Saigon to Siem Reap - Expedition Cruise
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Highlights
- Sail through one of the world’s great rivers, the Mekong
- View the swaying palms and bustling waterways of My Tho
- Excursion by skiffs to Binh Thanh Island
- Tam Nong – the largest bird sanctuary of South Vietnam at 7,300 hectares
- Visit to Koh Oknha Tey – a beautiful island on the Mekong
- Sail into Phnom Penh
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- All meals while onboard the Aqua Mekong
- All excursions
- All beverages (non-alcoholic, house wine and beer)
- Transfers to/from vessel and the meeting points in Siem Reap and Saigon
- Entrance fees en route
- Internet wireless
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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.
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 w...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Aqua Expeditions was launched in 2007 by founder and CEO, Francesco Galli Zugaro, to fulfill his dream of bringing unparalleled travel experiences, in the utmost comfort, to modern-day adventurers cruising the world’s greatest rivers.
Beginning with the Peruvian section of the Amazon River, one of the world’s last great unexplored regions, Galli Zugaro commissioned the custom design of the Aqua Amazon, the first cruiseship to set sail on this stretch of the Amazon. With 12 outward facing suites, and entirely customized by acclaimed Peruvian architect Jordi Puig, the Aqua Amazon offers a level of luxury unprecedented on the Amazon. With hand-crafted Amazon River itineraries from and to the remote Amazonian city of Iquitos, the Aqua Amazon carries travelers to the source of the Amazon and the remote Pacaya Samiria Reserve. NIGHT MONKEYExpert professional naturalist guides lead guests in small groups by skiff up Amazon River tributaries to first-hand encounters with Amazon wildlife from pink dolphins and piranha, to capuchin monkeys and three toed sloth hiding in the rainforest canopy, and hoatzin, toucans and macaws gliding seemingly effortlessly across the cloudless, cerulean sky.
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Taking guests on a journey into Aqua Expeditions next frontier, Vietnam and Cambodia, the 62.4 meter (205 feet) Aqua Mekong was designed by Saigon-based architects at Noor Design to embody the aesthetic of a sophisticated five star hotel. Local sustainable materials and artisanal touches of the Mekong’s multifaceted cultures round out these generous interior spaces designed to welcome guests in the utmost comforts between on and off shore excursions along this fascinating river, to flooded emerald forests and bamboo stilt villages accessible only by boat, among flocks of painted stork and spot billed pelicans in their last Southeast Asian refuge and to Chinese wing tipped pagoda temples and remote Buddhist monasteries. Spacious and indulgent, yet intimate enough to feel entirely exclusive, the Aqua Mekong incorporates relaxed yet refined lounging and dining areas, and can accommodate a maximum of 40 guests plus crew. Modern navigation technologies and the highest cruise ship standards as well as our experienced river pilot and crew ensure smooth travel and safety on the water.
Year Built: 2014 Ports of Embarkation: My Tho (Vietnam), Phnom Penh and Siem Reap (Cambodia) Vessel’s Registry: Cambodia Type of Vessel: River Expedition Vessel Length: 62.4 meters / 205 feet Beam: 11.5 meters / 38 feet Draft: 1.5 meters / 5 feet Cruising Speed: 12 knots Electricity: 220 volts Engines: 2 New Caterpillars, Tier 3 Emission compliant Generators: 2 New Caterpillars, encapsulated for noise reduction Water: Reverse osmosis and UV water treatment plant AC: Central air-conditioning throughout Laundry: Complimentary service (no dry cleaning on board) Internet: Complimentary wireless throughout
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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.
Child Policy: 7 year age minimum on all departures, children under 12 years old will receive a 20% discount.
Note: All itineraries are subject to change, due to weather and other conditions
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