Cambodia is renowned for the once-mighty Angkor empire's domination for over six centuries, whose majestic appearance still remains, albeit in the form of ruined temples. The French colonial period left its mark on the country, blending harmoniously with traditional Khmer features, introducing Western architecture. Additionally, the short but tragic Khmer Rouge - Pol Pot regime also left its imprints across the nation. Cambodia's complicated history encompasses grandeur, tragedy, and bloodshed, offering unforgettable experiences.

Besides its rich history, Cambodia also possesses beautiful natural landscapes. The majestic Mekong River, flowing across the country, majestic high mountains, with vast views down below, providing breathtaking trek paths. Pristine dense tropical forests, with a lot of rich and rare flora and fauna, inhabited by many rare and precious wildlife, allow you to explore the real nature. These are lush green fields, which are fruitful orchards, majestic waterfalls, beautiful beaches with clear blue water…All these incentives, complementary to each other, make the country of Cambodia one of the top attractive destinations in the region.

Best river cruises in Cambodia

You can take a cruise trip within Cambodia, only in one province or along the Mekong River, the cruise will stop at top sites tourist attractions for your visit. After that, you go back to the cruise for meals and night.

Moreover and most attractive, this is cruise trip downstream or upstream Mekong River, through Vietnam – Cambodia. With the world-famous majestic temples of Angkor, untouched tropical beaches, the mighty Mekong River and two vibrant cultures, Cambodia and Vietnam altogether make this region one of the most fascinated destinations on the planet. During your luxury cruise to Vietnam & Cambodia, you can totally have great experiences.

Nowadays, many companies organize this cruise. Depending on your budget and your style, we can help you find the best suite for you.

Best river cruise in Cambodia

Here below the list of cruises for your choice:

• RV Mekong Princess Cruise.
• Heritage Line The Jahan Cruise.
• Heritage Line Jayavarman Cruise.
• RV Mekong Pandaw Cruise.
• Mekong Prestige Cruise.
• RV Bassac Pandaw Cruise.
• RV La Marguerite Cruise.
• RV Tonle Pandaw Cruise.
• Aqua Mekong
• MS Amadara
• RV Indochine
• RV Indochine II
• Scenic Spirit
• Emerald Hamony

The Mekong, or Mekong River, is a transboundary river in East and Southeast Asia. Start from the Tibetan Plateau, the river crosses China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It is the world's twelfth longest river and the seventh in Asia, about 4,350 km long, covering an area of 795,000 km2, makes it one of the main water and silt resources for agricultural lands and daily life in its countries passed-by.

Furthermore, local agencies make it also an exceptional fluvial route for tourists, by creating many interesting cruises trips, with stops in main tourist attractions in Vietnam and Cambodia, such as Saigon, Cai Be, Can Tho, Chau Doc in Vietnam side, and Phnom Penh, Udong, Siem Reap in Cambodia side. On the cruise, you will have a chance to discover the original and authentic life of region you pass by and admire the majestic beauty of the Mekong River as well as the relaxing time on the deck.

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Some cruise maps downstream/upstream for your reference

Best river cruise map in Cambodia

Long 8D7N cruising up and downstream the Mekong:

Upstream Saigon – Siem Reap

• Day 1 SAIGON - MY THO - EMBARKATION
• Day 2 CAI BE - SA DEC
• Day 3 TAN CHAU – BORDER CROSSING
• Day 4 PHNOM PENH
• Day 5 - CHONG KOH - PHNOM PENH
• Day 6 OUDONG – KAMPONG TRALACH
• Day 7 KAMPONG CHHNANG
• Day 8 TONLE - SIEM REAP

Downstream Siem Reap – Saigon:

• Day 1: SIEM REAP – EMBARKATION
• Day 2: KAMPONG CHHNANG – KAMPONG TRALACH – OUDONG
• Day 3: CHONG KOH – PHNOM PENH
• Day 4: PHNOM PENH
• Day 5: PHNOM PENH - NAVIGATION - BORDER CROSSING
• Day 6: TAN CHAU
• Day 7: SA DEC - CAI BE
• Day 8: MY THO – DISEMBARKATION - SAIGON

Shorten cruise 5D4N

Downstream Phnom Penh – Saigon:

• Day 1 Phnom Penh – Koh Chen
• Day 2 Border – Chau Doc
• Day 3 Sa Dec – Vinh Long
• Day 4 Cai Be – My Tho
• Day 5 My Tho – Saigon

   

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