Cruise · AMA Waterways · 7 nights

Riches of the Mekong

Seven nights aboard AmaWaterways river ships with included extensive tour programme
Authentic experiences including oxcart, tuk tuk and trishaw rides
Walking tours, monastery visits and visits to local elementary schools included

$5,311 pp twin share

7 nights

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Riches of the Mekong

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27 departures

Mon 4 Jan 2027 → Mon 11 Jan 2027 7 nights · Kampong Cham → My Tho · AmaDara Balcony $7,212 Suite $10,090 from $7,212 pp twin share Select
Mon 22 Mar 2027 → Mon 29 Mar 2027 7 nights · Kampong Cham → My Tho · AmaMaya Balcony $5,631 Suite $8,507 from $5,631 pp twin share Select
Mon 29 Mar 2027 → Mon 5 Apr 2027 7 nights · Kampong Cham → My Tho · AmaDara Balcony $6,205 Suite $8,075 from $6,205 pp twin share Select
Mon 5 Apr 2027 → Mon 12 Apr 2027 7 nights · Kampong Cham → My Tho · AmaMaya Balcony $6,492 Suite $7,931 from $6,492 pp twin share Select
Mon 12 Apr 2027 → Mon 19 Apr 2027 7 nights · Kampong Cham → My Tho · AmaDara Balcony $5,311 Suite $7,181 from $5,311 pp twin share Enquire

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7 Nights

Cruise the Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam, discovering traditional villages, monasteries and ancient history

Buddhist blessing ceremony at a monastery in Oudong
Royal Palace, National Museum and Killing Fields in Phnom Penh
Traditional silk weaving on Oknhatey Island and Tra Su Forest sanctuary

Trip Details

Departs: Mon 12 Apr 2027
Returns: Mon 19 Apr 2027
Embarks: Kampong Cham
Disembarks: My Tho
Ship: AmaDara
Operator: AMA Waterways

Cruise along the Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam as you are transported back in time to another era, where the rhythms of the countryside move at a slower pace and allow for a fascinating glimpse into a traditional way of life. Visit rural villages, colorful markets and a monastery, where you will receive a special Buddhist blessing by monks. Delve into the peaks and valleys of Cambodia’s history in the Royal Palace and National Museums of its beautiful capital, Phnom Penh. Witness skilled artisans who create exquisite handicrafts and delicacies, and be treated to authentic experiences, including rides via oxcart, tut tut and trishaw. On this transformative journey, the Mekong truly reveals a vibrant world along its shores. Note: Itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule you receive with your final documents.

This river cruise journeys through Cambodia and Vietnam, calling at Siem Reap, Angkor Ban, Oknhatey Village, Oudong, Border Crossing, Tan Chau, Sa Dec and My Tho.

You'll sail aboard the AmaWaterways river ships AmaDara and AmaMaya.

On these itineraries, you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. We include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.

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AmaDara

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AmaDara · Deck plans

Tonle (Main Deck)

