The Mekong Delta, at the south end of Vietnam is a vast and low plain, divided by the "Nine Dragons", the arms of the mighty Mekong River. The country most fertile soil is formed by alluvions and sediments deposited by the great river. This prosperous region produces close to half the agricultural production of the country, with only 12% of its superficy. It is a world of rice fields, orchards, arroyos, and canals, where water and earth are intrically interlaced, where in many places a boat is the most convenient way of transportation, where many people live on the water, depend on the water for fish and rice, and perform functions such as shopping and eating on the water. The insularity of the Delta has made it a refuge for minority religions such as the curious indigenous Cao Dai religion and the Muslim faith of the descendants of the Cham people.
 Fruit Orchard and Island Visit – 1 day (Trip code #1701)
Our car will pick up at your hotel in early morning. Upon arrival at My Tho, cruising along small creek to Mekong River estuary, to Con Phung (Phoenix Island). The motorized boat cruise more along natural creeks and quiet village in Ben Tre Province. Visit orchards, bee - keeping farm, taste natural honey and honey wine, enjoy tropical fruit, traditional music, see round a distillery, explore the local coconut candy production process, taste candy & coconut pulp. On the way back to Ho Chi Minh with stop at Cao Dai temple in Ben Luc town. Arrival at your hotel in the late evening.
Inclusive
Transportation in a private car/minibus with airconditioning
All entrance fees, boat fees
Service of a private English speaking local guide
Mineral water and wet wipe
Lunch at local restaurant
 Summer Promotion 2010 (what's this?) Program (Validity: 01.04.10-30.09.10) |
1 pax |
2 pax |
3-4 pax |
5 - 6pax |
| 94 |
52 |
41 |
26 |
|
US$39,--person |
Mekong Delta Floating Market – 1 day (Trip code #1702)
Cai Be Floating Market is a famous place in Mekong Delta, here the Tien River forms the border between Tien Giang, Vinh Long and Ben Tre Provinces. Every day, approximately 400 -500 boats filled with fruits, vegetables and other products anchor a long the banks of the river, waiting for traders and customers. The merchandise sold in each boat is hung on a high pole in front of the boat as a sample to attract customers from a distance.
Our car will pick up at your hotel in early morning. Upon arrival at Cai Be, embark a private boat to cruise around Cai Be Floating Market to see local people being selling, buying, exchanging goods from their boats. Visit local garden and house to see orchard, rice crisped producing process, etc.. Cruise along river to see peaceful tranquil life of villagers, admire marvelous natural natural setting of Mekong Delta region. About 3 pm, the boat will arrival at Vinh Long Market, walking around to explore Vinh Long Market. On the way back to Ho Chi Minh with stop at bonsai garden. Arrival at your hotel in the late evening.
Inclusive
Transportation in a private car/minibus with airconditioning
All entrance fees, boat fees
Service of a private English speaking local guide
Mineral water and wet wipe
Lunch at local restaurant
Summer Promotion 2010 (what's this?) Program (Validity: 01.04.10-30.09.10). |
1 pax |
2 pax |
3-4 pax |
5 - 6pax |
| 124 |
66 |
53 |
32 |
|
US$32,--person |
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Fluvial of Mekong Delta – 2 days/1 night (Trip code #1703)
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Vinh Long - Can Tho
This trip provides a look at a wide variety of the life and scenery of the Delta. On the way you can see green rice paddy fields stretching towards the horizon. After arrival in Cai Be, a boat takes you to the floating market with sellers and buyers bargaining and exchanging their goods from their boats. Next, a boat rides on the maze of shady canals visiting the An Binh islands (Vinh Long). We will enjoy the local tropical fruits and see how local people cultivate their orchards, make their living from ceramics, popcorn and rice paper... A nice chance for bicycle riding, roaming through the village and looking at the local handicraft shops. A stop will be landed on Vinh Long market a nice walk around. Continue driving to Can Tho. Overnight at Can Tho.
Day 2: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Cruising along the small and picturesque tributaries by rowing boat, we will see the Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily activities of the locals who lives along the Mekong canals and you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles making shop. Drive back to Sai Gon via My Tho city.
