Delta life
Smaller-boat visits and shore walks can reveal markets, farms and everyday work along Vietnam’s waterways.
Asia · Vietnam & Cambodia
Discover the Mekong
Lower Mekong cruises explore the waterways of southern Vietnam and Cambodia, combining river life with cultural visits. Floating markets, working villages and changing landscapes are part of the journey. Upper-Mekong routes in Laos or elsewhere are distinct trips, not extensions automatically included in a lower-river cruise.
Cruise routes
Classic lower-Mekong itineraries link the Mekong Delta with Phnom Penh and Cambodian river ports. Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap often involve land transfers. Access to Tonlé Sap and particular channels depends on seasonal water levels.
Shore highlights
Cambodian heritage
Phnom Penh and other stops introduce Khmer culture and history through guided visits.
Changing waterways
River and lake conditions shape each sailing; choose an itinerary with clear seasonal and transfer information.
When to travel
The dry season, broadly November to April, is popular, but higher-water months can open different sailing routes. Heat and humidity are typical. Seasonal river levels can change embarkation points, channel access and transfer arrangements.
Planning your journey
Check the embarkation port, included excursions, walking requirements and transfer arrangements for your chosen itinerary. Entry requirements depend on your nationality and every country visited. River levels and local conditions may change the sailing programme.
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