Upstream Mekong River Cruise Tour From Vietnam To Cambodia In 12 Days - Private Tour
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Up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Mobile Ticketing
Use your phone for entry to your destination.
Guide Language
English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size
Max 12 people
Description
Itinerary
Ho Chi Minh → Ben Tre
Transfer from Ho Chi Minh to Ben Tre, boat ride on the Ben Tre River, visit Nhon Thanh village with fruit tasting, bike or tuk‑tuk tour of surrounding villages, lunch of elephant‑ear fish, canal boat ride under palm trees, and dinner prepared with a homestay host.
Ben Tre → Tra Vinh → Long Xuyen
Transfers to Cho Lach and Tra Vinh, visit a bonsai garden, cross the Mekong to Cau Ke village, homestay stay with cycling tour of Ba Mi village, meetings with farmers, visits to a cathedral, school and Khmer pagoda; continue to Long Xuyen via Sa Dec, bike through nursery fields, explore Khmer villages, local family houses, Sa Dec market, Cao Dai temple and a crocodile farm.
Long Xuyen → Chau Doc
Early breakfast, visit Long Xuyen’s animated floating market and Cu Lao Ong island, transfer to Chau Doc, explore Chau Doc market, boat to a floating fish village, Cham village, Tra Su reserve with cajuput forest and bird park, Sam Mountain (287 m), and several local pagodas.
Chau Doc → Phnom Penh
Speedboat crossing of the Mekong River from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh.
Phnom Penh City Tour
Guided visits to the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda (home to a 90 kg golden Buddha encrusted with 2,086 diamonds), Wat Phnom temple, Tuol Sleng (S‑21) museum, and the Russian (Toul Tumpong) market.
Phnom Penh → Siem Reap
Bus transfer to Siem Reap, hotel check‑in, stop at Artisan D’Angkor handicraft centre, and optional visit to Wat Thmey or the Killing Field with its glass‑walled stupa.
Siem Reap – Angkor Temples I
Morning visits to Banteay Srei, a stop in Preah Dark village, Banteay Samre, and the iconic Angkor Wat complex.
Siem Reap – Angkor Temples II & Tonle Sap
Explore Angkor Thom (South Gate, Bayon, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace, Terrace of the Leper King, Preah Khan, Ta Prohm), sunset at Phnom Bakeng, private boat ride on Tonle Sap lake with a visit to a floating fishermen’s village, then transfer to Siem Reap airport.
Ho Chi Minh → Ben Tre
Transfer from Ho Chi Minh to Ben Tre, boat ride on the Ben Tre River, visit Nhon Thanh village with fruit tasting, bike or tuk‑tuk tour of surrounding villages, lunch of elephant‑ear fish, canal boat ride under palm trees, and dinner prepared with a homestay host.
Ben Tre → Tra Vinh → Long Xuyen
Transfers to Cho Lach and Tra Vinh, visit a bonsai garden, cross the Mekong to Cau Ke village, homestay stay with cycling tour of Ba Mi village, meetings with farmers, visits to a cathedral, school and Khmer pagoda; continue to Long Xuyen via Sa Dec, bike through nursery fields, explore Khmer villages, local family houses, Sa Dec market, Cao Dai temple and a crocodile farm.
Long Xuyen → Chau Doc
Early breakfast, visit Long Xuyen’s animated floating market and Cu Lao Ong island, transfer to Chau Doc, explore Chau Doc market, boat to a floating fish village, Cham village, Tra Su reserve with cajuput forest and bird park, Sam Mountain (287 m), and several local pagodas.
Chau Doc → Phnom Penh
Speedboat crossing of the Mekong River from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh.
Phnom Penh City Tour
Guided visits to the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda (home to a 90 kg golden Buddha encrusted with 2,086 diamonds), Wat Phnom temple, Tuol Sleng (S‑21) museum, and the Russian (Toul Tumpong) market.
Phnom Penh → Siem Reap
Bus transfer to Siem Reap, hotel check‑in, stop at Artisan D’Angkor handicraft centre, and optional visit to Wat Thmey or the Killing Field with its glass‑walled stupa.
Siem Reap – Angkor Temples I
Morning visits to Banteay Srei, a stop in Preah Dark village, Banteay Samre, and the iconic Angkor Wat complex.
Siem Reap – Angkor Temples II & Tonle Sap
Explore Angkor Thom (South Gate, Bayon, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace, Terrace of the Leper King, Preah Khan, Ta Prohm), sunset at Phnom Bakeng, private boat ride on Tonle Sap lake with a visit to a floating fishermen’s village, then transfer to Siem Reap airport.
Meeting Point
Included
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- task_alt Additional Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
please can you confirm that the group is composed by the same members from start to end throughout the tour? no members added during the tour, no members leave during the tour. And will the guide be the same throughout the tour and with us full time even on the plane, going to the airport etc? Is the guide like a tour leader being with us full time? How many flights in total in the tour? How many are included in the price and how many to be paid at arrival?
this tour is based on English-speaking guides, you will join the group tours in Vietnam (group size maybe 12-16 people). The group tour is NOT that you share with the same group from the beginning till the end. Most of our tour is a partial group tour in which you will have a group tour for excursion at each place, for airport pick up and accommodation are private. The tour in Siem Reap is private.
What are the visa requirements for the tour?
It depends on your nationality as the entrance rules can vary. Please contact your consultant from Vietnam Tour Fun to get the visa consultation.
What guides do you use?
We use local English speaking guides. For private tours we have the options with French, German, Spanish, Chinese and Russian speaking guides, but the surcharge will apply. If you need other than English-speaking guide, please contact our travel consultant for the arrangements.
Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, our driver will meet you at each airport holding the welcome board with your name on it.
Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, as per the itinerary.
What hotels will I stay in?
We use good quality hotels, located in the city Centre. Generally we have options with 3, 4 and 5 stars hotels and the names of the hotels are in the tour description.
Can you assist with pre or post-tour accommodation?
Yes, we can. Just send a message to our travel consultant for the assistance.
What meals will I get during the tour?
We arrange the meals at the local restaurants with local cuisine. We can offer vegan and vegetarian options upon request. If you have any diet restrictions, please inform us in advance to make the arrangements.
Is the tour coach air-conditioned?
Yes, all coaches and private cars we use have air-conditioner.
Are vaccinations required for this tour?
For visiting South-East Asia it is recommended (but not mandatory) to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B, Japanese Encephalitis, Typhoid, and Covid-19. Please contact our travel consultant before the trip to get the latest updates on vaccination requirements.
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