Mekong Discovery

Save up to $6,800* per couple

Embark on a memorable journey along the Mekong River aboard Avalon’s Suite Ship®, beginning in Ho Chi Minh City with embarkation and a welcome reception. Cruise through the waterways to Vinh Long, where you’ll visit local workshops producing rice paper, rice wine, and traditional candies, then explore Cu Lao Gieng Island by sampan and motor cart, meeting families who handcraft sampans and the iconic Vietnamese conical hats, and stopping at one of the country’s oldest Catholic churches. Continue to Chau Doc and Long Khanh A to experience bustling markets, floating homes, and traditional cotton-weaving demonstrations before crossing into Cambodia. In Phnom Penh, explore the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and National Museum, or visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Killing Fields, and enjoy a performance by local children. Visit Wat Hanchey, an 8th-century hilltop temple, and the rural village of Angkor Ban, meet schoolchildren, and observe silver craftsmanship in Konpong Louang, then travel by ox cart through the Cambodian countryside in Kampong Tralach. Between guided excursions, relax and enjoy scenic cruising along the Mekong and Tonle Rivers, concluding your journey back in Phnom Penh with unforgettable memories of Vietnam and Cambodia.

Highlights

• On a hilltop at the site of the 8th-century temple of Wat Hanchey, partake in a traditional water blessing given by local monks. 

• Take a guided walk through the rural village of Angkor Ban and visit local schoolchildren.  

• Explore Phnom Penh’s lively Central Market by tuk-tuk and see its unique Art Deco design.

Pricing

Panorama Suite 

from

$6,089*

per person, twin share

Pricing based on 5 Aug 27 departure

Inclusions

• Avalon’s award-winning Panorama SuitesSM, featuring wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows and river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony, with beds turned to face the ever-changing views 
• Flexible dining with world-class menus and dining styles to suit every taste 
• Receive regional beer and wine with your meals 
• Enjoy a wide range of daily onshore excursions, from immersive Discovery options to Classic sightseeing with expert guides 

Your Ship - Avalon Saigon

The Avalon Saigon offers an intimate and luxurious Mekong River cruise experience for just 36 guests. Named “Best New River Cruise Ship” by TravelAge West, this Suite Ship® blends classic colonial charm with modern Avalon features, including spacious 245-square-foot Panorama Suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and the only Open-Air Balcony in river cruising. Designed to navigate waterways inaccessible to larger ships, the Saigon sails uninterrupted between Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh, maximizing time on the river and minimizing travel. Onboard, enjoy forward-facing lounges, open-air observation decks, and exceptional service from a crew dedicated to the Avalon “you first” experience, all while taking in the stunning scenery of Vietnam and Cambodia in comfort and style.

Terms and Conditions

*Terms & conditions apply. All pricing is per person, twin share, includes applicable savings and is subject to availability. Saving is dependent upon cruise and cabin availability and will be confirmed at time of reservation.  Offer applicable across all cabin categories. Offer valid for new 2027 bookings made and deposited by 12 October 2026 or until sold out. Non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $750 per person/per cruise required at time of booking to secure reservation and offers. Cruises including intra-tour flights require additional deposit, confirmed at time of reservation. Offers cannot be combined with any other promotion except Welcome Back credit and/or second tour discount (may be applied when multiple cruises are booked at the same time for travel within the same calendar year.) Offer applies to new 2027 bookings only and cannot be applied retrospectively. Offer applicable for singles and single supplement applies. Offer can be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice. Additional restrictions apply. Professional service fees apply.