DAY 1: Friday/ MEKONG RIVER - MY THO - HO CHI MINH - VIETNAM
We will collect you at the Saigon meeting point and transfer you by air-conditioned coach to My Tho dock where we will welcome you aboard 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.
DAY 2: Saturday/ MEKONG RIVER - BINH THANH/SA DEC - MY AN HUNG
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.  In the afternoon, 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. A 17-kilometer Biking option is also available.
DAY 3: Sunday/ MEKONG RIVER – TAN CHAU/CHAU DOC - VINH XUONG – KA’OM SAMNOR BORDER
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 18 kilometers 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 we cross the border.
DAY 4: Monday/ MEKONG RIVER - KOH OKNHA TEY - PREAH PROSOP
On this river of time we 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, we board our marine-grade aluminum skiffs and head towards the tamarind trees of Preah Prosop, a remote village little changed over several lifetimes.
DAY 5: Tuesday/ PHNOM PENH - CAMBODIA
We show off the Cambodian capital to our passengers 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, we visit the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide and the Killing Field or shopping at Russian Market. We bid farewell to 4-night guests who are disembarking in Phnom Penh.
Return to 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 6: Wednesday/ TONLE SAP RIVER - KOH CHEN - KAMPONG TRALACH - CAMBODIA
This morning, we 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. Cruise across the glassy water and disembark among the lotuses for an ox-cart ride along the Tonle Sap riverbanks, past lacquered wooden houses where during these dry months residents take refuge in the relative cool of these outdoor impromptu living rooms.
DAY 7:Thursday/ TONLE SAP RIVER - KAMPONG CHHNANG – CAMBODIA
In the cooler hours, we head into the lush countryside to visit traditional potters and palm-sugar producers, astride mountain bikes or chauffeured by shaded tuk-tuk. Into the rice paddies we pedal to watch wizened masters scale sky-piercing palms towering over us. Come afternoon, as we cruise past fertile fields of green beans flourishing among the charms of the Tonle Sap channel, relax amidst the air conditioning of our top deck lounge while our expert guides lead an insightful discussion of Mekong life.
DAY 8: Friday/ PHNOM PENH - CAMBODIA
Customized exploration of Phnom Penh and disembarkation.

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.