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CRUISE
PROGRAMME
DAY
1: CAI BE - PHU AN - DONG HOA HIEP
(Overnight at an ancient house / basic accommodation)
The excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at around
10.30 am.
Upon embarkation on your river junk, you will be
welcomed with fresh cotton towels.
The cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful
floating market cruising among local barges full of
fruits and vegetables. We will then proceed to Phu An
hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of
the best sights the Mekong Delta can offer.
On the way, stop will be made at some local home
factories to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and
other regional specialties are made.
A delicious lunch will await you at "Le
Longanier" restaurant, a superb Indochinese villa
located by the river, in a lush tropical garden
surrounded by fruit plantations.
After lunch, your boat will cruise deeper into the
country side along smaller rivers and canals. Visits on
the river banks will allow you to discover some fruit
markets and plantations such as bananas, water melon,
coconuts, longans, and some very large paddy fields...
Occasion will be given to establish friendly contacts
with the local population.
Along the river, local houses are still traditionally
made of wood and palm tree leaves.
We will cruise under several small bridges traditionally
made by wood and bamboos, passing by numerous suspended
fishing nets, an ancestral way of fishing in the Mekong
Delta.
Your river junk will proceed to Dong Hoa Hiep islet
reaching an ancient mandarin house where you will
disembark for the night.
Free time to discover the old house and surroundings.
Dinner and overnight.
DAY 2: DONG HOA HIEP – AN BINH - VINH LONG
(Overnight at local house by the river - basic
accommodation)
After breakfast, back on board Cai Be Princess to
proceed the excursion from Dong Hoa Hiep to An Binh and
Vinh Long, a peaceful escape where you will be able to
discover the rural life style and daily activities of
the delta inhabitants such as roofs making with palm
tree leaves, a bricks and tiles artisanal factory, net
fishing..
Lunch will await you at a fruit orchard plantation near
Binh Hoa Phuc islet.
After lunch, discover beautiful landscapes on the river
banks, cruising along Dong Phu canal, and An Binh islet.
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.
After cruising for about 30 minutes on a small arroyo,
we will reach your home for the night (Mai Quoc Nam or
Muoi Dai), some traditional charming construction built
by the river.
Disembarkation and check in. Rest of the day at leisure
in a peaceful and romantic atmosphere. Dinner and
overnight.
DAY 3: AN BINH - VINH LONG - SA DEC
After breakfast, back on board your private sampan for
your last day cruise in the delta.
Crossing the large Co Chien River we will pass under the
spectacular My Thuan Bridge.
A visit will be made at a beautiful fruits orchard
plantation.
We will proceed the cruise up-stream on a beautiful
canal. On the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will
lead us to one of the biggest bricks and tiles factory
where we will you have an interesting visit.
On both sides of the river, locals are recolting water
jacinth, another famous Mekong delta product used for
furniture and baskets.
Sa Dec is appearing like a little “Venice” with
numerous narrow canals, with a lot of activity on the
banks. You will disembark at the local market place, one
of the biggest of the delta.
Lunch will be served at an ancient house (Nha Co).
Visit of Sa Dec charming and peaceful town, walking
along its narrow streets and beautiful old houses dating
from the last century, among some old Chinese temples,
ancient Dinh, including the primary school of Marguerite
Duras famous writer. (See Marguerite Duras novel turned
into a famous movie, “The Lover”).
The excursion will end at around 4pm.
Your own private transportation vehicle will await you
for your transfer back to Saigon or proceed to your next
destination. Transfer back to Saigon City. End of
service.
**** During the cruise, fresh cotton towels, hot green
tea, mineral water and exotic seasonal fruits will be
served on board free of charge.
Inclusion
of the trip
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Private
transportation from Saigon City
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Tour
guide escort from Saigon City
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3
Days cruise on private charter basis, 3 lunches
(days 1+2+3), 2 dinners (day 1+2), 2 nights
accommodation at local houses by the river,
breakfast (day 1+2), 1 hour bicycle ride (day 1),
fresh cotton towels, fresh fruits with hot green tea
and mineral water during cruise, visits mentioned,
crew assistance, VAT + service charges.
Exclusion
of the trip
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