the extraordinary Cu Chi Tunnels — a remarkable 250-kilometre network of underground passages used during the Vietnam War.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh City Hotel (4-star) or Similar

Day 4: Embark Mekong River Cruise — Ben Tre

Transfer to the pier and embark your classic Mekong rivership. Sail along the Vam Co River and enter the Mekong Delta, arriving in Ben Tre — the heart of the coconut country. Explore by traditional sampan boat through narrow canals shaded by coconut palms and banana groves.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Accommodation: River Cruise Vessel

Day 5: Pak Russei — Silk Weavers & Stilted Villages

Cruise to Pak Russei and go ashore to witness traditional silk weaving in the village’s artisan workshops. Admire the intricate hand-crafted fabrics and the remarkable stilted wooden houses that line the river banks, their reflections shimmering in the Mekong’s coffee-coloured waters.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Accommodation: River Cruise Vessel

Day 6: Peam Chi Korng — Cambodian Pottery Village

Cross the border into Cambodia and arrive at Peam Chi Korng, a timeless village renowned for its centuries-old pottery tradition. Watch local artisans shape clay on hand-turned wheels using techniques passed down through generations, and browse hand-painted pieces to take home as a unique souvenir.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Accommodation: River Cruise Vessel

Day 7: Chau Doc & Sam Mountain

Arrive in the riverside town of Chau Doc, famous for its floating fish farms and colourful Cham Muslim community. Take a short boat excursion to nearby Sam Mountain, where a collection of pagodas and temples cling to the rocky hillside and panoramic views extend across the fertile Mekong plains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Accommodation: River Cruise Vessel

Day 8: Kampong Tralach

Dock at the peaceful riverside village of Kampong Tralach, where ox-carts clip-clop through quiet lanes lined with wooden homes and ancient pagodas. Hire a bicycle or ox-cart to explore the surrounding countryside, visiting local schools and family homes for an authentic glimpse of Cambodian rural life.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Accommodation: River Cruise Vessel

Day 9: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Arrive in Cambodia’s dynamic capital, Phnom Penh. Visit the magnificent Royal Palace and the glittering Silver Pagoda, before taking a sobering but essential tour of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum — a deeply moving insight into Cambodia’s recent history. In the evening, stroll the lively riverside promenade.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Accommodation: River Cruise Vessel

Day 10: Oudong — Ancient Royal Capital

Journey to Oudong, Cambodia’s former royal capital perched on a hilltop above the Mekong plain. Climb the steps to explore the elaborate Buddhist stupas enshrining the remains of former Khmer kings, and enjoy breathtaking views across the patchwork countryside from the summit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch on board
Accommodation: River Cruise Vessel

Day 11: Disembark — Transfer to Siem Reap

Disembark your river cruise vessel and transfer by road or air to the magical town of Siem Reap — gateway to the temples of Angkor. Check in to your comfortable hotel and enjoy a leisurely first evening in this charming town.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Siem Reap Hotel (4-star) or Similar

Day 12: Angkor Wat & Temples of Angkor

Today is the highlight of the entire journey — a full guided day exploring the extraordinary temples of Angkor. Begin at sunrise at the iconic Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument. Continue to the mysterious Bayon temple with its 54 stone towers, and explore Ta Prohm where towering strangler fig trees weave through ancient stone ruins.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Siem Reap Hotel (4-star) or Similar

Day 13: Siem Reap — Departure

A leisurely final morning in Siem Reap before your transfer to the airport for your international flight home.
Meals: Breakfast, In-flight
Accommodation: In-flight

Day 14: Arrive Home in Australia

Welcome home! Your 14-day Mekong adventure comes to a close with a lifetime of extraordinary memories.
Meals: In-flight
Accommodation: N/A

Important Information

Single Traveller Supplement
A single supplement of $900 per person applies for solo travellers.
Bedding Configuration
Twin or double bedding available subject to availability and advance request.
Passport & Visa Requirements
A valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond your return date is required. Please check visa requirements at www.smartraveller.gov.au.
Travel Insurance
Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended for all travel. Visit www.smartraveller.gov.au for the latest advice.
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable. Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.
Luggage
23kg checked baggage and 7kg carry-on included on international flights.