13 days
Saigon, My Tho, Cai Be, Sa Dec, Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham, Kampong Chhnang, Tonle Sap, Siem Reap
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Step aboard RV Jayavarman and let the river set the rhythm: coffee on your private balcony, village visits that bring the Lower Mekong to life, and evenings watching the shoreline slip past. This 13-day Vietnam and Cambodia journey pairs two nights in Ho Chi Minh City with seven cruise nights and three nights in Siem Reap, where Angkor’s extraordinary temples complete the trip.
Travel Ho Chi Minh City → My Tho → Vietnamese Mekong Delta → Phnom Penh → Cambodia’s seasonal river route → Siem Reap and Angkor. You move onwards between the two countries, with the cruise doing the connecting and your land arrangements coordinated by Vietpower Travel. Your twelve nights combine city stays, the seven-night voyage and time to experience Angkor.
Send your Ho Chi Minh City arrival and Siem Reap departure, travel dates and party size. We will match a suitable RV Jayavarman departure, connect your hotel stays and airport transfers, and shape the land visits around your interests. Design our Mekong journey or email our travel team.
For seven nights, your balcony cabin becomes a comfortable base as river towns, working boats and Cambodian landscapes unfold around you. Unpack once for the voyage, step ashore for the day's discoveries, then return to a meal, a quiet deck and your own space to unwind. It is a rewarding way to connect two countries without changing hotels each night.
The land stays give you a different kind of freedom: time to enjoy Saigon before sailing and guided Angkor discoveries afterwards. Tell us whether you value a particular cabin, a restful hotel, food experiences or extra time after the cruise. Vietpower Travel brings the sailing and the land arrangements together, so you have one clear holiday plan and a team to contact throughout.
Share your preferred month, party size and cabin wishes. Ask for a Jayavarman departure and a personalised Vietnam–Cambodia proposal, with the services and total quotation set out before you book or email our travel team.
Your own balcony, a changing view: RV Jayavarman has 27 cabins with private balconies. Settle into your chosen cabin, enjoy the onboard meals and make the most of the time between excursions: a quiet deck chair, a dip in the pool or simply the pleasure of watching life along the banks.
Meet the delta beyond the city: step ashore for small river towns, traditional crafts and village life. Boat outings and local transport take you closer to the places that make this region distinctive. Discover the communities, waterways and local crafts featured on your sailing. Explore our Mekong Delta tours if you would like extra time in southern Vietnam.
Two contrasting Cambodian experiences: Phnom Penh introduces royal architecture and the country’s history; village excursions reveal a different pace along the river. Then enjoy three nights in Siem Reap and included Angkor sightseeing, from Banteay Srei’s intricate carvings to Ta Prohm’s tree-rooted walls and Angkor Wat at first light.
Choose your preferred hotel class in Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap, discuss a cabin upgrade, add a rest day or build a beach extension after the journey. Couples, friends and families can tailor the land programme with Vietpower Travel. The cruise is a scheduled voyage shared with other guests; its sailing dates and excursion timetable provide the framework for your personalised holiday.
Since 2009, Vietpower Travel has helped thousands of travellers from around the world explore Vietnam and Indochina. We understand that planning a holiday far from home means placing your trust in the people arranging it.
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It is a 13-day holiday with 12 nights: two hotel nights in Ho Chi Minh City, seven nights on RV Jayavarman and three hotel nights in Siem Reap. The upstream cruise occupies Days 3–10.
It starts in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and finishes in Siem Reap, Cambodia. You join the ship after an overland transfer to My Tho. Send your booked flights so Vietpower Travel can coordinate your airport transfers and sailing date.
Yes. This sample includes the Siem Reap land programme: Roluos and Banteay Srei on Day 11, followed by Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm on Day 12. It is not simply an optional suggestion after the cruise.
No. The Cambodian route changes with water levels. Low water normally requires disembarkation on the Mekong and a road transfer of around four to four-and-a-half hours to Siem Reap. High-water sailings may use a closer Tonle Sap disembarkation point. We confirm the actual route for your departure.
RV Jayavarman is a scheduled cruise with other guests and an organised shore programme. Vietpower Travel can tailor your hotel stays, airport transfers and land visits; we specify which arrangements are private or shared in the quotation.
Tell us children’s ages and any mobility needs before selecting a departure. Excursions can include uneven village paths, steps, local boats and getting on and off the ship. We will discuss the cabin rules and suitable land arrangements for your group.
