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Angkor River Cruises

About Angkor 

Angkor is a region of Cambodia rich in the country’s history and home to the Angkor Archaeological Park, where you’ll find none other than the world’s largest religious structure, Angkor Wat. Siem Reap is the port which serves as your gateway to this ancient marvel and it’s a mainstay of all Mekong river itineraries, some of which offer you multiple days in port, giving you more time to explore. Angkor Wat certainly has a long history and has spent time as both a Hindu then a Buddhist temple complex since its construction in the 12th century by the Khmer king Suryavarman II. It served as a spectacular centre-point to his empire, his state temple and ultimately, his mausoleum and today, it survives as the single biggest reason why so many river cruisers choose to explore Cambodia. 

Exploring Angkor 

Angkor Wat is undoubtedly the main attraction, it is in fact the entirety of the Angkor Archaeological Park that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and depending on the duration of your stay, you’ll have the opportunity to see more of the park. Angkor Thom is another must-see, a royal city constructed shortly after Angkor Wat. Its name translates as ‘Great City’ and indeed, it was and certainly for all modern day visitors, it still is. Angkor Thom was the last surviving capital of the Khmer Empire and covers over five square miles of land. Unsurprisingly, there are some celebrated sights on show here, such as the expertly-carved Terrace of Elephants. At the centre of the ancient city lies one of Cambodia’s most celebrated ancient temples and always a popular site with many river cruise excursion itineraries, Bayon. The state temple of King Jayavarman VII, it is perhaps most famous for the huge and dramatic stone faces which are carved into its towers, as well as its beautiful bias relief carvings. 

Angkor tips 

You’ll ideally need to spend at least two days exploring to get the most out of Angkor, and thankfully, most Mekong itineraries will allow you this. Be sure to take care and wear strong walking shoes or boots if exploring the temples and remember to take plenty of water, too.

Angkor Itineraries

Ho Chi Minh City

Fascinating Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok

9 sailing dates August 2023 to November 2023
15 Nights From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to Bangkok, Thailand
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Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City To Siem Reap

3 sailing dates April 2023 to May 2023
12 Nights From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to Cambodia , Siem Reap
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Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City To Siem Reap

3 sailing dates April 2023 to May 2023
10 Nights From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to Cambodia , Siem Reap
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Hanoi

Imperial Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar

1 sailing date January 2022
30 Nights From Hanoi, Vietnam to Myanmar , Yangon, Myanmar
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Phnom Penh

Spiritual Cambodia & the Mekong

1 sailing date December 2022
10 Nights From Siem Reap, Cambodia to , My Tho
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Angkor Wat

Luxury Mekong from Ho chi Minh

11 sailing dates April 2023 to April 2024
11 Nights From UK, United Kingdom to UK
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Siem Reap

Luxury Mekong - Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap

33 sailing dates April 2023 to May 2025
7 Nights From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to Cambodia , Siem Reap
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Angkor Wat

Luxury Mekong - Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City

31 sailing dates April 2023 to May 2025
7 Nights From Siem Reap, Cambodia to , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Ho Chi Minh City

Highlights of Vietnam, Cambodia & Luxury Mekong

1 sailing date December 2021
19 Nights From Depart UK, to Arrive UK
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Chau Doc

Mekong Discovery (Northbound)

1 sailing date January 2023
7 Nights From Ho Chi Minh City, to Cambodia , Phnom Penh
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Phnom Penh

Mekong Discovery (Southbound)

9 sailing dates August 2023 to December 2023
7 Nights From Phnom Penh, Cambodia to , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Phnom Penh

Luxury Mekong - Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City

11 sailing dates April 2023 to May 2024
11 Nights From Depart UK, to Arrive UK
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Ho Chi Minh City

Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River

9 sailing dates August 2023 to December 2023
12 Nights From Siem Reap, Cambodia to , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Ho Chi Minh City

Luxury Mekong & Temple Discovery from Ho Chi Minh

16 sailing dates April 2023 to May 2024
13 Nights From Depart UK, to Arrive UK
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Phnom Penh

Treasures of the Mekong- Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap

16 sailing dates April 2023 to May 2024
14 Nights From Depart UK, to Arrive UK
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Ho Chi Minh City

Luxury Mekong & Temple Discovery

19 sailing dates April 2023 to May 2024
13 Nights From Depart UK, to Mekong Cruise
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Chau Doc

Fascinating Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh - Siem reap

9 sailing dates August 2023 to November 2023
12 Nights From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to Cambodia , Siem Reap
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Siem Reap

Majestic Mekong

15 sailing dates July 2023 to March 2024
7 Nights From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to Cambodia , Siem Reap
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Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam & Cambodia Highlights

17 sailing dates July 2023 to March 2024
12 Nights From Siem Reap, Cambodia to , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Siem Reap

Essential Vietnam and Cambodia from Siemreap

15 sailing dates July 2023 to March 2024
11 Nights From Siem Reap, Cambodia to , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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