Journey deeper into the Mekong’s lesser-known corners on our 9-day Discovery Cruise — perfect for travelers drawn to authentic culture, serene landscapes and a deeper connection with everyday life in Vietnam and Cambodia.
Glide through tranquil rural landscapes, visit riverside villages unchanged by time, and connect with artisans, farmers, and monks who bring Cambodia and Vietnam’s living culture to life. From leisurely travels through emerald rice paddies to kayaking in the flooded forests of Tra Su, every day offers a blend of gentle adventure and cultural immersion.
This is slow travel at its finest — an all-inclusive experience aboard our boutique riverboat, the Toum Tiou II.
The upriver Mekong Discovery Cruise departs from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Downriver cruises depart from Siem Reap, Cambodia, gateway to Angkor Wat, and run the itinerary in reverse.
Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap by river, uncovering the Mekong’s most iconic sights and hidden gems over 9 unforgettable days
Day 1
Meet at the Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel between 11.30 am and 12:30 pm. (hotel address: 17 Ton Duc Thang Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Phone: +84 28 3827 1717).
We will have lunch at this hotel restaurant or at a local restaurant. After lunch, we’ll explore the local Chinatown and experience the daily life of the people. We’ll also visit the Giac Lam Pagoda, which is over 300 years old and is the oldest pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. Lastly, we’ll visit the Flower Market and Binh Tay market for a 15-minute walking tour to explore how locals buy and sell local food and products.
Day 2
Enjoy a tasty breakfast onboard before our Ho Chin Minh tour. Take a short downtown drive to the city. Walking tour commences and stop for some photographs at notable sites like Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Municipal Post Office, City Square and the Opera house all of which were heavily influenced by French colonialism in the 19th century. Enjoy the vibrancy of this city by foot and explore the city’s green space enjoying the beauty of nature in the middle of this dynamic city. Experience the local coffee scene – Vietnam is famous for producing high-quality coffee and coffee shops are a common sight in the downtown.
Day 3
Breakfast on board and cruise the magnificent Chao Gao canal, where you will experience the lively and vibrant canal full of ships activity, yet still feel close to the life on shore. A must-see part of the cruise and we’re the only cruise line offering this unique passage. Arrival in My Tho.
In My Tho we will kick off with a local boat pick-up that will take us on a boat cruise to Thoi Son island where we will have the opportunity to explore the daily lives of the local people and enjoy seasonal fruits.
Day 4
Breakfast on board
Local boat pick-up for a short panoramic tour of Sa Dec, including a visit to the Trung Vuong primary school (will close on Saturday, Sunday, holiday and New Year) where you’ll get a chance to learn more about the local education system. Afterward, we will enjoy a promenade at Sa Dec market on the riverbank.
Day 5
Breakfast on board.
Our friendly Vietnamese guide and comfortable van will be awaiting passengers at the pier, ready to take you on a tour to Tra Su Forest. We’ll experience this beautiful forest with a motorboat and rowing boat tour, where you can witness this incredible and diverse flora and fauna of this stunning natural environment.
Day 6
Breakfast on board.
We’ll enjoy a tour of the fabulous Royal Palace, one of the most impressive examples of Cambodian architecture, and its Silver Pagoda. Onward to visit the National Museum.
Enjoy an afternoon tour of the area by “tuk-tuk,” for an authentic and immersive experience like no other.
Day 7
Breakfast on board
The ship then departs to Udong, Cambodia’s former capital. We’ll dock at Koh Chen and transfer by van to Udong. On arrival, first we visit the colorful Vipassana Dhura Buddhist Meditation Center where you will hear about the school of Vipassana or Insight Meditation.
Day 8
Breakfast on board
Visit Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap Lake. Here they also have many fish farms. The region is also known for its traditional pottery combining ancient knowledge with modern techniques — Chhnang itself means “pot.” We’ll enjoy a tasting of regional products before returning on board.
Day 9
Breakfast on board. After breakfast, passengers will be transferred by air-conditioned coach from Koh Chen to Siem Reap (5-6 hours bus ride). Drop off at the meeting point. End of our journey.