Inclusive
Accommodation at specified with daily breakfast
Transportation in a private car/minibus with airconditioning
All entrance fees, boat fees
Service of a private English speaking local guide
Mineral water and wet wipe
No lunch or dinner
|
1 pax |
2 pax |
3 - 4pax |
5 - 6pax |
Single room supplement |
Standard hotel (Ninh Kieu 2 hotel) |
215 |
108 |
85 |
51 |
12 |
|
231 |
116 |
89 |
65 |
21 |
|
337 |
170 |
143 |
119 |
76 |
|
US$65,--person with homestay overnight |
“Western Region” Capital – 3 days/2 nights (Trip code #1704)
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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Vinh Long - Can Tho
Our car will pick up at your hotel in early morning. Upon arrival at Cai Be, embark a private boat to cruise around Cai Be Floating Market to see local people being selling, buying, exchanging goods from their boats. Visit local garden and house to see orchard, rice crisped producing process, .. Take cruise along river to see peaceful tranquil life of villagers, admire marvelous natural natural setting of Mekong Delta region. About 3 pm, the boat will arrival at Vinh Long Market, walking around to explore Vinh Long Market. Then transfer to Can Tho City. Over night in Can Tho.
Day 2: Can Tho - Phong Dien - Thot Not - Chau Doc (B)
Cruising along the small and picturesque tributaries by rowing boat, we will see the Cai Rang -Phong Dien floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily life in Mekong River and you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles making shop. We now travel by land to Chau Doc, on the way we will pass Thot Not to visit Bang Lang Bird Sanctuary (Stork Garden) or Crocodile Farm. On arrival at Chau Doc, visit the Sam mountain to enjoy the a breath-taking view and enjoy the sunset on the top of Sam Mountain.
Over night in Chau Doc.
Day 3: Chau Doc - Ho Chi Minh City (B)
A boat trip to visit the floating fish breeding farms reveals the amazing highlight of Chau Doc, a Cham minority village, whom still again employment from traditional weaving. The last stop in Chau Doc is to a local Islamic Mosque. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City and drop off at your hotel.
Inclusive
Accommodation at specified with daily breakfast
Transportation in a private car/minibus with airconditioning
All entrance fees, boat fees
Service of a private English speaking local guide
Mineral water and wet wipe
No lunch or dinner
|
1 pax |
2 pax |
3 - 4pax |
5 - 6pax |
Single room supplement |
|
354 |
179 |
136 |
99 |
28 |
|
379 |
191 |
148 |
111 |
40 |
|
575 |
288 |
246 |
210 |
140 |
|
US$115,--person |
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Lower Mekong River to Cambodia – 3 days/2 nights (Trip code #1705)
View Route Map
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Vinh Long - Can Tho
Our car will pick up at your hotel in early morning. Upon arrival at Cai Be, embark a private boat to cruise around Cai Be Floating Market to see local people being selling, buying, exchanging goods from their boats. Visit local garden and house to see orchard, rice crisped producing process, .. Take cruise along river to see peaceful tranquil life of villagers, admire marvelous natural natural setting of Mekong Delta region. About 3 pm, the boat will arrival at Vinh Long Market, walking around to explore Vinh Long Market. Then transfer to Can Tho City. Over night in Can Tho.
Day 2: Can Tho - Cai Rang - Chau Doc (B)
Cruising along the small and picturesque tributaries by rowing boat, we will see the Cai Rang - Phong Dien floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily activities of the locals who lives along the Mekong canals and you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles making shop. Then continue going to Chau Doc via Long Xuyen. Check in on arrival. Visit the Sam mountain to enjoy the a breath-taking view on the Vietnamese-Cambodian border with flat rice fields and nice canals, visit caved pagoda. Over night in Chau Doc.
Day 3: Chau Doc - Phnom Penh (B)
Wake up early morning to transfer to Chau Doc harbor and take an express boat to Phnom Phenh, Cambodia.
