River Cruises from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
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10 best River cruises from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
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Duration 8 days Destinations Ho Chi Minh City, My Tho, Thới Bình, Cai Be, My An Hung, Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham, Kratie, Siem Reap Age Range 12 to 90 year olds Operator Lotus Cruises From
- NZ$4,338
Your journey opens in Ho Chi Minh City with Cu Chi tunnels and Cholon market visits, followed by stops in My Tho and Chau Doc. This 9-day, 2,700-mile expedition aboard RV Indochine ships visits 10 cities across Vietnam and Cambodia, concluding at Siem Reap's Tonle Sap Lake.
Duration 9 days Destinations Ho Chi Minh City, My Tho, Cai Be, Sa Dec, Chau Doc, Phnom Penh, Koh Chen, Kampong Tralach, Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
- NZ$3,524
Mekong Upstream Vietnam Cambodia on Mekong Navigator
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Fantastic cruise up the Mekong. Plenty of great excursions to surrounding islands. We also loved our room and sitting on the balcony watching the countryside go by.”
Richard, traveled in March
Duration 8 days Destinations Ho Chi Minh City, My Tho, Ben Tre, Cu Lao Gieng, Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham, Siem Reap Age Range 12 to 90 year olds Operator Lotus Cruises From
- NZ$5,592
Setting out from Ho Chi Minh City's District 1, this 9-night cruise aboard Emerald Harmony navigates the Mekong Delta. The route passes through Sa Dec's markets and My An Hung's pepper farms, culminating at Siem Reap's UNESCO-listed Angkor temples with stays at the boutique Shinta Mani.
Duration 15 days Destinations Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi, Mekong Delta, Ben Tre, Sa Dec, My An Hung, Tan Chau, Phnom Penh, Koh Oknha Tei, Angkor BanSee all destinations Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator Emerald Cruises From $17,205
53% Off- NZ$8,060You save $9,145
A 7-night sailing aboard Avalon Saigon takes you from Ho Chi Minh City through Vietnam's Mekong Delta to Cambodia. The route includes Vinh Long's traditional workshops and Phnom Penh's Silver Pagoda, finishing in Siem Reap near the ancient Angkor Wat temple complex.
Duration 13 days Destinations Ho Chi Minh City, Vinh Long, Cu Lao Gieng, Chau Doc, Long Khanh, Phnom Penh, Hanchey, Angkor Ban, Kampong Tralach, Siem Reap Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operator Avalon Waterways From
53% Off- NZ$11,898+$242 upfront costs
The Mekong in a different way - Between adventure and must-seesites (10 destinations)
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
Your adventure from Ho Chi Minh City includes Giac Lam Pagoda and Reunification Palace, continuing through Chao Gao canal to My Tho. The 11-day voyage aboard intimate Toum Tiou 2 covers 10 destinations before concluding in Siem Reap at the Angkor temples.
Duration 11 days Destinations Ho Chi Minh City, My Tho, Cai Be, Sa Dec, Chau Doc, Phnom Penh, Oudong, Kampong Tralach, Koh Chen, Siem Reap Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
53% Off- NZ$3,907
The Mekong in a different way - Between adventure and must-seesites (port-to-port cruise) (from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap)
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
The route starts at Ho Chi Minh City's Reunification Palace and War Museum, followed by an 11-day cruise to Siem Reap via Mekong Delta. Aboard Toum Tiou 2, you'll pass through Chao Gao canal, Tra Su Forest, and end at Angkor temples, visiting 10 cities across Vietnam and Cambodia.
Duration 11 days Destinations Ho Chi Minh City, My Tho, Cai Be, Sa Dec, Chau Doc, Phnom Penh, Oudong, Kampong Tralach, Koh Chen, Siem Reap Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
53% Off- NZ$4,407
From Ho Chi Minh City's Ba Thien Hau Pagoda and Cu Chi tunnels, the route continues through My Tho and Chau Doc to Siem Reap. This 2,700-mile voyage aboard vessels like RV Indochine II offers colonial-style comfort and expert guides throughout.
