8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS
AQUA MEKONG EXPEDITION CRUISE
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
Joining our full 7-night Mekong Expedition Cruise allows us to share with you all the mysteries and wonders we have discovered between the Mekong River, Tonle Sap Lake and among the diverse cultures thriving in our midst. From December to August, you will see more of the Cambodian stretch of the Mekong and along the Tonle Sap River, a more rural and scenic area of Cambodia, untouched by tourists.
August to November offers a different experience of the Mekong life, allowing you to meet Khmer farmers, Buddhist monks and our entrepreneurial friends in Vietnam’s wet markets along the way. Travel leisurely back in time across this legendary landscape and visit the Tonle Sap Lake, a spectacular freshwater lake that that is inhabited by more than three million people living around its bank.
AQUA MEKONG EXPLORER CRUISE
Day 1 – Cambodia: Phnom Penh
Meet at the Phnom Penh TS1 Port for check-in to your 3-story, five star Mekong abode. Settle into your floating retreat, with its window wall conferring an endlessly captivating panorama. Enjoy these private Mekong moments on your California king bed, terrace or daybed. Celebrate the onward journey towards the heart of this mighty river with a Khmer apsara performance, an indigenous tradition memorialized on the temple walls at Angkor Wat.
Day 2 – Cambodia: Koh Chen – Kampong Prasat
In the silversmith village of Koh Chen, watch artisans producing the magnificent silverware favored by Khmer royalty. Continue to Udong, the royal capital from the 17-19th centuries, where you can learn about a uniquely challenging Buddhist practice at the Vipassana Dhura Mandala, a meditation center. In the afternoon, a walking tour of Kampong Prasat offers a close-up perspective on local lives and their riverside environment.
Day 3 – Cambodia: Kampong Chhnang – Kampong Tralach
In the cooler hours of the morning, we head out on skiffs to visit traditional potters and palm sugar producers on the village of Andong Russei, There’ll be a chance to explore while riding mountain bikers or chauffeured by tuk-tuks. We’ll pedal through the rice paddies to watch climbers scale the sky piercing palms towering over us. After lunch, there’ll be more opportunities to bike through the countryside, go fishing, and discover the floating village of Kampong Tralach on board skiffs. Finally, we’ll end the day with Kayaking along the Tonle Sap and sundowners by the riverbank.
Day 4 – Cambodia: Koh Oknha Tey – Preah Prosop
On this river of time, admire dexterous Khmer artisans dyeing and weaving kroma, the ubiquitous item no Khmer lives without. Explore the riverbank on two wheels if you wish, past Buddhist temples and thatch houses perched on spindly wooden stilts while white oxen wade just offshore. After lunch, we board our marine-grade aluminum skiffs and head towards the tamarind trees of Preah Prosop, a remote village little changed over several lifetimes.
Day 5 – Cambodia: Phnom Penh
See the Cambodian capital by motorized tuk-tuk – the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum of Cambodia, home to the world’s largest collection of Khmer art. Visit the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide and the Killing Field or shop at the Russian Market. Celebrate the onward journey towards the heart of this mighty river with a Khmer Apsara performance, an indigenous tradition memorialized on the temple walls at Angkor Wat.
Day 6 – Vietnam: Ka ́om Samnor-vinh Xuong Border Crossing – Chau Doc – My An Hung
Say ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ as we sail towards Tan Chau, a vibrant border town where we take the local rickshaw called xe loi for a trip around town or pedal 18 kilometers on the peaceful island of Long Khanh. Visit a typical Mekong Delta village called My An Hung where we will walk through verdant plantations. Be invited to a local’s home to taste local fruits while hearing traditional folk songs performed by villagers, followed by a unique Unicorn dance. Biking option is also available for those who wish to explore on wheels.
Day 7 – Vietnam: Binh Thanh/sa Dec – Cai Be
Begin the day at Binh Thanh mat weaving village or opt to visit Sa Dec where we will peruse the vibrant market and see the famous house of Marguerite Duras’ legendary lover, Mr. Huynh Thuy Le. Continue downstream for Cai Be, zigzagging in our sampan past lone fishermen on their long tail boats. Later, our skiffs moor at a wooden pier. Here in Cai Be, walk or bike ride among high-roofed open courtyard houses, some dating back more than 100 years, and currently inhabited by gracious locals who will invite us to glimpse their property.
Day 8 – Vietnam: Marina My Tho Port – Ho Chi Minh
After a hearty breakfast, we bid farewell to Aqua Mekong. En route to Ho Chi Minh, we stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the largest Mahayana Buddhist temples in the region. You will notice the mixed architectural style and see three large buddha statues plus an impressive collection of bonsai trees.
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| First Deck Suite Balcony / Non Balcony |
Second Deck Suite Balcony / Non Balcony |
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| Adult Twin/ Double (12 years old & above) |
Adult 3rd Guest (12 years old & above) |
Child 3rd Guest (5 – 11 years old) |
Adult Twin/ Double (12 years old & above) |
Adult 3rd Guest (12 years old & above) |
Child 3rd Guest (5 – 11 years old) |
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| From 51,338 |
From 41,071 |
From 16,888 |
From 55,391 |
From 44,313 |
From 16888 |
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Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh (2024) |
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Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap Extension (2024) Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap (2024) Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh (2024) (Please refer to our Travel Advisor for more information) |
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INCLUSIONS
- All meals while on board
- Selected premium wines and beer, non-alcoholic drinks
- Excursions with knowledgeable local guides
- Group transfers between vessel and meeting point
- Laundry
- Unlimited access to SpaceX’s high speed Starlink Satelite internet for all guests
SUITES
- Luxurious 322 square feet design suite or 644 square feet interconnecting suite
- Comfortable California King-size bed or twin beds
- Suites without balconies have panoramic windows that open and an interior sofa that converts to a single bed.
- Suites with balconies have panoramic windows, sliding glass door and an exterior daybed.
- All suites are air conditioned.
- Large double closets, chest of drawers with safe
- Pampering organic natural hair and bath amenities
- En suite bathroom with walk-in shower and rainforest showerhead
- Professional hairdryer
EXCLUSIONS
- Return air ticket
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Spa, Spirits, Cocktails, Boutique & Gratuities
- Pre and post hotel
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Price is based on per person in Ringgit Malaysia at exchange rate of USD1=MYR4.825 – subject to change based on date of payment
- Single supplement is 25% in addition to the adult twin price.
- Booking – Reservations made 90 days or less to departure: A full, non-refundable payment is required to confirm the booking. Reservations made 91 days or more before departure: A non-refundable booking fee of USD1000 equivalent to MYR4825 per person (subject to change depending on rate of exchange) is required to confirm the booking. The final balance is required 90 days prior to departure.
Cancellation made 121 days or more before departure : The deposit will be refunded, less a service fee of USD550 (equivalent to MYR2654, subject to change depending on rate of exchange)
Cancellation made 120 – 91 days prior to departure : All deposits are non-refundable
Cancellation made 90 days or less prior to departure : Full payment will be applied as the cancellation penalty - Any unutilised services included in the package are non-refundable & non-transferable
- Water Levels & Itineraries – Subject to change due to weather conditions and time of year, thus, navigation times and excursions may need to be modified at the captain’s discretion. All times indicated are approximate and are also subject to change. At times embarkation and disembarkation points for guests may need to be modified. Aqua Expeditions will make every possible attempt to minimize disruption to travel plans. Aqua Expeditions will make every reasonable attempt to cover cost of transferring guests to and from original port of embarkation.
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