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Total Cost
Transportation to the Saigon airport
Departure Location
Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Oct 3
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Arrival Location
Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Truong Son Street, Tân Bình, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Avalon Waterways
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Sep 19 - Oct 4, 2026
Patricia Zesut
Exemplary Travel Advisors
patty@e-t-a-travel.com
832-422-8129
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 and spend time with locals in interesting places along the mighty Mekong River.In the enchanting Cambodian countryside, go on an ox-cart ride amongst rice paddy fields and witness the daily lives of farmers. In a Silversmith Village, see craftsmen making silver artwork using ancient techniques. French influences are still apparent in the lovely capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. Here you’ll tour the National Museum and Royal Palace with its striking Silver Pagoda and enjoy a song and dance performance by children at a local orphanage. On a hilltop at the site of the 8th-century temple of Wat Hanchey, take in the stunning views before walking through the rural village of Angkor Ban to visit with welcoming schoolchildren. Continue your river cruise into Vietnam where you’ll walk through a vibrant market as the locals are busy with their daily routine of buying and selling produce. See firsthand how handcrafted sampans are built at the home of a family in Cu Lao Gieng. Via sampan, cruise into Vinh Long and experience Vietnamese culture with a visit to a workshop to learn how rice wine and traditional candies are made. This once-in-a-lifetime Southeast Asia river cruise vacation is sure to create lasting memories!
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Sorry folks but you'll lose a day on the way to Cambodia. Never fear, though! You will gain back the time lost on the way home.
Welcome to Siem Reap, home to the Temples of Angkor, considered by many to be the most spectacular architectural ruins on Earth! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Sep 21
Transportation from the airport to your hotel
Sep 21 - 24, 2026 · Check in: 3:00PM UTC
The Park Hyatt, Siem Reap is the city's most prestigious address and perfect base to explore the Temples of Angkor. Located in the heart of the city, this award winning hotel blends an elegant and contemporary design to create an enlivening resort an...
Classic Excursion Explore the temples by tuk-tuk. Start at the best preserved and most famous of all the temples: Angkor Wat. Featuring five trademark towers, it is the symbol of Cambodia. Then, continue your Guided Excursion to visit Angkor Thom, wh...
Classic Excursion Continue your Sightseeing Tour of the Angkor temples at Ta Prohm. Tree roots cover the ruin walls, allowing you to experience the temple with the same wonder as early explorers. Then visit Banteay Srei, a unique temple built on a sm...
Embark on an Avalon river cruise with your choice of over 70 cruises on 10 rivers through 22 countries. Explore Europe, Asia, South America, and Egypt in the relaxed luxury only Avalon Waterways can deliver. Discover the European continent on its legendary rivers from the North Sea to the Black Sea or from the French countryside to the waterways of Holland. Enjoy first-class service and award-winning excursions through the vineyards of
Since first taking her maiden voyage on the Mekong River, the Avalon Saigon has been praised for delivering an intimate cruise experience as part of Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships®.
Sep 24
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Cambodia. Your intimate Suite Ship® Awaits! Get acquainted with the ship and relax before your welcome reception this evening. Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and...
Sep 25
Water Blessings and Back-to-School Adventures DISCOVERY EXCURSION Visit Wat Hanchey, a hilltop temple dating back to the 8th century. Climb or be driven to the top where you will enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area and partake in a tradit...
Sep 26
Calm in the Cambodian Countryside DISCOVERY EXCURSION Your Guided Sightseeing starts in Kampong Tralach with an Ox-Cart Ride through the beautiful Cambodian countryside. Along the way, stop to meet a local farmer and learn about his daily life. At ...
Sep 27
The Royal Treatment CLASSIC EXCURSION Join a Guided Tour of the city by private cyclo with visits to the Royal Palace with the spectacular Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum featuring an outstanding display of Khmer artifacts. The remainder ...
Sep 28
BORDER CROSSING–CHAU DOC, VIETNAM Good Morning Vietnam! DISCOVERY EXCURSION Take a Village Walk through the Chau Doc market and absorb the atmosphere as locals are busy buying and selling fish, meat, and produce. After lunch, embark on a Guided ...
Sep 29
LONG KHANH A–CU LAO GIENG Cotton Weaving, Conical Hats, and Handcrafted Sampans DISCOVERY EXCURSION This morning, a sampan brings you to the village of Long Khanh A, for a Cotton-Weaving Demonstration of this well-preserved tradition. DISCOVERY ...
Sep 30
Sweets and Rice Treats DISCOVERY EXCURSION Board a sampan this morning to Visit a Local Workshop in Vinh Long where you will see how rice paper, rice wine, and traditional candies are made. This afternoon, enjoy time on board the ship as we sail ...
Oct 1
HO CHI MINH CITY (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning if you opted to just take the river cruise. For those who opted to do the full tour: Motorbikes, Monuments, and Mouth-watering Cuisine Classic Excursion Take a Walking ...
Oct 1 - 4, 2026 · Check in: 3:00PM UTC
Discover urban luxury with a combination of sophisticated design, handcrafted details, and modern-day comforts at Park Hyatt Saigon. Enjoy world-class dining, tranquil spa, and refreshing pool all on site. French-colonial inspired room rooms combine ...
Secret Passageways and Underground Hideouts Classic Excursion Drive out of the city for a Guided Visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels—an extraordinary network of tunnels more than 120 miles in length—used as a hideout and secret village by the Viet Cong. Exp...