About this trip
This 14-day route runs from Siem Reap to Hanoi, tracing the Mekong from Cambodia into Vietnam before finishing up north at Halong Bay. It's a proper cross-country journey, mixing temples, cities and river life rather than settling in one place.
You'll spend real time on the water, cruising from Cambodia across the border to Chau Doc and on through the Delta, alongside stops in the big cities — Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi — that bookend the trip.
It suits travellers who want a broad sweep of Southeast Asia, from ancient Khmer history to Vietnam's wartime past and the karst scenery of Halong Bay, without worrying about the logistics of getting between countries.
What you'll do
- Explore the temples of Angkor, including Angkor Wat, in Siem Reap
- Walk through Phnom Penh's mix of French colonial and Khmer architecture
- Cruise the Mekong River from Cambodia to the border town of Chau Doc
- Visit the floating markets of Can Tho in the Mekong Delta
- Tour the Cu Chi Tunnels and explore Ho Chi Minh City
- Spend a night on a cruise ship among the limestone cliffs of Halong Bay
- Covers a lot of ground across two countries — expect frequent moves between cities, river towns and coast
- Includes an overnight cruise in Halong Bay as well as river travel through the Mekong Delta
Worth it if you value seamless logistics and the Mekong Delta experience. Think twice if guide consistency matters equally across all regions.
- Pickups consistently on time and internal logistics handled smoothly across boats, flights, and ground transport.
- Mekong Delta cruise is the genuine highlight; seeing local life and culture along the river justifies the trip.
- Guide quality drops noticeably in Hanoi and Halong Bay compared to earlier legs; less knowledgeable and harder to understand.
- Internal flight details sometimes not communicated proactively; you may need to chase guides for booking confirmation.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Siem Reap · 23 Jul – 24 Jul
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