15 Days Charming Mekong River Cruise

Immerse yourself in the enchanting cultures and ancient traditions of Vietnam and Cambodia. Begin your journey with a tour of Ho Chi Minh City, featuring the Notre Dame Cathedral, City Hall, and the magnificent Saigon Opera House and visit the vibrant Long Xuyen floating market, where local vendors sell and exchange goods directly from their boats. In Tan Chau, tour the village and take a rickshaw ride round this fascinating town . In Phnom Penh, view the impressive Silver Pagoda on the grounds of the Royal Palace complex, with its floor of over 5,000 shimmering silver tiles. Explore Silk Island in Cambodia and witness the intricate art of silk weaving. Stand in awe at the architectural masterpiece of the Angkor Temple Complex, and admire the mysterious Bayon Temple. You'll witness, scenes of incredible beauty will delight the eye, from dazzling religious sites like the richly-detailed Angkor Wat to timeless glimpses of everyday life along the Mekong River.

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Trip Code TP15MK

13 Nights

28 Meals

Escorted Tour

5 Star Cruise & 4 Star Hotels

Small Group

Round Trip Airfares

Coach, Cruise, Flights

English Speaking Guide

Tour Highlights

Angkor Wat

Marvel at the architectural masterpiece of the Angkor Temple Complex.

Bayon Temple

Admire the enigmatic Bayon Temple, adorned with more than 172 towering stone faces.

Silk Island Cambodia

Explore Silk Island in Cambodia and witness the intricate art of silk weaving??? and interacting with local students in a primary school.

Tan Chau village

Experience local Vietnamese’s life in local village in Tan Chau on a rickshaw ride.

Phnom Penh Royal Palace

Experience the grandeur of the Silver Pagoda at Phnom Penh's Royal Palace complex, featuring a floor adorned with over 5,000 shimmering silver tiles.

Angkor Ban

Capture the priceless moment of peaceful and majestic river ban bathed in morning light in the pristine area.

Itinerary

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Day 1: North America – Ho Chi Minh City

Depart for Ho Chi Minh City from North America.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

Welcome to Vietnam’s financial hub Ho Chi Minh City. Transfer to the hotel and have a good rest. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City

After breakfast, participate in a guided tour in Ho Chi Minh City, which includes the palais reunification, neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office with its French style architecture, City Hall, the magnificent Saigon Opera House and Ben Thanh Market. Then return to hotel and free time for the rest of the day.

In the afternoon, you may join the Optional Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnel (US$60/person) This tunnel complex was dug in 1948 and 200 km long deep inside the earth for the guerrillas to hide from French air and ground sweeps also serving as communication and supply routes during the Vietnam War.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho in Mekong Delta – Embarkation

This morning transfer to My Tho, en-route, we will stop at the Cholon Market and visit to a lacquer factory. Upon arrival in My Tho, embark the Mekong River Cruise RV La Marguerite. Lunch on board. Departure in the afternoon. Tonight, enjoy the welcome Dinner & traditional Music Show on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Cai Be – Sa Dec

Arrival at Cai Be in the morning. After breakfast we take a morning junk trip around Cai Be to visit a floating market and go ashore to see the French Gothic Cathedral. Take a stroll along the river bank and visit a local manufacturer producing rice paper, and coconut sweets. Return to the ship for lunch. Cruise past Vinh Long Province to arrive at Sa Dec for an afternoon walk. We see the house of Marguerite’s Chinese Lover. The house is a small museum of « The Lover » in Sadec. Visit to a Caodaist Temple and stroll through the colorful local market.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Tan Chau – Border Crossing

Arrival at Tan Chau in the morning, a remote town on the main Mekong River. After breakfast, transfer on small boats to visit the village. A rickshaw ride round this fascinating town takes you back to the pier for lunch. Depart for the Cambodian border. Evening cruise up the broad Mekong River to Phnom Penh.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Phnom Penh

Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning. The capital city of Cambodia still retains its old French colonial architecture in riverside streets. Visit the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. Lunch on board. Afternoon excursion to the former High School « S21 », now the Tuol Sleng Museum, converted to a detention center under the Red Khmer’s rule between 1975 and 1979.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Phnom Penh Silk Island

Early morning sailing from Phnom Penh to Silk Island. Visit this silk weaving village for a morning walk at leisure and a visit to the local workshop. The excursion includes a visit to a Pagoda and a meeting in a primary school. We cruise past the Mekong’s timeless villages and River life with extensive fishing activities. Return to Phnom Penh and visit to Wat Phnom Hill after which the city was named. Time at leisure in the city. In the evening, traditional Apsara dances show onboard.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Ankor Ban

Morning navigation on the Upper Mekong. Arrival at Angkor Ban in the morning. Overlooking the River Mekong, Angkor Ban offers a peaceful and majestic image of the river bathed in morning light in this still pristine area. Angkor Ban is one of the very few villages that has not been burned or destroyed during the Red Khmer period. It is a dive in intimate Cambodia, to the rhythm of its inhabitants. Visit of the village on stilts, discovery of traditional houses some of which are more than a century old. Back on board for further navigation to the north.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Wat Hanchey - Kampong Cham

