With an 8-day cruise, you will have a chance to explore the Mekong River deeply and visit various attractions. There are two routes you can choose, including Saigon - Siem Reap and Huay Xai - Vientiane (and vice versa).

Cruising in the Mekong River for 8 days is a perfect length for the dream cruise filled with cultural diversity, unique customs, and local dishes.

Based on the guest's budget and interests, here are the top recommended 8-day Mekong River cruises:

• Heritage Line Jayavarman Cruise Upstream: Saigon - Siem Reap (from US $2,246/pax): Intricate woodcarving cruise in an elegant French-colonial Khmer design.
• RV Mekong Princess Cruise Upstream: Saigon - Siem Reap (from US $1,877/pax): Luxury cruise ship with charming French-colonial design style.
• Heritage Line Jahan Cruise Downstream: Siem Reap - Saigon (from US $2,434/pax): Bestseller luxury cruise in Mekong River 2023 with high-class cabins.
• RV Mekong Navigator Cruise Downstream: Siem Reap - Saigon (from US $2,116/pax): Exciting cultural activities giving an authentic river cruise on the backwater.
• RV La Marguerite Cruise Upstream: Saigon - Siem Reap (from US $1,679/pax): Refined design and luxury facilities: spa, fitness room, swimming pool, etc.

The Mekong cruise price for 8 days varies from US $1,618 to US $10,640/pax, based on various star ratings, service quality, and itineraries. The packages usually do not include the transportation fee, beverages, and extra services onboard.

You can check the availability and departure date of these cruises to get the exact cost of your tour.

Most 8-day cruises include two countries (Vietnam and Cambodia) in the itinerary. The tour usually starts in Saigon and ends in Phnom Penh (upstream). The downstream cruise has mostly the same attractions but in reverse.

There is also the Heritage Line Anouvong Cruise, which visits only 1 country (Laos) and travels from Huay Xai to Vientiane and vice versa.

Cruising in the Mekong River for 8 days, you can have a chance to participate in various things to do, such as:

• Visit a local factory to learn about handcraft products, including coconut candy, silk weaving, etc.
• Travel on the special "xe loi" and explore lush farms in Tan Chau
• Get to famous attractions in Phnom Penh, like the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, The Killing Fields, etc.
• Immerse in the picturesque river scene of the Tonle River
• Enjoy the unique Apsara dance, a traditional Khmer dance, for a gala dinner
• Discover the majestic temples of Wat Hanchey and Wat Nokor

Apart from the mentioned activities, you will have the chance to get closer to charming villages and interact with friendly locals.