$4599—14-night Mekong cruise w/air & city stays
Discover Vietnam and Cambodia through slow travel, authentic encounters and riverside traditions.
Why We Love This Deal
This 14-night Mekong journey blends vibrant cities, river life and ancient culture into one unforgettable adventure. Begin with four nights in Ho Chi Minh City, then travel south to My Tho to board the AmaDara. Your voyage begins drifting past Cai Be's floating markets and riverside villages alive with daily rhythms. Visit Sa Dec and Tan Chau, where traditional crafts, temples and waterways shape local life. Cross into Cambodia for Phnom Penh, and stay overnight to explore its royal landmarks and lively riverfronts. Continue to Oknhatey and Angkor Ban, where wooden homes and quiet lanes reflect enduring traditions. Arrive in Kampong Cham to warm community welcomes along the riverbanks. Your journey ends in Siem Reap with three nights to explore the wonders of Angkor. With flights, 4-star city stays, breakfasts, gratuities and all shore excursions included, travel feels effortless throughout.
Travelzoo loves: that you’ll be cruising on board the AmaDara, an intimate Mekong ship hosting just 124 guests. Onboard, French colonial elegance blends luxuriously with Southeast Asian artistry. Staterooms feature twin balconies, bringing the sights and sounds of the Mekong directly into your space. Evenings unfold with cultural performances, while days drift by beside the Sun Deck pool.
Starting at just $4599 per person, our research has found impressive savings when compared to similar self-packaging options. Book directly with CruiseAway and you'll save up to $1327 per person.
What's included
- International economy flights from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City, return from Siem Reap
- 4-night stay in Ho Chi Minh City with breakfast
- 7-night cruise from My Tho (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam to Kampong Cham, Cambodia on board the AmaDara
- Ports of call: Cai Be, Sa Dec, Tan Chau, Phnom Penh, OknHaotey and Angkor Ban
- Accommodation in a spacious river-view stateroom with a Balcony
- All onboard meals included
- Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Sip & Sail cocktail hour with complimentary drinks before dinner
- Coffee, tea and bottled water are available throughout the day
- Up to six complimentary shore excursions per day led by expert local guides
- Professional Cruise Manager throughout the journey
- Wi-Fi onboard
- All port charges and government taxes
- 3-night stay in Siem Reap with breakfast
When
This itinerary departs Sydney on 5 August 2027.
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Cabin upgrades
Featured prices are based on a Balcony cabin while cruising. Upgrade to a luxurious Suite for an additional $2700 per person.
Holiday snapshot
Sydney - Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Cai Be - Sa Dec - Tan Chau - Phnom Penh - OknHaotey - Angkor Ban - Kampong Cham - Siem Reap - Sydney
Itinerary highlights
Begin in Ho Chi Minh City, where French colonial boulevards, buzzing markets and riverside cafés reveal Vietnam’s dynamic southern capital.
Cruise into My Tho, gliding along palm-lined canals to visit local workshops, fruit orchards and small communities shaped by the Mekong’s fertile banks.
Arrive at Cai Be to explore colourful floating markets and traditional cottage industries, offering an intimate look at everyday river life.
Discover Sa Dec, wandering riverside streets, historic homes and lively markets that reflect the town’s trading heritage and literary past.
Step ashore in Tan Chau, experiencing a quieter Mekong pace through rickshaw rides, silk weaving villages and friendly riverside neighbourhoods.
Sail onward to Phnom Penh, strolling the Tonlé Sap waterfront, visiting the Royal Palace and gaining insight into Cambodia’s complex and resilient history.
Visit Oknha Tey, an island community known for its traditional silk weaving, where artisans preserve techniques passed down through generations.
Explore Angkor Ban, one of Cambodia’s best-preserved villages, with wooden stilt houses, pagodas and daily life largely untouched by modern development.
Arrive in Kampong Cham, wandering colonial-era streets, riverside promenades and temples that offer a relaxed gateway into rural Cambodia.
Conclude with a stay in Siem Reap, allowing time to explore vibrant markets and the extraordinary temples of Angkor, including sunrise at Angkor Wat, where intricate carvings and soaring towers reveal the legacy of the Khmer Empire.