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7 day River Cruise with Luxury AmaWaterways through Vietnam & Cambodia. It includes: 2 nights in Siem Riep, 3 nights in Hanoi, and 1 night in Ha Long Bay before the cruise. After the cruise we spend 2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City.

Jan 12 - 27, 2027

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Overview


2027 Charms of the Mekong 7-NIGHT CRUISE WITH AND 2 NIGHTS SIEM REAP, 2 NIGHTS HANOI, 1 NIGHT HA LONG BAY, 1 NIGHT HANOI Pre-CRUISE and 2 NIGHTS HO CHI MINH CITY Post-CRUISE . Lively Ho Chi Minh City, once known as the 'Pearl of the Orient,' offers a vibrant mix of old and new and provides the perfect start to your incredible journey through Vietnam and Cambodia. Cruise along the mighty Mekong, discovering a glimpse into another era; one where people still happily honor the timeless traditions passed down through the centuries from their ancestors. Throughout your trip, immerse yourself into the culture and heritage with visits to rural villages, historic pagodas, and colorful markets. Be treated to a special blessing by monks in a Buddhist monastery, and witness skilled artisans who create exquisite handicrafts and delicacies. Experience all this and more on this life-enriching cruise along the Mekong.

Price of the staterooms includes the 7-Night Cruise, the 6 day pre-cruise extension and 2 night post-cruise extension, internal airfare and all port charges. With 2 Nights Ho Chi Minh City Pre-Cruise And 2 Nights Siem Reap, 2 Nights Hanoi, 1 Night Ha Long Bay, 1 Night Hanoi Post-Cruise


Choose your Stateroom

Choose your stateroom. The price of the stateroom is the price of the trip, inclusive of both pre and post cruise extensions, all hotels, and transfers. It is not inclusive of Airfare.

  • Suite stateroom double occupancy: $6997.00 per person - Sadec Deck French & Outside Balcony, 366 sq. ft.

    Jan 12 - 27, 2027

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    $6,997 / person

  • Cat A stateroom, double occupancy: $6397.50 per person - Saigon Deck French & Outside Balcony, 251 sq. ft.

    Jan 12 - 27, 2027

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    $6,397.50 / person

    In-room temperature control Cozy sitting area; Suites and Luxury Suites feature a larger sitting area Deluxe hotel-style bedding; Luxury Suites feature a queen-sized bed Spacious bathrooms with showers; Suites feature both a shower and separate tu...

  • Cat B stateroom, double occupancy: $5995.50 per person - Sadec, Saigon & Tonle Deck French & Outside Balcony, 251 sq. ft.

    Jan 12 - 27, 2027

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    $5,995.50 / person

    In-room temperature control Cozy sitting area; Suites and Luxury Suites feature a larger sitting area Deluxe hotel-style bedding; Luxury Suites feature a queen-sized bed Spacious bathrooms with showers; Suites feature both a shower and separate tu...

Day 1 · Tue, Jan 12 · Hanoi, Vietnam


Hotel Check-in

Jan 12, 2027 · Check in: 12:00AM +07

Day 1, HANOI. Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city boasts a rich cultural heritage that blends in harmony with its vibrant present. From ancient temples to French Colonial architecture and modern-day skyscrapers, along with beautiful parks and lakes, Han...

Arrive in Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city boasts a rich cultural heritage that blends in harmony with its vibrant present. From ancient temples to French Colonial architecture and modern-day skyscrapers, along with beautiful parks and lakes, Hanoi is an eclec...

Day 2 · Wed, Jan 13 · Hanoi, Vietnam


City Tour & Rickshaw Ride

Discover some of Hanoi’s most famous historic and cultural sites on your guided tour that includes The Temple of Literature and Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of the oldest temples in Vietnam. You’ll also visit the infamous prison that American POWs sarcas...

Water Puppet Show

Enjoy a traditional water puppet show. (B)

Day 3 · Thu, Jan 14 · Hanoi to Ha Long Bay. My Tho


HANOI to HA LONG BAY

Ethereal Ha Long Bay is considered by many to be the Eighth Natural Wonder of the World. Board an elegantly appointed ship designed with all the modern conveniences to ensure smooth sailing for an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience. The back...

Motorcoach Transfer to Ha Long Bay

Jan 14 12:00AM +07

Ethereal Ha Long Bay is considered by many to be the Eighth Natural Wonder of the World. Board an elegantly appointed ship designed with all the modern conveniences to ensure smooth sailing for an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience. The back...

