Overviews

The first impression would be the boat’s special designation, from the top bamboo toile-made-ceiling to the wooden floor, which places you in a Queen life. Using only the finest materials and traditional secrets, which comply with the high standards of government approval on vessel, the Mekong Queen has pride in ability to keep price levels down way below the other competitors in Cai Be, while having the highest workmanship.

Relaxing and soothing are how you describe about the feeling when sunbathing on the Mekong Queen’s sun desk. Life couldn’t be much enjoyable than sitting on board, looking around through the floating market and shooting along the river.

Featuring five different excursions, the Mekong Queen services will surely take you beyond Delta’s stunning sites and charming people. It is possible to take tours on small boats into the more remote rivers for getting through local villages in comfort. It is also possible to cycle around the rude road through local lives and along the river when you get off on board.

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Itinerary 1 day

- Our car picks you up at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and transfers you to Vinh Long pier.

- Board a luxury wooden boat, the Mekong Queen to cross the Co Chien River, one of the two branches of the Mekong.

- Stop to visit Mr. Tam Ho (No. 8 Tiger) family and take a short walk through his nursery garden to learn how seedlings of several tropical fruit trees are grown.

- You then listen to traditional music (subject to availability), called Tai Tu and performed by the local band while enjoying different tropical fruit and snake wine.

- Return on board the Mekong Queen for a one hour cruise through An Binh, Binh Hoa Phuoc and Dong Phu to Cai Be. Stops and visits can be made during the excursion if requested.

- On arrival in Cai Be, continue the cruise to a local factory to visit, taste and learn how pop rice, pop corn, rice paper and coconut candies are made.

- Return to the boat to go through the colorful Cai Be floating market.

- Continue the cruise about 20 minutes to Dong Hoa Hiep for lunch.

- A 10 minute walk through a local village and fruit gardens, stop at a local family scaled Longan process factory, take photo of and interact with the local people before coming to an old Mandarin house, built hundred years ago and it is where at least four generations of the family have been living.

- Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch will be served by the owner.

- After lunch is to walk around the orchard to get to know what the main contribution to the economy of her family is based on.

- You can take a choice of walking or rowing a small Sampan back to the Mekong Queen for another half an hour cruise on the Dong Hoa Hiep canal to Cai Be pier.

- Arrive in Cai Be pier around 15:50 pm. Our car will pick you up and transfer you back to Saigon. The trip ends.

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Itinerary 2 days 1 night

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh - Cai Be - Dong Hoa Hiep (L, D)

• - Our car picks you up at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and transfers you to Cai Be town.
• - On arrival in Cai Be, boarding your luxury wooden boat, the Mekong Queen to visit the colorful Cai Be floating market.
• - After the Cai Be floating market, you will then continue the cruise to a local factory to visit and learn how pop rice, pop corn, rice paper and coconut candies are made. 
• - Return to the Mekong Queen for a 50 minute cruise to Dong Hoa Hiep island.
• - Stops for visits and photos taken can be made during the excursion.
• - Take a 10 minute walk through a local village and fruit gardens, stop at a local family scaled Longan process factory, take photo of and interact with the local people before coming to an old Mandarin house, built hundred years ago and it is where at least four generations of the family have been living.
• - A so delicious Vietnamese lunch will be served by the owner, Mrs. Kiet. After lunch is to walk around the orchard to get to know what the main contribution to the economy of her family is based on.
• - Return to the Mekong Queen by walking or taking a small rowing Sampan for another 50 minute cruise on the main river and canals to Mr. Mai Quoc Nam family.
• - An optional one hour cycling tour to Mr. Sau Giao family to visit his famous Bonsai garden, then you will have another opportunity to try snake wine and the others while enjoying seasonal fruit.
• - Back to one of the local families to do check in your home stay, then the balance of the day will be at leisure on your own or take a walk around the village yourselves for more discovery of the area before dinner.
• - The family will be your host for this evening and tell you more about the typical life in the Mekong region.
• - Another option is to go down the kitchen for part of the cooking class if you wish. A traditional music show, called Tai Tu will be performed by the locals after dinner in a quiet Bonsai garden while hot green tea will be served by your hosts.
• - Over night at local house.

