The Mekong River rises on the Tibetan plateau and reaches after 4909 kilometers the Chinese Sea. She traverses parts of China, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and finally Vietnam, but with a different name. Along the river the population is dependent on this large river for fishing, transport, irrigation of agricultural properties and tourism today.

For the Mekong we offer two different routes. The route of the Golden Trangle in Thailand through Luang Prabang (UNESCO World Heritage) to Vientiane, capital of Laos. The other route is from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Siem Reap including Phnom Penh, so through Vietnam and Cambodia. Both cruises can also be performed in reverse order. The routes traverse beautiful landscapes with jungle, sloping fields and picturesque villages with beautiful sightseeing. The Far East is revealed in all its beauty, with its mysticism and quiet splendour, with its friendly people. During the cruise the many influences of colonial times are getting visible in architecture, decoration and culture. By making use of a cruise on the river, often the lifeblood of the local economy, you get a good picture of everyday life.

The River Kwai is of course famous for the bridge, but the river has a long history as an important lifeline for the people living along the river. At some places the river is a quiet stream, then at other places a busy waterway. Along the river you will find many eateries and hostals for the many tourists, small local markets, little farmhouses and then again the jungle. From the water slides the landscape moves like a movie you can only enjoy, but thanks to the various stops you can take part in that movie when strolling between the shops, the market stalls or visiting the colonial monuments.

During the cruise you will also visit the bridge in the town of Kanchanaburi. Here the Death Railway crosses the river. Nearby is still the cemetery for the many victims who died during the construction of the railway, including many Dutch from former Dutch East Indies. The river here incidentally called Kwai Yai and merges with the Kwai Noi before they are together the Mae Klong.