Day 4 · Fri, Jan 15 · Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Siem Reap, Cambodia


HA LONG BAY - HANOI - SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA

Spend the morning sailing across the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay with more than 2,000 small islands rising from the water like a dragon’s back. Later in the morning, disembark the ship and transfer to Hanoi Airport for a short flight to Siem Rea...

Transfer to Airport

Jan 15 12:00AM +07

Disembark the ship and transfer to Hanoi Airport for a short flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia, the gateway to Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former capital of the Khmer empire. (B,L)

Flight to Siem Reap

Flight from Ha Long Bay to Siem Reap.

Hotel Check-in

Jan 15, 2027 · Check in: 3:00PM +07

Check-in at the hotel in Siem Reap.

Day 5 · Sat, Jan 16 · SIEM REAP - ANGKOR


Siem Reap - Angkor

Begin your morning exploration of the Angkor temple complex at Angkor Thom, meaning “the great city." This is home to Bayon Temple, best known for its gigantic smiling stone faces, as well as the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Lep...

Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei Temples

Begin your morning exploration of the Angkor temple complex at Angkor Thom, meaning “the great city." This is home to Bayon Temple, best known for its gigantic smiling stone faces, as well as the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Lep...

Day 6 · Sun, Jan 17 · Siem Reap - Angkor


Angkor Wat

Discover the heart and soul of Cambodia and the most iconic of all Angkorian Temples, Angkor Wat. This is one of the largest religious monuments ever constructed and a true masterpiece of Khmer architecture built by King Suryavarman II in the earl...

Day 7 · Mon, Jan 18 · SIEM REAP – KAMPONG CHAM, CAMBODIA – EMBARKATION


About Your Cruise - Siem Reap - Kampong Cham, Cambodia - Cruice Embarkation

Transfer via motorcoach to the AmaDara in Kampong Cham for your seven-night cruise. Board a motorcoach to the Twin Mountains, known as Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei (male and female mountains). In the annals of Khmer legend, the twin mountains were fo...

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Transfer to Kampong Cham

Jan 18 3:00PM +07

Jan 18 5:00PM +07

Transfer via motorcoach to the AmaDara in Kampong Cham for your seven-night cruise. Board a motorcoach to the Twin Mountains, known as Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei (male and female mountains). In the annals of Khmer legend, the twin mountains were fo...

Day 8 · Tue, Jan 19 · Angkor Ban - Oknhatey


Angkor Ban - Oknhatey

During the morning, go on a walking tour to Angkor Ban, one of the few villages in Cambodia that was not destroyed under the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s. Here people still live in their traditional wooden abodes and keep their old cultural tra...

Walking Tour and Silk Village Visit

Jan 19

During the morning, go on a walking tour to Angkor Ban, one of the few villages in Cambodia that was not destroyed under the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s. Here people still live in their traditional wooden abodes and keep their old cultural tra...

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Day 9 · Wed, Jan 20 · Phnom Penh


Cruise to Phnom Penh

Jan 20

Your cruise continues to sail to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. This morning’s excursion takes you to the highlights of Phnom Penh, followed by a visit to the Royal Palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, which has an ...

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Day 10 · Thu, Jan 21 · Phnom Penh - Oudong


Oudong Walking Tour and Buddhist Blessing

Jan 21

The morning excursion takes you to Oudong, Cambodia’s former royal capital from the early 17th century until 1866. Today, Oudong is a place of pilgrimage for Cambodians. While here, be treated to a memorable Buddhist Blessing Ceremony at a monaste...

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Day 11 · Fri, Jan 22 · BORDER CROSSING – TAN CHAU, VIETNAM


Border Crossing into Vietnam

Jan 22

Spend the day cruising the Mekong River as your ship crosses the border into Vietnam. (B,L,D)

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Day 12 · Sat, Jan 23 · Tan Chau


Tan Chau, a small Mekong River town

Enjoy a visit to Tan Chau, a small Mekong River town unspoiled by tourism. Be treated to an authentic experience on a traditional “xe-loi” (trishaw) ride around the town, with stops at silk-making and rattan mat workshops. You may also choose the ...

Day 13 · Sun, Jan 24 · SA DEC –CAI BE


Visit a colorful local market and Cao Dai Temple

Once ashore in Sa Dec, tour the town where French writer Marguerite Duras spent many years in her youth. Visit a colorful local market and Cao Dai Temple, home to the unique religion of Caodaism in Southern Vietnam. It is a fusion of Buddhism, Chr...