Along one river · three countries

Follow the Mekong
south.

Fifteen places between the limestone north of Vietnam and the temples of Cambodia — with the flights that get you in, the trains and boats that move you on, and the food worth planning a day around.

3 countries15 destinations4,350 km of river
📷 Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
01 · 5

Vietnam

Vietnam runs like a spine down the map: limestone bays in the north, imperial ruins and lantern towns in the middle, a nine-armed river delta in the south.

Hà Nội → Cà Mau · 1,650 km
02 · 5

Laos

Laos is the exhale of the trip.

Luang Prabang → Si Phan Don · slow by design
03 · 5

Cambodia

Cambodia front-loads the wonder: the largest religious monument on earth, then a capital rebuilding itself at speed, then islands that still feel early.

Siem Reap → the islands · empire & ocean
Guides & gear
howto

The Angkor Pass, decoded: which ticket, where to buy, how to use 3 days well

Visiting the ancient temples of Angkor is one of the most magnificent travel experiences in Southeast Asia.

2026-09-07 · Read
listicle

Three days at Angkor, routed against the crowd instead of with it

Angkor Archeological Park spans over 400 square kilometers near Siem Reap, Cambodia, containing hundreds of ancient temples and monuments.

2026-09-07 · Read
faq

Cambodia for First-Time Visitors: What to Know Before You Go

Planning your first trip to Cambodia is an exciting milestone.

2026-09-07 · Read
Best months
November – March
Dry and cool across all three countries
Visas
e-Visa online
VN 90 days · LA & KH on arrival / e-visa
Daily budget
$30 – 60
Guesthouse, street food, local transport
Connectivity
eSIM before you fly
Coverage is excellent along the whole route