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Secrets of the Mekong

From £5,399
Duration 15 Days
Departures from: Feb 2028 - Oct 2028
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From £5,399
Duration 15 Days
Departures from: Feb 2028 - Oct 2028

Tour Overview

Few rivers carry as much history as the Mekong and on this 17-day journey you'll follow its course through Cambodia and southern Vietnam. You'll start your tour among the temples of Angkor, where visitors are drawn to marvel at its scale and centuries-old stone carvings.

Life along the Mekong reveals itself slowly as your river cruiser sails along the Mekong River to visit stilted villages and silk weavers. In Phnom Penh, the ornate Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda sits close to the more recent chapters of Cambodia's history at Choeung Ek.

Crossing into Vietnam, the landscape along the Mekong unfolds presenting riverside villages and floating markets. Your cruise ends in Can Tho, gateway to the delta's canals before Ho Chi Minh City and the Cu Chi Tunnels bring your tour to a close.

Pace of trip: Active
For travellers who love to explore and discover multiple destinations - can include moderate walking and longer days

Your Tour Includes

  • Return flights from the UK
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage
  • 7 nights in 4-star hotels plus 2 nights in flight
  • 7 nights full-board cruise sailing on one of the Victoria Mekong Cruise
  • 31 meals: 14 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners 
  • Travelsphere Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide

Included Tour Highlights

  • Guided tours of Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat
  • Explore Siem Reap
  • Meet contemporary artist Channy Chhoeun at his studio and gallery
  • Phare Circus storytelling performance
  • Cruise along the Mekong River
  • Discover the wooden stilted houses of Angkor Ban
  • Ride a tuk tuk to Silk Island
  • Walking tour of Koh Chen
  • Vipassana Dhura Meditation Center at Oudong
  • Sip a signature cocktail at Raffles Hotel Le Royal
  • Visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
  • Choeung Elk memorial site 
  • Take a sampan tender near Tân Châu
  • Visit Mr Tiger’s Temple on Tiger Island
  • The mat-weaving tradition at the village of Dinh Yen
  • Browse the floating market at Long Xuyên
  • Step inside the Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Explore Ho Chi Minh City
  1. Memorable Moment

    Away from busy roads, the local families of Tân Chân, raise freshwater fish under the stilts of their homes in the peaceful river setting. Sail aboard a tender sampan navigating narrow canals to explore the floating communities of this border town.

Tour Itinerary

Cambodia, Angkor Complex

Day 1 UK to Siem Reap

Your Cambodian adventure begins with an overnight flight to Siem Reap, gateway to the Angkor temples and a city built around the Khmer Empire, one of the great civilisations of Southeast Asia, ruling the region for over 600 years.

Siem Reap

Day 2 Siem Reap

On arrival in Siem Reap, we’ll transfer you to your hotel for a four-night stay. Tonight, gather for a welcome dinner of some of Cambodia's most delicious traditional countryside cuisine in a local restaurant overlooking their lush green gardens.

Meals included: D
Angkor Complex

Day 3 Siem Reap

Today we’ll discover the temples of Angkor, from the walled city of Angkor Thom to the ruins of Ta Prohm - a temple being reclaimed by nature. Now, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Angkor complex was originally built between the 9th and 15th centuries and served as the capital of the Khmer Empire.

We’ll start our day of discoveries at the South Gate of Angkor Thom, where statues of gods and demons line your approach. There will be time to explore Bayon, where more than 200 stone faces are carved on to the temple towers of the upper terrace, before heading to Phimeanakas, a pyramid shaped temple offering views over the complex. At Ta Prohm, one of Cambodia’s most photographed temples, the ruins have mostly been left as they were found, with towering trees growing through the stonework.

We’ll return to Siem Reap for lunch at New Hope Cambodia’s Restaurant. This social enterprise aims to provide unemployed and often undereducated Khmers with valuable cooking and hospitality training that will help build their confidence and skills for future employment opportunities.

This afternoon we’ll visit Angkor Wat, built in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II over three decades as a state temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. Its five central towers represent the peaks of Mount Meru, home of the gods in Hindu cosmology. Here we’ll take in the temple’s scale, the detail of its bas-relief carvings, and intricate architecture.

We’ll complete the day at Pre Rup Temple, watching as the sun sets across the complex before returning to Siem Reap for the evening.

