The Mekong In Style

Day 1 Depart the UK

Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2-4 Ho Chi Minh City     

Your guide and driver will meet you on arrival for a private transfer to your luxury hotel. 

During your stay in Saigon, you’ll stroll the back streets with your local guide, exploring colourful markets and street-food stalls that few tourists discover. This will be followed by an afternoon taking in some of the city’s more obvious landmarks, such as the old Presidential Palace, the History Museum and the War Remnant Museum, before ending with a visit to the AB Tower to enjoy city views and drinks at the chic ‘Chill Bar’.

Day 5 Board the Aqua Mekong

Today, you transfer by road to My Tho in the Mekong Delta, where you board the luxury Aqua Mekong boat. Check in to your sumptuous en-suite cabin, one of just 20, and then sit back and enjoy the amenities as you set sail. Onboard facilities include an observation deck, cinema, spa, library and a river-facing plunge pool. 

Day 6-8 Discovering the Mekong Delta aboard Aqua Mekong

You’ll spend 3 days travelling from Vietnam to Cambodia on the Aqua Mekong and explore the Mekong Delta region in-depth as you go.

You’ll explore the lower reaches of the delta, including the Cai Be floating market, aboard a traditional small flat-bottom “sampan”. You’ll also board skiffs to visit Binh Thanh Island, where the villagers weave mats and baskets from river reeds and water hyacinths. Pass local fishermen who fish directly underneath their floating homes and explore the largest bird sanctuary of South Vietnam, home to 233 waterfowl species.

On board there will be time to relax by the pool, try a traditional Khmer Massage in the spa or learn more about Vietnam from an expert guide’s lecture whilst border crossing formalities are completed.  

As you edge into Cambodia, you’ll visit the beautiful island of Koh Oknha Tey. Her,e you will explore with a guide by tuk-tuk or bicycle, visiting one of the traditional silk weaving villages or further afield. You’ll also visit remote villages like Preah Prosop, a typical Khmer village of stilt houses, where you can experience authentic Cambodian local life.

Day 9 & 10  Phnom Penh  

Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, you can disembark the Aqua Mekong and transfer to your hotel. Your two full days in Phnom Penh will be spent getting to grips with Cambodia’s past while exploring beyond the city’s main sites. Visit the S21 detention centre and the ‘Killing Field’ of Choeung Ek to gain insight into the atrocities that took place during the civil war. Later, visit markets and art galleries and tour the streets on a cyclo.

The sleepy island of Koh Dach can be explored by bike; few tourists visit this area. In the evening, embark on a tuk-tuk or food tour of the city, stopping for dinner and snacks. 

Day 11-13 Siem Reap & the Temples of Angkor

Today, you travel north to Siem Reap. On the first afternoon, you can relax in the hotel or begin your exploration of Angkor with a visit to one of the quieter, smaller temples. Finish with sunset at Pre Rup, a crematorium temple surrounded by stunning countryside.

Two further days will be spent exploring Indochina’s most remarkable archaeological site. You’ll visit Angkor Wat, the ancient royal city of Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm, amongst other quieter, less well-known temples. Our tours here are carefully timed and constructed to ensure you get the most out of your visit and enjoy some relaxation time.

Day 14-17 Island Life at Song Saa

Fly to Sihanoukville and take a speedboat directly to this island paradise. You’ll spend four days relaxing on the remote Song Saa Private Island, one of the country’s finest luxury destinations. Villas here are beautiful, and all have a private pool with views out to the ocean. With plenty of activities and facilities, you can snorkel or scuba dive, kayak or paddleboard, enjoy yoga at sunrise or a rejuvenating spa treatment. With its ‘castaway’ style, Song Saa offers a truly peaceful island retreat.

Day 18 Fly Home

Transfer back to Sihanoukville. You can depart internationally from Sihanoukville airport or transfer to Phnom Penh, which offers a wider range of flight options.