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Mekong Explorer

21 days Fully Inclusive Classic Group Tour

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Mekong Explorer

From spectacular Halong Bay and the treasures of old Hanoi, travel the length of this beautiful country, through Hue and Hoi An to the bright lights of Saigon, experiencing the authentic Vietnam all the way. Then, embark on a four-night cruise on the Mekong, relaxing onboard as you as you witness life on the river, finishing up in Cambodia to explore colonial Phnom Penh and magnificent Angkor temple complex.

  • Fully Inclusive
    Touring with Guides and entrance fees
  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 19 , Lunches: 18 , Dinners: 19
  • Flights
    International flights and current taxes
  • Accommodation
    19 nights in 4 star accommodation
  • Visas
    Visa fees & processing for Australian passports
  • Cruise
    Halong Bay Cruise, Victoria Mekong Cruise
  • Group Tour
    Max Group Size: 24
  • Physical Rating 1
    A reasonable level of fitness is required but it's more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You'll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.
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    Walking, some steps and time on your feet.
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21 DAYS
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Hanoi (2N) - Halong Bay (1N) - Hue (2N) - Danang - Hoi An (2N) - Saigon (3N) - Can Tho - Victoria Mekong (4N) - Vam Nao - Tan Chau - Phnom Penh (1N) - Siem Reap (4N)
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Tour Highlights

Our Mekong Explorer tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine and thoroughly researched to bring you a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Day by Day Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Fly To Hanoi
    Dinner
    Day 1: Fly To Hanoi

    Fly to Vietnam's vibrant capital city, Hanoi. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture. This evening, meet your guide and enjoy a welcome dinner.

    Dinner
  • Day 2
    Discover Hanoi
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 2: Discover Hanoi

    Spend the morning discovering Hanoi's top sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, Mausoleum, Humble House on Stilts, and One Pillar Pagoda. Later, enjoy a memorable cyclo ride through the bustling streets of the city's Old Quarter.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Days 3-4
    Cruise Halong Bay
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Days 3-4: Cruise Halong Bay

    Board a 4 star ship and cruise out into the tranquil waters of Halong Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has long enthralled visitors with its beauty. Enjoy an afternoon of activities such as kayaking, swimming or cave tours, or simply relax on the sundeck. After a night anchored out on the water, rise early to see the sun and enjoy an invigorating session of Tai Chi. Transfer back to Hanoi and fly to Hue, Vietnam's imperial capital.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5
    Imperial Hue
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 5: Imperial Hue

    This morning visit the imposing Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City at the heart of Hue, once the home of Vietnam's emperors. Cruise on the picturesque Perfume River and admire the Thien Mu Pagoda. Later, see the magnificent tomb of Minh Mang before heading to Zen house where you learn about architecture and spiritual meaning of this beautiful place. Finally, visit Tha Om Garden house to learn of the 19th century heritage of Mr Vinh, its owner.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6
    Golden Bridge
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 6:  Golden Bridge

    Depart Hue, taking the scenic route over the Hai Van Pass to charming Hoi An. En route, stop at Lang Co and admire the views from the spectacular Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7
    Tra Que Village
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 7: Tra Que Village

    Head out into the countryside to visit a small farming community and stroll through the gardens to see the farmers at work. In the afternoon, discover Hoi An itself, grabbing some refreshment at the Reaching Out Tea House, a wonderful social project in the heart of town, as you explore.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8
    Free Time In Hoi An
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 8: Free Time In Hoi An

    Spend some time at leisure before flying to Saigon. After checkin, the rest of your day is at leisure in Saigon.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 9
    Discover Saigon
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 9: Discover Saigon

    Explore Saigon, a vibrant, modern city with a treasure trove of fascinating heritage. Visit the chilling War Remnants Museum and learn of the turmoil that once gripped the country. Then admire the beautiful colonial architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, before a look around the Reunification Palace.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 10
    Cu Chi Tunnels
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 10: Cu Chi Tunnels

    Head out of the city to the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of underground passageways used by the Viet Cong during the war. After an afternoon at leisure, enjoy dinner in the dark at Noir, a restaurant supporting Saigon's visually impaired.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 11
    Embark the Victoria Mekong
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 11: Embark the Victoria Mekong