Meals included: B,L
Channy Chhoeun

Day 4 Siem Reap

This morning we’ll travel south of Siem Reap to meet a true local legend - the renowned and contemporary artist Channy Chhoeun. At his home studio and gallery, you’ll be welcomed with tea while you explore his artwork and hear his life story first hand. Born in Battambang in 1988 and raised in a remote jungle settlement, Channy first found his love of art drawing with sticks in the soil before going on to study at Phare Ponleu Selpak, a free-education arts school that shaped his creative journey. Today, Channy’s work focuses on birds and the delicate connection between wildlife, humans, and the environment, raising awareness of the threats facing Cambodia’s biodiversity. After this inspiring encounter, we’ll return to the hotel with the afternoon to spend at your own leisure.
This evening, discover Cambodia's rich artistic heritage at the renowned Phare Cambodian Circus. A contemporary performance which blends acrobatics, aerial ballet and storytelling deeply rooted in the traditions, folk stories and music of the country. Ran as a social enterprise the show supports disadvantaged youth through arts education and performance training.

Meals included: B
Siem Reap

Day 5 Siem Reap

We have left today free giving you the flexibility to relax at your hotel or explore Siem Reap at your own pace. If you'd like to see more of the city, head into the town centre here you might like to spend some time visiting the National Museum where artefacts and displays provide more context to the temples you have visited. Perhaps you’d prefer to visit some of the markets – the Made In Cambodia Market showcases local designers and artisans while the Old Market offers handicrafts, souvenirs, spices and produce. For a more relaxing afternoon, take a leisurely walk along the riverside or book into one of the many spas for a relaxing massage.

Meals included: B
Victoria Mekong Ship

Day 6 Siem Reap to the Mekong River

This morning we’ll travel by coach from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham. After lunch, it’s time to continue on to the next part of our journey - a 7-night cruise along the Mekong River. On embarkation of the ship, you’ll meet your crew and savour the first sunset across the river.

Later, join a pre-dinner talk about Cambodia and learn a few basic Khmer phrases.

Meals included: B,L,D
Silk weaving

Day 7 Mekong Cruise - Angkor Ban to Koh Chen

During a morning excursion we’ll explore the peaceful village of Angkor Ban, with its centuries old wooden stilt houses and slower pace of life. After having lunch on board the ship, we’ll travel by three-wheeled tuk tuk to Koh Dach (Silk Island) famous for its silk weaving communities. Here you’ll discover more about the process from worm to loom and have the chance to watch families weave the iconic Cambodian karma.

Meals included: B,L,D
Vipassana Dhura Meditation Center

Day 8 Mekong Cruise - Koh Chen to Phnom Penh

Koh Chen is known for clay and metalwork, the intricate craft has been passed from generation to generation and during a short walking tour we’ll meet a local copper and silversmith to learn more about the craft and see some of the items that have been forged and decorated.

From Koh Chen, we’ll travel to Oudong, once the ancient capital of Cambodia, stopping at the Vipassana Dhura Meditation Center. This prominent Cambodian monastery and insight meditation sanctuary offers space for visitors to practice mindfulness or simply tour its ornamental gardens.

We’ll enjoy lunch on board the ship and take time to relax this afternoon. Later, take a pedal-powered cyclo to the Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh for a signature cocktail in the famed Elephant Bar.

Meals included: B,L,D
Phnom Penh

Day 9 Mekong Cruise - Phnom Penh

This morning we’ll explore the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda complex, taking in the palace buildings, the silver floor tiles that give the pagoda its name, and the gold and jewelled Buddha statues that are considered national treasures. We’ll walk to the nearby National Museum, a beautiful sandstone building that holds an extensive collection of Khmer art.

After lunch we’ll drive to Choeung Ek, one of the memorial sites known as the Killing Fields. Today a Buddhist stupa respectfully displays the skulls and bones of those who died during the Khmer Rouge regime.

Back on board the ship, we’ll watch a lively performance of Khmer Apsara dancing, with the opportunity to meet the performers afterward.

Meals included: B,L,D
Mekong Cruise  - Phnom Penh to Vam Nao

Day 10 Mekong Cruise - Phnom Penh to Vam Nao

As the ship cruises towards the Cambodia-Vietnam border, why not start the day with some light exercise on the Sky Deck to work up an appetite for breakfast. As we sail along the Mekong River, you may choose to take part in other onboard activities such as a ship tour, a round of mini-golf with fellow travellers or simply bask in the scenery as we cross the border. After lunch on board, the ship will anchor near Tân Châu. We'll get our first taste of local life and the Vietnamese landscape as sampan tenders take us through the floating village to watch how families in the Mekong Delta raise freshwater fish beneath their homes.

Later, we’ll return to the ship for a time-honoured Vietnamese lion dance, followed by dinner and evening entertainment as we sail to Vam Nao.

