Charting a luxurious passage along Southeast Asia’s longest river across Cambodia and Vietnam, the 205-foot Aqua Mekong showcases award-winning modern design and comprehensive amenities, including a spa, gym, river-facing plunge pool, kayaks, and laundry service. The vessel’s 20 spacious suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering ever-changing Mekong panoramas. For offshore excursions, the Mekong’s only fleet of private skiffs—complemented by kayaks—takes guests on intimate, personalized day trips led by expert local guides to explore landmarks, temples, and villages steeped in tradition, spirituality, and craftsmanship. The immersive cultural journey continues on board with locally inspired dining experiences crafted by a renowned chef.
Day 1 Siem Reap
The small provincial capital of Siem Reap stretches along the Siem Reap river – surrounded by rice paddies and serving as the gateway to centuries-old temple ruins of the Khmer Empire. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Angkor Archaeological Park contains numerous temple ruins including Bayon, Banteay Srey and legendary Angkor Wat. Those visiting the site stay in Siem Reap. Experience some local flavor, attend a dance performance, or shop in some local craft shops. Angkor Wat’s artistic and archaeological significance rivals the Pyramids in Egypt, Machu Picchu in Peru and the Taj Mahal in India. Unspoiled by over-development, many areas of the area are possible to explore away from crowds. Its three-tiered massive pyramid is crowned by five beehive-like towers on the ground. It is the centerpiece of any visit to temples in Angkor. This amazing structure is thought to be dedicated to the Hindu god, Vishnu.
Day 2 Mouth of Tonle Sap Lake - Chhnok Tru - Moat Khla
Day 3 Chhnok Tru - Kampong Chhnang
Day 4 Koh Chen - Koh Oknha Tey
Day 5 Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia and situated at the confluence of three rivers, the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac. Considered the gateway to this exotic country, everything of interest can be found within its reach – the temples of Angkor, the beaches to the south and the ethnic minorities and jungles of the north. Being the hub of the country, the city is filled cultural and historic attractions, such as national museums, monuments and the Silver Pagoda. The Silver Pagoda is probably the city’s most visited pagoda because of its vast display of historical objects. There are also over 5000 silver tiles which cover the floor. Over the past few years, the city has experienced an influx of tourists.
Day 6 Ka'Om Samnor-Vinh Xuong Border Crossing - Chau Doc - My An Hung
Day 7 Binh Thanh/Sa Dec - Cai Be
Day 8 My Tho - Ho Chi Minh