Aqua Mekong Cruise: Phnom Penh – Sai Gon 4 Days

Day 1: Phnom Penh
Activities:Embark on the Aqua Mekong and enjoy a performance

Welcome our 3-night passengers over custom sundowners like the Salted Watermelon Crush with Thai basil. Together we 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.
Meals:Dinner
Overnight: Aqua Mekong Cruise

Day 2: Mekong River – Vinh Xuong border crossing – Chau Doc
Activities:Cruise to Vinh Xuong boder and Chau Doc village, visit peaceful island of Long Khanh, enjoy local fruits

Say ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ while we cross the border and sail towards Tan Chau, a vibrant bordertown where we take the local rickshaw called xe loi for a trip around town or pedal 18 kilometers onthe peaceful island of Long Khanh.

In the afternoon, we visit a typical Mekong village called MyAn Hung where we will walk through verdant plantations. We will be invited to a local’s home to tastelocal fruits while hearing traditional folk songs performed by villagers, followed by a unique Unicorndance. Biking option is also available for those who wish to explore on wheels.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Aqua Mekong Cruise

Day 3: Sa Dec – Cai Be
Activities:Visit the famous house of Marguerite Duras’ legendary lover, Mr. Huynh Thuy Le

Begin the day at Binh Thanh mat weaving village or opt to visit Sa Dec where we will peruse the vibrant market and see the famous house of Marguerite Duras’ legendary lover, Mr. Huynh Thuy Le.

We continue downstream for Cai Be, zigzagging in our sampan past lone fishermen on their long tail boats.

Later, our skiffs moor at a wooden pier. Here in Cai Be, walk or bike ride among high-roofed open courtyard houses, some dating back more than 100 years, and currently inhabited by gracious locals who will invite us to glimpse their property.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Aqua Mekong Cruise

Day 4: My Tho – Saigon
Activities:Travel through Cai Be floating market and explore the daily life, cruise to My Tho,go to Saigon

Disembarkation. En route to Saigon, we stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the largest Mahayana Buddhist temple in the region. You will notice the mixed architectural style and see three large buddha statues plus an impressive collection of bonsai trees.
Meals:Breakfast