Day 2: Dong Hoa Hiep - Vinh Long - Ho Chi Minh city (B)

• - After breakfast, start walking on a small trail along the river to see the daily life of the locals, and visit the village market which is just held early in the morning for the so busy farmers to buy things for the day. Take your time to  interact with and take photo of the locals.
• - Afterwards, you bid farewell to your hosts and take your morning boat trip to Vinh Long.
• - Stop on the way to visit Mr. Tam Ho (No.8 Tiger) family and take a walk around his nursery garden to learn how the seedlings of several tropical fruit trees are grown in order to provide to almost all farmers in the area.
• - You then continue the excursion to the handicraft village to visit a ceramic tile factory, a tofu and fish sauce factory etc.
• - Get back to the Mekong Queen to cruise to Vinh Long where you board your vehicle to drive back to Saigon.
• - The excursion will end at the Vinh Long pier around 12:00 noon. Our driver will meet you there and transfer you to Ho Chi Minh city. The trip ends.

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Rates & Availability

Price inclusion:

• Transportation service (Private car)
• Boat trip
• Meals mentioned in the itinerary
• English speaking guide
• Entrance fees

Price exclusion:

• Travel insurance
• Tip and personal expenses
• All other services are not mentioned

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We have launched on last Oct 07 the first of a flotilla of 4 very unique, authentic and charming Sampans named "Song Xanh Cruise", designed for travellers looking for "private" cruise experiences in the Mekong Delta. On board, two spacious spaces of 15sqm each are equipped with beautiful bamboo and rattan furniture, creating a very charming atmosphere. A very attentive service is provided by a team of 4 crew members"

Since early 2004, new cruise paths are opened with high quality cruise standards.

Having our head quarters based in Phu An/Cai Lay (next to Cai Be, Tien Giang Province), we operate cruises and related tours services in the Mekong Delta using our own built sampans, all stylishly designed and inspired by ancient authentic traditional Indochinese river boats.

Since June 2006, we also operate our own-built restaurant named "Le Longanier", a beautiful Indochinese two storeys villa with authentic architecture and style.

Facilities of Song Xanh Cruise

• - Salon amenities: 1 rattan sofa and 2 rattan armchairs with cotton pillows, 1 rattan low table, books, 1 rattan standing lamp, water jacynth floor carpet. 
• - Bathroom amenities: tooth brushes and tooth paste, cotton buds, shower cap, shampoo, soap, bath and hands cotton towels. 

• - Bed room amenities: cotton kimonos, rattan slippers, fans, double bed with silk bed covers and pillows , 2 rattan bed drawers/bedroomwith 2 silk bed lamps lotus style, 1 ratan chest drawer/bedroom, 1 rattan sofa with cotton pillows, water jacynth floor carpets (bed sides and front). 
• - Sun deck amenities: teak wood square table with 4 or 6 bamboo/hard cotton chairs.
• - 1 small roawing boat attached at the back with bicycles for deeper canals discovery.
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Itinerary 2 days 1 night

Day 1 : Saigon - Cai Be - Sa Dec - Can Tho (L, D)

• - At 7:00 am. our car will pick you up at your hotel in Saigon and take you to Cai Be.
• - At around 10.am arrive in the pier in Phu An hamlet located next to Cai Be town, approximately 2 hours drive south from Saigon.
• - Transfer to the sampan and be welcomed by our crew.
• - First of all, visit of some local home factories and observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other specialties are traditionally made.
• - Then proceed to Cai Be colorful floating market, cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables.
• - Your sampan will take direction of Vinh Long and Sa Dec, cruising upstream on the Tien Giang River, one of the two large branches of the Mekong. 
• - Disembark to take a small rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local tiny village and fruit plantations.
• - Then visit one of the largest artisanal bricks and tiles factory.
• - Disembark at the local market place for a guided visit of Sa Dec town, walk along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses and Chinese temples dating from the last century are numerous.
• - Enjoy lunch at an ancient house dating from 1890, home of Mr. Huyen Thuy Le, the “Lover” of Marguerite Duras famous writer - “The Lover”.
• - Get back on your sampan, enjoy cruising down to Can Tho along a beautiful narrow canal, passing under several wooden “monkey bridges” and by tiny typical villages.
• - Some stops on the banks will be possible to establish contacts with the local population. A visit will be done at a Cao Dai temple.
• - Before sunset, stop on the banks arranged at a splendid ancient house or “Nha Co” dating from the early 19th century.
• - After being greeted by the owners, enjoy your dinner here.
• - After dinner, proceed the cruise for approximately one hour until Can Tho. We will moor for the night in a quiet place.