Stop at Wat Hanchey in the morning and after breakfast, visit the pre-Angkorian temple located on top of a hill overlooking the Mekong. Dating back to the 8th century, its ancient brick structures characterize the architecture of the Chenla Empire, which preceded the glory of Angkor. Back on board for lunch. Continued navigation and arrival at Kampong Cham during lunch. In the afternoon, departure by bus to discover the temple of Wat Nokor. This twelfth century Buddhist temple built on the ruins of an ancient temple, is unique in Cambodia.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Kampong Cham - Siem Reap Disembarkation

Early morning, disembarkation and transfer to Siem Reap. Stop at the Kampong Kdei Bridge dating from the Angkorian period, built during the reign of Jayavarman VII and arrived in Siem Reap at lunch time. Disembarkation after breakfast and transfer to Siem Reap. Afternoon, free at leisure. Tonight, you may enjoy the Optional dinner at restaurant with Apsara Dance Performance (US$49/person) Enjoy a unique and tranditional performance alongside the delicious Cambodian cuisine.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 12: Siem Reap

Today's Angkor tour begin with Angkor Thom’s imposing South Gate, topped with the four serenely smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara. Next, visit Bayon temple, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Then visit the jungle-entwined temple, Ta Prohm. In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Angkor Wat - the largest Khmer temple and finest example of Angkorian art and architecture. Enjoy sunset at Angkor Wat Temple before return hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 13: Siem Reap – Bangkok

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Meal: Breakfast
Day 14: Bangkok

Today is yours to explore Bangkok independently. Or, take the Optional Floating market & Grand Palace Full Day Tour(US$85/person). Travel to Damnoen Saduak floating market. Enjoy a long-tail boat riding to navigate through the canals surrounded by greenery. Vendors on rowing boats will be offering local snacks, tropical fruits, and tasty dishes. It is great for photo opportunities. Lunch at local restaurant. Then, we travel to the Grand Palace and the temple of the Emerald Buddha. The revered figurine is made from a solid one piece of green jade. Return to the hotel and overnight.

Meal: Breakfast
Day 15: Bangkok - North America

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Meal: Breakfast

Featured Hotel

Day 4-11

RV La Marguerite

Vietnam 7 nights

On the Main deck, the 8 Deluxe cabins with a surface area of 20 m² have two portholes (not openable).All cabins are air-conditioned and equipped with a wardrobe, a desk, a mini-bar, a safe, a hair dryer, and a telephone (inside). The cabins are equipped with twin beds that can be pushed together, and have a bathroom with shower and toilet.

* In case the advertised hotels are not available they will be replaced by alternative hotels with the same quality.

Optional Tours

Day 3

Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnel

60 USD Half Day

This tunnel complex was dug in 1948 and 200 km long deep inside the earth for the guerrillas to hide from French air and ground sweeps also serving as communication and supply routes during the Vietnam War.

Day 14

Floating market & Grand Palace Full Day Tour

85 USD Full Day

Enjoy a long-tail boat ride to navigate through the canals surrounded by greenery. Vendors on rowing boats will be offering local snacks, tropical fruits, and tasty dishes. Then, we travel to the Grand Palace and the temple of the Emerald Buddha. Lunch included.

Inclusion

Price Include

• Return international airfares from Vancouver in economy class (Add-on $500 for departing from Toronto)
• Airline taxes & fuel surcharges

• 4 star accommodation with daily breakfast

• 7 nights on the deluxe R/V La Marguerite cruise with port taxes

• Ground transportation by private, air-conditional vehicle

• Regional English speaking guides

• Sightseeing with admission fees

• All excursions and entrance fees with English speaking guide as per included excursions in the itinerary

• Meals as indicated in the itinerary

• Drinks on board: Mineral Water, non-alcoholic beverages, local beers (all day long) and local wine during meals

Price Does Not Include

• Gratuities: Prepaid tipping: US$168/person (includes gratuities for tour guides, drivers etc.)

• Vietnamese and Cambodian Visa fee

• Travel Insurance

• Personal expenditure such as laundry services and telephone calls, etc.

Cabin Upgrade

• Upgrade to Upper Deck Deluxe Cabin $600/person based on twin share cabin.

• Upgrade to Panorama Deck Deluxe Cabin $800/person based on twin share cabin.

Important Note:

Online booking must be reconfirmed with a TripOppo agent due to the very limited availability of the Mekong River Cruise.

Date & Price

Departure Dates	Return Date	Land Only	Vancouver Departure
Departure Dates	2025/09/29	2025/10/13	CAD$3899	CAD$5199
2025/10/13	2025/10/27	CAD$3899	CAD$5299
2025/12/08	2025/12/22	CAD$3899	CAD$5599
2026/02/16	2026/03/02	CAD$4299	CAD$5799
2026/03/02	2026/03/16	CAD$4299	CAD$5699
2026/03/16	2026/03/30	CAD$4299	CAD$5799
2026/03/30	2026/04/13	CAD$4199	CAD$5399
Single Supplements	+CAD$2599