A Journey on the Mekong - RV Mekong Adventurer, Visa & Health Information
Vietnam: Currently British passport holders do not require a visa to enter Vietnam. However, this arrangement may change from 1st July 2017, after which you may need to apply for an e-visa at an extra cost of approx. US$25 per person. Further details will be provided with your booking confirmation.
Cambodia: On upstream itineraries Cambodia visas are arranged by the ship whilst on board at a cost of US$40 per person. On downstream itineraries you can apply for your Cambodian visa easily on arrival into Siem Reap upon completion of a simple application form and payment of US$35 per person. Alternatively, you can apply for your visa online prior to departure and further details for this will be provided on confirmation of your booking.
Please note all visa costs are non-refundable and subject to change without notice. Whilst care has been taken to ensure that the information provided relating to visa requirements is true and correct at time of publication, changes in requirements after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of this information. Therefore, whilst we strive to provide the most up-to-date information, we strongly suggest that you re-confirm requirements with the relevant embassy prior to application.
Health: Whilst the travelling schedule shall pose no problems for people of any age in normal physical health, we would point out that in visiting a number of historical sites, paths may be uneven and we often enjoy walking tours of the main sights, therefore this holiday may not be suitable for clients of greatly impaired mobility. Please consult your GP regarding the appropriate inoculations required for Vietnam & Cambodia at least a month before departure.
Important note: The itinerary, timings and the places visited en-route may vary depending on whether you travel upstream or downstream and on the water levels in the upper reaches of the Mekong and the Tonle Sap Lake. At the peak of high water, normally at some point between end of August to mid-December, the level of the lake may rise by up to 10 metres, so ships will be able to sail all the way across the Tonle Sap Lake to or from Siem Reap. The itineraries detailed in this brochure are during high water. During the low water period, generally between late December to mid-August, sections of the river within Cambodia and the Tonle Sap Lake may be un-navigable and the ships will moor on the Mekong itself and travel to or from Siem Reap will be by coach or speed boat on the first/last day of your cruise, depending on whether you are sailing upstream or downstream. We may not always be able to advise you in advance of any itinerary changes as decisions to amend any part of the cruise could be made by the ship’s captain during the cruise itself. However, we will always endeavour to ensure that equally interesting visits and stops are substituted – it’s all part of the adventure of river cruising in South East Asia.