Inclusive
Accommodation at specified with daily breakfast
Transportation in a private car/minibus with airconditioning
All entrance fees, boat fees
Service of a private English speaking local guide
Mineral water and wet wipe
Speedboat ticket Chau Doc – Phnompenh by Hang Chau boat
No lunch or dinner
|
1 pax |
2 pax |
3 - 4pax |
5 - 6pax |
Single room supplement |
|
328 |
180 |
145 |
114 |
28 |
|
335 |
192 |
157 |
126 |
40 |
|
550 |
290 |
255 |
225 |
140 |
|
US$125,--person |
Cruise the Mekong Delta on Bassac, doing activities on sampan to canals! (Trip code #1706)
#1706a: 2 days 1 night upstream (DAILY) from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) with Bassac cruise
Day 1: Saigon - Cai Be - Tra On (Lunch, dinner), NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM SAIGON, GUIDE ON BOARD
07.30: Pick up at your hotel in Saigon, drive (no guide) to Cai Be to board the Bassac cruise.
Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, Introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.
Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river.
Lunch while on route. Rest on the deck.
The Bassac slips into the Chợ Lách canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water.
Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby.
Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.
The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On floating market, for the night.
Day 2: Cai Rang - Can Tho - Saigon (Breakfast), GUIDE ON BOARD, NO ESCORT BACK SAIGON
You may get up for breakfast as early as 06:30, as the ship is resuming its cruise the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho.
Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier.
End of services by mid-morning (about 10.00 hours) on shore at Can Tho
Our car will pick up you at this place and transfer (no guide) back Saigon and drop off your hotel.
#1706b: 4 days 3 nights downstream (DEPARTURE SATURDAYS) from Phnompenh (Cambodia) with Bassac cruise
Day 1: Phnompenh - speedboat to Chau Doc (no meals), NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM SAIGON, GUIDE ON BOARD
Self arrangement transfer by taxi to Phnompenh pier
Board Hang Chau
speedboat to Chau Doc. Boat departs at 08.00 and arrives Chau Doc at 13.00
Self arrangement check in at your hotel.
Overnight at Trung Nguyen hotel (www.trungnguyenhotel.com.vn)
**Make sure you have Vietnamese visa in your passport as no visa on arrival is applied at this check point.
Day 2: Chau Đoc - Cai Be - Can Tho (Breakfast, lunch, dinner), GUIDE ON BOARD
Self arrangement transfer by taxi to Bassac boat pier
Boarding at the Chau Doc pier (noon time), welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into your cabin.
Departure downstream on the Bassac river, as the crew serves lunch.
We connect through river Vam Nao and around the district of Cho Moi to the First River.
Mid-afternoon, we sail along a small tributary to Song Ho. Exploratory visit at Cho Moi: Village and old churches.
Boarding back at dusk, welcome drink. Dinner is served en route.
the Bassac drops anchor on the way in view of the My Thuan bridge for the night.
Day 3: Cai Be - Tra On (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), GUIDE ON BOARD
Breakfast is available from 6:30 on.
The Bassac sets sail after sunrise towards Cai Be, through sceneries of sweet water mangroves on river My Tho.
Arrival in Cai Be, transfer to a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft.
Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river.
Lunch while on route. Rest on the deck.
The Bassac slips into the Chợ Lách canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water.
Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby.
Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.
The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On floating market, for the night.
Day 4: Tra On - Cai Rang - Can Tho - Saigon (Breakfast), GUIDE ON BOARD, NO ESCORT BACK SAIGON
You may get up for breakfast as early as 06:30, as the ship is resuming its cruise the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho.
Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier.
End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cần Thơ.
Our car and driver will pick up you here and drive to Saigon and drop off at your hotel
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#1706c: 4 days 3 nights upstream (DEPARTURE EVERY FRIDAYS) from Saigon (Vietnam) with Bassac cruise
Day 1: Saigon - Cái Bè, on the first day at noon, NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM SAIGON, GUIDE ON BOARD.
Pick up you at your hotel in Saigon, drive to Vinh Long (no guide)
Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, Introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.
Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river.
Lunch while on route. Rest on the deck.
The Bassac slips into the Chợ Lách canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water.
Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby.
Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.
The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On floating market, for the night.
