Cruise Line |
Aqua Expeditions |
Ship |
Aqua Mekong |
Destination |
Asian Rivers |
Nights |
4 |
Departure Date |
09 Sep 2022 |
Description |
4 Night Cruise sailing from My Tho to Phnom Penh aboard Aqua Mekong. Flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) – My Tho (Vietnam) – Mekong River
Our crew warmly welcomes you at our meeting point at Ho Chi Minh City where our air-conditioned coach will transfer you to the Aqua Mekong at My Tho harbor. Settle into your floating luxury retreat and a memorable first night onboard your five-star home on the legendary Mekong.
Day 2 Binh Thanh/Sa Dec – My An Hung
Begin the day learning about traditional mat weaving at Binh Thanh village or visit Sa Dec’s vibrant market and the famous house of Marguerite Duras’ legendary lover, Mr. Huynh Thuy Le. In the afternoon, stroll through the verdant plantations in the Mekong Delta village of My An Hung, visiting a local’s home to savor local fruits, listen to traditional folk song performances by villagers, and participate in a unique unicorn dance. A 10.5-mile (17km) biking option is also available for those who wish to explore the idyllic countryside on wheels.
Day 3 Chau Doc – Ka’om Samnor-Vinh Xuong Border Crossing
As the sun rises, travel by skiff along Bassac Canal to the Chau Doc floating market for a real eye-opener, then hop on our van to Long Son Pagoda atop Sam Mountain to meet Buddhist monks who’ve made this sacred hilltop their home. Take a picturesque 11 mile (18km) bike ride on Long Khanh Island or hop on a rickshaw to visit Tan Chau Market with our chef. After lunch, relax by the pool, try traditional Khmer massage or learn to cook Mekong inspired dishes while we cross the Cambodia-Vietnam border.
Day 4 Koh Oknha Tey – Preah Prosop
Sail into the legendary land of the glittering former Khmer empire. At Koh Oknha Tey, watch how Khmer artisans dye and weave krama, a silk scarf loved by locals and a treasured cultural asset that dates back from the Angkor period. Then, cycle the idyllic riverbank past Buddhist temples and traditional thatched and stilted homes and see farmers with white Brahman oxen working the rice fields. After lunch, board Aqua Mekong’s private fleet of launch boats and head towards the tamarind trees of Preah Prosop, a remote village little changed over several lifetimes and home to a startlingly colorful Buddhist temple.
Day 5 Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
See the best of the Cambodian capital on a motorized tuk-tuk, including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum of Cambodia, home to the world’s largest collection of Khmer art. Based on your preferences, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum or shop at the Russian Market before disembarking the Aqua Mekong. Airplane transfers are provided if you would like to continue your Cambodian adventure to Siem Reap and its ancient lost city of Angkor Wat. Guests will be fully escorted by our guides in a luxury car transfer to Phnom Penh Airport.
SIEM REAP FLIGHT EXTENSION
During low water season, cruise vessels are not able to travel up to the Tonle Sap Lake due to the water level. Airplane transfers via Cambodian Angkor Air are included in your cruise fare in order to continue your Cambodian adventure with us to Siem Reap and its ancient lost city of Angkor Wat. Requests for flight changes and/or upgrades are not available. Please kindly inform our Reservations team should you choose to remain in Phnom Penh after disembarkation.
Note: All itineraries are subject to change, due to weather and other conditions. |
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Sailing Dates |
- 02 Jul 2021
- 16 Jul 2021
- 30 Jul 2021
- 13 Aug 2021
- 27 Aug 2021
- 10 Sep 2021
- 24 Sep 2021
- 08 Oct 2021
- 22 Oct 2021
- 05 Nov 2021
- 19 Nov 2021
- 03 Dec 2021
- 17 Dec 2021
- 31 Dec 2021
- 14 Jan 2022
- 28 Jan 2022
- 11 Feb 2022
- 25 Feb 2022
- 11 Mar 2022
- 06 May 2022
- 03 Jun 2022
- 01 Jul 2022
- 15 Jul 2022
- 29 Jul 2022
- 12 Aug 2022
- 26 Aug 2022
- 09 Sep 2022
- 23 Sep 2022
- 07 Oct 2022
- 21 Oct 2022
- 04 Nov 2022
- 18 Nov 2022
- 02 Dec 2022
- 16 Dec 2022
- 30 Dec 2022
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
09/09 |
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam |
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Coach Transfer to My Tho |
1 |
09/09 |
My Tho, South Vietnam |
Embark |
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2 |
10/09 |
Sa Dec, Vietnam |
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3 |
11/09 |
Chau Doc, Vietnam |
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4 |
12/09 |
Koh Okhna Tey (Silk Island), Cambodia |
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5 |
13/09 |
Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Disembark |
Flight to Siem Reap |
5 |
13/09 |
Siem Reap, Cambodia |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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