DAY 1: TUESDAY/ MEKONG RIVER - PHNOM PENH - CAMBODIA (-/L/D)

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.

DAY 2: WEDNESDAY/ MEKONG RIVER - KA´OM SAMNOR-VINH XUONG BORDER CROSSING - TAN CHAU - CHAU DOC - MY AN HUNG - VIETNAM

Say ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ while we cross the border and sail towards Tan Chau, a vibrant border town where we take the local rickshaw called xe loi for a trip around town or pedal 18 kilometers on the peaceful island of Long Khanh. In the afternoon, we visit a typical Mekong Delta village called My An Hung where we will walk through verdant plantations. We 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. Biking option is also available for those who wish to explore on wheels.

DAY 3: THURSDAY/ MEKONG RIVER - BINH THANH/SA DEC - CAI BE - VIETNAM

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.

DAY 4: FRIDAY/ MEKONG RIVER - MY THO – HO CHI MINH - VIETNAM

Disembarkation. En route to Ho Chi Minh, 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.

Booking Policies for Independent Travelers
One defining advantage of Aqua Expeditions luxury cruise ships is the small capacity compared with other river cruises or a river lodge. Thus we recommend our guests book early, especially if your desired travel dates are not flexible. People typically book their Aqua Expeditions Cruise at least 10 to 18 months in advance, however we will always do our best to accommodate your desired cruise dates.
When you book your 3,4 or 7 night Aqua Expeditions River cruise, you will receive an email confirmation 90 days prior to the start date for your cruise. Your travel confirmation and Aqua Expeditions cruise ticket will be sent to you following your final payment. We ask that you read these terms and conditions prior to arrival.
Further details regarding Aqua Expeditions booking policies for independent travelers are listed below:
ONLINE BOOKINGS RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS
Full payment will be required at time of booking online.
ONLINE BOOKINGS CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations made 121 days or more before departure: Partial payment will be refunded, less a US $200 service charge plus third party credit card charges of approx. 4% on the total cruise ticket price per person
Cancellations made 120 to 91 days prior to departure:Partial payment will be refunded, less a US $400 service charge plus third party credit card charges of approx. 4% on the total cruise ticket price per person.
Cancellations made 90 days or less prior to departure:Full payment will be applied as the cancellation penalty.
EMAIL/PHONE RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS 
For Reservations made 91 days or more before departure: A deposit of US $400 per person is required to confirm the booking. The final balance is required 90 days prior to departure. If the payment is not received on time, the space(s) will be automatically released. 
For Reservations made 90 days or less prior to departure: A full, non-refundable payment is required to confirm the booking. 
EMAIL/PHONE RESERVATIONS CANCELLATION POLICY 
For Cancellations made 121 days or more before departure: The deposit will be refunded, less a US $200 service charge per person.
For Cancellations made 120 to 91 days prior to departure: All deposits are non-refundable.
For Cancellations made 90 days or less prior to departure:Full payment will be applied as the cancellation penalty. 
GROUP RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS (8 PAX OR MORE)
For Reservations made 121 days or more prior to departure: An initial deposit of US $400 per person is required to confirm the booking, with a second deposit of US $400 per person 120 days before departure. The final balance is required 90 days prior to departure. 
For Reservations made 120 days to 91 days prior to departure: A deposit of US $800 per person is required to confirm the booking. The final balance is required 90 days prior to departure. 
For Reservations made 90 days or less prior to departure: A full, non refundable payment is required to confirm the booking. 
GROUP CANCELLATION POLICY*
For Cancellations made 121 days or more prior to departure:The deposit will be refunded, minus a US $200 service charge per person. 
For Cancellations made 120 to 91 days prior to departure:All deposits are non refundable. 
For Cancellations made 90 days or less prior to departure:Full payment will be applied as the cancellation penalty. 
DEPARTURE DATE CHANGE POLICY
Aqua Expeditions permits guests to change the departure date of their cruise within 181 days prior to their original date without penalty. Date changes made between 180 and 121 days prior departure, please note a fee of USD$400.00 per person applies. No date changes are permitted within 120 days from departure. 
*In the event of cancellations, wire fees and credit card commissions will be deducted when calculating refunds.
NO DISCOUNT POLICY
Published rack rate prices established by Aqua Expeditions apply across all sales outlets and sales channels without exception. Aqua Expeditions reserves the right to suspend relations with any company that fails to respect this rate parity by promoting our itineraries below our published rates.