On this trip, travelers will get to cruise along Mekong Delta, visit local cottage industries that utilize products from the Delta like rice and coconuts. Before arriving in Sa Dec, stop to visit a traditiona brick factory where everything is made by hand. Visit the historic house of the real-life character in the acclaimed novel and film “The Lover” by Marguerite Duras, and the famous Cai Rang Floating Market.
Morning
Meet us at Phu An Jetty at 10:00 am and start with a bicycle ride around this picturesque rural area, ending up at Le Longanier Restaurant.
Lunch is served in this exquisite colonial-style villa set in a lush tropical garden by the river.
Afternoon
After lunch, board the Song Xanh Sampan for a leisurely cruise on the busy waterways of the Mekong Delta
We stop along the way to visit an ancient house in Dong Hoa Hiep village and local cottage industries that utilize products from the Delta like rice and coconuts.
As we make our way down this famous river, take in the local life as you pass by fishermen checking their daily catch and floating houses imperceivably balanced on the mighty Mekong.
Evening
Dinner is served on board the vessel.
Morning
After breakfast on board, cruise towards Vinh Long along a narrow river, passing several houses on stilts to arrive at Cai Tau Ha, a quaint village.
Take a stroll along the riverbank to visit a temple that makes traditional medicine from herbs, or walk further into the village to see how black-smiths make a variety of common farming tools and iron objects for everyday life.
Lunch is then served back on board
Afternoon
We make another foray into a clay pot factory in Vinh Long.
We will then head back to our sampan to further explore the small tributaries of the river.
The last stopover before sunset is a charming outdoor market where you can see how people sell local materials such as agricultural products, farming tools, and fishing tools.
Observe the endless boat traffic and the quiet but constant activity along the banks.
Enjoy shore excursions to gain insight into how the local people make a living, and stop for a visit to a Cao Dai temple.
Evening
Return on board for dinner while the Song Xanh continues its cruise towards the Hau River.
Overnight on board.
We set off early, at about 6:30 am to visit the famous Cai Rang Floating Market.
Breakfast is served on board while the Song Xanh Sampan navigates towards the market among local barges laden with fruit and vegetables.
Be sure to have your camera ready for photos from this unique vantage point!
Later on, cruise towards Victoria Can Tho and disembark at the hotel’s private jetty.
*Note: Actual itinerary may vary depending upon river tides, arrival time or other conditions
Prices are in USD, per person.
This tour can be customized to fit your own demands. Best price and value guaranteed!
| Hotel / Group | 2 guests |
|---|---|
| 240 |
• Private 3-day cruise with overnight aboard Song Xanh Sampan
• 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner served on board
• 1 lunch at Le Longanier Restaurant
• 1 candlelit dinner including a bottle of wine for 2 persons at an ancient house
• Sightseeing fees included in above itinerary
• Bicycles and local rowboat rides
• Cold towels, seasonal fruit and hot tea
• English-speaking tour guide
• Crew assistance
• Road transportation (before and after cruise)
• Individual travel insurance
• Beverages and meals not included in the program
• Personal expenses during the trip
• Tips for the crew and guide
• Any expense not clearly indicated in above program
– 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:
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