Explore the Mekong River and the coasts of Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand on our cruises
Take an exotic cruise through the tropical greenery of Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand and discover the ancient cities, temples and fascinating natural wonders that make South East Asia an intriguing holiday destination.
The Mekong River rises in the mountains of Tibet, flows through SW China and Burma, marks the border between Thailand and Laos, and meanders through Cambodia and Vietnam where its fertile delta forms the region’s agricultural heartland.
Thousands of boats ply the waters of the Mekong, from tiny rowing boats to sampans carrying rice, fruit and sugarcane. All life is there: colourful floating markets, river villages on stilts and beautiful Khmer pagodas. Birds nest in huge colonies and five species of dolphin swim the Mekong, including the rare Irrawaddy dolphin.
The Mekong flows into the Tonle Sap, Cambodia’s great lake. Here, locals live in floating villages and make use of the plentiful fishing or tend the miles of rice paddies, flooded by river water in the summer. At Siem Reap stands the unforgettable temple of Angkor Wat. This pinnacle of ancient Khmer architecture, crowned with soaring towers and decorated with intricate carvings, is one of Asia’s unmissable gems.
A Mekong river cruise links some of the great cities of SE Asia. Saigon is a startling culture clash. The heart of Vietnamese trade, modern-day Ho Chi Minh City maintains its charm in the Chinese markets and bustling streets amidst grand French Colonial buildings. Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, is a pleasant riverside city graced with leafy boulevards and dotted with cafés and bars. Visitors are treated to the glorious Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, and an unrivalled collection of ancient Khmer art at the National Museum.
Vietnam’s elegant capital in the north, Hanoi, is a laid-back city with tranquil tree-lined lakes at its heart. The country’s turbulent history is now remembered with the Military History Museum and Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, in the peaceful setting of Ba Dinh Square. Out on the nearby coast is another of Vietnam’s natural wonders. Sailing amongst the mysterious sandstone peaks that rise out of Halong Bay on Vietnam’s east coast is a classic cruise experience.
Further east, there is China with the vibrant cities of Hong Kong and Shanghai. See our China Tours and Yangtze River Cruises for a wide choice of cruises in China.
River Mekong Cruises Selection
Below is our selection of the best River Mekong Cruises. They are shown by the different types of cruise.
River Mekong Cruises - River Cruise Holidays |
| Cruise Name | | Cruise Route | Nights | Cruise Line | Price From |
View Full Cruise Details A luxury 11-night cruise holiday with a 2 night pre-cruise hotel stay in Vientiane, Laos, and a 5 night cruise from Luang Prabang aboard MV Mekong Sun of the Upper Melong River, followed by a 3 night hotel stay in Siem Reap with visits to Angkor Wat and Tonle Sap LakeItinerary: London (UK) - Bangkok (Thailand) - Vientiane (Laos); Vientiane (Laos); Vientaine (Laos); Luan Prabang (Laos); Luang Prabang (Laos); Cruising Mekong River; Tha Deua (Laos); Kuang Si Waterfalls (Laos); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia) - Bangkok (Thailand) - London (UK) |
River Mekong Cruises - Cruise and Land Tour Holidays |
| Cruise Name | | Cruise Route | Nights | Cruise Line | Price From |
View Full Cruise Details A memorable 14-night cruise and land tour through Cambodia and Vietnam in luxury and style aboard either MS La Marguerite or MS AMALotus, visiting Angkor Wat, Cai Be, Sa Dec, Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary: Siem Reap (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Angkor (Cambodia); Kampong Chhong (Cambodia) - Kampang Tralack (Cambodia) - Oudong (Cambodia); Chong Koh (Cambodia) - Phnom Penh (Cambodia); Phnom Penh (Cambodia); Tan Chau (Vietnam); Tan Chau (Vietnam); Sa Dec (Vietnam) - Cai Be (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Hi Chi Minh City (Vietnam); UK Departures in: 2012 - Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
View Full Cruise Details A fascinating 15-night cruise and land tour holiday with a 3-night stay and tours in Ho Chi Minh City, a 7-night cruise of the Mekong River aboard Avalon Angkor, new in 2012, visiting Cai Be, Sa Dec, Phnom Penh, Kamping Cham and Tonle Sap Lake followed by a 2-night stay in Siem Reap with guided tours of Angkor Wat Itinerary: UK - Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Cai Be (Vietnam); Chau Doc (Vietnam); Phnom Penh (Cambodia); Prek Bang Kong (Cambodia); Kampong Cham (Cambodia); Prek Dam (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Bangkok (Thailand); Bangkok (Thailand) - UK; UK Departures in: 2012 - Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec; 2013 - Jan, Feb, Mar |
