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Vietnam, Cambodia and the Mekong River with Bangkok

Sep 6 - 21, 2027

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Gretchen Lamberson

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Overview


16-day Mekong River journey from Siem Reap to Bangkok with guided tours in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand plus a 7-night river cruise.

Day 1 · Mon, Sep 6 · Siem Reap


Arrival in Siem Reap

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.

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About Your Cruise Line - Avalon Waterways

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About Your Ship - Avalon Saigon

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®. 

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Siem Reap

12:00AM

SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA Temples & Traditions 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.

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Park Hyatt Siem Riep

Sep 6 – Sep 9

Sivutha Boulevard, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

Location The modern luxury hotel is located in the centre of this bustling and vibrant community, only across the street from the central market. From here, it is just a few paces to a lively street full of bars and restaurants. Angkor Wat is 10 k...

Day 2 · Tue, Sep 7 · Siem Reap


Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom by tuk-tuk

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. Continue your guided excursion to visit Angkor Thom, where...

Apsara dinner and dance performance

Discovery Excursion This evening, enjoy dinner and a private Apsara Dance Performance that brings ancient Khmer culture to life through music, song, and dance. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Siem Reap

12:00AM

SIEM REAP Tranquil Temples and Joyful Dances CLASSIC 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 Gui...

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Day 3 · Wed, Sep 8 · Siem Reap


Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei temple tour

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. Visit Banteay Srei, a unique temple built on a smal...

Siem Reap

12:00AM

SIEM REAP Root-Covered Ruins and Native Noodles CLASSIC 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 Ba...

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Day 4 · Thu, Sep 9 · Phnom Penh


Siem Reap

12:00AM

SIEM REAP–PHNOM PENH (EMBARKATION) Your Suite Ship® Awaits! Fly to Phnom Penh and transfer to the port where your ship’s crew will be waiting to welcome you onboard. Get acquainted with the ship and relax before your welcome reception this evening...

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Flight from REP

REP

PNH

description: Fly to Phnom Penh and transfer to the port where your Suite Ship® crew will be waiting to welcome you on board. Get acquainted with the ship and relax before your welcome reception this evening. Please note: Flight schedules are const...

About Your Cruise - Mekong River cruise embarkation

Embark on your Suite Ship® in Phnom Penh for your 7-night river cruise along the mighty Mekong River through Cambodia and Vietnam. Settle into your suite and enjoy a welcome reception this evening as you begin your Mekong sailing. Please note: Fli...

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Phnom Penh embarkation port

Embark your river cruise ship in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Begin your Mekong River journey from this bustling capital city.

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Avalon Saigon

Sep 9 – Sep 16

Day 5 · Fri, Sep 10 · Wat Hanchey


Wat Hanchey hilltop temple and water blessing

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 traditional water blessing given by local monks. Mea...

Angkor Ban village walking tour

Discovery Excursion After lunch, enjoy a village walking tour through the rural village of Angkor Ban. Here, you will visit a traditional Khmer house and interact with children at a local school. Evening/overnight cruise to Kampong Tralach. Meals:...

Angkor Ban

12:00AM

WAT HANCHEY–ANGKOR BAN Water Blessings and Back-to-School Adventures DISCOVERY 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 partak...

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Day 6 · Sat, Sep 11 · Kampong Tralach


Ox-cart ride and Konpong Louang silversmith village

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 the silversmith village in Konpon...

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum or Central Market

A Dark History or Market Dynamics After lunch, choose one of the following: Classic Excursion: Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and one of the Killing Fields for a glimpse into the atrocities inflicted on the Cambodian people by the Khmer Roug...

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 ...

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Day 7 · Sun, Sep 12 · Phnom Penh


Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and National Museum

Classic Excursion Join a guided tour of the spectacular Royal Palace complex including the Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum featuring an outstanding display of Khmer artifacts. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Just...

Phnom Penh

12:00AM

PHNOM PENH The Royal Treatment CLASSIC 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 o...

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Day 8 · Mon, Sep 13 · Chau Doc


Village walk and Chau Doc market

Discovery Excursion Take a village walking tour through the rural area, then walk through the Chau Doc market and absorb the atmosphere as locals are busy buying and selling fish, meat, and produce. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Backwaters of the Mekong excursion

After lunch, embark on a guided excursion down the backwaters of the Mekong. Along the way, see traditional floating homes, speedboat merchants, religious sites, a market selling dried goods, and more. Evening cruise to Long Khanh A. Meals: Breakf...

Châu Đốc

12:00AM

BORDER CROSSING–CHAU DOC, VIETNAM Good Morning, Vietnam!

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Day 9 · Tue, Sep 14 · Long Khanh A


Long Khanh A cotton-weaving demonstration

Discovery Excursion This morning, a sampan brings you to the village of Long Khanh A for a cotton-weaving demonstration in this well-preserved tradition. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cu Lao Gieng island tour and local workshops

Discovery Excursion This afternoon, enjoy scenes of daily life on Cu Lao Gieng Island via sampan and local motor cart. Your guided excursion includes: A stop at one of Vietnam’s oldest Catholic churches A visit to the home of a local family that m...

Long Khánh

12:00AM

LONG KHANH A–CU LAO GIENG Cotton Weaving, Conical Hats, and Handcrafted Sampans

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Day 10 · Wed, Sep 15 · Vinh Long


Vinh Long local workshop visit

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 you sail to exciting Ho Chi Minh...

Vinh Long

12:00AM

VINH LONG Sweets and Rice Treats

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Day 11 · Thu, Sep 16 · Ho Chi Minh City


Ho Chi Minh City walking tour and War Remnants Museum

Classic Excursion Take a walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City’s historic landmarks, including a stop at the Rex Hotel for a refreshing drink at the rooftop bar where the U.S. Military held the infamous “Five O’clock Follies” during the war. Then, visi...

Vietnamese cooking class lunch

Discovery Excursion For lunch, participate in a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class. Learn to prepare several local dishes and how to recreate them at home, then sample your delicious creations. Enjoy time at your leisure this afternoon and evening ...

Ho Chi Minh City (Disembarkation)

12:00AM

HO CHI MINH CITY (DISEMBARKATION) Motorbikes, Monuments, and Mouth-watering Cuisine 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 nigh...

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Reverie Saigon

Sep 16 – Sep 18

22-36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, 57-69F Dong Khoi Street, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Location This hotel is located right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Facilities The complex has a lift and features 286 rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Services such as a baggage storage service...

Day 12 · Fri, Sep 17 · Ho Chi Minh City


Cu Chi Tunnels excursion and dinner

Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels 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 secre...

Ho Chi Minh City

12:00AM

HO CHI MINH CITY. EXCURSION TO CU CHI TUNNELS Secret Passageways and Underground Hideouts

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Day 13 · Sat, Sep 18 · Bangkok


Ho Chi Minh City

12:00AM

HO CHI MINH CITY

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Flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok

This morning, fly to Bangkok. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel to begin your stay in Thailand’s capital. Meals: Breakfast

Arrive in Bangkok

JW Marriott Bangkok

Sep 18 – Sep 21

4 Sukhumvit Road Soi 2, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Location The hotel is conveniently located in the business and commercial district, within 30 min of Bangkok International Airport, 2 min to two Skytrain stations (100 m to Ploenchit and 150 m to Nana), close to CentralWorld, Queen Sirikit Nationa...

Day 14 · Sun, Sep 19 · Bangkok


Bangkok klong boat ride and temple tour

Classic Excursion This morning, your guided sightseeing begins with a boat ride on the klongs, Bangkok’s famous canals. Stop at the stunning Grand Palace featuring the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the old...