Please do not book your flight before 3:00 p.m.
Itineraries and excursions are subject to change.
To browse all cruises, see the full departure schedule.
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| Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 08, 20269 Days / 8 Nights | Downriver Siem Reap → Saigon Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | From$2230/person |
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| Nov 08, 2026 – Nov 16, 20269 Days / 8 Nights | Upriver Saigon → Siem Reap Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | From$2230/person |
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| Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 24, 20269 Days / 8 Nights | Downriver Siem Reap → Saigon Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | From$2230/person |
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| Nov 24, 2026 – Dec 02, 20269 Days / 8 Nights | Upriver Saigon → Siem Reap Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | From$2230/person | Sold Out |
| Dec 02, 2026 – Dec 10, 20269 Days / 8 Nights | Downriver Siem Reap → Saigon Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | From$2230/person |
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| Dec 10, 2026 – Dec 18, 20269 Days / 8 Nights | Upriver Saigon → Siem Reap Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | From$2230/person | Sold Out |
| Dec 18, 2026 – Dec 26, 20269 Days / 8 Nights | Downriver Siem Reap → Saigon Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | From$2230/person |
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| Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 03, 20279 Days / 8 Nights | Upriver Saigon → Siem Reap Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | From$2230/person | Sold Out |
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| Jan 03, 2027 – Jan 11, 20279 Days / 8 Nights | Downriver Siem Reap → Saigon Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | Limited Offer From$2230/person$1895.50/person Save 15% on all scheduled 2027 Mekong cruises when you book by 31 December 2026. |
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| Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 19, 20279 Days / 8 Nights | Upriver Saigon → Siem Reap Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | Limited Offer From$2230/person$1895.50/person Save 15% on all scheduled 2027 Mekong cruises when you book by 31 December 2026. | Sold Out |
| Jan 19, 2027 – Jan 27, 20279 Days / 8 Nights | Downriver Siem Reap → Saigon Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | Limited Offer From$2230/person$1895.50/person Save 15% on all scheduled 2027 Mekong cruises when you book by 31 December 2026. | Sold Out |
| Jan 27, 2027 – Feb 04, 20279 Days / 8 Nights | Upriver Saigon → Siem Reap Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | Limited Offer From$2230/person$1895.50/person Save 15% on all scheduled 2027 Mekong cruises when you book by 31 December 2026. | Sold Out |
| Feb 04, 2027 – Feb 12, 20279 Days / 8 Nights | Downriver Siem Reap → Saigon Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | Limited Offer From$2230/person$1895.50/person Save 15% on all scheduled 2027 Mekong cruises when you book by 31 December 2026. | Sold Out |
| Feb 12, 2027 – Feb 20, 20279 Days / 8 Nights | Upriver Saigon → Siem Reap Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | Limited Offer From$2230/person$1895.50/person Save 15% on all scheduled 2027 Mekong cruises when you book by 31 December 2026. | Sold Out |
| Feb 20, 2027 – Feb 28, 20279 Days / 8 Nights | Downriver Siem Reap → Saigon Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | Limited Offer From$2230/person$1895.50/person Save 15% on all scheduled 2027 Mekong cruises when you book by 31 December 2026. |
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| Feb 28, 2027 – Mar 08, 20279 Days / 8 Nights | Upriver Saigon → Siem Reap Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | Limited Offer From$2230/person$1895.50/person Save 15% on all scheduled 2027 Mekong cruises when you book by 31 December 2026. | Sold Out |
| Mar 08, 2027 – Mar 16, 20279 Days / 8 Nights | Downriver Siem Reap → Saigon Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | Limited Offer From$2230/person$1895.50/person Save 15% on all scheduled 2027 Mekong cruises when you book by 31 December 2026. |
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| Mar 16, 2027 – Mar 24, 20279 Days / 8 Nights | Upriver Saigon → Siem Reap Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | Limited Offer From$2230/person$1895.50/person Save 15% on all scheduled 2027 Mekong cruises when you book by 31 December 2026. | Sold Out |
| Mar 24, 2027 – Apr 01, 20279 Days / 8 Nights | Downriver Siem Reap → Saigon Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | Limited Offer From$2230/person$1895.50/person Save 15% on all scheduled 2027 Mekong cruises when you book by 31 December 2026. |
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| Apr 01, 2027 – Apr 09, 20279 Days / 8 Nights | Upriver Saigon → Siem Reap Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | Limited Offer From$1679/person$1427.15/person Save 15% on all scheduled 2027 Mekong cruises when you book by 31 December 2026. |
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| Apr 09, 2027 – Apr 17, 20279 Days / 8 Nights | Downriver Siem Reap → Saigon Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | Limited Offer From$1679/person$1427.15/person Save 15% on all scheduled 2027 Mekong cruises when you book by 31 December 2026. |
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| Apr 17, 2027 – Apr 25, 20279 Days / 8 Nights | Upriver Saigon → Siem Reap Toum Tiou II | Toum Tiou II | Limited Offer From$1679/person$1427.15/person Save 15% on all scheduled 2027 Mekong cruises when you book by 31 December 2026. |
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To browse all cruises, see the full departure schedule.
