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Luxury Mekong Cruising

8-day luxury river cruise from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap. 2-for-1* on last minute 2026 departures!

Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap

8 days / 7 nights

River Cruise Holiday

Luxury

Multiple departures

Overview

Discover the magic of Vietnam & Cambodia on a luxurious Mekong River cruise. Explore charming riverside villages, immerse yourself in vibrant local cultures and savour authentic regional cuisine. Book now to secure limited 2-for-1 offers on selected 2026 departures.

Available departures:

  • 1 September 2026
  • 15 September 2026
  • 29 September 2026
  • 13 October 2026
  • 27 October 2026
  • 10 November 2026

Inclusions & Highlights

  • 7 nights onboard luxury river cruise ship
  • Experiences across many Mekong destinations
  • All onboard meals: daily breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • A wide range of onboard beverages, including international house wine, local beer, local spirits, soft drinks, tea and coffee
  • Expert APT Cruise Director and local guides
  • Airport and cruise transfers (as specified)
  • Port charges, porterage and gratuities
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi (where available)

Onboard Features

  • Spacious suites with indoor panoramic balconies and outdoor balconies
  • Boutique ship carrying a maximum of 88 guests
  • Horizon Café & Poolside Bar
  • Harmony Lounge & Bar
  • Serenity Spa & Wellness Centre
  • Butler service in selected suite categories

*Advertised price is based on the 1 September 2026 departure in a category EE stateroom, for the first guest, twin share, with the second guest travelling free. Offer is valid for new bookings made by 31 August 2026, unless sold out prior. Prices may vary by departure date and availability.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Cai Be

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to My Tho to board your luxury river cruise ship and begin cruising the Mekong River towards Cai Be. Settle into your suite and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese welcome dinner onboard as your journey begins.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Day 2 – Cai Be – Sa Dec – Tan Chau

Explore Cai Be by traditional sampan, visiting the impressive French Gothic Cai Be Church, local rice paper and coconut candy producers, and learning about traditional Vietnamese craftsmanship. Continue cruising to Sa Dec, where you'll wander through the colourful market, visit the former home of Huynh Thuy Le—the inspiration behind The Lover—and discover the vibrant Cao Dai Temple before sailing towards Tan Chau.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3 – Tan Chau – Evergreen Island – Phnom Penh

Cruise the narrow waterways surrounding Tan Chau by small boat before enjoying a traditional rickshaw ride through town and visiting a local rattan weaving workshop. Continue to Evergreen Island for an authentic insight into rural Mekong life before relaxing onboard as you cross the Cambodian border en route to Phnom Penh.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4 – Phnom Penh

Discover Cambodia's capital with a Freedom of Choice sightseeing experience. Choose from a visit to the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a guided tour of the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the National Museum, or explore the city by traditional cyclo. Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.

Freedom of Choice: Killing Fields & Genocide Museum • Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda • National Museum • Cyclo Tour.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5 – Phnom Penh – Oudong – Koh Chen – Oknha Tey

Travel to Cambodia's former royal capital, Oudong, where you'll enjoy a moving Signature Experience with a traditional Buddhist blessing ceremony conducted by resident monks. Continue to Koh Chen to visit local copperware workshops before cruising to Oknha Tey, where you'll learn about Cambodia's silk weaving traditions and watch artisans create beautiful Khmer fabrics.

Signature Experience: Traditional Buddhist Blessing Ceremony in Oudong.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6 – Oknha Tey – Angkor Ban – Wat Hanchey

Step ashore in the historic village of Angkor Ban, one of Cambodia's few villages untouched during the Khmer Rouge era. Wander among traditional wooden homes and experience authentic village life before returning to the ship to continue cruising upstream to the ancient temple site of Wat Hanchey.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7 – Wat Hanchey – Kampong Cham – Koh Pen

Visit the hilltop pagoda at Wat Hanchey, where ancient temples and panoramic Mekong views await. Later, enjoy a Signature Experience as you explore the riverside village of Koh Pen by tuk tuk, travelling along shaded lanes past stilt houses and local farms for an authentic glimpse of rural Cambodian life. Celebrate your journey with a farewell dinner onboard.

Signature Experience: Tuk Tuk Tour of Koh Pen.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8 – Kampong Cham – Siem Reap

Disembark in Kampong Cham after breakfast and transfer to Siem Reap. In due time, transfer to Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast.

Itinerary is subject to change.

Booking terms and conditions apply.

* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.

Destinations featured in this deal

Asia Cambodia Siem Reap Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City

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