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Victoria Mekong, Magnificent Mekong Upstream ex Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Siem Reap

Cruise Victoria Mekong, Magnificent Mekong Upstream ex Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Siem Reap
Cruise Line Victoria Mekong Cruises
Ship Victoria Mekong
Destination Asian Rivers
Brief Description 7 night cruise from Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon) to Siem Reap
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 07 Jan 2026
Cruise Description Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap - 8 Days 7 Nights

Choose to begin your journey from either Ho Chi Minh City or Can Tho, the bustling heart of the downstream Mekong River region. Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the Mekong’s serene waterways, where life flows in harmony with the river’s rhythm. Engage with the warm and welcoming locals, whose lives are deeply intertwined with this majestic river.

This journey offers not just breathtaking scenery but also an intimate glimpse into the culture and traditions that make the Mekong Delta so extraordinary.

Day 1: Sai Gon – Cai Be – Can Tho – Long Xuyen
Be picked up at ÊMM Hotel Saigon, 157 Pasteur Street, District 3. Depart Ho Chi Minh City by coach to Can Tho, the beating heart of the Mekong Delta. Stop at the rustic, riverside town of Cai Be where lunch is served at the elegant Le Longanier Restaurant set amidst lush fruit trees by the river.

Board the Victoria Mekong Cruise at Victoria Can Tho Pier at 04:00 PM. Familiarize yourself with the ship while she sets sail towards Long Xuyen and watch the sunset over the Hau River. Enjoy a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance know as “Đờn Ca Tài Tử” with cocktail in hand. As day turns into night, sit down to a welcome dinner to officially welcome you onboard your Victoria Mekong Cruise, accompanied by the entertainment activities onboard.

Overnight near Long Xuyen.

Day 2: Long Xuyen – Tiger Island – Vam Nao
After breakfast, wandering by sampan around Long Xuyen floating market with meeting habitant on floating houses, learning about their life story on the water.

During lunch, the ship continues its journey before anchoring near Tiger Island. Cruise onward to the Island and take a scenic walking tour through lush rice fields and vegetable gardens. Stopover to discover the local craftsmanship of making plant pots and finally visit the famed “Mr. Tiger’s Temple” to hear the intriguing story behind the island’s name. Return to the ship just in time for a spirited cocktail competition and a
night of entertainment.

Day 3: Vam Nao – Tan Chau
Wake up to another leisurely breakfast in Phu Tan, the provincial capital of An Giang in the Mekong Delta. Tender ashore to visit a craft village famed for handmaking Ca Rang clay stoves. Used for hundreds of years by the southern Vietnamese, these stoves have a unique design which allows them to block the wind, retain heat, and keep ash from dispersing.

Enjoy lunch onboard as we cruise towards the floating village of Tan Chau. Tender sampans to cruise through the floating village to watch a special way the people in Mekong Delta raising freshwater fish under their stilt. Return to the ship in time for a traditional Vietnamese lion dance, followed by dinner and the evening’s entertainment. Overnight in Tan Chau.

Day 4: Tan Chau – Phnom Penh
Enjoy early morning scenery on the Sky Deck while the ship begins cruising towards the Vietnam – Cambodia border. After the leisurely breakfast in the Claypot restaurant, select from the many onboard activities including a ship’s tour, mini-golf , or simply enjoy the scenery as we cross the border between Vietnam and Cambodia and sail on towards Phnom Penh. We arrive late afternoon in the charming capital of Phnom Penh, once known as the “Pearl of the Orient” for its French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic river walk. After dinner, we have a Guide Briefing & Khmer Phrase lecture, followed by a Traditional Dance Performance onboard. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 5: Phnom Penh – Koh Chen
This morning, ride a three-wheeled cyclo to the majestic Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda complex. Admire the intricate palace buildings, the silver floor tiles that give the Silver Pagoda its name, and the gold and jeweled Buddha statues, considered national treasures. Walk to the nearby National Museum, a beautiful sandstone building housing the world’s largest collection of Khmer art.

