Best Mekong River Cruise – BD605
Best Mekong River Cruise - BD605
The Best Mekong River Cruise is a 4 nights high water cruise that concentrates on Cambodia.Twice-daily excursions and guided visits to temples and markets.
COUNTRIES:
Cambodia
WATERWAYS:
4 NIGHT CRUISE
Aqua Expeditions highly experienced river pilots and the most rigorous cruise ship standards ensure smooth travel and safety on the waters of the Mekong river.
ITINERARY
High Water Season (August - November)
Day 1 Friday
Tonle Sap Lake - Siem Reap - Cambodia
Gather at our Siem Reap meeting point then board our air-conditioned bus for the scenic 45-minute countryside ride to the dock on the Tonle Sap Lake for check-in to your 3-story, five star Mekong abode. Settle into your floating retreat, with its window wall conferring an endlessly captivating panorama. Enjoy these private Mekong moments on your California king bed, terrace or daybed.
Day 2 Saturday
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 water birds 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.
Day 3 Sunday
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.
Day 4 Monday
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.
Day 5 Tuesday
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 or choose to shop at the Russian Market. Disembark in Phnom Penh.
Pricing - Best Mekong River Cruise
2020
2021
Winter Rates
| 2020 Winter Rates: Jan 3 - Apr 30 & Aug 7 - Dec 29 | 1st Deck Suite | 2nd Deck Suite | Charter Rates Up to 32 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nights - Friday Departures | 9.450 | 9.800 | 278,000 |
| 4 Nights - Monday Departures | 5,400 | 5,600 | 159,000 |
| 3 Nights - Friday Departures | 4,050 | 4,200 | 119,000 |
Summer Rates
| 2020 Summer Rates (May 1 - Aug 6) | 1st Deck Suite | 2nd Deck Suite | Charter Rates Up to 32 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nights - Friday Departures | 6,615 | 6,860 | 194,600 |
| 4 Nights - Monday Departures | 3,780 | 3,920 | 111,300 |
| 3 Nights - Friday Departures | 2,835 | 2,940 | 83,300 |
Price Per Person in USD
- Low Water Season: From January 1st to Aug 13th, 2020, and from December 4th to 31st , 2020
- The route Saigon - Phnom Penh goes from Saigon to Phnom Penh (4 nights) and from Phnom Penh along the Tonle Sap River then back to Phnom Penh (3 nights)
- The route Phnom Penh - Saigon goes from Phnom Penh to Phnom Penh (4 nights) along the Tonle Sap River and the Mekong River then from Phnom Penh to Saigon (3 nights)
Mekong River Cruise Supplements and Discounts
- Single supplement: 25% in addition to the adult rate
- Child under 12 years old will receive a 20% discount
- Third person sleeping on sofa bed will receive a 20% discount
- Third person being a child under 12 years old sleeping on sofa bed pays US $500 per night
Features - Best Mekong River Cruise
Included
- All meals while onboard
- Beverages (premium non-alcoholic, house wine and beer)
- Shore excursions
- Laundry
- Bike use
- Internet with intermittent connection
- Group transfers
Excluded
- All air tickets
- Visas
- Private transfers
- Spa services
- Boutique purchases
- Guide and crew gratuities
The Ship - Best Mekong River Cruise
Aqua Mekong
Taking guests on a journey into Aqua Expeditions next frontier, Vietnam and Cambodia, the 62.4 meter (205 feet) Aqua Mekong was designed by Saigon-based architects at Noor Design to embody the aesthetic of a sophisticated five star hotel. Local sustainable materials and artisanal touches of the Mekong’s multifaceted cultures round out these generous interior spaces designed to welcome guests in the utmost comforts between on and off shore excursions along this fascinating river, and to Chinese wing tipped pagoda temples and remote Buddhist monasteries. 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.
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