Aqua Mekong Discovery Cruise 4 days: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap

Afternoon & Evening

Welcome to the journey on the Aqua Mekong Explorer Cruise for 4 days and 3 nights. Boarding takes place from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM at Phnom Penh Passenger and Tourist Terminal TS1, where guests are greeted by the crew and captain with custom sundowners such as the Salted Watermelon Crush infused with Thai basil.

Let's celebrate together as we immerse ourselves in the cultural significance of the Khmer Apsara performance, a traditional dance carved on the walls of the Angkor Wat temple.

Morning

After breakfast, we transferred to Koh Chen, a peaceful island in Cambodia, to witness local artisan workshops where skilled craftsmen produce silverware and handicrafts. 

Our group will sail downstream to Udong, the ancient capital of Cambodia during the 17th and 19th centuries. At this destination, we'll explore the Vipassana Dhura meditation center and join a distinctive and demanding Buddhist discipline.

Afternoon & Evening

• From March to August

Following a comfortable lunch, join a walking tour to visit Kampong Prasat, providing us with a deeper insight into the daily lives of locals and their riverside environment, allowing for closer knowledge about their culture and tradition.

• From December to February

After lunch, we head to the traditional potters and palm sugar producers of Andong Russei village.

You can explore the countryside by mountain bike or tuk-tuk, riding through scenic rice paddies and watching local climbers scale the towering palm trees overhead.

• From March to August

Following the delicious breakfast, we get on an adventure through the lush countryside, Andong Russei, to discover the traditional techniques of pottery and palm sugar production by mountain bikes and amazing tuk-tuks. 

There will be opportunities to explore on mountain bikes or with tuk-tuks. You will pedal through the rice paddies, watching climbers summit the sky-piercing palms towering above us.

After a cooking demonstration followed by lunch, there will be additional chances to go fishing, bike through the countryside, and explore Kampong Tralach, a floating village, on skiffs.

We will cap off the day with sundowners by the riverbank and kayaking along the Tonle Sap.

• From December to February

Let's visit Phat Sandai, a remote floating village where schools, churches, and even the police station drift along the riverbank. Discover the locals’ unique way of life and their efforts to protect the area’s rich biodiversity.

For a more immersive experience, you can kayak past floating homes and beneath the shaded canopy of riverside trees.

After a cooking demonstration and lunch onboard, we head to Phnom Neang Kangrey before continuing by tuk-tuk to a local handicraft village.

Alternatively, you can choose to hike through shaded forest trails or cycle through the countryside to the Phnom Touk Meas biodiversity area.

Morning

In the morning, we savor a leisurely breakfast and enjoy the breathtaking views of the sunrise on both sides of the river. 

Embark on a tuk-tuk for a city tour around Phnom Penh City. We started to explore several of the most renowned landmarks, including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and National Museum of Cambodia. Visitors have a chance to look at the largest collection of Khmer art.

You may also choose to visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the National Museum of Cambodia, the Sosoro Museum, the peaceful Wat Phnom, or the bustling Russian Market.

Disembark around 11:30 AM at Passenger and Tourist Terminal TS1, Phnom Penh, and proceed to your next destination.

Guests continuing their Cambodia journey to Siem Reap and the ancient temples of Angkor Wat can enjoy a flight extension, including a shared transfer to Phnom Penh Airport.