Luxury All-Inclusive Mekong River Cruise with Vietnam & Cambodia Discovery

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    DURATION
    22 days, 21 nights
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    DURATION DAYS
    22 days
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    DURATION NIGHTS
    21 nights
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    DEPARTURE MONTHS
    October 2027 - March 2028
  • Luxury Suites with Panoramic Views
  • Sail the Scenic Mekong River
  • Explore Vietnam & Cambodia in Styl

From the misty karsts of Lan Hạ Bay to the smiling stone faces of Angkor, this is Indochina at its most spellbinding – an odyssey through empires risen, fallen and reborn.

At its heart lies a five-star voyage along the Mekong River, gliding past floating fish farms, pottery villages and emerald rice paddies, alongside Cambodian hospitality. Here, the region unveils itself at its most intimate, dictated not by roads, but by water.

Beyond this, echoes of empire resound in Huế’s Imperial Citadel and Angkor’s temple mountains – Bayon’s countenance and Angkor Wat’s spires speaking to royal legacies separated by centuries, bound by ambition. Limestone karsts rise from the bay, while sobering histories emerge at Cù Chi Tunnels and Phnom Penh’s Killing Fields. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City offer colonial splendour, while An Bang Beach and Opopel Village provide respite.

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Hanoi

Inclusions/Exclusions

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Cruises

  • 1 night full-board luxury cruise on board the Indochine Junk Boat visiting Lan Ha Bay, Hạ Long Bay
  • 7 night all-inclusive river cruise on board Mekong Navigator
  • Complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks, local beer and spirits
  • Overnight in port in Phnom Penh
  • Fully Escorted Tours
  • Hanoi city tour featuring Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  • Duong Lam Ancient Village and Thay Pagoda
  • Huế city tour
  • Hội An city tour with Bánh xèo cooking demonstration and tasting
  • Củ Chi Tunnels
  • Angkor Archaeological Park

Hotel Stays

  • 3 night four-star stay in Hanoi at the REY Hotel Hanoi
  • 2 night five-star hotel stay in Huế at the Pilgrimage Village Resort & Spa
  • 3 night four-star hotel stay in Hội An at the Anmira Resort & Spa
  • 2 night four-star stay in Ho Chi Minh City at the Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel
  • 2 night four-star stay in Siem Reap at the Tara Angkor Hotel
  • All hotel stays include breakfast

All Flights, Taxes & Transfers

  • Overnight flight
Your fare excludes:
  • Travel Insurance

Itinerary

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Day 1 Hanoi: Hotel Stay

Arriving in Hanoi, Vietnam’s storied capital, your holiday begins with a three-night hotel stay. It’s a city where ancient temples and French colonial architecture stand alongside the labyrinthine Old Quarter, all set to the symphony of scooters and street-side cafés.

  • Overnight: REY Hotel Hanoi

Day 2 Hanoi: Hotel Stay & Tour

Discover Hanoi’s finest landmarks today, from the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and One Pillar Pagoda to the insightful Ethnology Museum and historic Temple of Literature. Finish exploring the bustling Old Quarter and serene Hoan Kiem Lake, capturing the city’s rich culture and heritage.

  • Meals Included: Breakfast
  • Overnight: REY Hotel Hanoi

Day 3 Hanoi: Hotel Stay & Tour

Explore the ancient village of Duong Lam, visiting the golden statues of Mia Pagoda and the historic King Ngo Quyen Temple and Phung Hung Temple. On the return journey, stop at Thầy Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most revered Buddhist sites.

  • Meals Included: Breakfast
  • Overnight: REY Hotel Hanoi

Day 4 Lan Ha Bay: Embark Ship

Transfer to Tuần Châu to embark your overnight cruise, sailing through Lan Hạ Bay’s dramatic limestone karsts and emerald waters. Settle in for an evening of spectacular scenery as the sun sets over the bay.

  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Overnight: Indochine Junk Boat

Day 5 Huế: Disembark Ship & Hotel Stay

Begin the morning with Tai Chi on deck, followed by the chance to kayak around the Ao Ech area and a leisurely brunch. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight to Huế, where you’ll spend two nights.

  • Meals Included: Breakfast
  • Overnight: Pilgrimage Village Resort & Spa

Day 6 Huế: Hotel Stay & Tour

Explore Huế’s Imperial Citadel, a traditional garden house, Tự Đức Mausoleum and peaceful Từ Hiếu Pagoda, immersing yourself in the elegance and spirituality of Vietnam’s former royal court, then return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

  • Meals Included: Breakfast
  • Overnight: Pilgrimage Village Resort & Spa

Day 7 Hội An: Hotel Stay

Travel via the scenic Hải Vân Pass to Hội An, taking in sweeping coastal views along the way, and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to settle into this charming riverside town at your own pace.

