Go deeper into the mesmerising culture and life the Mekong river Every activity onboard the five-star Aqua Mekong brings a fresh perspective of culture and life in Cambodia and Vietnam, so the 4-night itinerary is an ideal addition to any existing travel itinerary of the region. Included are twice-daily excursions (walk, bike, kayak or ride a tuk-tuk) and expert-guided visits to Mekong River’s dynamic riverside markets, villages, and holy sites.
Highlights
• Discover Cambodia’s timeless pastoral serenity or traveling back in time as we sail upriver from Ho Chi Minh and the thriving Mekong Delta past floating villages, colonial vestiges and gilded pagodas to the Art Deco landmarks of Phnom Penh.
• Enjoy twice-daily excursions on bike, kayak and guided visits to Mekong River's dynamic riverside markets.
• Explore the otherwise inaccessible locations on our custom designed, ergonomic and private speedboats, each sitting up to 10 guests.
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.
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 the 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.
As the sun rises on the lush countryside, we 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 palm trees to harvest their fruit. towering over us. 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.
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.
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 or choose to shop at the Russian Market. 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.
All itineraries are subject to change, due to weather and other conditions_
28 February, 2025 to 04 March, 2025
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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
28 March, 2025 to 01 April, 2025
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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
15 August, 2025 to 19 August, 2025
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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
12 September, 2025 to 16 September, 2025
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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
19 December, 2025 to 23 December, 2025
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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
02 January, 2026 to 06 January, 2026
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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
30 January, 2026 to 03 February, 2026
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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
27 February, 2026 to 03 March, 2026
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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
27 March, 2026 to 31 March, 2026
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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
14 August, 2026 to 18 August, 2026
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Book now
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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
11 September, 2026 to 15 September, 2026
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Book now
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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
18 December, 2026 to 22 December, 2026
Aqua Mekong
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Book now
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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
Inclusions
•All meals while on board
•Selected premium wines and beer, non-alcoholic drinks
•Twice-daily excursions with expert local guides
•Group transfers to/from vessel when traveling on recommended flights
•Laundry
•Top-of-the-line biking and kayaking equipment
•Unlimited access to SpaceX’s high-speed Starlink Satellite internet
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)