A brief and rewarding taste of Mekong’s agrarian heartlands

Aboard the luxurious Aqua Mekong, this 3-night river cruise on the Mekong river offers plenty to see and explore for travelers with limited time. Our private fleet of ergonomic, sheltered launch boats put the pleasure and efficiency in exploring Mekong’s myriad waterways, making the most of your time in this beautiful region.

Highlights


• Start the day with a guided meditation on a sundeck overlooking the emerald greenery around the river,

• Travel in luxury amidst captivating landscapes along the Mekong river, from the Silver Pagoda and Art Deco of the Cambodian capital to the fascinating, modern Vietnam.

• Sail into the agrarian heartlands of the Khmer and Vietnamese people, little touched by the modern world, making indelible memories as you cycle and kayak far, far off the beaten path.

Our crew warmly welcomes you aboard the Aqua Mekong with our special refreshers, such as the salted watermelon crush with Thai basil. Together we celebrate our 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.
Awake to the beauty of rural Cambodia and sail by skiff to the silversmith village of Koh Chen for a first-hand encounter with artisans producing magnificent royal Khmer silverware. Keep an eye out for their famous silver bowls, regularly chosen by Cambodia’s king as gifts for visiting dignitaries. In the afternoon, continue experiencing Khmer riverside life in Kampong Chhnang. In this serene village, meet traditional potters and palm-sugar producers and watch them practices age-old craftsmanship and techniques dating back to the 6th century that are still highly relevant and valuable today.
Discover vast wetlands, bird life and remote stilt communities around the Tonle Sap Lake, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designated in 1997. In Chhnok Tru, visit an intriguing ice factory and learn from locals what it is like to live in a town where its school, church, pagoda, police station and even the karaoke bar ‘float’ on water. After lunch, sail to the floating village of Moat Khla and attend a Buddhist blessing ceremony in this isolated community accessible only by water.
Continue the exploration of Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake, setting off on Aqua Mekong’s ergonomic skiffs to the 22,000-hectare Prek Toal Core Bird Reserve, one of the last refuges in Southeast Asia for large waterbirds like the spot-billed pelicans, milky stork, black-headed ibis and the elusive masked finfoot. Disembark in the enigmatic city of Siem Reap, home of the Angkor Wat.
All itineraries are subject to change, due to weather and other conditions.

Suite. From

$4,560 USD pp
Suite. From
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

Suite. From

$4,560 USD pp
Suite. From
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

Suite. From

$4,560 USD pp
Suite. From
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

Suite. From

$4,560 USD pp
Suite. From
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

Suite. From

$4,560 USD pp
Suite. From
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

Vessel Type: Luxury River Expedition

Length: 62.4 meters / 204 feet

Passenger Capacity: 40

Year Built: 2014

Spacious and indulgent, yet intimate enough to feel entirely exclusive, the Aqua Mekong incorporates relaxed yet refined lounging and dining areas and can accommodate a maximum of 40 guests plus crew. Modern navigation technologies and the highest cruise ship standards as well as our experienced river pilot and crew ensure smooth travel and safety on the water.

The Aqua Mekong has 20 air conditioned Design Suites, each one a generous 30 square meters (320 square feet), eight with balconies and all created entirely of local materials with the relaxed sophistication and contemporary comforts of a five star resort. Floor to ceiling panoramic windows allow guests to gaze upon the Mekong from the pillow top California king size bed that can be converted upon request into two full twin beds. More captivating views await on the plush, roomy daybed placed by the window wall or for our eight balcony accommodations, outside along with a romantic table for two. Those who wish to keep up on the world beyond these enthralling riverbanks will appreciate the flat screen television and complementary high speed wireless internet.

Sunlit indoors and out, the top level Observation Deck aboard the Aqua Mekong has been designed to seamlessly connect guests with the constantly shifting landscape of floating Vietnamese villages, French colonial church spires and gilded Buddhist stupas along this mighty river, always in the utmost comfort. Whether one chooses to relax in the air conditioned Indoor Lounge, go horizontal under the sun outside at the ship’s Outdoor Lounge area or cool off with a plunge in the shimmering pool at the bow side, the Observation Deck ensures that the river always remains in full view.

Guests gravitate to the Indoor Lounge in the mornings for cà phê đá, Vietnamese coffee poured over ice with sweet condensed milk, between excursions to swap travelers tales and for daily lectures from the expert local guides.

Cabin layout for Aqua Mekong

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
• Internet connection (intermittent depends on locations)


Exclusions


• International and domestic flights
• Travel insurance
• Passport and visa costs if applicable
• Private transfers
• Spa costs
• Gratuities (Recommended USD20-30 per persom per day for crew. Guide gratuities additional)
Aqua Mekong
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