Designed as a traditional rice barge, Douce Mekong is a modern river boat entirely made of wood that sets the exploration of the Mekong Delta in an authentic and elegant setting which perfectly fits in with the natural surroundings. It combines charm and comfort for a truly quiet cruise on the winding canals of the Delta. Travelers will be greeted by a caring crew both discreet and friendly who aims at maintaining a high-quality personalised service. On board Douce Mekong there is a quiet atmosphere in which one cannot help but relax and enjoy the never-ending exquisite landscapes that unfold along the river.
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Embark on our Authentic Mekong sampan around 11:00 A.M and enjoy a welcome drink.
Transfer by a local boat to visit Long Xuyen floating market which is undoubtedly the most authentic of the Mekong Delta.
Back to boat to have lunch.
Visit Ong Ho Island, a small island in Long Xuyen, enjoy the scenery and walk/ cycle to visit villages on the island. See local farmers trading their produce on the water as they have done for centuries. You will have a unique opportunity to discover a side of Delta life. Visit the museum of 2nd Vietnamese President Ton Duc Thang.
A short walk to visit a crocodile farm where you will see the process of booking crocodiles, from very large to very small.
Come back to our boat to enjoy traditional herbal foot massage.
Dinner while the boat cruises toward Sa Dec.
Authentic Mekong sampan drops anchor for the night. Overnight on boat.
Rising up early for another nice day. We contemplate sunrise while having breakfast on board.
A new day of discovery begins with the visit of a brickworks at the entrance of the Sa Dec city. The local boat will take you to the heart of the city where you will visit the local market of Sa Dec, the old house of Mr. Huỳnh Thủy Lê (Mr. L’Amant), Trung Vuong primary school which was the workplace of Marguerite Duras’s mother, the temple of Caodaism-a new religion of the South Western Vietnam, walk in the flowers and bonsai of the city.
Back to Authentic sampan for lunch on board.
Our boat continues its journey on the river Tien towards My Thuan where you will take a bike ride along the islands of Cai Thia to the island of Binh Hoa Phuoc, through the fruit orchards and fruit gardens.
Back to the boat, leisure time at sunset on the upper deck.
Participation of a cooking class that allows you to try to prepare the typical dish of the Mekong Delta: “the pumpkin flower stuffed with Mekong That Lat fish”.
Dinner and overnight on boat.
Breakfast on the boat.
Check-out Le Cochinchine boat, say “goodbye” to our friendly staff, we transfer you by a local boat for exploring Cai Be floating market, local pop-rice, coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.
We continue to explore evergreen islands and visit the former Imperial residence the traditional House, where surviving members of the Kiet family will welcome us with tea, and we can wander in the fruit orchards around the house.
Disembark in Cai Be around 11:00 A.M. End of our services.
Visit places, walk, cycle, relax, and take sampan