Ho Chi Minh City
— The vibrant southern metropolis.
"Where colonial elegance meets chaotic energy. A sensory overload of motorbikes, French architecture, and hidden alleyways breathing life into the Mekong's gateway."
- French-Indochine architecture
- Vibrant street food culture
- Bustling historic markets
- The cinematic Saigon River
Mekong trips typically begin in Ho Chi Minh City. What differs here is that you do not immediately understand the presence of the river itself. On the contrary, the river appears to you through the eyes of the active movement that dominates the streets, narrow lanes, early morning markets, and reflections of light on the Saigon River. Beyond the city's contemporary skyline there is a place where the Mekong was used for trade, exchange and transport of goods far into the delta.
In the case of Ho Chi Minh City, it is clear that the Mekong is already not a vast river with infinite horizon. It can be felt indirectly, in its canals, active trade on water surface and orientation towards movement. Thus, Ho Chi Minh City is a boundary between the dynamics of the urban world and calm pace of the delta.
As we move further down the road, the landscape transforms: high buildings transform into vast expanses of sky, roads become river-like, river becomes more noticeable. Therefore, Ho Chi Minh City is precisely the point of departure of another stage of your travel experience.
Journeys featuring Ho Chi Minh City
The Imperial River
8 Days / 7 Nights
The Delta Discovery
4 Days / 3 Nights
The Full Mekong Story
10 Days / 9 Nights
Rivers of Indochina
15 Days / 14 Nights
Our travel artisans can tailor any itinerary to spend more time discovering the secrets of Ho Chi Minh City.
Ships Sailing Ho Chi Minh City
Discover the exquisite vessels that navigate these waters, offering unparalleled luxury and intimate access to the region's hidden wonders.
Aqua Mekong
A vessel designed like a gallery and sailed like a secret. The Aqua Mekong brought a new visual language to the Mekong — one of open space, natural light, and the kind of quiet that only comes when everything around you has been thought through. Michelin-trained chefs. A pool on the sundeck. The river, always present.
The Jahan
Named after one of the Mughal Empire's greatest rulers, The Jahan carries that ambition on water. Carved teak, brass fittings, and a library that smells of old paper. The river slides past your window like a film reel of another century.
Jayavarman
Colonial teak, hand-stitched fabrics, the smell of frangipani at dusk. The Jayavarman is a floating boutique gallery inspired by the golden age of French Indochina and Khmer artistry. Smaller than most, deeper than all of them.
Mekong Symphony
The Mekong Symphony moves with purpose — spacious cabins, generous deck space, and itineraries that feel composed rather than crowded. For travellers who want the full delta experience without sacrificing comfort.