Day 2: Cai Rang - Can Tho - Saigon (B)

• - At around 6 am., your sampan will slowly start cruising. 
• - Your breakfast will be served on board at 7 am. while approaching Cai Rang floating market - the largest in the whole Mekong delta.
• - We will pass by countless sampan boats carrying sand, rice, fruits and vegetables, fish, flowers… showing an intense activity on the river.
• - At around 10 am  arrive at Ninh Kieu pier after a visit at Can Tho local market. 
• - Our driver will meet you there and transfer you back to Ho Chi Minh city. The trip ends.

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Itinerary 3 days 2 nights

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh - Cai Be - Phu An - Dong Hoa Hiep - Vinh Long - Sa Dec (L, D)

• - At 07:30 am our driver will meet you at you hotel in Saigon then transfer to Cai Be.
• - Embark the Song Xanh sampan, the cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables.
• -Leave Cai Be market and visit an ancient mandarin house dating from 1890.
• - Stop at some local home factories will allow us to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other specialties are traditionally made.
• - Continue cruising to Phu An hamlet, have lunch at "Le Longanier", a superb Indochinese villa located by the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations.
• - After lunch, proceed to Sa Dec cruising the Tien Giang river, one of the two large arms of the Mekong.
• - Take a small rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local tiny village and fruit plantations, visit one of the largest artisanal bricks and tiles factory.
• - Disembark for a guided visit of Sa Dec town, walk along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses, Chinese temples and Vietnamese Dinh are dating from the last century…
• - Then visit the local market and the Trung Vuong primary school where well known writer Marguerite Duras spent her childhood (see her famous novel turned into the movie “The Lover”).
• - Before sunset, stop at a splendid ancient house or “Nha Co” dating from the early 19th century and enjoy your dinner thers.
• - Get back to the boat and stay overnight on sampan.

Day 2: Sa Dec - Long Xuyen - Cho Moi (B, L, D)

• - The breakfast will be served on board at 7 am.
• - Leave Sa Dec and proceed the cruise upstream the river to Long Xuyen, a peaceful provincial town located on the Mekong’s banks.
• - Approaching Long Xuyen, enjoy your  lunch on board.
• - After lunch, have a quick tour of Long Xuyen typical center before cruising further to “Cu Lao Ong Ho” (The Tiger Island) for a visit at Ton Duc Thang museum, second president of Vietnam…
• - Then,  proceed upstream on the Mekong River to Chau Doc. Some stops on the banks will be possible for cycling tours to discover deeper the inhabitants’ life style.
• - Our dinner will be served at an ancient house that located by the river in the suburbs of Cho Moi. Take your chance to share experiences with family members and learn about traditional Southern Vietnam lifestyle.
• - Get back on board our private sampan for our second night on the river.

Day 3: Cho Moi - Chau Doc - Ho Chi Minh (B)

• - In the early morning, our breakfast will be served on board while we will be cruising to Chau Doc.
• - Cruise on a little arm of the Mekong where several traditional activities can be observed on the banks as well as old Vietnamese temples dating from late 19th century.
• - Reach Chau Doc late in the morning.
• - At around 11 am, disembark at Chau Doc main city pier, our car will transfer you back to Saigon. The trip ends.

