Charms of the Mekong: Vietnam and Cambodia by River
7-night luxury river journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap, with options to add Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Bangkok, and Angkor Wat for an even deeper adventure
Leave with 1–2 tailored trip ideas, a realistic budget range, and clear next steps
Is this journey right for you?
This trip is ideal if you:
Want to experience Vietnam and Cambodia in a relaxed, immersive way, without packing and unpacking every night
Love the idea of markets, temples, and local villages balanced with a comfortable ship and great food
Prefer small-group guided tours over doing it all yourself
Appreciate thoughtful, ethical experiences with local communities and guides
At a glance
Where: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Siem Reap, along the Mekong River
When: select departures August–April each year
Trip length: 7 nights on board, plus optional stays in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi/Ha Long Bay, Siem Reap, and Bangkok
Extensions and excursions available: Hanoi & Ha Long Bay, Angkor Wat, Bangkok
See the detailed itinerary here
What we take off your plate
Matching you with the right AmaWaterways sailing, cabin, and timing
Airport transfers, visas guidance, and any pre- or post-cruise hotels and tours (Cu Chi Tunnels, Angkor Wat, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Bangkok)
Excursion planning so you have the right mix of culture, history, and downtime
Special requests like dietary needs, accessibility, multi-generational logistics, and more
Support from your first “Is this crazy?” question to the moment you’re home again
Schedule a Mekong journey planning call
On this complimentary call, we’ll:
Talk through when you’d like to travel and who’s coming with you
Narrow in on the right sailing, cabin type, and optional add-ons
Talk through pre- and post-trip options
Give you a realistic budget range and next steps, so you can decide how you’d like to move forward