Ho Chi Minh City, Jungle, and Villages Aboard a Premier River Vessel

Mekong Expedition Cruise

Cambodia, Vietnam

8 Days

From $10,640

Overview

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    EARLY SIGN-UP DISCOUNT
    • 20% off on a limited number of cabins for 2024 & 2025 departures confirmed by June 30, 2024.
    • Waived single supplement on select departures
    Available on new bookings - Capacity is limited, please call for availability

    Overview

    This journey promises a truly immersive experience and the opportunity to discover rich heritage and traditions along the Mekong River. Experience one of Asia's most epic and worthwhile cruises. Embrace the most authentic parts of Mekong culture and way of life while embracing the beautiful landscapes of the Mekong river basin in the comfort and luxury of the Aqua Mekong riverboat.

    The Mekong has two distinct seasons. During the high season (mid-August to November), the river receives increased flows originating from the Tibetan highlands and China. The key difference is that, during the high water season, the Tonle Sap lake becomes accessible to river ships because the Tonle Sap river connecting the lake to the Mekong swells, and the Aqua Mekong can dock on the shores of the lake, just 45 minutes away from Siem Reap. The eight-month low water season (December through mid-August) sees a lower water level in the Mekong and reduced flows. Tonle Sap Lake is inaccessible to river ships during this period, which is why departures during this time end in Phnom Penh and include a 45-minute flight to Siem Reap.

    Please note that high-low water seasons may vary unexpectedly from year to year, and river cruises may have to adjust their itineraries on short notice.
    Mekong Expedition Cruise map

    Arrive: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam (or reverse)

    Depart: Phnom Penh, Cambodia (or reverse)

    Highlights

    • Cruise the Mekong River aboard a luxury river vessel
    • Enjoy optional guided cycling tours, kayaking excursions on Kampong Chhnang's waterways
    • Explore the World Heritage Site of Tonle Sap Lake during high-and low-water season—both offer unique perspectives on the landscape
    • Visit Mekong's famed ‘Silk Island' to learn how artisans handcraft traditional krama silk from harvesting silk from silkworms to dyeing and weaving the silk on massive wooden looms
    • Take a local rickshaw through an atmospheric town, ride a traditional sampan fishing boat in a bustling waterway past fishermen on long tail boats

    Overview

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      Itinerary

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      Note: This trip is not exclusive to, nor operated by, Wilderness Travel, who acts solely as an agent in booking your reservation with the operator. Please download the Rate Sheet in the Dates & Pricing section to see the full pricing details and contact our Cruise Collection Specialists to check availability.

      From the Saigon meeting point, you will be transfered by air-conditioned coach to My Tho dock where you will be welcome board 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.
      Begin the day at Binh Thanh mat weaving village or opt to visit Sa Dec where you 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 you will walk through verdant plantations. You 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 10.5-mile biking option is also available.
      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 11-mile 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 you cross the border.
      On this river of time, you can 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, board the marine-grade aluminum skiffs and head towards the tamarind trees of Preah Prosop, a remote village little changed over several lifetimes.
      Explore the Cambodian capital 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, you can visit the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide and the Killing Field or shopping at Russian Market. Bid farewell to 4-night guests who are disembarking in Phnom Penh. Return to welcome your 3-night passengers over custom sundowners like the Salted Watermelon Crush with Thai basil. 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.
      This morning, 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, 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.
      Continue exploring the remote communities around the Tonle Sap Lake, designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1997. In Chhnok Tru, “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, visit the floating village of Moat Khla, accessible only by water, and attend a Buddhist blessing ceremony.
      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. Disembarkation.
      Day 1: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
      Day 2: Tonle Sap River / Koh Chen / Kampong Prasat
      Day 3: Tonle Sap River / Kampong Chhnang / Kampong Tralach
      Day 4: Mekong River /Koh Okhna Tey / Preah Prosop
      Day 5: Mekong River / Phnom Penh
      Day 6: Mekong River / Ka'om Samnor-Vinh Xuong Border Crossing / Chau / My An Hung, Vietnam
      Day 7:Mekong RIver / Binh Thanh / Sa Dec / Cai Be
      Day 8: Mekong River / Marina My Tho Port / Ho Chi Minh City
      Please Note: This itinerary does not include transport from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh.

      Dates & Pricing

      Payment & Cancel Schedule

      At time of reservation: $1,000
      105 days prior to departure: Balance

      Please note that this differs from our standard policy.

      Cancellation & Transfer Schedule

      Minimum fee: $500 per person
      91-120 days prior to departure: $1,000 per person
      90 days or less: 100% of trip cost

      Please note that this differs from our standard policy.