Requirements depend on nationality and your river-border entry points. Send your passport nationality and travel route to Vietpower Travel before booking. Visa fees are excluded, and the required entry documents must be arranged before joining the voyage.
Yes. Choose different hotel classes, request a cruise cabin upgrade or add time before or after the voyage. Browse our Vietnam and Indochina tours for connected journeys, then send your preferences for a personalised quotation.
Send your dates, travellers, preferred hotel class and cabin choice. We will prepare a connected itinerary and written quotation. Design our Mekong journey or email our travel team.
Highlights
One connected holiday: travel onwards from southern Vietnam to Cambodia, with your land stays coordinated around the sailing.
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
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| Day 1 | Ho Chi Minh | Airport welcome; light Ho Chi Minh City visits and welcome dinner. | D | |
| Day 2 | Ho Chi Minh | Cu Chi tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing. | B, L | |
| Day 3 | Saigon, My Tho, Cai Be | Overland Ho Chi Minh City–My Tho; board RV Jayavarman; first river experiences. | B, L, D | |
| Day 4 | Cai Be, Sa Dec, Tan Chau | Cai Be/delta village and craft excursions; sail towards Tan Chau. | B, L, D | |
| Day 5 | Tan Chau, Phnom Penh | Tan Chau shore visit; cruise through the Vietnam–Cambodia border. | B, L, D | |
| Day 6 | Phnom Penh | Phnom Penh palace, cultural and historical visits. | B, L, D | |
| Day 7 | Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham | Seasonal Cambodian river route and village excursions. | B, L, D | |
| Day 8 | Kampong Cham, Kampong Chhnang | Seasonal village/craft visits and relaxed cruising. | B, L, D | |
| Day 9 | Kampong Chhnang, Tonle Sap | Final full cruise day; Tonle Sap or Mekong branch according to water levels. | B, L, D | |
| Day 10 | Tonle Sap, Siem Reap | Disembark in Cambodia; road transfer to Siem Reap; hotel check-in. | B, L, D | |
| Day 11 | Siem Reap | Roluos, Banteay Srei and countryside temples. | B | |
| Day 12 | Siem Reap | Angkor Wat sunrise; Angkor Thom, Bayon and Ta Prohm. | B, L | |
| Day 13 | Siem Reap | Breakfast; free time and airport departure transfer. | B |
Ho Chi Minh City arrival. Your driver welcomes you at the airport and takes you to your hotel. Settle in before a gentle introduction to the city: the Central Post Office, the outside of Notre Dame Cathedral and, when arrival timing allows, Cholon and Thien Hau Temple. Enjoy your welcome dinner and a first hotel night in Ho Chi Minh City. We keep the arrival programme flexible around your flight so the holiday begins comfortably.
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Dinner.
Cu Chi and Saigon stories. Visit the Cu Chi tunnel complex to learn about its remarkable underground network and wartime history. Exploring the narrow tunnels is optional; there is plenty to see above ground. Continue your city discoveries with the agreed selection of the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Central Post Office, Chinatown and Ben Thanh Market. Your guide arranges the order around traffic and opening hours, then you return to the hotel for your second night.
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Join RV Jayavarman in My Tho. Leave Ho Chi Minh City for My Tho by road and join RV Jayavarman around the cruise’s embarkation time. Settle into your cabin, explore the ship and enjoy lunch as the Lower Mekong scenery opens around you. The afternoon brings the first river and village experiences in the Cai Be/Tan Phong area, following the sailing programme. Later, enjoy dinner and the changing light from the deck or your own balcony. This is your first of seven cruise nights.
Overnight: RV Jayavarman
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Delta villages and traditional crafts. Discover the waterways and rural communities of the Cai Be and Sa Dec delta region. Shore visits can introduce village life, food-making and traditional crafts, with small-boat or local-transport outings following the ship’s programme. In the Binh Thanh area, woven mats and riverside homes offer a closer look at everyday life. Return aboard between excursions for meals and relaxed cruising towards Tan Chau.
Overnight: RV Jayavarman
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Tan Chau and the crossing into Cambodia. Explore Tan Chau’s river-town atmosphere, local trade and village life on the organised shore outing. Back aboard, enjoy time to relax while the ship continues upstream and completes the Vietnam–Cambodia border formalities. Your passport and required entry documents must be ready for the cruise team. The afternoon’s rhythm is part of the pleasure: river views, onboard hospitality and the anticipation of arriving in Cambodia.
