Tales of the Mekong
8 day Luxury River Cruise – from £2315 £2115
With flights from £2985
Embark on an immersive journey through the heart of Cambodia and southern Vietnam on this all-inclusive Mekong River cruise, with daily off-ship excursions.
Highlights:
- Cruise past the the floating villages of the Mekong Delta
- Enjoy a local boat ride to Binh Thanh Island
- Visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh
- Enjoy a ‘xe loi’ tour through the streets of Tan Chau
- Watch the sunset from the pool deck, cocktail in hand
Choose to sail aboard the stylish riverboats Jayavarman or Jahan.
Your Itinerary
Expand AllYou can personalise your holiday by adding extra nights or activities before or after your Mekong River cruise. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Transfer by coach from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham where your luxury Mekong River river boat will be waiting for the beginning of your seven night cruise.
This afternoon children from a local village will show off their music and dance skills on board, before a road trip to Wat Hanchey. Built in the 7th century, the temple predates Angkor and there is the opportunity to climb the steps for magnificent views.
Enjoy views of traditional river life as you cruise down the Mekong River. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner in the ship’s IndoChina Restaurant.
Your chosen cabin
Day 2 – Kampong Cham & Oknha Tey
This morning you may like to try some Tai Chi on the sun deck as the ship sails towards the village of Angkor Ban where the locals live in traditional houses and pursue a lifestyle largely untouched by the modern world. Back on board there is a monks blessing ceremony wishing for health and prosperity.
After lunch, sail to Oknha Tey which is an island in the middle of the Mekong River and renowned for its high class silk products. Explore the island by tuk tuk visiting a workshops to learn everything about silk; from how it is produced by worms, to the final luxury product.
Some further cruising takes you to the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Rivers, before dropping anchor near Kampong Chhnang for the night.
Your chosen cabin
Day 3 – Kampong Chhnang & Tralach
Embark at the bustling rural port of Kampong Chhnang for a small boat adventure of the wetlands including a visit a floating village.
Back on the Jayavarman, cruise along the meandering Tonle River with a stop at Kampong Tralach to experience local transportation in an ox-cart. Your two wheeled vehicle takes you through back roads lined with rice paddies to a local school where the teacher will explain how the school runs.
Continue to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital where the ship moors for the night. You may like to explore by yourself after dinner and stroll along the promenade watching the locals go about their daily life.
Your chosen cabin
Day 4 – Phnom Penh
A day exploring Phnom Penh with a visit to the opulent Royal Palace and the impressive Silver Pagoda. Enjoy a cyclo ride through the streets and join the excursion to the infamous Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum where millions suffered at the hands of the Khmer Rouge.
This evening there is an open air gala featuring a barbeque feast, followed by a classic Apsara dance performance.
Your chosen cabin
Day 5 – Mekong River
Enjoy a relaxing day on board as you head towards the Vietnamese border. Perhaps take in a fruit-carving demonstration by the ship’s chefs, or simply enjoy the ever changing river scenery. Arrive in the Vietnamese town of Tan Chau where the ship moors overnight.
Your chosen cabin
Day 6 – Tan Chau
After breakfast, venture ashore at Tan Chau to explore the vibrant town by xeloi, a local form of taxi. Your driver will navigate through the streets to observe workshops, houses and shops before stopping at the market. Then board a boat to see the floating fish farm for which Tan Chau is famous for with its large nets suspended into the water.
Later, visit My An Hung Village and walk through a family’s farm to their house for tea. Back on board there is time to relax and socialise with your fellow passengers as you sail for Sa Dec.
Your chosen cabin
Day 7 – Cai Be
This morning take a boat ride to Binh Thanh Island where you can interact with the local villagers who produce a variety of rattan goods.
After lunch, visit the town of Cai Be, known for its floating market where you will see boats laden with fresh fruit and vegetables. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner as you head towards your final destination.
Your chosen cabin
Day 8 – Mekong Delta
Today, disembark The Jayavarman at the Mekong river-port city of My Thao and travel by coach to Ho Chi Minh City. Speak to your Travel Consultant about adding a few nights in this bustling city to discover its many attractions.
Your Itinerary
You can personalise your holiday by adding extra nights or activities before or after your Mekong River cruise. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Day 1
| Siem Reap
Transfer by coach from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham where your luxury Mekong River river boat will be waiting for the beginning of your seven night cruise.
This afternoon children from a local village will show off their music and dance skills on board, before a road trip to Wat Hanchey. Built in the 7th century, the temple predates Angkor and there is the opportunity to climb the steps for magnificent views.
Enjoy views of traditional river life as you cruise down the Mekong River. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner in the ship’s IndoChina Restaurant.
Your chosen cabin
Day 2
| Kampong Cham & Oknha Tey
This morning you may like to try some Tai Chi on the sun deck as the ship sails towards the village of Angkor Ban where the locals live in traditional houses and pursue a lifestyle largely untouched by the modern world. Back on board there is a monks blessing ceremony wishing for health and prosperity.