Day 2: Vinh Long - Can Tho - Long Xuyen (Breakfast, lunch, dinner), GUIDE ON BOARD
You may get up for breakfast as early as 06:30, as the ship is resuming its cruise the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho.
Arrival 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 by mid-morning.
Boarding back, welcome drink and departure towards upstream river Bassac. Lunch is served on board while en route.
Upon arrival at Thot Not, transfer on the longboat for a visit of a bamboo-knitting village near the Thot Not bird park, at the time the egrets return home from a day out.
Boarding back before dusk, a welcome drink and the dinner are served on board while en route.
Rest on the deck before the night. The Bassac drops anchor upstream of Long Xuyen for the night.
Day 3: Long Xuyen - Chau Doc (Breakfast), GUIDE ON BOARD
Breakfast is served from 6:30 AM, as the Bassac is on its way upstream the river towards Châu Đốc.
Upon arrival to Chau Doc, check-out and transfer onto a local boat for the visit of a village of the Muslim Cham minority, then final disembarkment.
Own arrangement taxi to check in at hotel
Overnight at Trung Nguyen hotel (www.trungnguyenhotel.com.vn)
Day 4: Chau Doc - speedboat ticket to Phnompenh of Cambodia (Breakfast)
Breakfast
Own arrangement taxi to Hang Chau express boat to Cambodia. The trip begins at 08.00 and ends at Phnompenh pier at 13.00 including stop for Immigration check on the way
**You can do visa into Cambodia at this river checkpoint.
Inclusive
Accommodation at specified with daily breakfast(1706b,c)
Transportation in a private car/minibus with airconditioning
All entrance fees, overnight boat Bassac fees
Service of a private English/French speaking local guide on boat.
Mineral water and wet wipe
Speedboat ticket Phnompenh - Chau Doc or Chau Doc - Phnompenh by Hang Chau boat (1706b,c)
Meals as specified
|
1 pax* |
2 pax |
3 - 4 pax |
5-6 pax |
Single cabin supplement |
| Trip code #1706a |
350 |
227 |
201 |
185 |
85 |
| Trip code #1706b with Trung Nguyen hotel |
661 |
452 |
413 |
396 |
164 |
| Trip code #1706c with Trung Nguyen hotel |
661 |
452 |
413 |
396 |
164 |
* 1 pax stays in single cabin
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Cruise the Mekong Delta on a real Song Xanh private sampan, real experience! (Trip code #1707)
#1707a: Exclusive Song Xanh sampan 2 days 1 night (DAILY)
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Cai Be - Vinh Long - Sa Dec - Can Tho
Day 1: Saigon - Cái Bè - Sa Dec - Can Tho, NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM SAIGON, GUIDE ON BOARD.
Pick up you at your hotel in Saigon, drive to Cai Be (no guide)
The cruise starts at around 10.00 am from our pier in Phu An hamlet located next to Cai Be town, approximately 2 hours drive south from Saigon.
Upon embarkation on your sampan you will be welcomed by our crew. After your installation, the cruise will begin with the visit of some local home factories where you will be able to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other specialties are traditionally made. We will 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 arms of the Mekong. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed with countless arroyos, and remain unknown to many people.
We will then cruise on a small beautiful canal through water jacinth plantations… You will disembark to take a small rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local tiny village and fruit plantations.
Further on the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one
of the largest artisanal bricks and tiles factory where you will have an interesting visit.
Sa Dec town will appear like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals.
You will disembark at the local market place for a guided visit of this charming town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses and Chinese temples dating from the last century are numerous. Visit at an ancient house dating from 1890, home of Ong. Huyen Thuy Le, the “Lover” of Marguerite Duras famous novelist.
Back on board your sampan, your lunch will be served while we will be 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 Daist temple.
Before sunset, we will have our last 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, we will cater a candlelight dinner for you, an unforgettable experience in a unique atmosphere.
After dinner, we will proceed the cruise for approximately one hour until Can Tho. We will moor for the night in a quiet place.
Your bed will be ready for your first night on the Mekong river.