    Transfer to the meeting point to board a Victoria Mekong shuttle to Can Tho, stopping en route for a delicious local lunch. Board the Victoria Mekong and attend a welcome briefing before relaxing with a sundowner on deck. Sit down to a sumptuous gala dinner whilst enjoying a performance of traditional music of the Mekong.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 12
    Tiger Island
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 12: Tiger Island

    Take a tender boat to explore Long Xuyen's bustling floating market, where farmers trade fresh produce from their boats. Return to the ship for lunch before visiting Tiger Island for a scenic walk through rice fields, meet local artisans, and learn about Mr. Tiger's Temple.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 13
    Tan Chau
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 13: Tan Chau

    Head ashore in Phu Tan and visit a craft village famous for its handmade clay stoves. Enjoy lunch on board as you cruise toward Tan Chau, then take a tender to explore a floating village and see how locals farm freshwater fish beneath their stilt houses. This evening, enjoy a riotous Vietnamese lion dance on the sky deck!

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 14
    Into Cambodia
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 14: Into Cambodia

    Enjoy onboard activities such as a cocktail competition or a mini golf tournament as the ship crosses the border into Cambodia. Arrive into Phnom Penh late this afternoon. Tonight, watch a lively Apsara dance performance onboard and feast on a farewell dinner.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 15
    Disembark In Phnom Penh
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 15: Disembark In Phnom Penh

    Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant before disembarking and bidding farewell to the Victoria Mekong and meeting your Cambodian National Escort. Board a cyclo into the heart of Phnom Penh, where you will visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 16
    Explore Phnom Penh
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 16: Explore Phnom Penh

    Reflect on the history of the city with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Museum and Killing Fields, locations that provide chilling reminders of the Khmer Rouge regime. Later today, fly to Siem Reap.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 17
    The Temples Of Angkor
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 17: The Temples Of Angkor

    Journey to the old city of Angkor Thom and pass through the magnificent South Gate flanked by 54 gods and demons. At Angkor Thom's centre is the enigmatic Bayon, a breathtaking temple of innumerable sculptural decorations. Also admire the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm. The rest of the day is dedicated to Angkor Wat, the most magnificent and best preserved of all of Angkor's treasures. Later, relax on a boat as you watch the sunset from Angkor's moat.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 18
    Tonle Sap
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 18: Tonle Sap

    In the high water season (Aug to Feb), enjoy a morning cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, visiting the floating village of Kampong Phluk and observing the way of life of these lake communities. In the low water season (Mar to Jul), visit Chong Kneas floating village. Return to Siem Reap to enjoy a rollicking performance of the Phare Cambodian Circus.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 19
    Local Cooking Class
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 19: Local Cooking Class

    Today, travel by tuk-tuk to a Khmer cooking school, where you will learn to prepare traditional Khmer dishes. The chef will teach you all about what goes into the local cuisine, as you create a delicious meal! Spend your afternoon at leisure before a farewell dinner.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Days 20-21
    Fly Siem Reap To Australia
    Breakfast
    Days 20-21: Fly Siem Reap To Australia

    Fly to Australia, arriving home the following day.

    Breakfast
Mekong Explorer map
Hanoi (2N) - Halong Bay (1N) - Hue (2N) - Danang - Hoi An (2N) - Saigon (3N) - Can Tho - Victoria Mekong (4N) - Vam Nao - Tan Chau - Phnom Penh (1N) - Siem Reap (4N)

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Accommodation

We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.

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When to go

The best times to visit Vietnam as a whole are the spring (March and April) and autumn (September to December).

