Cruise along one of the world's mightiest rivers - the Mekong and enjoy
a tapestry of sights and sounds. Rest on the upper deck of the "Bassac"
your floating hotel and enjoy a landscape of rice fields, sugar cane,
forest and local life.
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Can Tho
This
morning you will be met at 08.00am by your driver to begin your journey
south into the heart of the Mekong Delta. En route, pass farmers
tending their fields and drying their produce on the sides of the road.
On arrival at Can Tho (approximately a 4 hour drive) check into your
beautiful French colonial style hotel situated on the banks of the
Mekong River. This afternoon meet your local guide and explore the
Mekong Delta with a visit to a local village that specializes in making
bamboo baskets. You will have a unique opportunity to discover a side
of Delta life where few tourists venture. Continue on to a nearby Stork
Sanctuary where you can see thousands of storks nesting in a beautiful
natural environment. Overnight at Victoria Cantho
Day 2: Can Tho – Tra On - Mang Thit (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Morning
at leisure. Board our Bassac cruise at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier.
Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the
cabins. Departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en
route. Tour near Tra On floating market. Branching into Mang Thit river
towards Co Chien river.Rest on the upper deck or enjoy the open bar in
a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks. Visit of
a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate
the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the
orchard or rice fields nearby. Boarding back, complimentary drink as a
welcome back on board. Open bar and rest on the deck enjoying the
sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang
Thit river towards the anchorage point for the night. The Bassac sets
anchor for the night on river Mang Thit.
Day 3: Cai Be - Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast)
06:30
Bassac cruise sets sail again through the labyrinth of creek and canals
towards Cai Be. The passengers take their breakfast while enjoying the
scenery on the river banks.The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then
branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through bobbling commotion
of laden boats of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying
facilities and wooden ship building yards. Arrival in Cai Be, check-out
and boarding of a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and
handicraft. Pick up at Caibe and drive back to Ho Chi Minh city. End of
services.
This tour can be customized as you wish!
¤ English or French speaking guide
¤ Land transfers by A.C vehicle with driver
¤ All accommodation at Victoria on single or double share basis with breakfast
¤
Accommodation for one adult passenger in a twin-bed or double-bed cabin
on the main deck, with all amenities and a bathroom, on a twin-share
basis.
¤ Lunch and Dinner with a soft drink, and breakfast on board.
¤ Admission fees and permits where applicable
¤ Pre/post trip arrangement
¤ Beverages
¤ Travel insurance
¤ Other personal expenses