  • Meals Included: Breakfast
  • Overnight: Anmira Resort & Spa

Day 8 Hội An: Hotel Stay & Tour

Discover UNESCO-listed Hội An Ancient Town, with its lantern-lit streets and historic merchant houses, before visiting Trà Quế Herb Village for a cooking demonstration, herbal foot bath and traditional village dinner, rounding off the day with an authentic taste of local life.

  • Meals Included: Breakfast
  • Overnight: Anmira Resort & Spa

Day 9 Hội An: Hotel Stay

Spend the day at leisure – perhaps unwind on An Bang Beach, cycle through the surrounding rice paddies, take a basket boat ride through the Coconut Village, or browse Hội An’s renowned tailor shops for bespoke creations.

  • Meals Included: Breakfast
  • Overnight: Anmira Resort & Spa

Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City: Hotel Stay

Next, you’ll discover Ho Chi Minh City, a modern metropolis known for its French colonial landmarks and vibrant street life, with the rest of the day free to explore at your own pace. Check in to your hotel for a two-night stay.

  • Meals Included: Breakfast
  • Overnight: Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel

Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City: Hotel Stay & Tour

Venture underground on a guided tour of the Cù Chi Tunnels, an extensive network once used during the Vietnam War, taking in living quarters, command posts, and storage rooms.

  • Meals Included: Breakfast
  • Overnight: Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel

Day 12 Mỹ Tho: Embark Ship

Join the Mekong Navigator in Mỹ Tho. As your journey commences, you’ll experience cordial, five-star hospitality and settle into your luxurious surroundings. In the evening, savour a Cambodian themed dinner.

  • Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
  • Overnight: Mekong Navigator

Day 13 Quoi Son – Cho Lach

Sail to Cho Lach and board a sampan bound for a village renowned for its planter pot making, watching the process from mould to finished piece. Continue on foot through the surrounding countryside, meeting local farmers and learning how bamboo fish traps are made.

  • Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
  • Overnight: Mekong Navigator

Day 14 Gieng Island - Long Thuan

Cruise by sampan through Long Thuan’s narrow canals, passing hundreds of fish farms along the water’s edge. Visit a Taoist temple for a traditional fortune telling, then enjoy a countryside walk and a lively Unicorn Dance performance in a local home.

  • Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
  • Overnight: Mekong Navigator

Day 15 Border Crossing

With the morning at leisure, relax on the sun deck or visit La Vie spa. Observe a fascinating transformation in the riverfront’s architecture and landscapes as you as approach the border between Vietnam and Cambodia.

  • Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
  • Overnight: Mekong Navigator

Day 16 Phnom Penh: Overnight in Port

Enjoy a night in port in Phnom Penh. Here, you could visit the haunting Choeung Ek Killing Fields or explore the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former school that became a main prison and torture headquarters for the Khmer Rouge.

  • Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
  • Overnight: Mekong Navigator

Day 17 Phnom Penh

Explore Phnom Penh’s finest sites by tuk tuk, including the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda’s dazzling Emerald Buddha, and the National Museum’s collection of Khmer art and artifacts. Enjoy a free afternoon back on board or exploring the city further.

  • Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
  • Overnight: Mekong Navigator

Day 18 Opopel Village - Wat Roka Kaong

Discover authentic rural Cambodian life as you visit the serene riverside community of Opopel Village and the tranquil temple of Wat Roka Kaong. Meet welcoming locals and experience the timeless rhythms of life along the Mekong.

  • Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
  • Overnight: Mekong Navigator

Day 19 Kampong Cham: Disembark Ship & Siem Reap Hotel Stay

Sail through Kampong Chang this morning before disembarking and transferring to Siem Reap. Check in to your hotel for a two-night stay, with the remainder of the day free to relax after your cruise.

  • Meals Included: Breakfast
  • Overnight: Tara Angkor Hotel

Day 20 Siem Reap: Tour & Hotel Stay

In Angkor Thom, admire the giant smiling faces of the Bayon Temple. Travel to Baphuon, an 11th century temple mountain and admire the Terrace of Elephants. In the afternoon you’ll visit Angkor Wat and marvel at its corncob spires.

  • Meals Included: Breakfast
  • Overnight: Tara Angkor Hotel

Days 21 - 22 Siem Reap: Fly Home

Your holiday complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight home.

  • Meals Included: Breakfast

* Please note that cruise itineraries are subject to change at any time by the cruise company and are not guaranteed

Dates and Prices

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This River Cruise has multiple departure dates from Oct 2027 to Mar 2028.