City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Can Tho
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 9
  • Halong Bay
  • 13
    20
    16
  • 27
  • Hanoi
  • 14
    19
    16
  • 19
  • Hoi An
  • 19
    25
    22
  • 92
  • Hue
  • 18
    24
    21
  • 145
  • Mekong Delta
  • 22
    32
    27
  • 0
  • Phnom Penh
  • 22
    32
    27
  • 26
  • Saigon
  • 21
    32
    26
  • 14
  • Siem Reap
  • 21
    31
    26
  • 4
  • Tan Chau
  • 13
    19
    16
  • 22
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Can Tho
  • 22
    31
    27
  • 3
  • Halong Bay
  • 14
    20
    17
  • 31
  • Hanoi
  • 15
    20
    17
  • 26
  • Hoi An
  • 20
    26
    23
  • 32
  • Hue
  • 18
    25
    22
  • 45
  • Mekong Delta
  • 23
    33
    28
  • 0
  • Phnom Penh
  • 23
    33
    28
  • 12
  • Saigon
  • 22
    33
    28
  • 4
  • Siem Reap
  • 23
    33
    28
  • 6
  • Tan Chau
  • 16
    22
    19
  • 19
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Can Tho
  • 23
    33
    28
  • 12
  • Halong Bay
  • 17
    23
    20
  • 43
  • Hanoi
  • 18
    23
    20
  • 44
  • Hoi An
  • 21
    28
    24
  • 30
  • Hue
  • 20
    28
    24
  • 59
  • Mekong Delta
  • 24
    34
    29
  • 2
  • Phnom Penh
  • 24
    35
    30
  • 58
  • Saigon
  • 24
    34
    29
  • 10
  • Siem Reap
  • 25
    34
    30
  • 27
  • Tan Chau
  • 18
    24
    21
  • 43
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Can Tho
  • 24
    34
    29
  • 43
  • Halong Bay
  • 21
    27
    24
  • 91
  • Hanoi
  • 21
    27
    24
  • 90
  • Hoi An
  • 23
    30
    26
  • 34
  • Hue
  • 23
    31
    27
  • 68
  • Mekong Delta
  • 26
    35
    30
  • 5
  • Phnom Penh
  • 25
    35
    30
  • 101
  • Saigon
  • 26
    35
    30
  • 50
  • Siem Reap
  • 26
    35
    31
  • 84
  • Tan Chau
  • 22
    28
    25
  • 71
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Can Tho
  • 24
    33
    29
  • 167
  • Halong Bay
  • 24
    31
    28
  • 168
  • Hanoi
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 188
  • Hoi An
  • 25
    32
    28
  • 56
  • Hue
  • 24
    33
    29
  • 122
  • Mekong Delta
  • 26
    35
    30
  • 54
  • Phnom Penh
  • 25
    34
    30
  • 112
  • Saigon
  • 25
    34
    30
  • 218
  • Siem Reap
  • 26
    34
    30
  • 188
  • Tan Chau
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 139
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Can Tho
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 182
  • Halong Bay
  • 25
    32
    28
  • 244
  • Hanoi
  • 26
    33
    29
  • 240
  • Hoi An
  • 25
    33
    29
  • 99
  • Hue
  • 25
    34
    30
  • 87
  • Mekong Delta
  • 25
    33
    29
  • 83
  • Phnom Penh
  • 25
    34
    29
  • 177
  • Saigon
  • 25
    32
    28
  • 312
  • Siem Reap
  • 26
    33
    30
  • 205
  • Tan Chau
  • 26
    34
    30
  • 190
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Can Tho
  • 24
    31
    27
  • 225
  • Halong Bay
  • 26
    32
    29
  • 267
  • Hanoi
  • 26
    33
    30
  • 288
  • Hoi An
  • 26
    33
    30
  • 90
  • Hue
  • 25
    35
    30
  • 66
  • Mekong Delta
  • 24
    33
    28
  • 82
  • Phnom Penh
  • 25
    32
    29
  • 196
  • Saigon
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 294
  • Siem Reap
  • 26
    32
    29
  • 233
  • Tan Chau
  • 26
    34
    30
  • 241
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Can Tho
  • 24
    31
    28
  • 171
  • Halong Bay
  • 25
    32
    28
  • 312
  • Hanoi
  • 26
    32
    29
  • 318
  • Hoi An
  • 25
    33
    29
  • 104
  • Hue
  • 25
    34
    30
  • 194
  • Mekong Delta
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 91
  • Phnom Penh
  • 25
    32
    29
  • 172
  • Saigon
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 270
  • Siem Reap
  • 25
    32
    29
  • 245
  • Tan Chau
  • 26
    33
    29
  • 221
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Can Tho
  • 24
    30
    27
  • 278
  • Halong Bay
  • 24
    31
    28
  • 206
  • Hanoi
  • 25
    31
    28
  • 265
  • Hoi An
  • 24
    31
    28
  • 297
  • Hue
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 509
  • Mekong Delta
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 82
  • Phnom Penh
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 249
  • Saigon
  • 24
    31
    28
  • 327
  • Siem Reap
  • 26
    31
    28
  • 269
  • Tan Chau
  • 25
    32
    28
  • 158
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Can Tho
  • 25
    30
    27
  • 250
  • Halong Bay
  • 21
    29
    25
  • 119
  • Hanoi
  • 22
    29
    25
  • 131
  • Hoi An
  • 23
    29
    26
  • 526
  • Hue
  • 23
    29
    26
  • 898
  • Mekong Delta
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 117
  • Phnom Penh
  • 24
    31
    27
  • 319
  • Saigon
  • 24
    31
    28
  • 267
  • Siem Reap
  • 25
    31
    28
  • 176
  • Tan Chau
  • 23
    30
    26
  • 86
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Can Tho
  • 24
    30
    27
  • 168
  • Halong Bay
  • 17
    25
    21
  • 55
  • Hanoi
  • 18
    25
    22
  • 43
  • Hoi An
  • 22
    27
    24
  • 363
  • Hue
  • 21
    26
    24
  • 682
  • Mekong Delta
  • 23
    32
    28
  • 31
  • Phnom Penh
  • 23
    30
    26
  • 135
  • Saigon
  • 23
    31
    27
  • 116
  • Siem Reap
  • 24
    31
    28
  • 62
  • Tan Chau
  • 19
    27
    23
  • 42
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Can Tho
  • 23
    29
    26
  • 52
  • Halong Bay
  • 14
    22
    18
  • 24
  • Hanoi
  • 15
    22
    19
  • 23
  • Hoi An
  • 20
    26
    23
  • 206
  • Hue
  • 18
    24
    21
  • 350
  • Mekong Delta
  • 22
    32
    27
  • 4
  • Phnom Penh
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 80
  • Saigon
  • 21
    31
    26
  • 48
  • Siem Reap
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 12
  • Tan Chau
  • 15
    22
    18
  • 26

