For two days, you can take a Mekong River cruise that allows you to see ancient homes, flower gardens, tropical orchards, and workshops where local crafts are made. You can also take in the breathtaking scenery that stretches along the Mekong River and through quiet villages.
Program 01:
Depart: Monday, Saturday
Day 1: Can Tho – Tra On – Cho Lach (-/L/D)
Day 2: Cho Lach – Cai Be (B/-/-)
Program 02:
Depart: Monday, Friday
Day 1: Cai Be – Vinh Long – Tra On (-/L/D)
Day 2: Tra On – Can Tho (B/-/-)
Breakfast = B/ Lunch = L/ Dinner = D
PROGRAM 1
DAY 01: CAN THO – TRA ON – CHO LACH11:00 AM: Welcome you at our pier in Can Tho (Khoi My stop station).Transfer on a local boat to explore:The Cai Rang market - one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong.12:00-13:00: Embark on Le Cochinchine boat. Enjoy welcome drink.Lunch served on board. The river barge continues toward Tra On. Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful scenery.16:00: Walk or cycle on the footpaths to see local houses and green orchards, meet local people and discovery their daily life.Board back at dusk, enjoy a pre-dinner drink together with a magnificent sunset on Mang Thit River.Enjoy the foot massage on board.Taking part in a cooking class, you will have the chance to try to make Pumpkin flower stuffed with That Lat fish and learn how to cut vegetables for decorating dishes.Dinner and overnight on board at Cho Lach.Meals: Lunch, DinnerDAY 02: CHO LACH – CAI BE07: 00 AM: Breakfast on board. Le Cochinchine boat cruises along the Mekong while taking in orchards and gardens toward Cai Be.8:30 - 9:00 AM: Check-out Le Cochinchine boat, say “goodbye” to our friendly staffWe transfer you by a local boat for exploring:- Cai Be floating market- Local pop-rice, coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.- The old house of Mr. Ba Kiet where you may discover the garden and sample tea and seasonable fruits.The local boat sails through tiny canals and arroyos before bringing you back to the shore.11:00 AM: Get off at Cai Be harbour aroundEnd of nice cruise.Meals: BreakfastPROGRAM 2
DAY 01: CAI BE – VINH LONG – TRA ON11:00 AM: Welcome you at our Cai Be pier.We transfer you by a local boat for exploring:- Cai Be floating market- Local pop-rice, coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.- The old house of Mr. Ba Kiet where you may discover the garden and sample tea and seasonable fruits.12:00-13:00: Embark on board Le Cochinchine and enjoy a welcome drink.Lunch is served on board as the barge sails down Co Chien River then process onto Mang Thit River.16:00: walk or cycle on the footpaths to see the countryside in Vinh Long to discover tropical fruit orchards and local people's daily activities.Savour foot massage on board with a pre-dinner drink over the sunset.Taking part in a cooking class on board, you will have the chance to try to make Pumpkin flower stuffed with That Lat fish and learn how to cut vegetables for decorating dishes.Dinner and overnight on board.Meals: Lunch/DinnerDAY 02: TRA ON – CAN THO07:30 AM: Breakfast on board while the boat sails to Can Tho through tributaries, canals and arroyos.08:30 - 09:00 AM: Check-out Le Cochinchine boat, say “goodbye” to our friendly staff, we transfer you by small boat for visit of Cai Rang:– The Cai Rang floating market is known as a high-light cannot be missed when you explore the Western rivers of Vietnam.The local boat slides on tiny waterways between palm-shaded banks, you have the chance to see green orchards, local houses, ship building yards, and rural activities in full swing.Ba Cong’s ancient house: visit the orchard and enjoy tropical fruit.11:00 AM: Return to the small boat and get off at our pier in Can Tho.End of nice cruise.Meals: Breakfast
PRICE: USD/PAX
Surcharge for roundtrip seat-in-coach transfer:
Surcharge for roundtrip private transfer:
Surcharge for English speaking guide for private transfer:
INCLUSION
- 2 days/ 1 night joining cruise with accommodation on board.
- 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).
EXCLUSION
- Visa approval in Vietnam
- Travel insurance
- Roundtrip transportation HCM City - Mekong
- Personal expenses: souvenirs, drinks, tips
NOTE:
- The program is subject to change due to unpredictable events such as the vagaries of the weather and tide variations.
- Infants under 6 years-old sharing cabin with their parents are free of charge.
- Children from 6 to 11 years-old get a 50% discount of boat price.