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Discover a patchwork of cultures, landscapes, ancient traditions and an unspoilt bounty of beauty on one of 73 river cruises through Asia. Journey along the Yangtze in China taking in the stunning Three Gorges, explore Vietnam & Cambodia along the lively Mekong or embrace India's culture on a Ganges river cruise.
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8 Days Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
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8 Days Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
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15 Days Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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13 Days Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
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One of our favourite sayings that describes Avalon Waterways is ‘the possibilities are as wide open as the views’. From Europe to the Galapagos and Asia, more you can cruise in relaxed luxury with Avalon Waterways, with choices as unique as you. Avalon offers you a range of choices from excursions, dining options, activities that help you tailor your experience.
Just imagine gliding away down the world’s most spectacular rivers, all while enjoying a unique vantage point from your own private oasis. Our floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in our suites blur the line between where the world ends, and your suite begins; allowing you to experience the world less seen from the comfort of your bed. This is river cruising from a unique point of view.
Just imagine gliding away down the world’s most spectacular rivers, all while enjoying a unique vantage point from your own private oasis. Our floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in our suites blur the line between where the world ends, and your suite begins; allowing you to experience the world less seen from the comfort of your bed. This is river cruising from a unique point of view.
A Viking river cruise is the discerning traveller’s dream. Whether you choose to visit Egypt, Asia, Europe or the Mississippi, our itineraries are designed more to immerse you in the history and culture of each destination. With us, you could be exploring a local food market with our head chef one day and experiencing an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of a world-famous museum the next.
Our state-of-the-art ships take you right into the heart of each destination, and you won’t find any kids or ‘nickel and diming’ on board. In fact, our fares include everything you need - from meals, beverages and Wi-Fi to a culturally enriching shore excursion at every port of call. This unique combination of features has become affectionately known as ‘the Viking difference’.
Viking has 70 award-winning river ships sailing all over the world, and we can’t wait to welcome you on board to discover the Viking difference for yourself.
Our state-of-the-art ships take you right into the heart of each destination, and you won’t find any kids or ‘nickel and diming’ on board. In fact, our fares include everything you need - from meals, beverages and Wi-Fi to a culturally enriching shore excursion at every port of call. This unique combination of features has become affectionately known as ‘the Viking difference’.
Viking has 70 award-winning river ships sailing all over the world, and we can’t wait to welcome you on board to discover the Viking difference for yourself.
Make the most of Europe’s waterways on Travelmarvel’s three new European river ships: Polaris, Capella and Vega. Combining state-of-the-art design with more more dining options and social spaces, the contemporary-class ships will offer a relaxed new standard of cruise.
Or perhaps a river cruise on the life-giving Ganges or Mekong to get to the heart of these colourful and spiritual nations. Experience life in their small villages, whose communities have much to teach us about their local culture and customs.
Or perhaps a river cruise on the life-giving Ganges or Mekong to get to the heart of these colourful and spiritual nations. Experience life in their small villages, whose communities have much to teach us about their local culture and customs.
Asia River Cruising
Explore the contrasts of Cambodia and Vietnam on a Mekong river cruise.
Cruise the Three Gorges and onto the Three Gorges Dam on a Yangtze river cruise.
Incorporate a luxurious river cruise along the Ganges to your holiday in India.
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Must do experiences and highlights along the rivers of Asia
Kalna's Terracotta Temples 
The Three Gorges – Damn! 
Temples of Bagan 
Historical Phnom Penh 
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What our clients are saying about their river cruises and tours through Asia
Wonderful Wendy Wu China Tour - Classic China
Classic China
Denise, QLD, Australia, Apr 2026
Wow! This tour exceeded my expectations. My first trip to China and my first Wendy Wu tour. Excellent national guide (very helpful, organised, friendly and funny). Local guides in each city were very good. Food was very good - this was something I was concerned about, but I had no problems and you certainly won't go hungry on a Wendy Wu tour. So many read more highlights: as well as the big-ticket items: Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, pandas and Yangtze River cruise I really enjoyed the Li river cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo and Tiger Leaping Gorge near Lijiang.
Great group of 17: 6 Australians, 2 Americans and 9 English. There were 3 other female solo travellers. We all travelled well together. China was surprisingly clean. Trains and domestic flights were all ok. Hotels very good: all rooms were spacious, had a mini fridge, kettle, very good hot showers, comfy beds and even an electric blanket in Lijiang which I used! I would thoroughly recommend Wendy Wu Tours and would travel with them again in Asia.
Great group of 17: 6 Australians, 2 Americans and 9 English. There were 3 other female solo travellers. We all travelled well together. China was surprisingly clean. Trains and domestic flights were all ok. Hotels very good: all rooms were spacious, had a mini fridge, kettle, very good hot showers, comfy beds and even an electric blanket in Lijiang which I used! I would thoroughly recommend Wendy Wu Tours and would travel with them again in Asia.