Pricing & Availability

All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price unless a land only option is selected

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    • Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2025. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
    • Customary tipping amount of approximately US$95pp (AU$146pp) is paid locally in Vietnam.
    • Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
    • Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.
    • Price listed is based on new bookings only

    Group Tour includes

    • International flights and current taxes (excluded if a land only option is selected)
    • All Meals (refer to itinerary)
    • Domestic transportation
    • Touring with guides and entrance fees
    • 3 – 4 star accommodation
    • Visa fees for Australian passport holders

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    What our Customers Say

    Review for Mekong Explorer (Upper Deck)
    The cruise was lovely. Can't recommend it enough.
    Apr 30, 2025
    Booking Experience for Mekong Explorer (Upper Deck)
    Very good service during the booking, just hope the holiday we have booked with Wendy Wu is as good.
    This is our most expensive holiday ever.
    Feb 28, 2025
    Review for Mekong Explorer (Upper Deck)
    We had a great 4 nights on the Mekong Explorer. The staff were all lovely, helpful and efficient. The two spa ladies were brilliant. The food was good and the staff were very attentive in the dining room.
    Feb 23, 2025
    Booking Experience for Mekong Explorer (Upper Deck)
    We have been away with Wendy Woo Tours in the past and have just booked a holiday for next year.
    Dec 07, 2024
    Booking Experience for Mekong Explorer (Upper Deck)
    Friendly professional answered all our queries and a good experience.
    Nov 30, 2024
    Booking Experience for Mekong Explorer (Upper Deck)
    excellent quick response to all enquires.
    Sep 19, 2024
    Booking Experience for Mekong Explorer (Upper Deck)
    Top quality. No post was forgotten and all queries catered for.
    Aug 27, 2024
    Booking Experience for Mekong Explorer (Main Deck)
    The staff were extremely helpful when we were booking our holiday and very patient in answering our questions. Nothing was too much trouble and we are really looking forward to our holiday to Vietnam and Cambodia next year.
    Aug 08, 2024
    Booking Experience for Mekong Explorer (Upper Deck)
    Great service and booking was easy - they even applied a discount code that I had failed to enter on the website with no questions asked.
    Jun 03, 2024
    Review for Mekong Explorer (Main Deck)
    During touring Vietnam & Cambodia we did a cruise on the Mekong explorer this was in the middle of the tour and was a great relaxing experience in the middle of a hectic tour which we would recommend and always remember
    Apr 16, 2024
    Booking Experience for Mekong Explorer (Upper Deck)
    They were really helpful when I booked by telephone
    Mar 04, 2024
    Review for Mekong Explorer (Upper Deck)
    Excellent accommodation. Brilliant staff and excellent food.
    Feb 08, 2024
    Review for Mekong Explorer (Upper Deck)
    Loved the Mekong river trip. Great staff and service. Would definitely recommend.
    Dec 08, 2023

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