Duration 9 days Destinations Ho Chi Minh City, My Tho, Vinh Long, Cai Be, Sa Dec, Chau Doc, Phnom Penh, Koh Chen, Kampong Tralach, Tonle Sap LakeSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
53% Off- NZ$3,822
Your adventure starts in Ho Chi Minh City with French colonial sites and Chinatown, followed by a northward cruise through the Mekong Delta. Highlights include Cai Be's floating markets, Phnom Penh's Royal Palace, and Siem Reap after visiting Kampong Chhnang's fishing villages and Udong's ancient temples.
Duration 9 days Destinations Ho Chi Minh City, Cai Be, Sa Dec, Chau Doc, Phnom Penh, Kampong Tralach, Koh Chen, Siem Reap Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
53% Off- NZ$3,210
Duration 8 days Destinations Ho Chi Minh City, My Tho, Ben Tre, Cu Lao Gieng, Tan Chau, Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham, Siem Reap Age Range 12 to 90 year olds Operator Lotus Cruises From
53% Off- NZ$6,270
What our customers ask about River Cruises from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
What are the main destinations visited between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap?
Your journey along the Mekong Delta takes you through vibrant local spots and historic sites. You'll explore the lively floating markets in Cai Be and visit Sa Dec, a charming colonial town known from the novel "The Lover" by Marguerite Duras. The route includes stops at the border town of Tan Chau, then continues to Phnom Penh where you can visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. You'll also get to know rural life in traditional villages like Angkor Ban and Kampong Cham. One TourRadar traveler shared: "The stops at local villages and markets provided authentic cultural experiences that felt untouched by tourism."
How do you travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap?
Most of your journey takes place on comfortable river ships like the RV Indochine, RV Apsara, or Emerald Harmony as you cruise the Mekong River. When you visit local spots, you'll switch to smaller boats called sampans to explore floating markets, hop on tuk-tuks to get around Phnom Penh, and take buses for some land transfers. TourRadar travelers often mention that the cruise ships offer "comfort and colonial-style charm" while giving you an up-close look at life along the Mekong.
What unique cultural experiences are included in these tours?
You'll get to know local life through village visits, temple stops, and market tours. The journey includes exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City, watching silk weavers at work in villages like Tan Chau, receiving special blessings from Buddhist monks in Oudong, and seeing traditional Apsara dancers perform in Phnom Penh. As one TourRadar traveler put it, these experiences offered "deep insights into the local way of life and traditions."
What kind of food will I eat during the trip?
You'll get to try lots of Vietnamese and Cambodian dishes, with most meals included on your cruise ship. The food experiences range from tasting tropical fruits at Mekong Delta orchards to enjoying fresh seafood in Chau Doc and trying local specialties at Phnom Penh's markets. The ships serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with both local dishes and familiar Western options. One TourRadar traveler mentioned that the "refined local cuisine offers a perfect introduction to the region's flavors."
How long are the river cruise tours from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap?
Most trips last 8-10 days, with about 7-9 nights spent cruising the Mekong River. Scenic Luxury Cruises runs a 10-day trip on their Scenic Spirit ship, while AmaWaterways offers an 8-day journey on the AmaDara. TourRadar travelers like the trip timing, with one saying "the cruise was excellent" with enough time to see important places like Phnom Penh, Sa Dec, and Angkor Ban while enjoying the river views.
How much do Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap river cruise tours cost?
Tour prices start at 2,184 USD and can go up to 12,990 USD per person, working out to about 243-1,299 USD per day. The price depends on how fancy you want to go. For example, Scenic Luxury Cruises' 10-day trip includes personal butler service and stays at nice hotels like the Caravelle Hotel Saigon. CroisiEurope follows similar routes but offers more moderate prices with different levels of accommodation.