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The Mekong, Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia
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Length
14 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Hanoi (Vietnam)
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Ends in
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JAN 4, 2027 to DEC 13, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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$13,490.00
Overview
Trace the pulse of Southeast Asia along the timeless current of the Mekong – a river that has carried empires, beliefs, and daily life through centuries of change.
This newly enhanced journey deepens its roots with a luxurious three-night cruise aboard the Aqua Mekong, where every stateroom opens to the river and every day invites intimate connection with its people and pace of everyday life. On land, linger longer in legendary cities – Hanoi's tree-lined boulevards and Confucion temples, Luang Prabang's gilded wats, Siem Reap's jungle-draped stone kingdoms, Phnom Penh's regal French avenues, and the restless energy of Ho Chi Minh City. Along the river, life reveals itself slowly: monks chat from hilltop pagodas, mat weavers work beside shifting reeds, floating villages ride and drift with the tides and travelers passing along. Take a bike ride through rice paddies, step into homes fragrant of jackfruit and song, or simply watch the dusk settle over lotus ponds from your private suite. What emerges is a portrait of Indochina not frozen in time, but richly alive – resilient, graceful, and ever flowing forward.
Visited During Tour
Hanoi (Vietnam) | Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | Luang Prabang (Laos) | Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | Siem Reap (Cambodia)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
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Tour Itinerary
Tauck Tour Code LV2027
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1Arrive Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. A transfer from Noi Bai International Airport to your storied French colonial hotel – an icon of Indochine elegance since 1901 – is included. Please join us this evening to meet your Tauck Director and your fellow travelers at our welcome cocktail reception and dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi -
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2Hanoi: From Ho Chi Minh to Confucius
Your day begins with a buggy ride through the Old Quarter's labyrinth of narrow streets and generations-old shops. Visit Ba Dinh Square, site of Vietnam's 1945 Declaration of Independence, and explore the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, where "Uncle Ho's" modest stilt house and the lotus-shaped One Pillar Pagoda reflect Vietnam's enduring humility and faith. Continue to the Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 as the first university of Vietnam. Within its serene walled gardens, carved stone turtles bear the weight of the turtle steles that once commemorated Confucian scholars. Enjoy the afternoon and dinner at leisure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi -
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3Hanoi to Luang Prabang, Laos
This morning, visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology – offering a glimpse into the intricate weave of Vietnam's 54 officially recognized ethnic groups, each with its own art, architecture, and ancestral stories. Fly to Luang Prabang, where saffron-robed monks pass golden temples and the Mekong River curls around jungle hillsides. The remainder of the day is free to explore as you wish.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Avani+ Luang Prabang -
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4The Sacred Waters of Laos
Begin the day with a private boat cruise on the Mekong River. The Mekong, often called the "Mother of Waters," has nourished millions for millennia – and today, its gentle rhythm becomes your own. Drift past villages tucked into jungle folds as the river carves out its timeless path through northern Laos. Disembark and travel by van to Kuang Si Falls, where tiers of pools tumble through lush rainforest. Return to Luang Prabang for a walking tour of the city's revered landmarks, including Wat Xieng Thong, the Royal Palace, and Wat Mai. Your evening is at leisure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Avani+ Luang Prabang -
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5Alms, elephants, and artisan traditions
Rise early if you wish to witness the sacred daily procession of monks receiving alms from the faithful – an ancient expression of spiritual devotion and communal continuity. Stroll through the streets before breakfast back at your hotel. Later, cross the river on a boat ride to an elephant conservation center where you'll hear how Laos is working to protect its endangered elephants. After lunch, choose between a guided visit to Ock Pop Tok – a textile cooperative preserving traditional Laotian weaving techniques – or an afternoon at leisure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Avani+ Luang Prabang -
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6Luang Prabang to Siem Reap, Cambodia
