For travelers who don't have too much time but still want to explore the Mekong River thoroughly, a 4-day cruise is the best option for the following reasons:

• Diverse attractions: The route can cover up to 6-8 places to visit, such as floating markets, local villages, and hidden caves.
• Suitable length: The 4D3N cruise takes around 72 hours, not too long like an 8-day cruise or too short like a 3-day cruise.
• Multicountry trip: The itinerary usually includes both Vietnam and Cambodia, while shorter cruises visit Vietnam or Cambodia only.

We have hand-picked some of the best 4-day Mekong River cruises for many travel styles, based on services, schedule, and budget:

• Heritage Line Anouvong Cruise Upstream (from US $1,686/pax): 5* cruise, Luang Prabang - Huay Xai route
• Victoria Mekong Cruise Downstream (from US $1,092/pax): 4* cruise, Phnom Penh - Saigon route.
• RV Mekong Princess Cruise Upstream (from US $1,414/pax): 5* cruise, Saigon - Phnom Penh route.
• Heritage Line Jayavarman Cruise Upstream (from US $1,093/pax): 5* cruise, Saigon - Phnom Penh route.

The cruise price for a 4-day cruise varies from US $675 to $6,080/pax, depending on the cruise star, service, and itinerary.

The packages usually do not include the transportation fee, beverages, and extra services onboard.

Depending on your chosen itinerary, you can visit various attractions as below:

• Vietnam - Cambodia (Saigon - Phnom Penh): Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace, Tan Chau Island, Cai Rang floating market
• Laos (Luang Prabang - Huayxai): Pak Ou Cave, Ban Khok Phou, Had Sako, Pakbeng
• Cambodia (Phnom Penh - Siem Reap): Killing Field, Kampong Tralach, Oudong, Angkor Ban