Cruise |
Aqua Mekong, High & Low Water Discovery Cruise ex Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh |
Cruise Line |
Aqua Expeditions |
Ship |
Aqua Mekong |
Destination |
Asian Rivers |
Brief Description |
3 Night Cruise sailing from Phnom Penh to My Tho aboard Aqua Mekong. |
Type of Cruise |
River |
Departure Date |
24 Dec 2024 |
Cruise Description |
3 Night Cruise sailing from Phnom Penh to My Tho aboard Aqua Mekong.
Day 1 Phnom Penh
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.
Day 2 Ka’om Samnor-Vinh Xuong Border Crossing – Chau Doc – My An Hung
Say ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ while we cross the border and sail towards Tan Chau, a vibrant border town. Take the local rickshaw (xe loi) for a trip around town, or pedal 18 kilometers on a top-of-the-line mountain bike on the peaceful island of Long Khanh. In the afternoon, stroll through the verdant plantations in the Mekong Delta village of My An Hung, visiting a local’s home to savor local fruits, listen to traditional folk song performances by villagers and participate in a unique unicorn dance. A biking option is also available for those who wish to explore the idyllic countryside on wheels.
Day 3 Binh Thanh/Sa Dec – Cai Be
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. We continue downstream for Cai Be, zigzagging in our sampan past lone fishermen on their long tail boats. Later, our skiffs moor at a wooden pier. Here in Cai Be, walk or bike ride among high-roofed open courtyard houses, some dating back more than 100 years, and currently inhabited by gracious locals who will invite us to glimpse their property.
Day 4 Mekong River – My Tho – Ho Chi Minh City
After a hearty breakfast, we bid farewell to Aqua Mekong. En route to Ho Chi Minh, we stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the largest Mahayana Buddhist temples in the region. You will notice the mixed architectural style and see three large buddha statues plus an impressive collection of bonsai trees.
Note: Our itineraries may be subject to change according to local weather and water conditions. |
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Sailing Dates |
24 Dec 2024 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
24 Dec 2024 |
Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Embark |
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25 Dec 2024 |
Tan Chau, Vietnam |
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25 Dec 2024 |
Chau Doc, Vietnam |
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26 Dec 2024 |
Sa Dec, Vietnam |
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26 Dec 2024 |
Cai Bei, Cambodia |
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27 Dec 2024 |
My Tho, South Vietnam |
Disembark |
Transfer to Ho Chi Minh |
27 Dec 2024 |
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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