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3D MEKONG DELTA ON SONG XANH SAMPAN PROMOTION

(MDT/SXR3)

Day 1: Saigon – Caibe – Vinhlong – Sadec (Lunch, Dinner)
07:00 : Our Driver pick you up at your place in Saigon, then proceed to Cai Be.
10:00 : The excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at around 10.00 am.
Upon embarkation on your sampan-hotel, you will be welcomed with fresh cotton towels. 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. Visits will be made at an ancient mandarin house dating from 1890 where you will we welcomed by the owner. Further, 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 cruising the Tien Giang river, one of the two large arms of the Mekong. 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. We will then cruise on a small beautiful canal through water jacinth plantations… You will take a small rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local tiny village and fruit plantations. Further 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. Sa Dec town will appear like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals.
You will disembark for a guided visit of this charming and peaceful town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses, Chinese temples and Vietnamese Dinh are dating from the last century… 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 movie “The Lover”). Before sunset, we will have our last stop on the banks arranged at a splendid ancient house or “Nha Co” dating from the early 19th century. After being greeted by the owners, we will cater a delicious dinner for you, an unforgettable experience in a unique atmosphere. First night on the Mekong river…

Day 2: SaDec – Long Xuyen – Ong Ho Island (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
The breakfast will be served on board at 07am.
The day will begin with a guided visit of Sa Dec charming and peaceful town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses and Chinese temples dating from the last century are numerous… You will also visit the local market and the Trung Vuong primary school where well known writer Marguerite Duras spent her childhood…(see her famous novel “The Lover”). Back on board your private sampan for your second day cruise in the delta. While your sampan will proceed upstream on the Mekong river to Long Xuyen, a delicious lunch will be served on board… Long Xuyen is a peaceful typical provincial town lying on the Mekong’s banks, dotted with an attractive floating market… In the afternoon, excursion to “Ong Ho” island to visit the museum of Ton Duc Thang, second president of Vietnam… At the end of the day, we will organize for you an exciting evening with your dinner arranged at a local ancient house. You will be able to share experiences with family members and learn about traditional southern lifestyle, a highlight of your journey to be kept for long time in your memory…
Back on board your private sampan for the your second night on the river. The cruise will slowly continue during the night to Rach Gia.

Day 3: Long Xuyen – Rach Gia – Saigon (Breakfast)
Arrival at Rach Gia, a port town located at the southern end of Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand. Its main industries are fishing and agriculture.
The breakfast will be served on board at 07am (for those having a connecting flight to Phu Quoc island at 08am, breakfast will be served at 06am). End of services on board.
In Rach Gia, there are several places of interest including Ha Tien about 100km north-west which has some unusual limestone formations. Many of the rock formations have caves that have been turned into temples…
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 journey stay for 1 or 2 nights in PHU QUOC Island to discover the surroundings before returning to Saigon.

Hot promotion 01 June ~ 31^st Oct.2010

Category

2paxs

3 - 6paxs

Child from 6 -11yrs

Child under 6yrs

SONG XANH SAMPAN

380

330

50% charge

30% charge

Valid 01 Nov.2010 ~ 31 May.2011

Category

2paxs

3 - 6paxs

Child from 6 -11yrs

Child under 6yrs

SONG XANH SAMPAN

425

360

50% charge

30% charge

Package inclusive:

- AC private transfer from/ to Saigon with DRIVER only.

- 3 Days & 2 Night cruise on private charter basis on board “Song Xanh” sampan

- Full-Meals as program: 02 lunches (at “Le Longanier” Indochine Villa + on board) + 02 dinners (at local ancient houses) + 02 breakfasts on board

- 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 (3) + 1 English or French speaking guide on board the sampan

- Bicycles and “Xuong” rowing boat rides

Packag exclusive:

- Individual Traveling Insurance

- Personal Expenses during the cruise

- Drinks during meals & cruise (soft drinks, beer, wine)

- Tipping / Crew and Guide

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