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Meet at the Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel between 11.30 am and 12:30 pm. (hotel address: 17 Ton Duc ThangStreet, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Phone: +84 28 3827 1717).
We will have lunch at this hotel restaurant or at a local restaurant. After lunch, we'll explore the local Chinatown and experience the daily life of the people. We'll also visit the Giac Lam Pagoda, which is over 300 years old and is the oldest pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. Lastly, we'll visit the Flower Market and Binh Tay market for a 15-minute walking tour to explore how locals buy and sell local food and products.
Transfer to the ship
After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail, have dinner and spend the
night on board downtown.
Option:
Optional vespa tour (book 24 hours before)
Program: Saigon After Dark Saigon After Dark is a part night excursion, part street/local food adventure. Guests experience the nightlife of Saigon the way locals do, all from the back of a vintage Vespa scooter.
Tour itinerary:
Moving from stop to stop, you will enjoy the nightlife of this hustle and bustle city as well as see the iconic sights along
the way.
Tour Runs Daily - 6:00pm-10:00pm | Tour Duration - 4 hours | 120 USD/ pax
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Enjoy a tasty breakfast onboard before our Ho Chin Minh tour. Take a short downtown drive to the city. The walking tour commences and stops for some photographs at notable sites like Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Municipal Post Office, City Square, and the Opera house all of which were heavily influenced by French colonialism in the 19th century. Enjoy the vibrancy of this city by foot and explore the city’s green space enjoying the beauty of nature in the middle of this dynamic city. Experience the local coffee scene – Vietnam is famous for producing high-quality coffee and coffee shops are a common sight in the downtown.
Transfer back to ship for lunch
After lunch, we’ll then proceed to the War Museum to learn more about the history of Vietnam before returning to the ship
The ship leaves Saigon for My Tho and dinner on board.
Night on board.
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Breakfast on board and cruise the magnificent Chao Gao canal, where you will experience the lively and vibrant canal full of ships activity, yet still feel close to the life on shore. A must-see part of the cruise and we’re the only cruise line offering this unique passage. Arrival in My Tho.
In My Tho we will kick off with a local boat pick-up that will take us on a boat cruise to Thoi Son island where we will have the opportunity to explore the daily lives of the local people and enjoy seasonal fruits. We will also take a Sampan ride along the scenic canals for a closer look at the Mekong Delta and its unique features. Later we’ll go biking on our own and explore the village to see firsthand how the local people live and to admire the magnificent fruit orchards in the area. This is the perfect chance to connect with the locals and witness their way of life.
Back to ship. Ship leaves for Cai Be and we’ll enjoy lunch whilst cruising. Arrival at Cai Be.
Start Cai Be with a local boat trip to cruise along the Mekong River. Disembark to visit the craft village where you can witness how the local products are made.
