Deluxe Le Cochine Mekong Delta Cruise 3 days / 2nights

The Mekong Delta (Vietnamese:Đồng sông Cửu Long “Nine Dragon river delta”) is the region in southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. The Mekong delta region encompasses a large portion of southeastern Vietnam of 39,000 square kilometres (15,000 sq mi) . The size of the area covered by water depends on the season. The most renowned places in the Mekong Delta are My Tho and Caí Bè near Ho Chi Minh City, then, more to the heart of the region, Vinh Long, Sa Dec, and Can To, from whence it is possible to reach the remotest confines of the delta, South towards the mangroves and the South China Sea, North towards Châu Doc, or West towards the island of Phu Quoc.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Ba - My Thuan - SaDec ( L, D )

  • 07.30 AM Pick up at your hotel in HCMC. Depart for Cai Be by A/c private car.
  • 11.00-11h30 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink. LeCochinchine continues sets sails to Caithia while lunch is served on boat. Embark on a lovely cycling excursion on the bank of the peninsula browsing several verdant villages. Visit of the gardens and orchards, local houses and ample opportunity meet with people and get insight into Delta life . Visit Caodai temple on the way to Mythuan. Continue our cruise toward Sadec, a nice and quiet town overlooking Mekong river .Visit the lively Sadec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras.
  • Walks along the village path and get yourself acquaintance with rural activities as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, and vegetable farms, fish farms. Back to our boat for a cruise down stream. Relax on boat while sipping an aperitif .
  • Dinner and overnight on board.

    Day 2 : Cai Thia - Vinh Long - Tra On ( B, L, D )

    Mekong Cruise on Bassac VietnamBreakfast on board on the Mekong. Visit Binh Hoa Phuoc island and go for walk walk through the islets, sampling native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meet the local people. Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, the mazes of waterway , local pop-rice and sweets production. Visit of old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers. LeCochinchine continues its cruise to Cochien. Lunch served on board .Embark on a pleasant walk on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities. Visit a cottage industry , a local farm and sample seasonal fruits. 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 Le Cochinchine is cruising Mang Thit river. Dinner and night on board.

    Day 3 : Tra On - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City ( B )

    Breakfast on board .The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Cantho through tributary and canals. Transfer to Cairang: one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building 99yards, rural and water activities in full swing. Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink. 11 h00 Disembark in Cantho. The cruise concludes.
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    Tour Price

    Class
    Tour cost per Person (in $US) from 1st Oct 2011 to 30 Apr 2012
    2 3 - 5 6 - 8 9 - 12
     Deluxe 415 385 360 350
    Class
    Tour cost per Person (in $US) from 1st May 2011 to 30 Sept 2011
    2 3 - 5 6 - 8 9 - 12
     Deluxe 415 385 360 350

    Trip Included :

    • Welcome drink
    • 3days cruise with stops and visits as stated 
    • 2 nights en-suited cabin with A/C, hot shower on board.
    • Meal  as mentioned during the cruise (  B=Breakfast, L = Lunch,  D=Dinner)
    • Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program.
    • Biking, sampan boat ride,
    • Services of crews during the cruise.
    • Apperitif
    • English /French-speaking onboard
     

    Trip excluded:

     
    • Land transportation from/to HCM city
    • Personal expenses
    • Transfer from Ho Chi Minh city – Mekong Delta and return:  

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