Itinerary

Description

Pricing based on departure date 18 August 2025.

Selected departure dates available in January, August and September 2025.  Also available in reverse itinerary. 

INCLUSIONS

Itinerary highlights

 Day 1: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City

Receive fast-track service upon arrival, then transfer to a hotel for ship registration. Journey to My Tho to embark on your cruise ship. Enjoy a Vietnamese welcome dinner as you sail towards Cai Be.

Day 2: Cai Be to Tan Chau

Explore Cai Be by sampan, visiting a Catholic church and local manufacturers. Sail to Sa Dec for a market tour and a visit to the home of Marguerite Duras' lover. Enjoy dinner as you cruise to Tan Chau.

Day 3: Tan Chau to Phnom Penh

Cruise around Tan Chau by small boat, visit a fish farm, and take a rickshaw tour. Explore rural life on Evergreen Island before crossing into Cambodia, arriving in Phnom Penh.

Day 4: Phnom Penh

Choose from activities like visiting the Killing Fields, exploring the Royal Palace, or sampling local craft beers. Enjoy leisure time in the afternoon.

Day 5: Oudong and Oknha Tey

Visit historic Oudong, then stroll through Koh Chen village. Observe traditional silk weaving in Oknha Tey before returning to the ship for dinner.

Day 6: Angkor Ban and Wat Hanchey

Discover the historic village of Angkor Ban. Sail upstream to Wat Hanchey for more cultural exploration.

Day 7: Wat Hanchey to Kampong Cham

Climb to Wat Hanchey for stunning views. Enjoy lunch on board, followed by a Signature Experience. End your cruise with a farewell dinner.

Day 8: Disembark and Travel to Siem Reap

Disembark at Kampong Cham and travel to Siem Reap. Enjoy a light lunch and relaxation at your hotel before a Signature Experience dinner.

Days 9-10: Explore Angkor Wat

Witness sunrise at Angkor Wat, followed by a guided tour of its temples. Explore Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, and Ta Prohm, famous from the film "Tomb Raider." Enjoy a Freedom of Choice dinner.

Day 11: Depart Siem Reap

Transfer to Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport for your onward flight.

Your Ship Mekong Serenity

Cruise the Mekong River in style and convenience aboard the new Mekong Serenity luxury river ship to discover Vietnam and Cambodia’s iconic sights and hidden treasures.

• On your luxury river cruise aboard the Mekong Serenity, international house wine, local beer, spirits and soft drinks are all included.
• Luxuriously spacious, the Mekong Serenity boasts some of the largest entry-level suites of any vessel cruising the Mekong River.
• During your cruise on the Mekong River, you'll enjoy luxury onboard service including two garments laundered per day per person.
• Aboard the Mekong Serenity you can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi in select common areas and suites, so that you can stay connected during your cruise.
• All suite categories aboard the Mekong Serenity include a private balcony, so you are free to enjoy the ever-changing scenery of Vietnam and Cambodia.
• Delight in an intimate culinary journey for an authentic taste of Vietnam in the onboard Indochine restaurant with a special five-course menu.