After lunch, drive to Choeung Ek, one of the mass grave sites of the Killing Fields, where the Khmer Rouge executed over a million people between 1975 and 1979. Today, Choeung Ek is a memorial with a Buddha. Finish the afternoon at Raffles Hotel Le Royal, enjoying a signature cocktail at the famed Elephant Bar.

Return to the ship for dinner.

Day 6: Koh Chen – Koh Dach – Angkor Ban
After breakfast, go on a walking tour of the village of Koh Chen where the highlight is meeting a local copper and silversmith. Afterward, travel by coach to Oudong, the ancient capital of Cambodia with a stop at the fascinating Vipassana Dhura Meditation Center.

After having lunch on board, travel by three-wheeled tuk tuk to Silk Island where you will learn about the process of silk weaving, from worm to loom, with the chance to observe local families weaving the iconic Cambodian krama.

Before dinner, immerse yourself in Cambodia’s cultural heritage with a fascinating Krama demonstration, where you will learn about Cambodia’s iconic scarf- its history, significance, and be interesting at the versatility a scarf could be in daily life.

Day 7: Angkor Ban – Kampong Cham
This morning, explore the village of Angkor Ban with its wooden stilt houses and local vibe. Back to the cruise as the Victoria Mekong cruise to Kampong Cham.

Before setting off for the afternoon excursion, spending some minutes for hands-on cultural experience by learning the delicate art of folding lotus flowers, a symbol of purity and devotion in Southeast Asian tradition. Take a walking tour along the river to visit Kampong Cham town. Enjoy dinner and the evening’s entertainment onboard.

Day 8: Kampong Cham – Siem Reap
Disembark from the ship at Kampong Cham and travel through the lush Cambodian countryside. Upon arrival to Siem Reap, gateway to the mystical Angkor Complex, sit down to a final lunch where the cruise program ends.
Sailing Dates
03 Sep 2025
17 Sep 2025
15 Oct 2025
29 Oct 2025
12 Nov 2025
26 Nov 2025
10 Dec 2025
24 Dec 2025
07 Jan 2026
21 Jan 2026
04 Feb 2026
22 Apr 2026
06 May 2026
20 May 2026
03 Jun 2026
17 Jun 2026
12 Aug 2026
26 Aug 2026
09 Sep 2026
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07 Oct 2026
21 Oct 2026
04 Nov 2026
02 Dec 2026
16 Dec 2026
30 Dec 2026
13 Jan 2027
27 Jan 2027
10 Feb 2027
24 Feb 2027
10 Mar 2027
24 Mar 2027
07 Apr 2027
21 Apr 2027
05 May 2027
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02 Jun 2027
16 Jun 2027
30 Jun 2027
11 Aug 2027
25 Aug 2027
08 Sep 2027
22 Sep 2027
06 Oct 2027
20 Oct 2027
03 Nov 2027
17 Nov 2027
01 Dec 2027
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
7 Jan 2026 Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam Pick up from EMM Hotel Saigon Transfer to Can Tho
7 Jan 2026 Can Tho, Mekong Delta Embark Victoria Mekong
8 Jan 2026 Long Xuyen, Vietnam
8 Jan 2026 Tiger Island (Ong Ho), Vietnam
9 Jan 2026 Phu Tan, Vietnam
9 Jan 2026 Tan Chau, Vietnam
10 Jan 2026 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Overnight
11 Jan 2026 Phnom Penh, Cambodia
12 Jan 2026 Koh Chen, Cambodia
12 Jan 2026 Koh Okhna Tey (Silk Island), Cambodia
13 Jan 2026 Angkor Ban, Cambodia
14 Jan 2026 Kampong Cham, Cambodia Disembark Transfer to Siem Reap for lunch
14 Jan 2026 Siem Reap, Cambodia
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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