Continue cruising on the boat. Get off at the fruit orchards comprising of many kinds of fruits such as: jack-fruit, durian, guava, rambutan, longan etc... drink hot tea, eat fresh fruits and enjoy a live local music performance.
We’ll then enjoy a kayaking adventure. Don’t worry if you are a first-time paddler, it is not difficult. This is a unique experience in the Mekong Delta providing a unique aquatic perspective of the surrounding natural beauty. Then there is the opportunity to explore the countryside by mountain bike providing another view of the local scenery. Whichever of the activities you do, you will get a distinctive glimpse into the beauty and authenticity of the Mekong River.
Ship leaves Cai Be for Sa Dec. Dinner during cruising and night on board.
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Breakfast on board
Local boat pick-up for a short panoramic tour of Sa Dec, including a visit to the Trung Vuong primary school (will close on Saturday, Sunday, holiday and New Year) where you’ll get a chance to learn more about the local education system. Afterward, we will enjoy a promenade at Sa Dec market on the riverbank. (Local market will be closed on Lunar New Year) where you can experience local commerce. This is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and enjoy the charming river surroundings.
Ship leaves Sa Dec for Chau Doc, lunch and dinner on board during cruising.
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Breakfast on board.
Our friendly Vietnamese guide and comfortable van will be awaiting passengers at the pier, ready to take you on a tour to Tra Su Forest. We’ll experience this beautiful forest with a motorboat and rowing boat tour, where you can witness this incredible and diverse flora and fauna of this stunning natural environment.
Back to the ship for lunch.
After lunch we will board a cable car and embark on an unforgettable journey to Sam mountain with our exclusive addition to the excursion program in Chau Doc – the Nui Sam Cable Car. Passengers will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views as the ride unfolds. Upon the summit of Sam Mountain, we will embrace spectacular views towards the border of Cambodia and Vietnam. After soaking in the views, we will pay a visit to the Ba Chua Xu Temple on the way back down the mountain before heading back to the ship.
We’ll then depart to Vinh Xuong Border.
Arrive at Vinh Xuong Border – Clearance of the entry formalities then Ship leaves to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Arrival in the late evening in Phnom Penh. Dinner on board. We'll remain at anchor overnight. Night on board
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Breakfast on board.
We’ll enjoy a tour of the fabulous Royal Palace, one of the most impressive examples of Cambodian architecture, and its Silver Pagoda. Onward to visit the National Museum.
Enjoy an afternoon tour of the area by "tuk-tuk," for an authentic and immersive experience like no other. Visit the beautifully renovated Art Deco Central Market and experience the local shopping scene firsthand. Known as ‘Phsar Thmei’ locally the market is a bustling hub for clothing, food and souvenir shopping.
After exploring the market, we will stroll through the city’s off-the-beaten-path alleyways, where you’ll have a chance to engage with the locals and see how they live their daily lives in the city. Observe and experience the locals enjoying their coffee while playing Cambodian-style chess and see the local food in its most authentic form, learning about the way of live in this vibrant city.
Continue your visit to the city's namesake, Wat Phnom. Founded in 1373, the pagoda was built to house Buddhist relics washed ashore by the river. From there, we will enjoy a short walk to the French Quarter, where you’ll get a glimpse of the city’s colonial era while admiring the beautiful architecture. The area boasts a number of Belle Époque and Art Deco houses and public buildings dating from the French Protectorate (1863-1953).
As we get back on board, we will enjoy an Apsara dance show. Dinner and overnight on board, in the port of Phnom Penh. Free evening.
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Breakfast on board.
The ship then departs to Udong, Cambodia’s former capital. We’ll dock at Koh Chen and transfer by van to Udong. On arrival, first we visit the colorful Vipassana Dhura Buddhist Meditation Center where you will hear about the school of Vipassana or Insight Meditation. After that walk up the steps to the various temples and the three large stupas where the ashes of three former kings are preserved. You will be rewarded by wonderful views of the plains below.
After returning on board, start cruising towards Kampong Tralach. Lunch on board.