Day 2: Cai Rang - Can Tho - Saigon, NO ESCORT GUIDE BACK SAIGON, GUIDE ON BOARD.
At around 06.00 am, your sampan will slowly start cruising.
Your breakfast will be served on board at approximately 07.00 am, while approaching Cai Rang floating market, actually 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. Your cruise journey will end at around 10.00 am at Ninh Kieu pier after a visit at Can Tho local market
Our car will pick up you at this place and transfer (no guide) back Saigon and drop off your hotel.
This program can be implemented with the embarkation from Can Tho with supplement
#1707b: Exclusive Song Xanh sampan 3 days 2 nights (DAILY) from
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Cai Be - Vinh Long - Sa Dec - Can Tho - Saigon
Day 1: Saigon - Cái Bè - Phu An - Dong Hoa Hiep/Vinh Long - Sa Dec
NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM SAIGON, GUIDE ON BOARD.
Pick up you at your hotel in Saigon, drive to Cai Be (no guide)
The excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at 10.00 am. Upon embarkation on your sampan-hotel, you will be welcomed with fresh cotton towels.
After your installation, the cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables.
Visits will be made at an ancient mandarin house dating from 1890 where you will we welcomed by the owner. Further, another stop at some local home factories will allow you to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other specialties are traditionally made.
We will proceed to Phu An hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the best sights the Mekong Delta can offer.
A delicious lunch will await you at "Le Longanier", a superb Indochinese villa located by the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations.
After lunch, your sampan will proceed to Sa Dec cruising the Tien Giang river, one of the two large arms of the Mekong.
These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed with countless arroyos, and remaining unknown to many people.
We will then cruise on a small beautiful canal through water jacinth plantations… You will take a small rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local tiny village and fruit plantations.
Further on the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the largest artisanal bricks and tiles factory where you will have an interesting visit.
Sa Dec town will appear like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals.
You will disembark for a guided visit of this charming and peaceful town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses, Chinese temples and Vietnamese Dinh are dating from the last century…
You will visit the Trung Vuong primary school where famous novelist Marguerite Duras spent her childhood (turned into the movie “The Lover”), then you will have your last visit of the day at the beautiful ancient house of Ong Huynh Thuy Le who was the former “lover” of M. Duras…
A delicious dinner will be catered for you on board.
First night onboard your sampan, on the Mekong river…
Day 2: Sa Dec - Can Tho, GUIDE ON BOARD.
The breakfast will be served on board at 07.30 am. You will then go on land for the visit of Sa Dec local market, one of the most exotic and authentic in Vietnam.
Back on board your sampan, cruising down to Can Tho along a beautiful narrow canal, passing under several wooden “monkey bridges” and by tiny typical villages.
Your lunch will be served on board.
Some stops on the banks will be arranged for you to establish contacts with the local population or discover some interesting villages on the way. A visit will be done at a Cao Daist temple, overlooking the river… A bicycle ride will also be organized in the country side. Before sunset, we will have our last 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, we will cater a candlelight dinner for you, an unforgettable experience in a unique atmosphere.
After dinner, we will proceed the cruise for approximately one hour until Can Tho. We will moor for the night in a quiet place. Your bed will be ready for your second night on the Mekong river.
Day 3: Can Tho - Cai Rang - Can Tho - drive back Saigon, GUIDE ON BOARD, NO ESCORT GUIDE BACK
At around 06.00 am, your sampan will slowly start cruising.
Your breakfast will be served on board at 07.00 am while approaching Cai Rang floating market actually still 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.
Your cruise journey will end at around 10.00 am at Ninh Kieu pier after a visit at Can Tho local market.
Your car will pick up and drive back Saigon and drop off at your hotel.
This program can be implemented with the embarkation from Can Tho with supplement with supplement
#1707c: Exclusive Song Xanh 3 days 2 nights (DAILY)
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Cai Be - Vinh Long - Cho Moi - Chau Doc - Saigon (or Phnompenh Cambodia)
Day 1: Saigon - Cái Bè - Phu An - Dong Hoa Hiep/Vinh Long - Sa Dec
NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM SAIGON, GUIDE ON BOARD.