Meals included: B,L,D
- Mekong Cruise  - Vam Nao to Tiger Island

Day 11 - Mekong Cruise - Vam Nao to Tiger Island

Start your day with a leisurely breakfast before we visit Phu Tan, the provincial capital of An Giang. We’ll tender ashore to explore a craft village known for its handmade Ca Rang clay stoves – a traditional stove that has been used by southern Vietnamese cooks for centuries.

During lunch on board, your ship will continue to sail along the river and anchor near Tiger Island. Take a scenic walking tour through lush rice fields and vegetable gardens, stopping to see the family-run workshops crafting plant pots and incense. Later we’ll visit the famed “Mr. Tiger’s Temple' to listen to the folklore that surrounds the island's name.

We’ll return to the ship in time for a cocktail competition and an evening of entertainment

Meals included: B,L,D
floating market

Day 12 Mekong Cruise - Long Xuyên to Can Tho

This morning, breakfast is a relaxed affair as the ship cruises towards the provincial capital of Long Xuyên. Take a tender and experience the Long Xuyên floating market where vendors sell an array of fruits, vegetables, drinks and homewares from their boats, see families who live on the water and share their stories.

Lunch will be onboard as we cruise towards the province of Dong Thap. In the village of Dinh Yen the mat-weaving tradition is an important part of the village’s cultural heritage - almost every household has a loom, and while mechanized looms are now more prominent, the craft has been passed down through the generations. Today, observe as bright red, yellow, green and purple straw is being woven, and see colourful mats laid out to dry in the sun.

We’ll return to the ship and cruise towards Can Tho. This evening we’ll be entertained with an authentic Southern Vietnamese folk music performance known as “Ð?n ca tài t?”.

Meals included: B,L,D
Can Tho

Day 13 Can Tho

Enjoy breakfast on the terrace of Claypot Restaurant this morning and perhaps take some time to take in the view from the pool or from your private balcony before disembarkation this morning. Meet your guide at the pier and transfer to your Can Tho Hotel with the rest of your day at leisure.

Can Tho is the cultural and commercial centre of the Mekong Delta. It’s a labyrinth of canals and waterways that host floating markets and the nearby Ninh Kieu Wharf is a hub for residents and tourists alike. Close to the riverfront, as evening draws in, the Ninh Kieu Night Market fills two streets with food stalls and local crafts, it’s a lively spot to walk through before dinner or simply to sit and relax with a drink.

Meals included: B
Ho Chi Minh City

Day 14 Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City

Take a leisurely breakfast and free time this morning before we transfer to Ho Chi Minh City.

Later this afternoon, once you’ve settled into your hotel, you might like to go out and discover some of the city. Paris Square is home to the red-brick Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica and the Saigon Central Post Office, a grand nineteenth-century building. As night falls, venture to one of the city’s rooftop bars that offers sweeping views over the skyline.

Meals included: B
Cu Chi Tunnels

Day 15 Ho Chi Minh City

Delve into Vietnam's history with a profound visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network that played a key role during the war and offers a look into the ingenuity and resilience of the Viet Cong.

Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi district, the scenery shifts from busy streets to open countryside. At the tunnels, you can experience the narrow passageways first-hand and learn about living conditions, traps, and tactics that defined guerrilla warfare. We’ll also watch a short documentary that provides further context to the challenges faced during the conflict.

This evening, we’ll gather for a farewell dinner. We’ll savour Vietnamese dishes, share stories from your trip and raise a final toast to new friendships.

Meals included: B,D
Ho Chi Minh City

Day 16 Ho Chi Minh City to UK

Enjoy some time at leisure this morning, perhaps you’ll take in a few more sights around the city such as the Jade Emperor Pagoda or pick up some last-minute souvenirs at Ben Thanh Market to remember your trip. Later, we’ll transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Meals included: B
Mekong sunset

Days 17 - 15 UK

Your holiday comes to an end as we arrive back in the UK.

  1. Changing lives through travel

    On this holiday you will visit New Hope, a training restaurant that is supporting young Khmers living just outside of Siem Reap. Students are offered valuable cooking and hospitality training that will help build their confidence and skills for future employment opportunities.

    We'll also experience a cultural performance at Phare Circus. Not only an incredible show but also a social enterprise which supports through artistic and academic education.

Accommodation (as specified or similar)

Green Morodoc Garden

Located in downtown Siem Reap, Green Morodoc Garden blends modern comfort with a charming rustic feel about it, with it's outdoor pool with a view, restaurant, coffee shop and bar on site. Each room offers air conditioning, a fridge, kettle, iron, safe, TV and bottled water.

Located in downtown Siem Reap, Green Morodoc Garden blends modern comfort with a charming rustic feel about it, with it's outdoor pool with a view, restaurant, coffee shop and bar on site. Each room offers air conditioning, a fridge, kettle, iron, safe, TV and bottled water.

