MEKONG DELTA 2 DAYS WITH BASSAC CRUISE (NIGHT ON THE BOAT)

Overview:

mekong delta is always a new land for tourists who wants to explore another Vietnam - Vietnam with rivers, huge paddy field, fruitful gardens and local people who are earger to welcome you.This trip will take you to the Vietnam rice basket area, travel on floating boat, give you memorible experiences.Come with us and enjoy the exotic tour right now !

Itinerary:

OPTION 1: CAI BE – CAN THO

The Bassac is entirely built of wood, from the hull of an 80-foot-long rice barge. She can accommodate up to 12 passengers in six nicely decorated cabins, each with air-con and a private bathroom, and features a bow lounge with music and a library, a 100 sqft restaurant that opens all around, a large galley, a small office Room and 700 sqft of sundeck.

Day 1: Caibe - Cruising to Cantho

Boarding the Bassac at noon. Welcome drink. Introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.

Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river. Lunch while on route. Rest on the deck, or enjoy the open bar. Branching into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards. 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.

The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On Floating Market, for the night. (L, D)

Day 2: Sunrise Cruise – Cai Rang Floating Market - Cantho

Breakfast is available from 06:30, while the ship is cruising the Tra On Floating Market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho. On arrival at Cai Rang Floating Market, check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and toward the Ninh Kieu Pier.

Arrival at Ninh Kieu - Can Tho late morning. End of service. (B)

OPTION 2: CANTHO – CAIBE

Day 1: Cantho - Cruising to Caibe

Boarding 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 her anchorage point for the night. The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit. (L, D)

Day 2: Sunrise Cruise – Cai Be Floating Market

06:30 Departure towards Cai Be. The passengers take their breakfast while enjoying the scenery on the banks. The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic 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.

End of service. (B)

PRICE PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS

Group size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	>8
Price	x	$297	$262	$248	$240	$234	$230	$228

Single Cabin Supplement: 109 USD

Kid Rate: 60% of Adult Rate (applied for Kids under 12)

TRIP INFORMATION

Depart from:Ho Chi Minh

Return to: Ho Chi Minh

Activities:Boat trip

Trip highlights:Tra On Floating market, Cairang floating market, Caibe floating market, Can Tho city

What to take

We suggest a small, lightweight daypack for cameras, spare film, drinking water and comfortable walking shoes.

Trip Cost included:

Private transfer from / back Saigon.

Bassac Cruising Package

One night on Bassac (twin sharing)

English (or French) Speaking Guide for the Cruise

All permits and entrance fees

Meals as indicated in itinerary

Complementary drinks

VAT and service charge

Tour Services excluded

Travel insurance

Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry and bar bills etc

Tips and Gratuities

Other service unspecified in the program.

Additional Info

You will be collected from your hotel. Pick up time will be advised upon confirmation of booking.

HAVE A GREAT TRIP!