RIVER BOAT TOURS
A journey on one of Asia’s great rivers offers a tapestry of fascinating sights, colorful cultures, and ancient traditions. Asia cruises with Avalon Waterways get you closer to all the must-see sights and introduces you to the locals and their way of life. Our very design is different because it was inspired by you…for a more intimate experience on our new all-suite ships in Southeast Asia with no more than 36 travelers, a more immersive experience with our Local Favorites designed to spotlight the unique stories in each destination, and more shore excursions-all led by our expert Cruise Directors and carefully selected Certified Local Guides. All of this and so much more await on an adventure you’ll never forget.
8 DAYS
Mekong Discovery (Southbound)
This Southeast Asia river cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam offers an immersive cultural experience along the Mekong River. In Cambodia, you’ll explore the countryside with an ox-cart ride through rice paddies, visit a Silversmith Village to see traditional silver crafting, and tour Phnom Penh's National Museum and Royal Palace, including the Silver Pagoda. Enjoy a local orphanage performance and breathtaking views from the 8th-century temple of Wat Hanchey. Walk through the rural village of Angkor Ban and interact with schoolchildren. The cruise continues into Vietnam, where you’ll experience local life at a bustling market, visit a family-run workshop in Cu Lao Gieng to see how sampans are crafted, and take a sampan ride into Vinh Long. There, you’ll visit a workshop to learn about rice wine and traditional candy production. This river cruise promises a unique and memorable journey through the rich cultures and traditions of Southeast Asia.
8 DAYS
Mekong Discovery (Northbound)
This Southeast Asia river cruise offers a deep dive into the cultures and traditions of Vietnam and Cambodia along the Mekong River. In Vietnam, cruise into Vinh Long by sampan to visit a workshop where rice wine and traditional candies are made, and see handcrafted sampans being built in Cu Lao Gieng. Explore a vibrant market bustling with local activity. In Cambodia, tour Phnom Penh's National Museum and Royal Palace, including the Silver Pagoda, and enjoy a performance by children from a local orphanage. At the 8th-century Wat Hanchey temple, take in panoramic views before visiting the rural village of Angkor Ban to interact with schoolchildren. The cruise also includes a stop at a Silversmith Village to observe traditional silver crafting and an ox-cart ride through rice paddies to experience rural life. This river cruise combines cultural immersion with unique experiences, creating lasting memories through hands-on encounters with local traditions and daily life.
19 DAYS
FASCINATING VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & THE MEKONG RIVER WITH HANOI, HA LONG BAY & BANGKOK (NORTHBOUND)
This Southeast Asia river cruise offers an immersive experience through Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, combining cultural exploration with breathtaking sights. In Hanoi, Vietnam, enjoy a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter and a traditional water puppet show. In Ha Long Bay, cruise among stunning limestone islands, and in Ho Chi Minh City, visit landmarks and participate in a Vietnamese cooking class. Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network from the Vietnam War. The river cruise along the Mekong River includes visits to a vibrant market, a family-run sampan workshop, and a facility where rice wine and traditional candies are made. In Phnom Penh, Cambodia, tour the National Museum, the Royal Palace, and the Silver Pagoda. At Wat Hanchey, an 8th-century temple, take in panoramic views and visit the rural village of Angkor Ban to interact with schoolchildren. In Siem Reap, marvel at the architectural splendor of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Bayon Temple, known for its carved faces. The journey concludes in Bangkok, Thailand, where you’ll explore renowned temples, including the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest and largest of its kind. Enjoy leisure time to explore Bangkok, often referred to as the “Venice of the East,” rounding off this remarkable Southeast Asia adventure.