Victoria Mekong Cruise Ship

Spend a week aboard the luxury Victoria Mekong, priding itself as one of the most eco friendly ships on the river, as you sail down the enchanting Mekong River. The ship's excellent dining options are a highlight of your time on board, ranging from meals in the Claypot Restaurant, drinks in the Horizon Lounge Bar or a cocktail in the Infinity Pool Bar as you watch the delta go past you. Facilities include spa treatments, mini golf on the top deck, movie theatre, gym, wellness and yoga classes, or enjoy some of the traditional entertainment too, such as music, dancing, food and cocktail making, lectures, lotus petal folding, crafts and coconut oil making classes. Each cabin offers an en-suite bathroom with shower, floor to ceiling windows with access to a balcony, a hair dryer and air conditioning.

Spend a week aboard the luxury Victoria Mekong, priding itself as one of the most eco friendly ships on the river, as you sail down the enchanting Mekong River. The ship's excellent dining options are a highlight of your time on board, ranging from meals in the Claypot Restaurant, drinks in the Horizon Lounge Bar or a cocktail in the Infinity Pool Bar as you watch the delta go past you. Facilities include spa treatments, mini golf on the top deck, movie theatre, gym, wellness and yoga classes, or enjoy some of the traditional entertainment too, such as music, dancing, food and cocktail making, lectures, lotus petal folding, crafts and coconut oil making classes. Each cabin offers an en-suite bathroom with shower, floor to ceiling windows with access to a balcony, a hair dryer and air conditioning.

Victoria Can Tho Resort

Situated on the banks of the Hau River, the stunning and peaceful Victoria Can Tho Resort is the perfect place to unwind before returning to your adventure along the Mekong. The resort offers two swimming pools surrounded by tropical gardens, a fitness centre, multiple bars, restaurants, a spa and even bicycle hire. Each room has air conditioning, a safe, minibar, fridge and TV.

Situated on the banks of the Hau River, the stunning and peaceful Victoria Can Tho Resort is the perfect place to unwind before returning to your adventure along the Mekong. The resort offers two swimming pools surrounded by tropical gardens, a fitness centre, multiple bars, restaurants, a spa and even bicycle hire. Each room has air conditioning, a safe, minibar, fridge and TV.

The Odys Boutique Hotel

Right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City is The Odys Boutique Hotel, inspired by the lotus flower and beautifully decorated in blue and gold, setting a perfect scene for a soulful stay in Vietnam's largest city, once known as Saigon. Facilities include a rooftop terrace with bar & restaurant, spa, snack bar and is walking distance from Ben Thanh Market, the Fine Art Museum and of course the river. Each room has air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, TV, safe, bottled water, iron, minibar and hairdryer.

Right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City is The Odys Boutique Hotel, inspired by the lotus flower and beautifully decorated in blue and gold, setting a perfect scene for a soulful stay in Vietnam's largest city, once known as Saigon. Facilities include a rooftop terrace with bar & restaurant, spa, snack bar and is walking distance from Ben Thanh Market, the Fine Art Museum and of course the river. Each room has air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, TV, safe, bottled water, iron, minibar and hairdryer.
  1. Life on board Victoria Mekong

    Life on board the Victoria Mekong Cruise pairs a contemporary,  understated design with genuine comfort. Natural wood, stone and linen finishes run throughout the ship, and floor-to-ceiling windows fill each cabin with light and river views of village life, fishing boats and floating markets.

Further Information

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When you book a holiday, you will be asked to pay a deposit, this will be made clear at the time of booking. In most cases we will charge the following deposit amount;

  • European Holidays - £200 per person
  • Worldwide Holidays - £400 per person
  • Ocean & River Cruises - £400 per person

On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.

If you choose a tour that is within 84 days of departure you will need to pay the full balance when you book.

Our cancellation policy

If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us (or your travel agent) in writing, as soon as possible. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.

  • More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
  • 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
  • 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
  • 15 - 28 days - 90% of tour price
  • Day of Departure - 14 days - 100% of tour price

Our full cancellation policy can be found in our booking terms and conditions, section 8.

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It is important to remember that passport, visa and health requirements can change before departure; therefore, we recommend you regularly familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before you travel. If you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements, we are unable to accept any responsibility.

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Prices shown are based on twin occupancy of a double or twin bedded room with private facilities unless otherwise stated. Single occupancy supplements will apply. Travelsphere have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the hotel images provided on this website and images of room types displayed may vary to those offered on your tour. Therefore due to the possibility of inadvertent errors we do not guarantee their accuracy. Accommodation, airlines used and flight times are subject to change and will be confirmed in your final documents.

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