MEKONG RIVER – BINH THANH/SA DEC – MY AN HUNG – VIETNAM

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. In the afternoon, visit a typical Mekong Delta village called My An Hung where we will walk through verdant plantations. We will 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. A 17-kilometer Biking option is also available.

MEKONG RIVER – CHAU DOC – VINH XUONG – KA’OM SAMNOR BORDER

Travel by skiff along Bassac Canal to Chau Doc floating market then head off by van to Long Son Pagoda atop Sam Mountain. Ask the monks about their age-old Buddhist practices. Return via the bustling morning market. Optional 18 kilometers bike ride on Long Khanh Island or take a rickshaw ride to visit Tan Chau Market with chef. After lunch, relax by the pool, try traditional Khmer massage or learn to cook Mekong inspired dishes while we cross the border.

MEKONG RIVER – KOH OKNHA TEY – PREAH PROSOP – CAMBODIA

On this river of time we 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.

PHNOM PENH – CAMBODIA

We show off the Cambodian capital to our passengers 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. For those who wish, we visit the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide and the Killing Field or shopping at Russian Market. We bid farewell to 4-night guests who are disembarking in Phnom Penh.

Return to welcome our 3-night passengers over custom sundowners like the Salted Watermelon Crush with Thai basil. Together we 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.

TONLE SAP RIVER – KOH CHEN – KAMPONG CHHNANG – CAMBODIA

This morning, we visit Koh Chen, a silversmith village known for its fine craftsmanship. Keep an eye out for their famous silver bowls, regularly chosen by Cambodia’s king as gifts for visiting dignitaries. In the afternoon, we continue learning about Khmer riverside life in Kampong Chhnang, the ‘Port of Pottery’ so called because archaeological findings here date to the 6th century. Bike option is available.

MOUTH OF THE TONLE SAP LAKE – CHHNOK TRU – MOAT KHLA – CAMBODIA

Continue exploring the remote communities around the Tonle Sap Lake, designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1997. In Chhnok Tru, we “slide” into an ice factory and learn from locals what it’s like to live in a town where schools, churches, pagodas, and even the karaoke bar and police station all float. After lunch, we visit the floating village of Moat Khla, accessible only by water, and attend a Buddhist blessing ceremony.

TONLE SAP LAKE – PREK TOAL – SIEM REAP – CAMBODIA

Set off by skiff into the 22,000-hectare Prek Toal Core Bird Reserve, one of the largest freshwater bodies in Asia and the last refuge in Southeast Asia for large waterbirds like the spot-billed pelicans, milky stork, black-headed ibis and the elusive masked finfoot. Disembarkation.

TONLE SAP LAKE – PREK TOAL – MOAT KHLA – CAMBODIA

Set off by skiff into the 22,000-hectare Prek Toal Core Bird Reserve, one of the largest freshwater bodies in Asia and the last refuge in Southeast Asia for large waterbirds like the spot-billed pelicans, milky stork, black-headed ibis and the elusive masked finfoot. After lunch, we visit the floating village of Moat Khla, accessible only by water, and attend a Buddhist blessing ceremony in this isolated community.

TONLE SAP LAKE – CHHNOK TRU – KAMPONG CHHNANG – CAMBODIA

Explore remote villages around the Tonle Sap Lake, designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1997. In Chhnok Tru, we “slide” into an ice factory and learn from locals what it’s like to live in a town where schools, churches, pagodas, and even the karaoke bar and police station all float. We continue learning about Khmer riverside life in Kampong Chhnang, the ‘Port of Pottery’ so called because archaeological findings here date to the 6th century.

TONLE SAP AND MEKONG RIVER – KOH CHEN – KOH OKNHA TEY – CAMBODIA

This morning, we visit Koh Chen, a silversmith village known for its fine craftsmanship. Keep an eye out for their famous silver bowls, regularly chosen by Cambodia’s king as gifts for visiting dignitaries. In the afternoon, we set off for the Mekong’s ‘silk islands’ where renowned weavers allow us to wander freely, admiring their intricate craftsmanship. Biking is optional for those who wish to explore deeper into the island.

MEKONG RIVER – PHNOM PENH – CAMBODIA

We show off the Cambodian capital to our passengers 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. For those who wish, we visit the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide and the Killing Field or shopping at Russian Market. We bid farewell to 4-night guests who are disembarking in Phnom Penh.

Return to welcome our 3-night passengers over custom sundowners like the Salted Watermelon Crush with Thai basil. Together we 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.

MEKONG RIVER – KA´OM SAMNOR-VINH XUONG BORDER CROSSING – CHAU DOC – MY AN HUNG – VIETNAM

Say ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ while we cross the border and 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. In the afternoon, we visit a typical Mekong Delta village called My An Hung where we will walk through verdant plantations. We will 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.

7-NIGHT ITINERARY

Price per person in double occupancy

High season: Christmas and New Year´s Eve

• 20 Design Suites (30 sqm/322sq. ft) with king or twin bed, featuring river facing panoramic windows.
• Design Suites without balconies all have river facing panoramic windows and an interior daybed.
• Design Suites with balconies all have river facing panoramic windows and an exterior daybed.
• Interconnecting suites and family suites available

RATES POLICY

• Child under 12 years old will receive a 20% discount
• Third person sleeping on sofa bed will  receive a 20% discount
• Third person under 12 years old sleeping on sofa bed pays US $500 per night ( U$ 550.00 per persson in 2025)
• Single Supplement – 25% in addition to the adult rate

INCLUSIONS

• All meals while onboard
• Beverages: Selected  premium wines and  beer, non-alcoholic drinks.
• All excursions and bike use
• Group transfers in Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City
• Internet with intermittent connection
• Laundry

Exclusions:  All air tickets, private transfers, visas, spa services, boutique purchases, guide and crew gratuities

NOTES

• 5 year age minimum

FIT RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS:

• For reservations made 101 days or more before departure,: A deposit of US$450.00 per person is required to confirm the booking. The final balance is required 100 days prior to departure. If the payment is not received on time, the space will be automatically released.
• For reservations made 100 days or less prior to departure: A full non-refundable payment is required to confirm the booking.

FIT CANCELLATION POLICY *

• Cancellations made 131 days or more before departure: The deposit will be refunded, less a US$ 250.00 service charge per person.
• Cancellations made 130 to 101 days prior to departure: All deposits are non refundable.
• Cancellations made 100 days or less prior to departure: Full payment will be applied as the cancellation penalty.

DEPARTURE DATE CHANGE POLICY: Aqua Expeditions permits guests to change the departure date of their cruise within 181 days prior to their original date without penalty. Date changes made between 180 and 121 days prior departure, please note a fee of US$ 450.00 per person applies. No date changes are permitted within 120 days from departure

(*) In the event of cancellations, wire fees and credit card commissions will be deducted when calculating refunds