Cruise Journeys · Culture & Tradition · Southeast Asia
Charms of the Mekong River Cruise
OVERVIEW
Charms of the Mekong River Cruise
November 2 - November 9, 2026
From $4,098 USD
Optional Pre-Cruise Extension: October 31 - November 2, 2026
From $393 USD
Optional Post-Cruise Extension: November 9 - 11, 2026
From $689 USD
Journey through Vietnam and Cambodia on a serene cruise along the Mekong River, where faith, culture, and history intertwine. From vibrant Ho Chi Minh City to the majestic temples of Angkor, experience timeless traditions, warm hospitality, and moments of deep reflection. Along the way, discover rural villages, colorful markets, and sacred sites that reveal the heart and soul of Southeast Asia.
Richard & Diane Bergmann
Tour Experts
8 Days
Duration
Vietnam, Cambodia
Countries Visited
Leisurely
Activity Level
Trip Highlights
Cruise the Mighty Mekong – Sail through tranquil waters connecting Vietnam and Cambodia’s rich cultures.
Explore Ho Chi Minh City & Siem Reap – From modern energy to ancient splendor, witness two captivating worlds.
Discover Village Life – Visit riverside communities, bustling markets, and traditional workshops.
Receive a Monks’ Blessing – Reflect and give thanks during a serene Buddhist ceremony.
Share in Fellowship – Connect with fellow travelers on a journey of faith, discovery, and renewal.
2-Night Ho Chi Minh City Pre-Cruise Extension (Optional)
DAY 1 • October 31, 2026 • Pre-Cruise Extension
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, still affectionately referred to by locals as Saigon, is Vietnam’s former capital. Once known as the “Paris of the Orient,” it is now an industrial, cultural and educational hub.
DAY 2 • November 1, 2026 • Pre-Cruise Extension
Ho Chi Minh City
Always bustling, Ho Chi Minh City is a city of contrasts blending old and new, and east and west. In the morning, explore some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including the former Presidential Palace, the Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and the War Remnants Museum. In the afternoon, visit Chu Chi, an immense underground network built during the Vietnam War.
DAY 3 • November 2, 2026 • Pre-Cruise Extension
Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Embarkation
In the morning, visit Ben Thanh Market—one of the oldest and most iconic structures in Ho Chi Minh City. Transfer via motorcoach from Ho Chi Minh City to AmaDara at My Tho Port for your river cruise and meet your fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner as the ship cruises to Cai Be.
7-Night Mekong River Cruise
DAY 1 • November 2, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City - Embarkation
Transfer via motorcoach from Ho Chi Minh City to AmaDara at My Tho Port for your river cruise and meet your fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner as the ship cruises to Cai Be.
DAY 2 • November 3, 2026
Cai Be - Sa Dec
Take a local boat to Cai Be. You will have an opportunity to visit candy and rice paper making workshops, or you may also choose to add an active walking tour to the historic Kiet House followed by a visit to candy and rice paper workshops. Later in the day, journey to Sa Dec, a sprawling town on the Mekong Delta, where French writer Marguerite Duras spent part of her youth. You will visit the colorful market, Cao Dai Temple, home to the unique religion of Caodaism in Southern Vietnam. It is a fusion of Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Confucianism.
DAY 3 • November 4, 2026
Tan Chau - Border Crossing
Enjoy a visit to Tan Chau, a small Mekong River town unspoiled by tourism. Be treated to an authentic experience on a traditional “xe-loi” (trishaw) ride around the town, with stops at silk-making and rattan mat workshops. You may also choose the trishaw ride with visits to craftsmen’s workshops, followed by an active walking tour to “Evergreen Island.” As a third alternative, explore the stunning Mekong Delta on an intimate tour through Vietnam's Tra Su Forest and Sanctuary. Board a traditional sampan boat and glide through this diverse ecosystem that includes more than 70 species of birds, including the painted stork and oriental darter, and lush greenery encompassing majestic cajuput trees, lotuses, water lilies and a carpet of bright green moss in the rainy season that appears to glow as you gently drift through it. Later in the day, cruise from Vietnam to the Cambodian border en route to Phnom Penh.
*Please Note: Tra Su Forest visit is capacity controlled.
DAY 4 • November 5, 2026
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
This morning, you will visit the Royal Palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda and National Museum, which has an outstanding collection of Khmer crafts. Alternatively, you may wish to shop for unique treasures at the bustling, yellow colored Central Market after you visit to Royal Palace. After lunch on board, the excursion takes you to Cambodia’s infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng S21 detention center (Genocide Museum). After returning to the ship, enjoy Khmer folk dancing performed by local children in the Saigon Lounge.
DAY 5 • November 6, 2026
Oudong - Phnom Penh
Visit Oudong, Cambodia’s former royal capital from the early 17th century until 1866. Today, Oudong is a place of pilgrimage for Cambodians. While here, be treated to a memorable Buddhist Blessing Ceremony at a monastery. You may walk around Oudong’s monastery or take an active walking tour to see panoramic views of the Oudong plain. Later in the day, experience Phnom Penh via a tuk tuk ride and be enchanted by the city's French Colonial architecture and tree-lined boulevards set amidst monumental Angkorian architecture.
