Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be – Sa Dec – Can Tho (L/D)
We drive early to Mekong Delta. After 2 hours, we arrive in Phu An hamlet
located next to Cai Be town. After your installation on Song Xanh sampan, the
cruise will begin with the visit of some local home factories where you will be
able to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other specialties are
traditionally made. We will then proceed to
Cai Be colorful floating market,
cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables.
Your sampan will take direction of Vinh Long and Sa Dec, cruising by Dong Phu
and An Binh islets famous for their fruit orchards. Crossing the large Co Chien
River we will pass under the spectacular My Thuan Bridge. We will then cruise on
a small beautiful canal through water jacinth plantations… You will disembark to
take a small rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local
tiny village and fruit plantations.
Sa Dec town will appear like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals. You
will disembark at the local market place 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.
Your lunch will await you at an ancient house dating from 1890. 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 candlelight dinner for you, an unforgettable experience in a
unique atmosphere.
After dinner, we will proceed the cruise for approximately one hour until Can
Tho. We will moor for the night in a quiet place. Your bed will be ready for
your night on the Mekong river.
Day 2: Cai Rang - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
At around 06am, your sampan will slowly start cruising. Your breakfast will be
served on board at 07am while approaching
Cai Rang floating market
actually still the largest in the whole Mekong delta.
We will pass by countless sampan boats carrying sand, rice, fruits and
vegetables, fish, flowers… showing an intense activity on the river. Your cruise
journey will end at around 10.am at Ninh Kieu pier after a visit at Can Tho
local market. Lunch at local restaurant on the way back to Hochiminh city.
| Size of group |
1 pax |
2-3 pax |
4- 6 pax |
7 - 9 pax |
| Song Xanh |
518 |
260 |
209 |
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