Aqua Mekong

After a warm welcome at the Ho Chi Minh meeting point, you will be escorted to the port of My Tho by air-conditioned coach. At the port, the glamourous and charming Aqua Mekong Cruise docks. You shall be greeted by the cruise and be introduced to your suites which are furnished with king size beds, daybeds, and balconies. Enjoy the stunning views of the delta.

Your Mekong discovery starts with a visit to the traditional mat weaving village of Binh Thanh. Afterward, feast your eyes on the vibrant quaint town of Sa Dec, pay a visit to a local market and the former house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le who inspired M. Duras to write her famous novel L’Amant ( The Lover).

In the afternoon, make your way to My An Hung – a village representing the peaceful life of people on the Delta. Enjoy the atmosphere as you walk through green plantations. We shall stop at a lovely house to rest. Treat yourself with the fresh local fruits, listen to folk songs and be the audience of a traditional Lion Dance Performance as a gift from the villagers. We provided am optional bike tour through the region as well.

Today’s first destination is the unique Chau Doc floating market, you should be cruising along Bassac Canal on small skiffs to get there. Then, be escorted to the vibrant Long Son Pagoda located on Sam Mountain by van. You will pass the bustling morning market on the way back. A bike ride on Long Khanh island or a rickshaw ride to Tan Chau Market is optional. 

The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Comfort yourself by the pool or have a traditional Khmer massage. Mekong cuisine is also a perfect idea.

The Mekong discovery cannot be completed without learning about the Khmer culture. Today pay a visit to a local workshop and observe the making of kroma (a Khmer unique scarf) by skilful Khmer artisans. You may also choose to ride a bicycle and paddle along the river and stop by some Buddhist temples and traditional house en route.

Spend your afternoon excursion on lovely skiffs and reach the peaceful village of Preah Prosop.

Today’s highlight is a scenic drive on tuk tuk to tour the vibrant and charming capital Phnom Penh of Cambodia.

The tour includes various sites such as the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum holding a fascinating collection of Khmer artifacts. You may learn more about the history of Cambodia with a visit to the Choeung Ek Killing field and the Toul Sleng Museum of Genocide. Look for some lovely gifts to bring home at the Russian Market located in the city. 

Say goodbye to the crew members as you disembark the Aqua Mekong today.

After a warm welcome at the Ho Chi Minh meeting point, you will be escorted to the port of My Tho by air-conditioned coach. At the port, the glamourous and charming Aqua Mekong Cruise docks. You shall be greeted by the cruise and be introduced to your suites which are furnished with king size beds, daybeds, and balconies. Enjoy the stunning views of the delta.

Your Mekong discovery starts with a visit to the traditional mat weaving village of Binh Thanh. Afterward, feast your eyes on the vibrant quaint town of Sa Dec, pay a visit to a local market and the former house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le who inspired M. Duras to write her famous novel L’Amant ( The Lover).

In the afternoon, make your way to My An Hung – a village representing the peaceful life of people on the Delta. Enjoy the atmosphere as you walk through green plantations. We shall stop at a lovely house to rest. Treat yourself with the fresh local fruits, listen to folk songs and be the audience of a traditional Lion Dance Performance as a gift from the villagers. We provided an optional bike tour through the region as well.

Today’s first destination is the unique Chau Doc floating market, you should be cruising along Bassac Canal on small skiffs to get there. Then, be escorted to the vibrant Long Son Pagoda located on Sam Mountain by van. You will pass the bustling morning market on the way back. A bike ride on Long Khanh Island or a rickshaw ride to Tan Chau Market is optional. 

The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Comfort yourself by the pool or have a traditional Khmer massage. Mekong cuisine is also a perfect idea.

The Mekong discovery cannot be completed without learning about the Khmer culture. Today pay a visit to a local workshop and observe the making of kroma (a Khmer unique scarf) by skilful Khmer artisans. You may also choose to ride a bicycle and paddle along the river and stop by some Buddhist temples and traditional house en route.

Spend your afternoon excursion on lovely skiffs and reach the peaceful village of Preah Prosop.

Today’s highlight is a scenic drive on tuk tuk to tour the vibrant and charming capital Phnom Penh of Cambodia. The tour includes various sites such as the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum holding a fascinating collection of Khmer artifacts. You may learn more about the history of Cambodia with a visit to the Choeung Ek Killing field and the Toul Sleng Museum of Genocide. Look for some lovely gifts to bring home at the Russian Market located in the city.

Afterward, return to the cruise and enjoy our traditional Khmer Apsara performance by Khmer dancer whose images can still be found on the magnificent temple walls of Angkor Wat.

Today morning’s destination is Koh Chen, a silversmith village where you may observe the process of making famous silver bowls. Don’t mind bringing home some of their fascinating handcrafted items.

In the afternoon, explore the life of the Khmer during your visit to Kampong Chhnang. Enjoy the landscape as you take a bike tour across the area.

The cruise takes you to the gigantic lake of Tonle Sap to have a glimpse on the life of communities around the area. Then visit an ice making factory in Chhnok Tru to understand the life of the locals better. In the afternoon, make your way to Moat Khla floating village and participate in a Buddhist blessing ritual.

Wrap up your trip with a visit to Prek Toal Core Bird Reserve and be enthralled by its variety of water birds. The site is known as one of the biggest freshwater bodies across the continent and also the home of large water bird species. 

After the visit, Say goodbye to the crew members as you disembark the Aqua Mekong today.