Day 1: Saigon – Cai Be (Lunch, Dinner) 08:00 : Our Driver pick you up at your place in Saigon, then proceed to Cai Be. 10:30 : 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. Stop for visiting at an ancient mandarin house dating from 1890 where you will we welcomed by the owners. 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 via Vinh Long, cruising by Dong Phu and An Binh islets famous for their fruit orchards. 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.
Crossing the large Co Chien River we will pass under the spectacular My Thuan Bridge. 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.
Further, Sa Dec town will appear like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals… You will disembark 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…
You will visit the local market and the Trung Vuong primary school where well known writer Marguerite Duras spent her childhood (see her famous novel turned into the famous movie “The Lover”). Back on board your sampan, you will enjoy a romantic dinner served on the deck during the sunset. After dinner, your bed will be ready for your first night on the Mekong river… Overnight on board “Song Xanh” sampan.
Day 2: Sa Dec – Cai Rang Floating market – Binh Thuy – Can Tho (Breakfast) While still sleeping, your sampan will cruise slowly to Can Tho. 07:00 : Your breakfast will be served on board. We will pass by several luxuriant islands, crossing countless sampan boats carrying sand, rice, fruits and vegetables, fish, showing an intense activity on the river.
08:00 : Your Sampan will reach Can Tho. After then we will proceed the cruise upstream the river to Cai Rang colorful floating market, where you will have an exciting discovery on board our charming rowing sampan…
Back on board your sampan, we will proceed the cruise to Binh Thuy. There you will disembark for an exciting bicycle ride through the lush countryside. A visit will be done at “Lang Hoang Gia”, a beautiful old mandarin house, used in the movie “The Lover” (M. Duras novel)…
11:30 : Your cruise journey will end. End of the cruise and services. Our Driver pick you up then transfer back to Saigon. Drop at your place in Saigon. End of trip.
Note:
- You will be able to extend your stay for 1 or 2 nights in Can Tho since we end of the cruise program to discover the surroundings before returning to Saigon or continuing your journey in Vietnam.
- The cruise program can be reversed starting from Can Tho ending in Cai Be
Package rate: Prices are in US Dollars per person
Hot Promotion 01 June ~ 31 Oct, 2010
Category
2paxs
3 - 6paxs
Child from 6 -11yrs
Child under 6yrs
SONG XANH SAMPAN
240
195
50% of charge
30% of charge
Valid 01 Nov, 2010 ~ 31 May, 2011
Category
2paxs
3 - 6paxs
Child from 6 -11yrs
Child under 6yrs
SONG XANH SAMPAN
330
265
50% of charge
30% of charge
Package inclusive: - 02 ways transfer from/ to Saigon with driver only.
- 2 Days & 1 Night cruise on private charter basis on board “Song Xanh” sampan (Max. 6persons)
- Full-Meals as program: 1 lunch + 1 breakfast (on board) + 1 candlelight dinner on board incl.1 small btle. of wine for 2.
- 2 bottles of min. water/pers./day, Vietnamese tea, Fresh fruits, Refreshing cotton towels
- Entrance fees as per cruise program (During the cruise, fresh cotton towels, exotic seasonal fruits, hot green tea and two bottles of mineral water will be served daily free of charge) - Service Charge and Gvt. Taxes
- Crew assistance + 1 English speaking guide on board the sampan
- Bicycles and “Xuong” rowing boat rides
Package exclusive: - Individual Traveling Insurance
- Personal Expenses during the cruise
- Drinks during meals & cruise (soft drinks, beer, wine)
- Tipping / Crew and Guide *** Extra LUNCH on 2nd Day : US$ 8/pp