Prices below are for 15 Oct 2027 departure:

  • Superior Suite from $6,999pp twin share*
  • Vista Suite from $7,999pp twin share*
  • Signature Suite from $8,699pp twin share*
  • Grand Suite from $11,699pp twin share*

Prices below are for 27 Nov 2027 departure:

  • Superior Suite from $7,299pp twin share*
  • Vista Suite from $8,299pp twin share*
  • Signature Suite from $9,299pp twin share*
  • Grand Suite from $12,299ppt win share*

Prices below are for 31 Mar 2028 departure:

  • Superior Suite from $7,199pp twin share*
  • Vista Suite from $8,199pp twin share*
  • Signature Suite from $8,899pp twin share*
  • Grand Suite from $11,999pp twin share*

* Please note: prices are subject to availability at the time of booking and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Accommodation

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Grand Suite, Mekong Navigator

Mekong Navigator

Discover the magical Mekong River and unearth the beauty, history, and secrets of both Vietnam and Cambodia with a luxury cruise onboard the Mekong Navigator, a vessel inspired by the French colonial architecture of old Saigon. Awarded with Traveller Made affiliation, Lotus Cruises’ mission is simple: to provide a high quality, unique, and all-inclusive bespoke customer experience that will make your voyage across the Mekong truly one to remember.

Step into a bygone era of charming and nostalgic sophistication enhanced by luxurious modern amenities on board Lotus’ luxurious Mekong Navigator. This elegant boutique river ship boasts 34 tastefully appointed suites, an expansive sun deck, atmospheric dining room, a bar, library, internet lounge and fitness centre with a spa. Luxuriate on board as this phenomenal vessel immerses you in the glamour and romance of a golden era, combined with gracious service for which this region is so widely known.


Superior Suite - Indulge yourself in the Superior Suite after a long day exploring the wonders of Vietnam. Adorned with classic décor, such as a personal writing desk and fabulously furnished floors, these spacious and nostalgic rooms offer an array of essential modern amenities to ensure your comfort.

  • Rainfall shower
  • Premium bath amenities
  • Personal pillow selection
  • Safe
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Twin-sized beds
  • Queen-sized bed
  • Climate control
  • Fully stocked mini-bar

Vista Suite (French Balcony) - Located on the main deck and stunningly furnished, the spacious Vista Suites feature high ceilings and panoramic views, and are furnished with two twin-sized beds or one queen-sized bed, as requested. Relax and enjoy a rainfall shower with premium bath amenities, or sit by the large window and soak in the stunning waterfront views.

  • Rainfall shower
  • Premium bath amenities
  • Personal pillow selection
  • Safe
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Twin-sized beds
  • Queen-sized bed
  • Climate control
  • Fully stocked mini-bar

Signature Suite (Private Balcony) - Offering guests a luxurious haven with panoramic views, furnished with two twin-sized beds or one queen-sized bed as requested, the Signature Suite features an array of generous amenities to ensure maximum comfort as you sail gracefully down the tranquil Mekong River.

  • Rainfall shower
  • Premium bath amenities
  • Personal pillow selection
  • Safe
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Twin-sized beds
  • Queen-sized bed
  • Climate control
  • Fully stocked mini-bar

Grand Suite (Private Balcony) - The pinnacle of luxury, the Grand Suites are located in a prime position on the upper deck and offer panoramic views of the stunning landscape through floor-to-ceiling glass doors, opening to a private veranda with a generous seating area. Every detail has been immaculately observed to ensure tranquillity, relaxation and indulgence are on the menu, from the rainfall shower and pillow selection to the fully stocked complimentary mini-bar and one-hour complimentary spa treatment.

  • Floor-to-ceiling glass windows
  • Private veranda
  • Fully stocked complimentary mini-bar
  • Free daily laundry service
  • Personal butler service
  • Private in-room dining options
  • Bath and shower
  • Safe
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Climate control
  • Hair dryer
  • King-size bed
  • One-hour complimentary spa treatment

FAQs

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What destinations are included in this holiday?

This journey explores Vietnam and Cambodia, including Hanoi, Huế, Hội An, Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.

Is this a river cruise?

Yes. The holiday includes a 7-night all-inclusive Mekong River cruise aboard the Mekong Navigator, plus an overnight traditional junk boat cruise in Lan Hạ Bay.

What is included in the cruise?

The Mekong cruise includes all-inclusive dining, complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks, local beer and spirits, as well as onboard amenities and entertainment.

Are flights included?

Yes. The holiday includes flights, applicable taxes and transfers.

Are tours included?

Yes. Expert-guided tours are included throughout the holiday, including visits to Hanoi, Huế, Hội An, the Củ Chi Tunnels and Angkor Archaeological Park.

What type of accommodation is available on the Mekong Navigator?

Guests can choose from Superior, Vista, Signature and Grand Suites, with selected categories offering French balconies or private balconies.

What can I do onboard the Mekong Navigator?

Guests can relax on the sun deck, enjoy the spa, use the fitness centre, browse the library, access Wi-Fi and take in views from the observation deck.

How long is the holiday?

The holiday is approximately 21–22 nights, depending on the selected departure.

T&Cs

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