Pick up you at your hotel in Saigon, drive to Cai Be (no guide)
The excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at around 10.00 am. Upon embarkation on your sampan-hotel, you will be welcomed with fresh cotton towels.
After your installation, the cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables.
Visits will be made at an ancient mandarin house dating from 1890 where you will we welcomed by the owner. Further, another stop at some local home factories will allow you to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other specialties are traditionally made.
We will proceed to Phu An hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the best sights the Mekong Delta can offer.
A delicious lunch will await you at "Le Longanier", a superb Indochinese villa located by the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations.
After lunch, your sampan will proceed to Sa Dec cruising the Tien Giang river, one of the two large arms of the Mekong.
These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed with countless arroyos, and remaining unknown to many people.
We will then cruise on a small beautiful canal through water jacinth plantations… You will take a small rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local tiny village and fruit plantations. Further on the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the largest artisanal bricks and tiles factory where you will have an interesting visit. Sa Dec town will appear like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals. You will disembark for a very interesting visit at a beautiful ancient house or “Nha Co” dating from the early 19th century, home of Ong Huynh Thuy Le, former “lover” of famous French novelist Marguerite Duras… Back on board your sampan, you will be served a delicious dinner.
First night on the Mekong river.
Day 2: Sa Dec - Long Xuyen – Cho Moi, GUIDE ON BOARD
The breakfast will be served on board at 07.00 am.
You will disembark for a guided visit of this charming and peaceful town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses, Chinese temples and Vietnamese Dinh are dating from the last century… You will visit the local market, one of the most attractive in Vietnam. Back on board, your sampan will slowly leave Sa Dec and proceed the cruise upstream to Long Xuyen, a peaceful provincial town located on the Mekong banks. We will pass by several luxuriant islands, crossing countless sampan boats carrying sand, rice, fruits and vegetables, fishes, showing an intense activity on the river.
Approaching Long Xuyen, your lunch will be served on board.
Later, you will 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…
We will 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.
In the evening, we will organize for you an exciting experience at an ancient house located by the river in the suburbs of Cho Moi, where your dinner will be arranged.
You will be able to share experiences with family members and learn about traditional Southern Vietnam lifestyle, one of the highlights of your journey on the Mekong which should not be forgotten!
Back on board your private sampan for your second night on the river.
Day 3: Cho Moi - Chau Doc - Saigon, GUIDE ON BOARD, NO ESCORT GUIDE BACK SAIGON OR CONTINUATION TO PHNOMPENH OF CAMBODIA THROUGH THE RIVER!
Early morning, your breakfast will be served on board while we will be cruising to Chau Doc.
We will cruise on a little arm of the Mekong where several traditional activities can be observed on the banks (artisanal boat factories, bamboo baskets making, palm leaves cutting, net fishing), as well as old Vietnamese temples dating from late 19th century. We will reach Chau Doc late in the morning. Located on the upper Mekong Delta, the town is 280 km south-west of Saigon on to the Cambodian border. With such proximity the local population is an eclectic mix of Cham, Khmer, Chinese and Vietnamese sharing different cultures and historical richness.
At around 11.00 am, you will disembark at Chau Doc main city pier and our car will pick you up driving back Saigon or you continue to take speedboat to Cambodia passing Vinh Xuong (Vietnam), Phnomden (Cambodia) river gate point to Phnompenh. Boat ticket is with Hang Chau boat (price we quoted on supplement basis)
This program can be reverted with the embarkation from Chau Doc with supplement charge.
#1707d: Exclusive Song Xanh 3 days 2 nights (DAILY)
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Cai Be - Long Xuyen - Rach Gia with extension to Phu Quoc island!
Day 1: Saigon - Cái Bè - Phu An - Dong Hoa Hiep - Vinh Long - Sa Dec
NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM SAIGON, GUIDE ON BOARD.
Pick up you at your hotel in Saigon, drive to Cai Be (no guide)
The excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at around 10.00 am. Upon embarkation on your sampan-hotel, you will be welcomed with fresh cotton towels.
After your installation, the cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables.