Source: AmaWaterways, captured 10 October 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Siem Reap
Mon 12 Apr
SIEM REAP – KAMPONG CHAM, CAMBODIA – EMBARKATION. Transfer via motorcoach from Siem Reap to the AmaDara in Kampong Cham for your seven-night cruise. Later, join fellow guests for an evening Welcome Dinner. All cruise only guests should meet us at Sofitel Angkor hotel in Siem Reap at 8:00 am on Embarkation day to join the transfer to the ship in Kampong Cham. We recommend that you fly into Siem Reap at least one day prior to embarkation; please inquire about important arrival arrangements prior to your cruise.
2
Angkor Ban
Tue 13 Apr
ANGKOR BAN - OKNHATEY. During the morning, go on a walking tour to Angkor Ban, one of the few villages in Cambodia that was not destroyed under the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s. Here people still live in their traditional wooden abodes and keep their old cultural traditions alive. Hundreds of wooden houses stand intact on stilts, shaded with banana trees, among the hustle and bustle of the daily agricultural on-going of the local villagers. After visiting here, the ship sails to Oknhatey or “Silk Island,” located on the lush banks of the Mekong River. This island is known for its rich tradition of silk weaving. While here, you’ll visit a local elementary school and observe traditional silk weaving an art that has been preserved for centuries. Your ship moors in Oknhatey village. Based on seasonality, the port of Angkor Ban may be inaccessible from August - September. During this time, Wat Hanchey will replace Angkor Ban as the port of call.
3
Oknhatey Village
Wed 14 Apr
PHNOM PENH. Your cruise continues to sail to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. This morning’s excursion takes you to the highlights of Phnom Penh, followed by a visit to the Royal Palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, which has an outstanding collection of Khmer crafts. Alternatively, you may wish to shop for unique treasures at the bustling, yellow-colored Central Market after your visit to the Royal Palace. In the afternoon, prepare for a moving visit to Cambodia’s infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng S21 detention center (Genocide Museum). After returning to the ship, enjoy Khmer folk dancing performed by local children in the Saigon Lounge.
4
Oudong
Thu 15 Apr
PHNOM PENH - OUDONG. The morning excursion takes you to Oudong, Cambodia’s former royal capital from the early 17th century until 1866. Today, Oudong is a place of pilgrimage for Cambodians. While here, be treated to a memorable Buddhist Blessing Ceremony at a monastery. You may walk around Oudong’s monastery or take an active walking tour to see panoramic views of the Oudong plain. Later in the day, experience Phnom Penh via a tuk tuk ride and be enchanted by the city's French Colonial architecture and tree-lined boulevards set amidst monumental Angkorian architecture, or continue your visit to Wat Phnom, a famous landmark of Phnom Penh.
5
Border Crossing
Fri 16 Apr
BORDER CROSSING – TAN CHAU, VIETNAM. Spend the day cruising the Mekong River as your ship crosses the border into Vietnam.
6
Tan Chau
Sat 17 Apr
TAN CHAU. Enjoy a visit to Tan Chau, a small Mekong River town unspoiled by tourism. Be treated to an authentic experience on a traditional “xe-loi” (trishaw) ride around the town, with stops at silk-making and rattan mat workshops. You may also choose the trishaw ride with visits to craftsmen’s workshops, followed by an active walking tour to “Evergreen Island.” As a third alternative, explore the stunning Mekong Delta on an intimate tour through Vietnam's Tra Su Forest and Sanctuary. Board a traditional sampan boat and glide through this diverse ecosystem that includes more than 70 species of birds, including the painted stork and oriental darter, and lush greenery encompassing majestic cajuput trees, lotuses, water lilies and a carpet of bright green moss in the rainy season that appears to glow as you gently drift through it. Later in the day, cruise to Sa Dec. Please Note: Tra Su Forest visit is capacity controlled.
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Sa Dec
Sun 18 Apr
SA DEC – CAI BE. Once ashore in Sa Dec, tour the town where French writer Marguerite Duras spent many years in her youth. Visit a fascinating local market and a colorful Cao Dai Temple, home to the unique religion of Caodaism in Southern Vietnam, a fusion of Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Confucianism. Alternatively, you may wish to tour the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras’s Chinese paramour, on whom her prize-winning novel “The Lover” is said to be based. The house itself now serves as a small museum showcasing a blend of architectural styles, original furniture and family memorabilia. In the afternoon, you will have an opportunity to visit candy and rice paper making workshops, or you may instead choose to add an active walking tour to the historic Kiet Old House and cap the day off with a festive Farewell Dinner on board.
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My Tho
Mon 19 Apr
DISEMBARKATION – MY THO – HO CHI MINH CITY. Your cruise concludes in My Tho Port, where you’ll disembark and transfer via motorcoach from My Tho Port to Ho Chi Minh city. All guests will be transferred from the ship to Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh City. We recommend that you schedule your onward flight to depart Ho Chi Minh after 2:30 pm today to avoid potential missed connections.