Riches of the Mekong August 23-30, 2027

Aug 23 - 31, 2027

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Overview

Cruise along the Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam as you are transported back in time to another era, where the rhythms of the countryside move at a slower pace and allow for a fascinating glimpse into a traditional way of life. Visit rural villages, colorful markets and a monastery, where you will receive a special Buddhist blessing by monks. Delve into the peaks and valleys of Cambodia’s history in the Royal Palace and National Museums of its beautiful capital, Phnom Penh. Witness skilled artisans who create exquisite handicrafts and delicacies, and be treated to authentic experiences, including rides via oxcart, tut tut and trishaw. On this transformative journey, the Mekong truly reveals a vibrant world along its shores. Note: Itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule you receive with your final documents.

Trip Details

Cat B. Staterooms

Aug 23 – Aug 30

Day 1 · Mon, Aug 23 · Siem Reap, Cambodia

About Your Cruise Line - AmaWaterways

At AmaWaterways, we craft immersive river journeys aboard our spacious, custom-designed ships. With heartfelt service and regionally inspired cuisine, we guide our guests through Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, always with warmth, flexibility, and a spirit of authentic discovery. Embark on a different kind of trip with an AmaWaterways river cruise, with sailings on rivers around the world—from European classics like the Rhine and Rhône to adventurous locales along the Nile, Mekong,...

About Your Ship - AmaMaya

Inspired by the beauty and traditions of Southeast Asia, AmaMaya invites guests to experience the Mekong through its local artistry, regional cuisine, and the calm rhythm of life on the river.

Siem Reap

12:00AM

SIEM REAP – KAMPONG CHAM, CAMBODIA – EMBARKATION. Transfer via motorcoach from Siem Reap to the AmaDara in Kampong Cham for your seven-night cruise. Later, join fellow guests for an evening Welcome Dinner. (L,D) *All cruise only guests should meet...

Kampong Cham

12:00AM

Day 2 · Tue, Aug 24 · Angkor Ban, Cambodia

Angkor Ban

12:00AM

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...

Oknha Tey Village

12:00AM

Day 3 · Wed, Aug 25 · Oknha Tey Village, Cambodia

Oknha Tey Village

12:00AM

PHNOM PENH. 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, w...

Phnom Penh

12:00AM

Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal ...

Day 4 · Thu, Aug 26 · Oudong, Cambodia

Oudong

12:00AM

Phnom Penh

12:00AM

Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal ...

Day 5 · Fri, Aug 27

Border Crossing

12:00AM

BORDER CROSSING – TAN CHAU, VIETNAM. Spend the day cruising the Mekong River as your ship crosses the border into Vietnam. (B,L,D)

Day 6 · Sat, Aug 28 · Tân Châu, Vietnam

Tân Châu

12:00AM

TAN CHAU. 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 c...

Day 7 · Sun, Aug 29 · Sa Déc, Vietnam

Sa Déc

12:00AM

SA DEC – CAI BE. Once ashore in Sa Dec, tour the town where French writer Marguerite Duras spent many years in her youth. Visit a fascinating local market and a colorful Cao Dai Temple, home to the unique religion of Caodaism in Southern Vietnam, ...

Cái Bè

12:00AM

Day 8 · Mon, Aug 30 · My Tho, Vietnam

My Tho

12:00AM

DISEMBARKATION – MY THO – HO CHI MINH CITY. Your cruise concludes in My Tho Port, where you’ll disembark and transfer via motorcoach from My Tho Port to Ho Chi Minh city. (B) *All guests will be transferred from the ship to Sofitel Saigon Plaza in...

Ho Chi Minh City

12:00AM

Romantically referred to by the French as the Pearl of the Orient, Ho Chi Minh City today is a super-charged city of sensory overload. Motorbikes zoom day and night along the wide boulevards, through the narrow back alleys and past vendors pushing...

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