View Full Cruise Details A 16-night cruise and stay holiday including 7-night Mekong River Cruise, hotel stays and tours of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap for Angkor WatItinerary: UK to Hanoi (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Angkor Wat (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Kampong Thom (Cambodia); Kampong Cham (Cambodia); Kampong Cham (Cambodia); Tonle Sap (Cambodia); Kampong Chhnang (Cambodia); Phnom Penh (Cambodia); Mekong River Scenic Cruising; Chau Doc (Vietnam); Cu Lao Gien (Vietnam); Sa Dec (Vietnam); Cai Be (Vietnam); My Tho (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Hi Chi MInh City (Vietnam) to London (UK); London (UK) Departures in: 2012 - Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
View Full Cruise Details Join this fascinating 17-night cruise and land tour and see the highlights of ancient Cambodia and Vietnam from Hanoi including spectacular Ha Long Bay, Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh and much more, ending with two nights in Ho Chi Minh CityItinerary: UK - Hanoi (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam) - Ha Long Bay (Vietnam); Ha Long Bay (Vietnam) - Siem Reap (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Kampong Chhnang (Cambodia); Chong Koh (Cambodia) - Phnom Penh (Cambodia); Phnom Penh (Cambodia); Tan Chau (Vietnam); Tan Chau (Vietnam) - Sa Dec (Vietnam); Sa Dec (Vietnam) - Cai Be (Veitnam); My Tho (Vietnam) - Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi MInh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) - UK; UK Departures in: 2012 - Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
View Full Cruise Details An 18-night cruise and stay holiday from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi visiting Cai Be, Chau Dec, Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham, Siem Reap and Angkor Wat, and ending with a post-cruise extension of Hanoi and the magical Ha Long Bay Itinerary: UK - Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Cai Be (Vietnam); Chau Doc (Vietnam); Phnom Penh (Cambodia); Prek Bang Kong (Cambodia); Kampong Cham (Cambodia); Prek Dam (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Hanoi (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam); Ha Long Bay (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam) - UK; UK Departures in: 2012 - Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec; 2013 - Jan, Feb, Mar |
View Full Cruise Details A 19-night cruise and land tour holiday beginning with a 5-night land tour of Luang Prabang in Laos, a 3-night stay with tours in Ho Chi Minh City, a 7-night cruise of the Mekong River visiting Cai Be, Phnom Penh, Tonle Sap Lake and Kampong Cham, and ending with a 2-night stay in Siem Reap for guided visits to Angkor WatItinerary: UK - Bangkok (Thailand); Luang Prabang (Laos); Luang Prabong (Laos); Luang Prabang (Laos); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Cai Be (Vietnam); Chau Doc (Vietnam); Phnom Penh (Cambodia); Prek Bang Kong (Cambodia); Kampong Cham (Cambodia); Prek Dam (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Bangkok (Thailand); Bangkok (Thailand) - UK; UK Departures in: 2012 - Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec; 2013 - Jan, Feb, Mar |
View Full Cruise Details Cruise one of the world's great rivers, the Mekong, and combine with a land tour of Vietnam and Cambodia visiting Saigon, the ancient sites of Hoi An and Hue, beautiful Ha Long Bay, Siem Reap and the remarkable Angor Wat on this 21-night cruise holidayItinerary: Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Tay Ninh (Vietnam) - Cu Chi Tunnels (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) - Da Nang (Vietnam) - Hoi An (Vietnam); Hoi An (Vietnam); Hoi An ( Vietnam) - Da Nang (Vietnam) - Long Co beach (Vietnam) - Hue (Vietnam); Hoi An (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam) - Ha Long Bay (Vietnam); Ha Long Bay (Vietnam) - Hanoi (Vietnam) - Siem Reap (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia) - Angkor (Cambodia); Angkor (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Kampong Chhnang (Cambodia) - Kampong Tralach (Cambodia) - Oudong (Cambodia); Chong Koh (Cambodia) - Phnom Penh (Cambodia); Phnom Penh (Cambodia); Phnom Penh - Tan Chau (Cambodia); Tan Chau (Vietnam) - Sa Dec (Vietnam); Sa Dec (Vietnam) - Cai Be (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) - UK; UK Departures in: 2012 - Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Nov, Dec |
View Full Cruise Details A 22-night cruise and stay holiday with a 4-night pre-cruise Land Tour in Luang Prabang, Laos, followed by a 7-night Mekong River cruise visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Chau Doc, Phnom Penh and Kampong Cham, with a stay in Siem Reap for visits to Angkor Wat, and ending with a 4-night Land Tour in Hanoi and Ha Long BayItinerary: UK - Bangkok (Thailand); Luang Prabang (Laos); Luang Prabong (Laos); Luang Prabang (Laos); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Cai Be (Vietnam); Chau Doc (Vietnam); Phnom Penh (Cambodia); Prek Bang Kong (Cambodia); Kampong Cham (Cambodia); Prek Dam (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Hanoi (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam); Ha Long Bay (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam) - UK; UK Departures in: 2012 - Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec; 2013 - Jan, Feb, Mar |