      Included
      • All meals included on board as indicated in the Detailed Itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
      • Accommodations aboard the Aqua
      • All meals included onboard the ship
      • Exclusive 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
      • Custom designed, ergonomic, private speed boats for 10 guests
      • Kayaking, biking and fishing excursions, limited to 10 guests per guide
      • All beverages (non-alcoholic, house wine and beer)
      • All shore excursions
      • Complimentary laundry service (no dry cleaning onboard)
      • Complimentary satellite internet with intermittent connection
      • Group Transfers
      Not Included
      • International airfare, visa and passport fees, baggage, cancellation and accident insurance, any items of a personal nature including but not limited to shopping onboard, bar expenses, Spa services, private transfers, guide, and crew gatuities.

      Accommodations

      Scroll through our signature accommodations for this trip below. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.

      Aqua Mekong

      Days 1-7 (7 nights)

      The 205-foot Aqua Mekong first set sail in 2014. Each of its 20 Design suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Mekong, large double closets, and spacious bathrooms with dual sinks and walk-in showers with rainforest shower heads. Four interconnected suites are available for families. With a maximum...

      What the Trip is Like

      The trip is rated Level 1+, Easy, and is appropriate for anyone in good health who is physically active. Cruising days provide ample opportunities to relax on board, while shore excursions require a moderate amount of walking, often along uneven cobblestone streets and up and down stairs, and optional biking.
      Review Trip Level Details

      The tropical climate of Cambodia and Vietnam means temperatures are warm year-round, generally fluctuate between 78°F and 86°F. Unlike the usual summer or winter, the Mekong river has two distinct seasons: low-water and high-water, which refers to the water levels of the Mekong. The high-season runs from mid-August to November and receives increased flows originating from the Tibetan highlands and China. The low-season runs from December to mid-August. During high-season, water from the swelling Mekong lake increases its area of the Tonle Sap by up to six times and the majority of the areas surrounding Tonle Sap become wetlands that support a vast variety of wildlife. The lakes many stilt villages appear to float on water as the water level rises by as much as 26 feet! It is also during the swell that the Tonle Sap lake and river reverses its flow—a natural phenomenon that must be seen to be believed.

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      Trip Levels

      With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip that’s right for you. Our Trip Level system ranks each trip in two ways: a number rating from 1 to 6 according to the activity, and general travel rigors. 1 is the easiest and 6+ the most difficult—see descriptions below for explanations of each number. A plus (+) sign means the trip is a bit more strenuous than other trips of that level. The detailed explanation of each trip—below the bar with the number rating—is perhaps more important, specifying activities, altitudes, hiking, and travel conditions. The Detailed Itinerary, available by download or mail, gives further information. Our Area Managers can also answer questions and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests.

      Level 1 – Easiest

      Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.

      Level 2 – Easy to Moderate

      Hotel nights and/or safari-style camping, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking.

       

      Level 3 – Moderate

      Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our snorkeling adventures.

      Level 4 – Moderate to Strenuous

      Full-day hikes (4-6 hours), mountainous terrain, significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down as much as 3,000 feet) on many days. Altitudes no greater than about 10,000 feet.

       

      Level 5 – Strenuous

      Full-day hikes (4-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet are in this category.

      Level 6 – Very Strenuous

      Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.

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While many travelers choose to book this tour as is, our Area Specialists are also happy to work with you to customize this Private Journey to suit your specific interests and style of travel. We can arrange for longer or shorter stays, offer hotel upgrades (see below for sample costs), or add an extension to additional places of interest. We can even add special activities or customize excursions depending on your interests. We invite you to contact us to discuss your options!<\/p>","System_Signing_up_for_a_Trip":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-03-29T11:44:42 --><p>Early reservations are recommended since accommodations often sell out far in advance. Please call 1-800-368-2794 and ask for our [Africa Manager] or email us at [africa@ wildernesstravel.com] with any questions that you may have about this trip. To reserve your Private Journey, we will need to know your preferred dates of travel. We will then check availability and send you a proposed itinerary with exact pricing for your adventure. We can typically hold a provisional booking for one week. At that time, we must collect your initial deposit or accommodations will be released. We accept Visa, Mastercard, or American Express card. Upon receipt of your deposit, we will send you a Welcome Packet that includes a letter of confirmation, Detailed Itinerary, Trip Application, Medical Form, and Pre-Departure Information Booklet with information to help you prepare for your adventure. Please see our Cancellations and Transfer Fee Schedule for specific payment information.<\/p>","System_Trip_Leaders":"<p>Wilderness Travel Trip Leaders have a passion and a joy for creating an unforgettable journey. We are extremely proud of them and the incredible travel experiences they make possible. 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