Visits will be made at an ancient mandarin house dating from 1890 where you will we welcomed by the owner. Further, another stop at some local home factories will allow you to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other specialties are traditionally made.
We will proceed to Phu An hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the best sights the Mekong Delta can offer.
A delicious lunch will await you at "Le Longanier", a superb Indochinese villa located by the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations.
After lunch, your sampan will proceed to Sa Dec cruising the Tien Giang river, one of the two large arms of the Mekong.
These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed with countless arroyos, and remaining unknown to many people.
We will then cruise on a small beautiful canal through water jacinth plantations… You will take a small rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local tiny village and fruit plantations. Further on the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the largest artisanal bricks and tiles factory where you will have an interesting visit. Sa Dec town will appear like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals. You will disembark for a very interesting visit at a beautiful ancient house or “Nha Co” dating from the early 19th century, home of Ong Huynh Thuy Le, former “lover” of famous French novelist Marguerite Duras… Back on board your sampan, you will be served a delicious dinner.
First night on the Mekong river.
Day 2:
Sa Dec – Long Xuyen – Ong Ho Island, GUIDE ON BOARD
The breakfast will be served on board at 07.00 am.
The day will begin with a guided visit of Sa Dec charming and peaceful town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses and Chinese temples dating from the last century are numerous…
You will also visit the local market and the Trung Vuong primary school where Marguerite Duras spent her childhood… (see her famous novel “The Lover”). Back on board your private sampan for your second day cruise in the delta.
While your sampan will proceed upstream on the Mekong river to Long Xuyen, your lunch will be served on board…Long Xuyen is a peaceful typical provincial town lying on the Mekong’s banks, dotted with an attractive floating market… In the afternoon, excursion to “Ong Ho” island to visit the museum of Ton Duc Thang, second president of Vietnam…
At the end of the day, we will organize for you an exciting evening with your dinner arranged at a local ancient house. You will be able to share experiences with family members and learn about traditional southern lifestyle, a highlight of your journey to be kept for long time in your memory…
Back on board your private sampan for the your second night on the river.
The cruise will slowly continue during the night to Rach Gia.
Day 3: Long Xuyen - Rach Gia - Saigon or you can choose to extend your stay at the beautiful island of Phu Quoc, GUIDE ON BOARD, NO ESCORT GUIDE BACK SAIGON
Arrival at Rach Gia, a port town located at the southern end of Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand. Its main industries are fishing and agriculture.
The breakfast will be served on board at 07.00 am (for those having a connecting flight to Phu Quoc island at 08.00 am, breakfast will be served at 06.00am) or you can choose to drop back at your hotel in Saigon.
Speedboat ticket Rach Gia to Phu Quoc island will be quoted as supplement charge.
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2 pax |
3 - 4 pax |
5-6 pax |
Trip code #1707a private sampan |
252 |
200 |
157 |
Trip code #1707b private sampan |
325 |
282 |
234 |
Trip code #1707c private sampan |
368 |
320 |
266 |
Trip code #1707d private sampan |
386 |
337 |
281 |
Supplement for trip code 1707a if you begin your embarkation from Can Tho at US$20,--person
Supplement for trip code 1707b if you
start your embarkation from Can Tho at US$30,--person
Supplement for trip code 1707c if you
start your embarkation from Chau Doc at US$20,--person
Supplement for speedboat ticket Hang Chau from Phompenh to Chau Doc or vice versa at US$30,--person
Supplement for speedboat ticket from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc on Super Dong at US$30,--person
Inclusive
Transportation from/to Saigon with driver only
2 lunches, 2 dinners (if 1707a is 1 only) included1 small bottle of wine for 2 at an ancient house
2 Breakfast (if 1707a is 1 only) on board
(coffee, tea, juice, fresh yogurt, omelet or fried eggs, fresh fruits, bread, butter and jam)
2 bottles of mineral water per day, Vietnamese tea, Fresh fruits, Refreshing cotton towels during sampan trip.
Visits mentioned as per cruise program
Service Charge and Govermentt taxes
Crew assistance
English or French speaking guide on board.
Bicycles and “Xuong” rowing boat rides
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