Escorted Riches of the mekong - 2 monks looking at Angkor Wat
Escorted Riches of the Mekong - 2 monks looking at Angkor Wat

Escorted “Riches of the Mekong” | AmaWaterways™

2 Countries · 1 River · 8 Days · SE Asia

Join Chris and Tracy Archer, owners of Good Life Travel, on the the AmaDara as she sails from Kampong Cham, Cambodia to My Tho Port (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam on the Mekong River. Cruise along this river as you are transported back in time to another era, where life moves at a slower pace. Experience a fascinating glimpse into a traditional way of life through visits to rural villages, colorful markets and a monastery, where you will receive a special Buddhist blessing by monks. Visit the Royal Palace and National Museums of Cambodia’s beautiful capital, Phnom Penh. Watch as skilled artisans create exquisite handicrafts. Enjoy authentic local experiences, such as rides via oxcart, tut tut and trishaw.
Extend your stay with optional pre-and post-cruise land stays to experience more in this part of the world – fly once, stay longer!

Riches of the Mekong · an AmaWaterways River Cruise · on the AmaDara

Cruise: Feb 1-8, 2027 · Included Excursions · Cambodia & Vietnam

Fares Starting at US$4828 per person*, double occupancy, Cat B Balcony

*Inquire for all available categories. See also terms & conditions.

Cruise Only Fares

Stateroom CategoryFare per personIntra-Air per person
Category B (Balcony)$4,448$380
Category A (Balcony)$4,748$380
Category S (Suite)$5,448$380

Double occupancy, US Funds. Includes port fees of $250. ‡Extra to fare.

Extend Your Stay

2 Nights Hanoi • 1 Night Ha Long Bay • 3 Nights Siem Reap
(Optional)Pre-Cruise, US$2780 per person, double occupancy: 
Jan 26/27:  Hanoi. Arrive & check into hotel.
Jan 27/27:  Hanoi. City tour with puppet show and rickshaw ride.
Jan 28/27: Ha Long Bay. Transfer by coach and overnight in luxury junk on the Bay.
Jan 29/27: Siem Reap. Transfer by air from Ha Long Bay to Siem Reap. Overnight in hotel.
Jan 30/27. Siem Reap. Visit 3 temples – Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, & Banteay Srei.
Jan 31/27:  Siem Reap. Angkor Wat.
Feb 01/27:  Kampong Cham. Transfer from Siem Reap to port and embark cruise. 

2 Nights Ho Chi Minh City
(Optional)Post-Cruise, US$399 per person, double occupancy:
Feb 08/27:  My Tho Port. Disembark. Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City for a city tour.
Feb 09/27:  Ho Chi Minh City. Tour the Chu Chi Tunnels.
Feb 10/27:  Ho Chi Minh City. Flight home.

Choose to experience one land stay – or both!

 

Escorted Riches of the Mekong - Itinerary Map

Your 2027 Cruise Itinerary

Phnom Pros & Phnom Srei “Twin Mountain” visit. Welcome dinner.

Enjoy a walking tour in Angkor Ban. Visit the Silk Village (Oknhatey Village) and an elementary school.

Cruise to Phnom Penh where you will visit the Royal Palace and (1) the National Museum OR (2) the Central Market. Later visit the Killing Fields and Genocide Museum.

Take a walking tour in Oudong and attend a Buddhist blessing ceremony OR
take an active walking tour og the Oudong hilltop.
Later in Phnom Penh, take an orientation tuk tuk tour OR take the tuk tuk tour and an active walking tour to Wat Phnom.

Extra information needed for your visas:
Exit point – Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Entry Point – Vinh Xuong, Vietnam

Enjoy a trishaw ride to workmen’s workshops. Optional, add on an active walking tour to Evergreen Island.

OR a visit to Tra Su Forestry and Sanctuary.

Take a local boat to Sa Dec where you will visit the local market and the Cao Dei Temple.
In Cai Be, visit the local workshops with the option of adding on an active walking tour to Kiet Old House. 

Disembark and flight home or continue to your post-cruise stay with a transfer to Ho Chi Minh City.

Itinerary and excursions subject to change. 

Escorted Riches of the Mekong - Terraced fields

Terraced Fields

Escorted Riches of the Mekong - Ha Long Bay and Junk

Luxury Junk in Ha Long Bay

Escorted Riches of the Mekong - 2 monks entering Angkor Wat

Monks at Angkor Wat

Terms & Conditions: * All pricing is in USD, per person double occupancy, for the category specified, and subject to availability at time of booking. Solo ticket please inquire.  International air, travel insurance, visas, and items of a personal nature are not included in the fare. The travel insurance and international air may be purchased through this agency, please inquire. Fares quoted include port fees & taxes, but do not include intra-air for either the cruise or land stays, please inquire. Cruise is not considered booked until a $400 deposit per person is received. Final payment date is Nov 3, 2026. Other terms and conditions of AmaWaterways, including cancellation terms, apply.

Please contact your travel professional at this agency for further information on this escorted cruise.

This agency reserves the right to correct any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in this publication at any time without notice.

OFFER ID: AMA0227

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