Itinerary

Day 1

DAY 1: CAI BE - VINH LONG - SA DEC - CAN THO (L/D)

Depart for Cai Be town at 08:00, and arrive at Song Xanh Cruise pier at approximately 10:00. After your embarkation on your 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.
After some sightseeing at Cai Be floating market, your sampan will take direction of Vinh Long and Sa Dec, passing by Dong Phu and An Binh islets where are 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, fruit plantations, artisan and tiles factory. Your lunch will be served at an ancient house.
After lunch, get back to your sampan, you will enjoy cruising down to Can Tho along a beautiful narrow canal, passing under several wooden “monkey bridges” and by tiny typical villages.
Before sunset, we will have a stop at a splendid ancient house (Nha Co) dating from the early 19th century. After being greeted by the owners, we will enjoy a candlelight dinner, 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

DAY 2: CAI RANG MARKET - CAN THO (B/L)

At around 6a.m, your sampan will slowly start cruising. Your breakfast will be served on board at 07a.m while approaching Cai Rang floating market which is actually still the largest in the whole Mekong delta. After that, 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. End of the cruise and services.

General Information

Duration:

2 Days

Location Start:

Ho Chi Minh City

Location Finish:

Ho Chi Minh city

Payment Types:

Credit/Debit Cards, Paypal, Cheque, Travellers Cheque, Payment Transfer

We Speak:

Chinese, French, English

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Accommodation (double/twin sharing) Private pick up and transfer (A/C van) Meals specified in tour program Boat trips specified the tour program All entrance, permission and visiting fees

Exclusions -

Meals which do not specify in the program Tour guide escort from Hanoi (optional) Personal travel insurance All personal expenses All gratuities and tips to driver Everything not mentioned in the program