We will visit the beautiful Vihara at the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. To access the pagoda, we need to cross the village of Kampong Tralach in ox carts, moving along a small road that runs perpendicular to the river in the middle of magnificent rice fields. We then offer clients the choice to either return to the ship by oxcart or enjoy a mountain biking experience through the stunning countryside to witness the beauty of the rice fields surrounding the area before returning to the ship.
Set sail to Kampong Chhnang and dinner and night on board.
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Breakfast on board
Visit Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap Lake. Here they also have many fish farms. The region is also known for its traditional pottery combining ancient knowledge with modern techniques — Chhnang itself means "pot." We'll enjoy a tasting of regional products before returning on board.
Option: For those seeking more activity, there will be an option at Kampong Chhnang to cycle alongside the riverside and then to the pottery village to explore this area. Return to the ship, lunch on board whilst cruising to Koh Chen.
We’ll have a farewell dinner and spend the night on board.
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Meet at the Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel between 11.30 am and 12:30 pm. (hotel address: 17 Ton Duc Thang Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Phone: +84 28 3827 1717).
We will have lunch at this hotel restaurant or at a local restaurant. After lunch, we'll explore the local Chinatown and experience the daily life of the people. We'll also visit the Giac Lam Pagoda, which is over 300 years old and is the oldest pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. Lastly, we'll visit the Flower Market and Binh Tay market for a 15-minute walking tour to explore how locals buy and sell local food and products.
Transfer to the ship
After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail, have dinner, and spend the night on board downtown.
Program: Saigon After Dark
Saigon after Dark is a part night excursion, part street/local food adventure. Guests experience the nightlife of Saigon the way locals do, all from the back of a vintage Vespa scooter.
Tour itinerary:
Moving from stop to stop, you will enjoy the nightlife of this hustle and bustle city as well as see the iconic sights along the way.
Tour Runs Daily - 6:00pm-10:00pm | Tour Duration - 4 hours
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Breakfast on board and cruise the magnificent Chao Gao canal, where you will experience the lively and vibrant canal full of ships activity, yet still feel close to the life on shore. A must-see part of the cruise and we’re the only cruise line offering this unique passage. Arrival in My Tho.
In My Tho, we will kick off with a local boat pick-up that will take us on a boat cruise to Thoi Son island where we will have the opportunity to explore the daily lives of the local people and enjoy seasonal fruits. We will also take a Sampan ride along the scenic canals for a closer look at the Mekong Delta and its unique features. Later we’ll go biking on our own and explore the village to see firsthand how the local people live and to admire the magnificent fruit orchards in the area. This is the perfect chance to connect with the locals and witness their way of life.
Back to the hip. Ship leaves for Cai Be and we’ll enjoy lunch whilst cruising. Arrival at Cai Be.
Start Cai Be with a local boat trip to cruise along the Mekong River. Disembark to visit the craft village where you can witness how the local products are made.
Continue cruising on the boat. Get off at the fruit orchards comprising of many kinds of fruits such as: jack-fruit, durian, guava, rambutan, longan, etc... drink hot tea, eat fresh fruits and enjoy a live local music performance.
We’ll then enjoy a kayaking adventure. Don’t worry if you are a first-time paddler, it is not difficult. This is a unique experience in the Mekong Delta providing a unique aquatic perspective of the surrounding natural beauty. Then there is the opportunity to explore the countryside by mountain bike providing another view of the local scenery. Whichever of the activities you do, you will get a distinctive glimpse into the beauty and authenticity of the Mekong River.
The ship leaves Cai Be for Sa Dec. Dinner during cruising and night on board.
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Breakfast on board
Visit Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonle Sap Lake. Here they also have many fish farms. The region is also known for its traditional pottery combining ancient knowledge with modern techniques — Chhnang itself means "pot." We'll enjoy a tasting of regional products before returning on board.
Option: For those seeking more activity, there will be an option at Kampong Chhnang to cycle alongside the riverside and then to the pottery village to explore this area. Return to the ship, lunch on board whilst cruising to Koh Chen.
We’ll have a farewell dinner and spend the night on board.
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