Mekong Melody-Charming Mekong

Duration: 2 Days/ 1 Night

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Overview

This trip gives you new perspectives on life in the Mekong Delta by visiting of rustic village, meeting of farmers to see them work or to take part in daily activities with local people.

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Tour Highlights

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : CAI BE – CAI THIA – SA DEC

Lunch & Dinner

10h30-11h00 A.M: reach the banks of the Mekong Delta in Cai Be. Embark on Le Cochinchine with a welcome drink.

Cycling along the islands of Cai Thia, taking picturesque views of rural activities.

Return on boat. Le Cochinchine sets sails toward Sa Dec, a nice and quiet town overlooking Mekong river while lunch is served on boat.

Bonsai garden in Sa Dec-Mekong

At noon: Back on board, lunch is served during a cruise to Sa Dec – a charming village where still traces of French novelist Marguerite Duras.

On arrival, we visit the old house of Huynh Thuy Le – the house of the lover of Marguerite Duras which makes you surprised by its original architecture.

After, transfer to the floriculture village and temple of Caodaism.

Return to our boat to savor a foot massage served on the upper deck while enjoying an exotic pre-dinner drink.

Do not forget to take part in the cooking course on board which allows you to try to make the specific dish of the Mekong Delta: “The pumpkin flower stuffed with fish from the Mekong”.

Dinner and night on board.

Day 2 : MY THUAN – CAI BE

Breakfast

Rising up early for another nice day we contemplate sunrise while having breakfast on board.

Our boat set sails again and cruises along the Mekong while taking in orchards and gardens toward Cai Be. Explore Cai Be floating market on a local boat then visit local coconut and rice sweet factories.

Cai Be floating market

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 may wander in the fruit orchards around the house.

Get off in Cai Be harbour around 11h00 A.M. The cruise concludes.

What's included

  • 2-day private cruise on Authentic Mekong boat with stops and visits as stated
  • English or French speaking guide
  • Meals as mentioned during the cruise (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
  • Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program
  • Biking and sampan boat rides. Services of crews during the cruise on board
  • 1 complimentary foot massage on board
  • Pre-dinner drink (Aperitif).

What's excluded

  • Visa approval in Vietnam Land transportation Saigon-Mekong-Saigon
  • Travel insurance Personal expenses : souvenirs, drinks
  • Tips Payment fee: 3% if payment by credit card
  • bank transfer fee if payment by bank transfer.

Cancellation by Customer

– There may be cancellation fees charged by suppliers (hotels, airlines…) once these bookings are made and paid. These fee shall by paid by travelers.

– These are maximum cancellation fees to be flexible applied:

  • Cancellation received after confirmation: Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received from 15 days to 20 days prior arrival date: 10% of total package tour charged + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received from 3 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 15% of total package tour charged + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
  • Cancellation received less than 3 days prior arrival date or during tour or No-Show: 20% of total package tour charged + Used services (if any) + Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)

Children Policy

  • Free of charge for child under 5 years accompany with 1 full paying client, sharing room and food with parents. He/ she shall pay for air tickets (if any) and/ or incurred expenses
  • 75% charged for child from 5 – under 11 years accompany with 1 full paying clients, using services as an adult
  • Child age of 11 years up is subject to adult rate