Downstream: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh 5 Days (From August to November)

Cruise name

Aqua Mekong Cruise

Company

Aqua Mekong Cruise

Class

Luxury

Capacity

20 cabin

Type

Sharing

Destination

Vietnam - Cambodia

Departure

Itineraries

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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.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Aqua Mekong 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 waterbirds 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.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Aqua Mekong Cruise

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.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Aqua Mekong Cruise

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 into the island.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Aqua Mekong Cruise

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.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: N/A

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Important Notes

Price includes

All meals while onboard
Beverages (non-alcoholic, selected wines and beer)
All shore excursions
Laundry
Bike use
Internet
Group transfers

Price excludes

All air tickets
Visas
Private transfers
Spa services
Boutique purchases
Guide and crew gratuities

Remark:

Departure date on Friday
Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather and operating conditions. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, Cambodian & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least three days prior to the cruise date.
Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.
The above timing is approximate only. Passengers are requested to arrive at the passenger port or meeting point at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time. Transfers from the meeting points to the Aqua Mekong and vice versa in Saigon and Siem Reap are included in the rates.
Surcharge on Christmas and New Year & on Lunar New Year on Feb.

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