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Rates & Availability

Price inclusion:

• Transportation service by a private car
• Boat trip
• All meals mentioned in the itinerary
• 2 water bottles per one per day, Vietnamese tea, Fresh fruits, Refreshing cotton towels
• Entrance fees 
• Service charge and govenrment taxes
• Crew assistance
• 1 English speaking guide
• Bicycles and rowing boat rides

Price exclusion:

• Travel insurance
• Personal Expenses
• Drinks during meals & cruise (soft drinks, beer, wine)
• Tipping / Crew and Guide

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“Cai Be Princess” is one of few private Sampans on Mekong Delta. It is a great choice for travellers who prefer Sampans with traditional design style and ultimate privacy.

Let’s join us in this journey to explore lively floating markets with the riches of colorful fresh fruits and vegetables from Mekong’s gardens. This is also a great opportunity to take a glimpse into the agricultural, rural life of people at the delta region by visiting local workshops that produce various handmade souvenirs from rice and coconuts.

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Itinerary 1 days

- Our car will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and move to Cai Be pier.

- Upon embarkation, you are welcomed with fresh cotton towels.

- Visit Cai Be colorful floating market, cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables...

- Cruising further, your sampan will bring you to see some local home factories to discover traditional rice paste making, rice pop corn, coco candies, and longans drying process.

- Enjoy a delicious lunch at a superb Indochinese villa, Le Longanier, located in a luxuriant garden by the river…

- After lunch, proceed the cruise to Dong Hoa Hiep. On the way, you will be able observe the typical Mekong delta rural life. 

- Visit at an ancient mandarin house dating from the 19th century where the family will welcome you with a cup a tea.

- Afterthat proceed to Vinh Long, passing beautiful landscapes along Dong Phu canal, Binh Hoa Phuoc and An Binh islands famous for their fruit orchards.

- Stops on the way can be made at An Binh ancient Church or at Tam Ho bonsais garden.

- After crossing the Co Chien River, the excursion will end at Vinh Long pier around 4 pm. 

- Our driver will meet you there and transfer you back to Ho Chi Minh city. The trip ends.

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Itinerary 2 days 1 night

Day 1: Saigon – Cai Be – Phu An – Dong Hoa Hiep – An Binh (L, D)

• - At 7h30 in the morning, our car picks you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and transfer you to Cai Be.
• - Upon embarkation on the river boat, you will be welcomed with fresh cotton towels.
• - Visit Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. Then proceed to Phu An hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the best sights the Mekong Delta can offer.
• - On the way, stop at some local home factories to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other regional specialties are made.
• - Enjoy a delicious lunch at "Le Longanier", a superb Indochinese villa located by the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations.
• - After lunch, cruise deeper to Dong Hoa Hiep and An Binh islands.
• - Cruise along Dong Phu canal, stop at a fruit orchard and bonsais plantation near Binh Hoa Phuc islet. 
• - In the late afternoon, disembark and check-in at a traditional charming house built on pillars by the river.
• - The rest of the day at your leisure.
• - Have dinner and stay overnight in the local house. 

Day 2: An Binh – Vinh Long – Sa Dec – Saigon (B, L)

• - After breakfast, get back on your private sampan.
• - Crossing the Co Chien River, one of the largest Mekong's arm,cruise under the spectacular My Thuan Bridge. Then stop at Dinh Tan Hoa, an ancient provincial house built some hundred fifty years ago…
• - Proceed the cruise up-stream on the Tien Giang River, another large arm of the Mekong. On the way visit one of the biggest bricks and tiles factory.
• - Get back on board, cruise to Sa Dec. 
• - Reach Sa Dec around noon and have lunch on boat while cruising or at a local ancient house in Sa Dec (Nha Co).
• - Visit the town, walk along its narrow streets and beautiful old houses dating from the last century, among some old Chinese temples, ancient Dinh, including the primary school of Marguerite Duras famous writer. (See Marguerite Duras novel turned into a famous movie, “The Lover”).
• - The excursion will end at around 4pm. Our car will transfer back to Saigon City. The trip ends.