Overnight: RV Jayavarman
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Phnom Penh’s royal architecture and history. Explore Cambodia’s capital with the cruise’s guided programme. The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda introduce royal architecture and Khmer decorative arts; cultural and historical visits add depth to the day. Some departures include sites connected with Cambodia’s traumatic recent history, such as Tuol Sleng. Tell the team if you prefer a lighter alternative, particularly with children. Return to the ship for the evening programme and another night on the river.
Overnight: RV Jayavarman
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Cambodia’s countryside from the water. Begin the Cambodian countryside section of the voyage. The order now follows the confirmed high- or low-water route: village visits may take you towards the Angkor Ban/Mekong branch or through the Kampong Tralach and Tonle Sap river region. Traditional homes, artisan workshops and rural transport bring the landscape to life beyond the view from your balcony. Enjoy the excursions selected for your sailing, then return aboard for meals and time to unwind.
Overnight: RV Jayavarman
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Village encounters and time aboard. Continue through Cambodia’s seasonal waterways, balancing shore discoveries with the comfort of the ship. The cruise programme may feature silk-making around Prek Bangkong, pottery communities in the Kampong Chhnang region or country life near Kampong Tralach. The exact stops and order depend on your departure’s route and water levels. Between visits, take in the river scenery and enjoy the facilities aboard RV Jayavarman.
Overnight: RV Jayavarman
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The final full day on the river. Enjoy your final full cruise day in Cambodia. High-water sailings can continue towards the Tonle Sap Lake; low-water sailings stay on the Mekong branch, with village and craft visits around Angkor Ban and the Kampong Cham area before the final mooring. The cruise team confirms the day’s shore programme. Make time for one more sunset on deck and your last dinner aboard before the journey continues to Siem Reap.
Overnight: RV Jayavarman
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Disembark and continue to Siem Reap. After breakfast, say farewell to RV Jayavarman and continue to Siem Reap. The disembarkation point depends on the seasonal route: a low-water transfer from the Mekong/Stueng Trang area takes roughly four to four-and-a-half hours by road, while a high-water Tonle Sap landing may be closer to the city. Settle into your hotel; the evening meal and any Apsara performance follow your confirmed land arrangements.
Overnight: Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Roluos, Banteay Srei and the Cambodian countryside. Discover the early Khmer temples of the Roluos group, including Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei, before continuing through the countryside towards Banteay Srei. Its beautifully detailed sandstone carvings reward a slower look. Along the way, discover village life and local palm-sugar traditions where visits are operating. The sample also features Banteay Samre and the Pre Rup temple setting; your guide arranges the visits for a comfortable day in the heat. Return to Siem Reap for your second hotel night.
Overnight: Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast.
Angkor at first light, Bayon and Ta Prohm. Begin early for sunrise at Angkor Wat, then return for breakfast before the main temple programme. Explore Angkor Thom, the faces of Bayon and the surrounding heritage sites, with time for Ta Prohm’s dramatic tree-rooted walls. Enjoy lunch and continue the Angkor Wat visit as arranged with your guide. Breaks, shade and drinking water help keep this full sightseeing day enjoyable. Your last evening in Siem Reap is free to enjoy the city at your own pace.
Overnight: Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Siem Reap departure. Enjoy breakfast and free time as your departure allows. Your driver takes you to the airport with time for check-in. Standard hotel checkout is at midday; a late flight can be matched with a quoted late checkout, an extra visit or another hotel night. Leave with memories of two countries connected by the river, from Saigon’s energy to Angkor’s extraordinary temples.
Overnight: No overnight
Meals: Breakfast.
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Pack for life ashore and aboard: light breathable clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and an easy day bag for village outings. Temple visits require respectful clothing covering shoulders and knees. Keep your passport and the required entry documents readily available for the river-border procedure.
The first two hotel nights let you discover Ho Chi Minh City before the cruise. After disembarkation, three Siem Reap nights give you time for the included Angkor programme. Tell us if you want a gentler temple day, an extra rest night or different hotel choices; we will build these into the personalised land arrangements.
Book flights around a confirmed ship departure. The Cambodian high- and low-water routes use different excursion sequences and disembarkation points; allow for the road transfer into Siem Reap on Day 10. You do not need a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap during the cruise. Vietpower Travel sends the confirmed pickup, sailing and land-transfer details before travel.
Share dietary preferences, children’s ages, mobility needs and any visits you would rather skip. Sensitive historical sites and uneven temple paths need thoughtful planning. Your written quotation sets out private/shared arrangements, rooms, cabins, meals, supplements and payment terms before you book.
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