Day 1 – Friday – Mekong River – My Tho – Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
We will collect you at the Ho Chi Minh meeting point and transfer you by air-conditioned coach to My Tho dock where we will welcome you aboard the Aqua Mekong cruise. While settling into your floating retreat, with its window wall conferring an endlessly captivating panorama. As well as enjoy the private Mekong moments on your California king bed, terrace or daybed.

Meals included: Dinner | Accommodation: Aqua Mekong Cruise

Day 2 – Saturday – Mekong River – Binh Thanh/Sa Dec – My An Hung
Begin the day at Binh Thanh mat weaving village or opt to visit Sa Dec. First walking through the vibrant market. Next to 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. Afterwards be invited into 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.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Aqua Mekong Cruise

Day 3 – Sunday – Mekong River – Chau Doc – Vinh Xuong – Ka’Om Samnor Border
Travel by skiff along Bassac Canal to Chau Doc floating market. Then hop in a van to Long Son Pagoda atop Sam Mountain to ask the monks about their age-old Buddhist practices. Before returning via the bustling morning market. Next take an optional 18 kilometers bike ride on Long Khanh Island. Otherwise enjoy 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.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Aqua Mekong Cruise

Day 4 – Monday – Mekong River – Koh Oknha Tey – Preah Prosop
Alongside the river admire dexterous Khmer artisans dyeing and weaving kroma, the ubiquitous item no Khmer lives without. Further 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, towards the tamarind trees of Preah Prosop. A remote village little changed over several lifetimes.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Aqua Mekong Cruise

Day 5 – Tuesday – Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Start the day with a tour of of the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh by motorized tuk-tuk. First visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Next the National Museum of Cambodia, home to the world’s largest collection of Khmer art. Then the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide and the Killing Fields, for those who wish. Otherwise shop in the Russian Market. Finally bid farewell as you disembark from the Aqua Mekong cruise in Phnom Penh.

Meals included: Breakfast | Accommodation: Aqua Mekong Cruise

INCLUDED SERVICES:
– All meals while onboard
– Beverages (non-alcoholic, selected wines and beer)
– All shore excursions
– Laundry
– Bike use
– Internet
– Group transfers

EXCLUDED SERVICES:
– All air tickets
– Visas
– Private transfers
– Spa services
– Boutique purchases
– Guide and crew gratuities