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Rates & Availability

Price inclusion:

• Transportation service
• Boat trip
• Fresh cotton towels, fresh fruits, hot green tea, mineral water during cruise
• Meals in the itinerary
• Entrance fees
• Crew assistance
• VAT and service charge

Price exclusion:

• Travel Insurance
• Tipping / Crew during cruise
• Personal expenses

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Le Cochinchine offers an elegant, relaxing and fulfilling ways to explore endless water way of Mekong River. The cruise brings us into contact with people in different corner of the Delta. WithLe Cochinchine, you will have ample  opportunity to see Vietnam in its authenticity and sample local culture and food,  in a one unpacking, unforgettable vacation where  your "floating hotel" get you insight into Mekong Delta and quaint villages.

Each cabin has its own air-conditioning unit, which can be adjusted for your comfort. We recommend you do not over- cool your cabin as the sudden change from the outside temperature to a chilled cabin can bring on colds, respiratory illnesses and even stomach upsets. When you go out, we recommend you turn the setting to 'Lo Cool', set at about 4, and then when you return you can readjust the temperature to your preference without having to wait for cool air. At night you may prefer to use the fan only, and have the windows open. Insect netting covers the windows to enable you to do this. Please do not leave your air-conditioner on with the window open - this results in energy loss (the equivalent of switching on the heating and opening the windows in a cold country!

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Itinerary 2 days 1 night

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh - Cai Be - Tra On (L, D)

• - In the morning, our car will pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city, then depart Saigon for Cai Be.
• - At 11:30 am transfer to Le Cochinchine boat. Enjoy welcome drink. 
• - Explore the lively Cai Be floating market.
• - Cruising amongst the mazes of waterway to visit the handicraft villages and meet with local people. Have a quick look of the old house and sample various tropical fruits.
• - Enjoy your lunch on board while Le Cochinchine sets sail through Cho Lach to Mang Thit.
• - Embark on a pleasant walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities.
• - En route to visit a cottage industry , a local farm and sample seasonal fruits.
• - Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River taking in the beautiful scenery and the magnificent sunset on sunset on the river while sipping aperitifs.
• - Enjoy dinner and stay overnight on board in Tra On.

Day 2: Tra On - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh (B)

• - Have breakfast on board while enjoy the magnificent sunrise on Hau Giang river. 
• - Set sails to Can Tho through tributary and canals.
• - A small boat will take you to Cai Rang floating market.
• - Then go for walk or cycling along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing.
• - At 11:00 check out cabin and disembark the boat.
• - You will be picked up by our driver and drive back to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). The trip ends.

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Itinerary 3 days 2 nights

Day 1: Cai Be - My Thuan - Sa Dec (L,D)

• - In the morning, our car will pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city, then depart Saigon for Cai Be.
• - At 11:30 am transfer to Le Cochinchine boat. Enjoy welcome drink. 
• - LeCochinchine continues sets sails to Cai Thia while lunch is served on boat.
• - Embark on a lovely cycling excursion on the bank of the peninsula browsing several verdant villages.
• - Visit of the gardens and orchards, local houses and ample opportunity meet with people and get insight into Delta life .
• - Visit Cao Dai temple on the way to My Thuan.
• - Continue cruising toward Sadec, a nice and quiet town overlooking Mekong river.
• - Visit the lively Sa Dec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras (a famous writer). 
• - Walk along the village path and get yourself acquaintance with rural activities as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, and vegetable farms, fish farms.
• - Back to our boat for a cruise down stream. Relax on boat while sipping an aperitif .
• - Have dinner and overnight on board.

Day 2: Cai Thia - Vinh Long -Tra On (B, L, D)

• - Have breakfast on board.
• - Visit Binh Hoa Phuoc island and go for walk walk through the islets, sampling native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meet the local people.
• - Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, the mazes of waterway , local pop-rice and sweets production.
• - Visit old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.
• - Continues cruising  to Co Chien. Lunch is served on board
• - Embark on a pleasant walk on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities. Visit a cottage industry , a local farm and sample seasonal fruits.
• - Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset.
• - The crew will serve dinner while the Le Cochinchine is cruising on Mang Thit river.
• - Overnight on boat.