Vietnam and Cambodia by land, air and river cruise
Best of Vietnam and Cambodia
Robyn and Michael, VIC, Australia, Apr 2026
Our tour with APT was very well organised and run, with an excellent local Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides. Hotel accommodation, included meals and the one week Mekong River Cruise were generally excellent. While it was not a cheap way to travel, we appreciated the all-inclusive nature of the tour (including not having to search for local read more restaurants most of the time, or worry about tipping). The itinerary nevertheless provided enough choices to limit group sizes for activities and cater to different tastes and abilities. The tour attracted a cohort who were mainly retired and well-travelled Australians and New Zealanders, generally active and curious. There were plenty of opportunities to get up close to local life, and to hear from knowledgeable local guides, while retreating to the bubble of a luxury hotel or cruise boat at night.
Fantastic Majestic Mekong Cruise
Majestic Mekong Cruise
Michael, WA, Australia, Mar 2026
We have just completed the Majestic Mekong River cruise and below is my feedback. Once again Travelmarel have exceeded our expectations and please pass on my feedback to the fabulous onboard team. We thoroughly enjoyed our recent cruise from Vietnam to Cambodia along the beautiful Mekong river on the RV Amalotus.There were lots of opportunities to read more site see on set tours or to do what one wished. We love that flexibility, as after all it’s our trip to enjoy! The onboard staff were amazing to deal with, with nothing ever being a problem. And I won’t even talk about the food as there was so much choice of excellent quality and quantity. Well organised and thoroughly enjoyable trip.
Our TD, Tim Thinh Dinh was brilliant. Very professional, nothing was too much trouble for him and always a simile on his face. Tim is an excellent representative for the APT / Travelmarel Brand in Vietnam and goes over and above to ensure all guests get to have an amazing journey on the ever-changing Mekong River. Hotel Manager Johnny also provided outstanding service and was well supported by an excellent and extremely professional onboard Team. Johnny's attention to detail and customer focus was a real strength. The local guides were also good. Extremely knowledgeable and great sense's of humour. We look forward to many more journeys with APT / Travelmarel. Thank you, and thanks Hannah for yet another well organised holiday.
Our TD, Tim Thinh Dinh was brilliant. Very professional, nothing was too much trouble for him and always a simile on his face. Tim is an excellent representative for the APT / Travelmarel Brand in Vietnam and goes over and above to ensure all guests get to have an amazing journey on the ever-changing Mekong River. Hotel Manager Johnny also provided outstanding service and was well supported by an excellent and extremely professional onboard Team. Johnny's attention to detail and customer focus was a real strength. The local guides were also good. Extremely knowledgeable and great sense's of humour. We look forward to many more journeys with APT / Travelmarel. Thank you, and thanks Hannah for yet another well organised holiday.
Awesome trip
Vietnam and Cambodia Grand Tour
Greg and Janet, New Zealand, Mar 2026
Pretty awesome trip overall. We took the extended option which included Mai Chau. Definitely worth a visit! The trip was well organised, and in general the tour guides we had at each section were great. Although, we thought the Vietnam guides were of a higher quality than those in Cambodia. It was a little disappointing to be led into Siem Reap read more to see sunrise over Angkor Wat, and not be told the best position to take the sunrise photos from. Many of our tour missed the best photo opportunities. We were extremely lucky to have an initial group of 11 people who undertook the extended tour together (known as the Epic 11), and clicked really well. Added bonus for the trip really.
Wonders of Vietnam and Cambodia
Wonders of Vietnam and Cambodia
Gary and Lea, NSW, Australia, Jan 2026
An excellent experience, thanks to our Tour Director (Yee) and our Cruise Director on the Lotus (Johhny). The TM staff looked after us well from arrival to departure, and everywhere in between. Hotels were all 5*, with spacious rooms and great facilities. Cruise staff, food and service were very good (although the Bhaya is old, cramped and tired, and read more in need of replacement). Locals in both Vietnam and Cambodia were friendly and welcoming; a tribute to their resilience after recent wars and deprivations. Grace, and the rest of her team from GJ, handled our booking with customary efficiency. Overall, an experience to be greatly recommended!
Worry free river cruise and trip
Grand Tour of Indochina
Elizabeth and Rob, QLD, Australia, Jan 2026
Everything very thoughtfully managed by Emerald including employing the best guide ever in Phouc. A guide can make or break a trip but this guide made a fairly potentially challenging trip very enjoyable, despite my mobility issues. There was a helping hand at every bus and boat embarkation and complete understanding if sections of the trip weren’t read more doable. Phouc provided excellent physical and interpretive assistance during a hospital visit. Nothing was too much for this personable and compassionate young man.
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