After lunch, sail to Oknha Tey which is an island in the middle of the Mekong River and renowned for its high class silk products. Explore the island by tuk tuk visiting a workshops to learn everything about silk; from how it is produced by worms, to the final luxury product.
Some further cruising takes you to the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Rivers, before dropping anchor near Kampong Chhnang for the night.
Your chosen cabin
Day 3
| Kampong Chhnang & Tralach
Embark at the bustling rural port of Kampong Chhnang for a small boat adventure of the wetlands including a visit a floating village.
Back on the Jayavarman, cruise along the meandering Tonle River with a stop at Kampong Tralach to experience local transportation in an ox-cart. Your two wheeled vehicle takes you through back roads lined with rice paddies to a local school where the teacher will explain how the school runs.
Continue to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital where the ship moors for the night. You may like to explore by yourself after dinner and stroll along the promenade watching the locals go about their daily life.
Your chosen cabin
Day 4
| Phnom Penh
A day exploring Phnom Penh with a visit to the opulent Royal Palace and the impressive Silver Pagoda. Enjoy a cyclo ride through the streets and join the excursion to the infamous Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum where millions suffered at the hands of the Khmer Rouge.
This evening there is an open air gala featuring a barbeque feast, followed by a classic Apsara dance performance.
Your chosen cabin
Day 5
| Mekong River
Enjoy a relaxing day on board as you head towards the Vietnamese border. Perhaps take in a fruit-carving demonstration by the ship’s chefs, or simply enjoy the ever changing river scenery. Arrive in the Vietnamese town of Tan Chau where the ship moors overnight.
Your chosen cabin
Day 6
| Tan Chau
After breakfast, venture ashore at Tan Chau to explore the vibrant town by xeloi, a local form of taxi. Your driver will navigate through the streets to observe workshops, houses and shops before stopping at the market. Then board a boat to see the floating fish farm for which Tan Chau is famous for with its large nets suspended into the water.
Later, visit My An Hung Village and walk through a family’s farm to their house for tea. Back on board there is time to relax and socialise with your fellow passengers as you sail for Sa Dec.
Your chosen cabin
Day 7
| Cai Be
This morning take a boat ride to Binh Thanh Island where you can interact with the local villagers who produce a variety of rattan goods.
After lunch, visit the town of Cai Be, known for its floating market where you will see boats laden with fresh fruit and vegetables. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner as you head towards your final destination.
Your chosen cabin
Day 8
| Mekong Delta
Today, disembark The Jayavarman at the Mekong river-port city of My Thao and travel by coach to Ho Chi Minh City. Speak to your Travel Consultant about adding a few nights in this bustling city to discover its many attractions.
This Cruise Includes
Departure Dates
2024-10-19
2024-11-02
2024-11-16
2024-11-30
2024-12-14
2024-12-28
2025-01-04
2025-01-11
2025-01-18
2025-01-25
2025-02-01
2025-02-08
2025-02-15
2025-02-22
2025-03-01
2025-03-08
2025-03-15
2025-03-22
2025-03-29
2025-04-05
2025-04-12
2025-04-19
2025-08-09
2025-08-16
2025-08-23
2025-08-30
2025-09-06
2025-09-13
2025-09-20
2025-09-27
2025-10-04
2025-10-11
2025-10-18
2025-10-25
2025-11-01
2025-11-08
2025-11-15
2025-11-22
2025-11-29
2025-12-06
2025-12-13
2025-12-20
2025-12-27
2026-01-03
2026-01-10
2026-01-17
2026-01-24
2026-01-31
2026-02-07
2026-02-14
2026-02-21
2026-02-28
2026-03-07
2026-03-14
2026-03-21
2026-03-28
2026-04-04
2026-04-11
2026-04-18
2026-06-13
2026-06-20
2026-06-27
2026-07-04
2026-07-11
2026-07-18
2026-07-25
2026-08-01
2026-08-08
2026-08-15
2026-08-22
2026-08-29
2026-09-05
2026-09-12
2026-09-19
2026-09-26
2026-10-03
2026-10-10
2026-10-17
2026-10-24
2026-10-31
2026-11-07
2026-11-14
2026-11-21
2026-11-28
2026-12-05
2026-12-12
2026-12-19
2026-12-26
The dates shown are for the Jayarvarman, sailing from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City.
Other dates are available travelling in the reverse direction and on board the Jahan – please call for details.
Flights & More
Ask your FREEDOM Consultant to include Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for a complete ABTA and ATOL protected package.
They can also add extra nights and experiences in places you choose, to create the exact holiday you are looking for.
Next Step
Please get in touch with our Asia Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.
Tales of the Mekong
8 day Luxury River Cruise – from £2315 £2115
With flights from £2985
Offer available for a limited period and subject to availability.
The Mekong River cruise itinerary shown is based on ‘low water’ season, typically mid-November to end August. During ‘high water’ season, the cruise departs near Siem Reap, sailing the length of Tonle Sap.
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a double or twin room. Flights, hotels and tours are subject to availability and seasonal variations may apply. Please call Freedom Destinations for details.
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