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A Journey on the Mekong

Experience more with so much included

  • Gaze in awe at the magnificent city and temples of Angkor, one of Asia’s greatest ancient sights.
  • Stay in the heart of Saigon with its bustling waterfront and French colonial architecture.
  • Tour Phnom Penh, the ‘Paris of the East’, with its golden temples and palaces.
  • See the fascinating Cu-Chi tunnels, a poignant reminder of the US-Vietnam conflict.
  • Visit local communities to discover their unique way of life, unchanged in centuries.
 
At a Glance
Programme of daily tours & visits
Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
Full board cruise, B&B hotels
7 nights on a 4-star ship
4-star hotel accommodation
 

Overview

Cruise along the mighty Mekong River through the heart of Southeast Asia and step back in time as our journey unfolds through the stunning countryside.

We visit Cambodia and Siem Reap, the gateway to one of the great wonders of the world – Angkor, once the world’s largest city with a staggering one million inhabitants and an incredible 200 temples. We stay in Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital, located at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap and considered the most beautiful of the French colonial cities of Indochina. We also visit the heart of Saigon, with its bustling waterfront and French colonial architecture, and see the fascinating Cu-Chi tunnels, a poignant reminder of the US-Vietnam conflict. This holiday is ideal for travellers looking to visit these captivating Asian destinations while so much of their distinctive heritage remains; and the best way to experience them is by gliding along this beautiful Mekong waterway. 

Your Itinerary

Price Includes

The price of this river cruise is per person, based on two people sharing a twin room/cabin. Sole occupancy is available on request at the relevant supplement.

The price includes:

  • Five nights bed and breakfast in four-star hotels 
  • Seven nights full board, including non-alcoholic soft drinks, local beer and local wine at mealtimes
  • Coach travel as mentioned
  • All visits and excursions as mentioned
  • The services of a Riviera Travel tour manager

Visas not included.

Personalise Your Holiday

Make it Your Own

Phare, The Cambodian Circus in Siem Reap - from £38 per person

Seat B with transfers to/from the hotel.

Phare, The Cambodian Circus tells of Cambodian folklore, historic and modern society stories through modern circus arts, dance, live music and theatre. More than just a circus, the young performing artists will enthral you with their talent incorporating emotion, enthusiasm and energy.  This unique acrobat performance lasts for approximately 1 hour and is located in the very heart of the civilization of Cambodia, Siem Reap. Watch the video for a glimpse of what you'll see. Profits go to PPSA a local non-profit association working to improve the lives of socially deprived youngsters.

This experience is available day 12 upstream or day 3 downstream of your tour.

Note: Section B seats are located in the rear three rows in the middle section of the small venue.

Enjoy a late check out -

From £30 per person for double or twin and £60 per person for sole occupancy

Upstream itinerary: relax and enjoy a late check-out (until 4pm) at the Borei Angkor Resort Hotel in Siem Reap on day 14. 

From £39 per person for double or twin and £79 per person for sole occupancy

Downstream itinerary: enjoy a late checkout (until 4pm) at the Pullman Hotel, Saigon. 

Please contact us to add any of the above experiences to your booking.

Useful Information

Fact File

  • Currencies: Dong, Reil (US Dollars widely accepted in Cambodia)
  • Languages: Vietnamese, Khmer
  • Time zone: GMT+7
  • Countries: Vietnam, Cambodia

Visa Information

Visit https://smartraveller.gov.au for comprehensive travel advice. You will find current information on passport, visa and entry requirements for the country or countries to which you intend to travel, along with advice on money, local laws and customs.

Visit www.healthdirect.gov.au/travel-health-advice for travel health guidance, which includes information on travelling with medicine.

We are unable to accept responsibility if you are unable to travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements.

Please note that visa costs may be subject to change.

Important note on water bottles

To lessen our impact on the environment, plastic bottles will no longer be handed out during your tour in Vietnam & Cambodia. Instead, we encourage you to take a reusable water bottle with you. There are several water refill points throughout the tour where you can top up with safe, clean drinking water.

Read about our sustainability efforts here.

Itinerary

The itinerary, timings and the places visited en-route may vary depending on whether you travel upstream or downstream and on the water levels in the upper reaches of the Mekong.

We may not always be able to advise you in advance of any itinerary changes as decisions to amend any part of the cruise could be made by the ship’s captain during the cruise itself. However, we will always endeavour to ensure that equally interesting visits and stops are substituted – it’s all part of the adventure of river cruising in South East Asia.

Mobility

We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to call us to discuss these concerns. General information on mobility in connection with our tours can be found here.

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