Enjoy a relaxed morning before your flight to Siem Reap, the gateway to the temples of Angkor. Your home for the next two nights is the legendary Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, a colonial-era landmark set amid tropical gardens.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor -
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7The Temples of Angkor
A full-day immersion into Cambodia's ancient Khmer Empire begins at Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. Continue to Ta Prohm and Angkor Thom, the walled city of King Jayavarman VII and admire the Elephant Terrace and Bayon Temple, famous for its stone faces.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor -
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8Across Cambodia's heartland to Phnom Penh
Travel overland to Phnom Penh, Cambodia's riverside capital. Once known as the "Pearl of Asia," its Belle Époque architecture and bougainvillea-lined boulevards hint at a gentler past. Settle into the luxurious Rosewood Phnom Penh and dine overlooking the Mekong – watching as the twilight ripples and river lights trace a modern city built on an ancient river.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Rosewood Phnom Penh -
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9Royal splendor / embark Aqua Mekong
Ride traditional cyclos to Phnom Penh's Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, where a floor of pure silver tiles reflects centuries of regal ritual and national identity. After lunch, board the Aqua Mekong, your luxurious, design-forward river vessel custom-built for exploring the remote reaches of the Mekong in comfort and style. Cast off for a three-night stay aboard your floating hotel.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Aqua Mekong -
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10Chau Doc and My An Hung, Vietnam
Wake to the gentle hum of the river as the Aqua Mekong arrives near Tan Chau. Hop aboard a traditional xe loi rickshaw in the border town of Chau Doc. Ascend Sam Mountain to visit Long Son Pagoda, where sweeping views meet quiet monastic rituals rooted in Mahayana Buddhism. In the afternoon, head for My An Hung, a Mekong Delta village that welcomes you with sounds of traditional folk songs. Walk leafy paths under coconut palms or opt for a scenic bike ride through the countryside.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Aqua Mekong -
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11Sa Dec and Tan Phong Island
Step ashore in Binh Thanh and head out by bicycle, passing fruit plantations and fish farms, or choose a gentler walking tour through Sa Dec. Visit the Lover House, made famous by Marguerite Duras' novel, The Lover. Return to the ship for a cooking demonstration, then savor a lunch inspired by your morning's discoveries. In the afternoon, cruise to Cai Be and board a traditional sampan to Tan Phong Island.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Aqua Mekong -
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12Disembark and travel into Saigon
Disembark and drive into Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by locals. After lunch and a city overview, the evening delivers a Vespa ride. Ride (or opt for a car) through buzzing alleys, savoring street food and music as you join locals where they gather, eat, and celebrate.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Park Hyatt Saigon -
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13Saigon's past and present
This morning, visit Reunification Hall, the French colonial post office, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Ben Thanh Market. Your afternoon is free for last explorations before a festive farewell dinner at the Park Hyatt Saigon.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Park Hyatt Saigon -
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14Journey home
Tour ends: Ho Chi Minh City. A transfer is included from Park Hyatt Saigon to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Please allow three hours for flight check-in.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Tauck is informing us of the following additional details regarding their The Mekong, Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia tour:
Tauck Values
The following is being included by Tauck on this tour:
- Cruise aboard the luxurious Aqua Mekong for three nights, with guided excursions and optional biking and kayaking choices
- Experience Luang Prabang's traditions with an alms-giving ceremony, a cruise to Kuang Si Falls, and a visit to an elephant conservation center
- Explore the majestic complexes of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, & Phnom Penh's Royal Palace, iconic sites that shaped Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia
- Multiple-night stays at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Avani+ Luang Prabang, Park Hyatt Saigon, Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor and Rosewood Phnom Penh, each offering distinctive luxury, cultural immersion, and unforgettable Southeast Asian hospitality
- Visit a silk farm cooperative to see what's involved with the silk making process
- Witness a traditional alms ceremony as Buddhist monks begin their daily rituals with the sunrise
- Visit to the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, once the home of the Imperial Academy, Vietnam's first national university, from 1076 to 1779
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