DAY 6 • November 7, 2026
Oknhatey - Angkor Ban
In the morning, set sail for Oknhatey Village. Oknhatey is the “Silk Island,” located on the lush banks of the Mekong River and known for its rich tradition of silk weaving. While here, you will visit a local elementary school and observe the traditional silk weaving, an art that has been preserved for centuries. Your cruise continues to sail to Angkor Ban.
DAY 7 • November 8, 2026
Angkor Ban - Kampong Cham
Go on a walking tour of Angkor Ban, one of the few villages in Cambodia that was not destroyed under the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s. Here people still live in their traditional wooden abodes and keep their old cultural traditions alive. Hundreds of wooden houses stand intact on stilts, shaded with banana trees, among the hustle and bustle of the daily agricultural on-going of the local villagers. After visiting here, the ship sets sail for Kampong Cham, where you will go on an afternoon excursion to Wat Nokor, perhaps the most treasured monument within the ancient complex of Banteay Prey Nokor. Fusing the Old-World with the “new,” this centuries-old temple now boasts a contemporary pagoda within its walls, delighting guests with colorful depictions of the Buddha’s life. Alternatively, visit the Twin Mountains, known as Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei (the male and female mountains). Cap the day off with a festive Farewell Dinner on board.
DAY 8 • November 3, 2026
Disembarkation - Kampong Cham
Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. Say farewell to friends old and new as you depart for home from Kampong Cham.
2-Night Siem Reap Post-Cruise Extension (Optional)
DAY 1 • November 9, 2026 • Post-Cruise Extension
Disembarkation - Kampong Cham - Siem Reap
Disembark in Kampong Cham and transfer by motorcoach to Siem Reap, gateway to the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former capital of the Khmer empire. You’ll visit nearby Ta Prohm, known as the “Kingdom of the Trees,” for the way in which the temple stones have become intertwined with thick forest vegetation.
DAY 2 • November 10, 2026 • Post-Cruise Extension
Siem Reap - Angkor
Begin your morning exploration of the temple complex at Angkor Wat, the most iconic of all Angkorian temples, built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century to honor the Hindu god, Vishnu. You will have the option to take an “early riser” tour to visit Angkor Wat by seeing the color changes of the temple with the natural sunlight or a “late riser” tour if you wish to relax longer in the morning at your beautiful hotel. An afternoon excursion takes you to see the fascinating jewel in the crown of Angkorian art, Banteay Srei, which means “Citadel of Women,” as it has been said that the carving is too fine to have been done by the hand of man. During the evening, be treated to a special “Apsara Dancing Show” at your hotel, featuring local Cambodian/Khmer folk dancers.
DAY 3 • November 11, 2026 • Post-Cruise Extension
Siem Reap
After breakfast, you will have a guided sightseeing tour of Angkor Thom meaning “the great city” and the last capital of the Khmer Empire. This is home to Bayon Temple, best known for its gigantic smiling stone faces, as well as the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Later in the day, bid farewell to Siem Reap as you prepare for your return flight home.
*We recommend that you schedule your onward flight to depart Siem Reap after 4:00pm today to avoid potential missed connections if you wish to join sightseeing tour to visit Angkor Thom in the morning.
Pricing
Stateroom Categories
Total tour fare (land & river) based on double & single occupancy. All prices are in USD and will be converted to CAD before final payment due date.
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Details:
French & Outside Balcony
251 sq. ft.
Double Occupancy (per person):
$4,398 USD
Single Occupancy (per person):
$6,597 USD
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Details:
French & Outside Balcony
251 sq. ft.
Double Occupancy (per person):
$4,098 USD
Single Occupancy (per person):
$6,147 USD
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Details:
French & Outside Balcony
366 sq. ft.
Double Occupancy (per person):
$5,098 USD
Single Occupancy (per person):
$7,647 USD
2-Night Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Pre-Cruise Extension:
Double Occupancy: $393 USD
Single Occupancy: $197 USD
2-Night Siem Reap Post-Cruise Extension:
Double Occupancy: $689 USD
Single Occupancy: $348 USD
Inclusions
SPACIOUS STATEROOMS
7 nights luxury accommodation in a twin-balcony stateroom
Flat-panel screen that features in-house movies
Desk and sitting area
Bottled water replenished daily
AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES
Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land packages
Sun Deck with pool
Fitness room and three spas
Saigon Lounge with panoramic views and bar
Daily entertainment including cultural performances
AWARD-WINNING DINING
All onboard dining in a variety of venues
Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
Welcome Cocktail and Dinner
Unlimited wine with lunch and dinner
Complimentary local beer, house-brand spirits and soft drinks during cruise
Snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge
A WORLD OF EXPLORATION
Immersive tours in every destination
Knowledgeable guides
Personal headset for easy exploration
Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options
Exclusions
$250 USD/per person port charges
Gratuities
Airport transfers/international airfare
Visas (if required)
TOUR EXPERTS
Richard & Diane Bergmann
Entrepreneurs · Educators · Faith-Driven · Outdoor Adventurers · Hospitable
Richard and Diane became the owners of TourMagination in the fall of 2024. United by their love of cross-cultural travel and genuine hospitality, they bring both heart and experience to leading and growing the company.
Rooted in their Mennonite upbringing, Richard and Diane share a deep appreciation for faith, heritage, and storytelling—and a passion for helping travelers connect with their own cultural stories. Their family’s two and a half years in Memphis, Tennessee, along with many travel adventures over the years, have given them a rich perspective on the beauty of global community and connection.
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