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Aerial view of Angkor Wat

Mekong Explorer - Phnom Penh to Siem Reap (Extension)

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Delve deeper into the captivating landscape on this 5-day Mekong River explorer cruise. Concentrating solely on Cambodia’s timeless pastoral serenity, travel back in time as you sail downriver. Stop in charming floating villages and interact with the local peoples of the area, and explore the colorful markets and cultural sites which line the shores.
Aspara dancers near the Angkor Wat ruinsTonle Sap Lake, CambodiaA Killing Fields offering in the capital city of Phnom Penh.Statues located at the temple of Wat Nokor.Cycling near the ruins of Angkor WatAerial view of Angkor Wat
Highlights
  • Watch artisans produce the magnificent silverware favored by Khmer royalty
  • Disembark among the lotuses for an ox-cart ride along the Tonle Sap
  • Admire dexterous Khmer artisans dyeing and weaving kroma
Activity Level: Variable
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
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Day 1: Mekong River - Phnom Penh - Cambodia | Embark

Meet you at the Phnom Penh TS1 Port for check-in to your 3-story, five star Mekong abode. Welcome aboard. Leave you to 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. Together lets 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.

Day 2: Tonle Sap River - Koh Chen - Kampong Prasat - Cambodia

In the silversmith village of Koh Chen, watch artisans producing the magnificent silverware favored by Khmer royalty. Continue to Udong, the royal capital from the 17-19th centuries, where you can learn about a uniquely challenging Buddhist practice at the Vipassana Dhura Mandala, a meditation center.  In the afternoon, a walking tour of Kampong Prasat offers a close up perspective on local lives and their riverside environment.

Day 3: Tonle Sap River - Kampong Chhnang – Kampong Tralach - Cambodia

In the cooler hours of the morning, head out on skiffs to visit traditional potters and palm sugar producers in the village of Andong Russei. There’ll be a chance to explore while riding mountain bikes or chauffeured by tuk-tuks. Pedal through the rice paddies to watch climbers scale the sky-piercing palms towering over you. After lunch, there’ll be more opportunities to bike through the countryside, go fishing, and discover the floating village of Kampong Tralach on board skiffs. Finally, end the day with kayaking along the Tonle Sap and sundowners by the pool.

Day 4: Mekong River - Koh Oknha Tey - Preah Prosop - Cambodia

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 your marine-grade aluminum skiffs and head towards the tamarind trees of Preah Prosop, a remote village little changed over several lifetimes. Close off the day with a kayak along the Mekong and sundowners by the riverbank.

Day 5: Mekong River - Phnom Penh - Cambodia | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Explore the Cambodian capital from a motorized tuk-tuk, visiting the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda.  For those who wish, visit the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide, National Museum of Cambodia, home to the world’s largest collection of Khmer art, or choose to shop at the Russian Market. Bid farewell to 4-night guests who are disembarking in Phnom Penh. If you would like to continue your Cambodian adventure to Siem Reap and its ancient lost city of Angkor Wat,  guests will be fully escorted by our guides in a private luxury car transfer to Phnom Penh Airport.

Note: All itineraries are subject to change, due to weather and other conditions.

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$6,080 2-3 travelers
Interconnecting suite on board the Aqua Mekong
First Deck Mekong Suite
Averaging 322 sq. ft. 10 luxurious suites, 4 with balcony and 6 without balcony. Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, California King beds convertible into two twin beds, air conditioned, and en-suite sleek bathrooms.
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Second Deck Mekong Suite
Averaging 322 sq. ft. 10 luxurious suites, 4 with balcony and 6 without balcony. Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, California King beds convertible into two twin beds, air conditioned, and en-suite sleek bathrooms.

Notes

Single Supplement: 25% in addition to the double rate as posted.
Child Policy: 7 year age minimum on all departures, children under 12 years old will receive a 20% discount.
Third person sleeping on sofa bed will receive a 20% discount
Third person being a child under 12 years old sleeping on sofa bed pays US $500 per night
Included
  • 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners
  • 4 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Group transfers to/from vessel and the meeting points for For Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap embarkation/disembarkation only.
  • Biking
  • Laundry Service
  • Non-alcoholic beverages.
  • All available non-motorized water sports
  • All meals while on board
  • Small-group excursions with expert guides.
  • Internet connection (intermittent depends on locations)
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Visa
  • Private Transfers
  • Boutique purchases
  • Cocktails
  • Massage services

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