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Aqua Mekong
A magnificent presence on the Mekong River, Aqua Mekong Cruise showcases modern architecture and interiors by renowned architect Noor Design. The Mekong river cruise ship's 20 spacious, air-conditioned suites feature full-length windows that offer spectacular panoramas of the ever-changing Mekong scenery. Aqua Mekong also received the coveted Gold Award in the Architecture/New Build category in the 2015 Asia Hotel Design Awards. With its commitment to safety and comfort, Aqua Mekong remains the leader in Cambodia and Vietnam luxury cruises.
As the Aqua Mekong charts a luxurious passage across Cambodia and Vietnam, on-board guests embark on an inspiring journey of local flavors with a dining experience crafted by Michelin-starred consulting chef David Thompson. The ship’s bar menu, created by renowned spirit experts and cocktail designers Proof & Co, echoes a similar locally-minded philosophy.
Aqua Mekong Cruise guarantees utmost safety, comfort, and exclusivity for off-shore excursions, as Aqua Expeditions owns and operates the only private fleet of launch boats on the Mekong River. The four ergonomically-designed launch boats bring guests on highly personalized day trips to explore the Mekong Delta. Cruise your Mekong river boat to landmarks, temples, and villages where tradition, spirituality, and craftsmanship reside.
Itinerary
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3 Nights | Discovery Cruise (Phnom Penh - Siem Reap) 4 Days 3 Nights
From $2150 -
3 Nights | Phnom Penh to Siem Reap (Extension) 4 Days 3 Nights
From $2268 -
7 Nights | Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City 8 Days 7 Nights
From $4690 -
4 Nights | Phnom Penh to Siem Reap (Extension) 5 Days 4 Nights
From $2690 -
4 Nights | Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap (Extension) 5 Days 4 Nights
From $2695 -
7 Nights | Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap (Extension) 8 Days 7 Nights
From $4690 -
3 Nights | Discovery Cruise (Phnom Penh - Ho Chi Minh City) 4 Days 3 Nights
From $2268 -
4 Nights | Siem Reap to Phnom Penh 5 Days 4 Nights
From $2690 -
7 Nights | Aqua Mekong Expedition Cruise 8 Days 7 Nights
From $4690
About This Cruise
Embark on a cultural odyssey of a lifetime on a luxury Mekong river cruiseThis classic Mekong river cruise itinerary places you in the footsteps of the legendary King Jayavarman VII, who sailed the Mekong in the late 12th century to build the grand Khmer empire. Aboard the luxury Aqua Mekong, the whole narrative of the region’s mysteries and wonders unravel before your eyes. Follow our expert English-speaking guides and discover magnificent carved temples, lush landscapes and rural villages where culture and craft flourishes — leaving no stone unturned.
Aqua Mekong’s 7-night itineraries depart from Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and, depending on the month of the year, from Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and Siem Reap (Cambodia). Aqua Expeditions is the only Mekong cruise that provides complimentary flight extensions to Siem Reap for all itineraries ending in Phnom Penh.
Note: All itineraries are subject to change, due to weather and other conditions.
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Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1: Phnom Penh.
Aqua Mekong crew warmly welcomes you aboard the Aqua Mekong with special refreshers, such as the salted watermelon crush with Thai basil. Celebrate your journey towards the heart of the Mekong River with the Khmer Apsara dance performance, a famous centuries-old tradition that is memorialized on the temple walls of Angkor Wat.
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Day 2: Tonle Sap River – Koh Chen – Kampong Prasat.
In the silversmith village of Koh Chen, witness artisans produce magnificent royal Khmer silverware. Keep an eye out for their famous silver bowls, regularly chosen by Cambodia's king as gifts for visiting dignitaries. Continuing onwards to Udong, the royal capital from the 17th to 19th century, learn about the life of Buddhist monks and interact with them at the Vipassana Dhura Mandala meditation center. In the afternoon, a walking tour of Kampong Prasat offers an intimate look at local ways of life and their riverside habitat.
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Day 3: Tonle Sap River – Kampong Chhnang – Kampong Tralach.
As the sun rises on the lush countryside, head to the residence of traditional potters and palm sugar producers, whose age-old techniques are still valuable today. On a bicycle or chauffeured tuk-tuk, head into the rice paddies to watch wizened masters scale sky-high sugar palm trees to harvest their fruit towering over you. Cruise across the glassy water and disembark among the lotuses for an ox-cart ride along the Tonle Sap riverbanks, past lacquered wooden houses where during these dry months residents take refuge in the relative cool of these impromptu outdoor living rooms.
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Day 4: Mekong River – Koh Oknha Tey – Preah Prasob.
Sail into the legendary land of the glittering former Khmer empire. At Koh Oknha Tei, 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 boat and head towards the tamarind trees of Preah Prasob, a remote village little changed over several lifetimes and home to a startlingly colourful Buddhist temple.
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Day 5: Mekong River – Phnom Penh.
Experience the vibrancy of the Cambodian capital on a motorized tuk-tuk and tour the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum of Cambodia, home to the world's largest collection of Khmer art. You may also visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum or shopping at Russian Market before disembarkation.
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Day 6: Mekong River – Ka’om Samnor/ Vinh Xuong Border Crossing – Chau Doc – My An Hung.
Say "Good Morning, Vietnam" while you cross the border and sail towards Tan Chau, a vibrant border town. Take the local rickshaw (or "xe loi" in Vietnamese) for a trip around town, or pedal 18 kilometers on a top-of-the-line mountain bike on the peaceful island of Long Khanh. 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 biking option is also available for those who wish to explore the idyllic countryside on wheels.
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Day 7: Mekong River – Binh Thanh/ Sa Dec – Cai Be.
Begin the day learning about traditional mat weaving at Binh Thanh Village or visit Sa Dec's vibrant market and the beautifully-preserved home of Marguerite Duras' legendary lover, Mr. Huynh Thuy Le. Continue downstream for Cai Be, sailing in a traditional sampan past lone fishermen on their long tail boats. Later in Cai Be, walk or cycle among high-roofed open courtyard houses that date back more than 100 years, before arriving at one such house invited by a gracious local resident.
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Day 8: Mekong River – My Tho – Ho Chi Minh City.
Enroute to My Tho Port for disembarkation, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the largest Mahayana Buddhist temples in the region. Admire the temple's eclectic architectural style and see three large Buddha statues plus an impressive collection of bonsai trees.
Afterwards, transfer to Ho Chi Minh City where your cruise adventure comes to an end.
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Price Includes
• All meals while on board.
• Premium selected wines and beer, non-alcoholic drinks.
• Excursions with knowledgeable local guides.
• Group transfers between vessel and meeting point.
• Laundry.
• Internet connection (intermittent depends on locations).
Price Excludes
• Flight tickets into Cambodia and out Vietnam.
• All visa costs.
• Soft drinks, beer or wine served in the lounges or consumed from the in-room mini-bar.
• Spa or Salon services.
• Items of a personal nature like souvenirs, photos, etc.
• Personal travel insurance (recommended).