Day 3: Tra On - Can Tho (B)

• - Have breakfast on board.
• - The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Cantho through tributary and canals.
• - Transfer to Cai Rang: one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong and go for a walk along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing.
• - Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink.
• - At 11.00 am. disembark in Can Tho. The cruise ends.
• - Our car will picks you up and transfer you back to Ho Chi Minh city.

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Rates & Availability

Price inclusion:

• Boat trip
• English speaking guide
• 1 nights accommodation on board
• Meals as mentioned during the cruise ( B=Breakfast, L = Lunch, D=Dinner)
• Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program
• Biking, sampan boat ride
• Services of crews during the cruise
• Apperitif

Price exclusion:

• Visa 
• Travel insurance
• Ground transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to the pier 
• Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.

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The Bassac is entirely built of wood, from the hull of an 80-foot-long rice barge.

She can accommodate up to 12 passengers in six nicely decorated cabins, each with air-con and a private bathroom, and features a 100 sqft restaurant that opens all around, a large gallery, a small office room and 700 sqft of sundeck.

The Bassac can take her passengers on cruises up to seven days without stopping, and offers a great flexibility in programming your journey.

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Itinerary 2 days 1 night

Day 1:  Ho Chi Minh city - Can Tho (L, D)

• - Our car picks you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and transfers you to Can Tho.
• - Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.
• - Departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch is servered on board while en route.
• - On the way visit Tra On floating market.
• - Turn into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks.
• - By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta's countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants.
• - Get back the boat, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset.
• - The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river towards her anchorage point for the night.
• - The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit.

Day 2: Cai Be - Ho Chi Minh city (B)

• - At 06:30 am departure towards Cai Be.
• - Enjoy your breakfast and the scenery on the banks.
• - The Bassac passes Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards.
• - Arrive in Cai Be, check-out and boarding of a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft.
• - Our driver will meet you at the pier in Cai Be and transfer you to Ho Chi Minh city. The trip ends.

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Itinerary 3 days 2 nights

Day 1: Can Tho - Thot Not (L, D)

• - Our car picks you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and transfers you to Can Tho.
• - Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Enjoy the welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew and check in the cabins.
• - Departure upstream of the Hau river. Lunch is served on board on the way.
• - Upon arrival at Thot Not, transfer on the longboat to take some walks at the bamboo village in Thot Not. 
• - Board back at dusk, rest on the deck for the sunset while taking somes drinks at the bar. 
• - The dinner is served on board. The Bassac takes the way back to Can Tho and casts anchor near Can Tho for the night.

Day 2: Can Tho - Tra On - Mang Thit (B, L, D)

• -  Breakfast is available from 06:30 am, while the ship is cruising towards Can Tho city.
• - Arrive in Cai Rang floating market, transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier. 
• - Arrive in Ninh Kieu, Can Tho in the late morning. 
• - Board at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Enjoy welcome drink, then depart downstream of the Hau river.
• - Have lunch on board on the way. 
• - Visit Tra On floating market. 
• - Turn into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks. 
• - By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta's countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants. 
• - Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset. 
• - The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river towards her anchorage point for the night. 
• - The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit.

Day 3: Cai Be - Ho Chi Minh city (B)

• - At 06:30 am departure towards Cai Be. Enjoy your breakfast and the scenery on the banks.
• - The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards. 
• - Arrive in Cai Be, check-out and boarding of a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft. 
• - Our car will meet you at the pier in Cai Be and take you back to Ho Chi Minh city. The trip ends.

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Rates & Availability

Price inclusion:

• Transportation on board
• Accommodation of each passenger in a twin-share cabin, double- or twin-bedded
• Meals served onboard
• Vietnamese coffee, tea; mineral water
• Visits on shore or on a small skiff
• Access to all services on board
• Access to and from the board on a longboat
• All taxes are included

Price exclusion:

• Private transfer around Saigon
• Bar services
• Travel insurance
• Visas and visa fees
• Tips and gratuities

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