Mekong River Cruise – BD607
Mekong River Cruise - BD607
The Mekong River Cruise is a 7 night cruise on high water from Vietnam to Cambodia. Experience the wonders between the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers. Passengers who travel with us during the high water season (August-November), from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh will experience the full history of Mekong life. Meeting Khmer farmers, Buddhist monks and our entrepreneurial friends in Vietnam’s kaleidoscopic wet markets along the way.
Sailing in the opposite direction, from the colonial chic of Saigon to the legendary Angkorian heritage in Siem Reap is to travel leisurely back in time across this legendary landscape.
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7 NIGHTS 8 DAYS
Visit: My Tho, Ho Chi Minh, Binh Thanh/Sa Dec, My An Hung, Chau Doc, Vinh Xuong, Kaoam Samnor Border, Koh Oknha Tey, Preah Prosop, Phnom Penh, Koh Chen , Kampong Chhnang, Tonle Sap Lake, Chnok Tru, Moat Khla, Tonle Sap Lake, Prek Toal, Siem Reap
Upriver: Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap
Downriver: Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh
Itinerary
Day 1 Friday
Mekong River - My Tho - Ho Chi Minh - Vietnam
To start our Mekong River Cruise we will collect you at the Saigon meeting point and transfer you by air-conditioned coach to My Tho dock where we will welcome you aboard the Aqua Mekong. 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
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.
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 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.
Day 4 Monday
Mekong River - Koh Oknha Tey - Preah Prosop - Cambodia
On this Mekong River Cruise 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.
Day 5 Tuesday
Phnom Penh - Cambodia
We show off the Cambodian capital on our Mekong River Cruise 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.
Day 6 Wednesday
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.
Day 7 Thursday
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.
Day 8 Friday
Tonle Sap Lake - Prek Toal - Siem Reap - Cambodia
This is the last day of the Mekong River Cruise. 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. Disembarkation.
Pricing ~ 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 ~ 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
See the Cruise Ship
7 Nights High Water
Aqua Mekong
The 62.4 meter (205 feet) Aqua Mekong was designed to embody a sophisticated five star hotel. Local sustainable materials and artisanal touches round out these generous interior spaces. Spacious 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.
Gallery ~ Mekong River Cruise
7 Nights High Water
