Day 1: Embark My Tho – Cai Be (Lunch, Dinner)

08h00: pick up at hotel in Saigon then route for My Tho (70km).
10h00: boarding on Mien Tay sampan in My Tho, welcome drink and check in Mien Tay sampan.
The guests can walk throught the island, trying native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meeting the local people. Then take a brief sampan ride throught palm-shaded creeks.
Back to Mien Tay sampan. Lunch served on board.
Then cruise for Cai Be via Ngu Hiep.
Arrive Ngu Hiep island. Disembark and leisure biking or walking tour on this island seeing daily life and local people’s activities. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Tien river.
Dinner and overnight on board between Ngu Hiep island and Cai Be.

Day 2: Cai Be – Disembark (Breakfast, Lunch)

In the morning, the noise of the floating market wake you up, visit the daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong river, breakfast on board, then boat depart for Cai Be.
After breakfast, check out luggages to small motor boat to explore the lively Cai Be floating market in the morning.
Walking for visit a handicraft village of the local people then sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.
Continue boat trip to Mekong Lodge – an eco-resort Mekong Lodge includes 29private pretty bungalows and River View Restaurant, stretched in an area of more than 10000 m2 lays just beside the Tien River.
Visit Mekong Lodge and walking around this area to see local people who are doing daily activities and preparing lunch for their families.
Lunch served at River View Restaurant of Mekong Lodge.
After lunch, boat return Cai Be tourist pier then disembark and route for Saigon. Transfer to hotel. (17h00)

(Seasonal prices apply and will be confirmed when booking! All rates are quoted in US$/person)

Tour price includes:

• All meals (lunch, dinner and breakfast is mentioned in program) and accommodation on board.
• All entrance fees (mentioned in program), English or
• French speaking guide

Tour price excludes:

• Transportation from/to Saigon
• VAT, beverages/drinks, tourist insurance
• Tips and other services not mentioned in the Inclusion.

Day 1: Embark My Tho – Cai Be (Lunch, Dinner)

08h00: pick up at hotel in Saigon then route for My Tho (70km).
10h00: boarding on Mien Tay sampan in My Tho, welcome drink and check in Mien Tay sampan.
The guests can walk throught the island, trying native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meeting the local people. Then take a brief sampan ride throught palm-shaded creeks.
Back to Mien Tay sampan. Lunch served on board.
Then cruise for Cai Be via Ngu Hiep.
Arrive Ngu Hiep island. Disembark and leisure biking or walking tour on this island seeing daily life and local people’s activities.
Then boat depart for Cai Be, leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Tien river.
Dinner and overnight on board in Cai Be.

Day 2: Cai Be – Vinh Long – Tra On (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

In the morning, the noise of the floating market wake you up, visit the daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong river, breakfast on board.
After breakfast, cruising by small motor boat to explore the lively Cai Be floating market in the morning.
Walking for visit a handicraft village of the local people then sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.
Continue boat trip to Mekong Lodge – an eco-resort Mekong Lodge includes 29private pretty bungalows and River View Restaurant, stretched in an area of more than 10000 m2 lays just beside the Tien River.
Lunch on board.
Up to river tide, disembark and make a pleasant walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people’s activities, especially somes orchards (orange grove) with its famer.
Cruise to continue to Tra On. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the river. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and the aperitifs, sunset cruise .
A wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River branches. Dinner and nite on board in Tra On.

Day 3: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh (Breakfast, Lunch)

The noise of the floating market wake you up early in the morning. After breakfast, the cruise to continue to Can Tho. Enjoy the magnificent sunrise on the river. Leisurely cruise up the BASSAC river while enyoying the beautiful scenery.
After breakfast, when arrive Can Tho check out luggages to small motor boat which will take you explore the Cai Rang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. And through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.
Check out, disembark and return to vehicle at Ninh Kieu pier in Can Tho. Having lunch (up to river tide and according to the availibility of Mien Tay boat, clients will have lunch at restaurant or on board). After lunch, drive back to HCMC and arrive HCMC about 17h00.

(Seasonal prices apply and will be confirmed when booking! All rates are quoted in US$/person)

Tour price includes:

• All meals (lunch, dinner and breakfast is mentioned in program) and accommodation on board.
• All entrance fees (mentioned in program), English or
• French speaking guide

Tour price excludes:

• Transportation from/to Saigon
• VAT, beverages/drinks, tourist insurance
• Tips and other services not mentioned in the Inclusion.

Day 1: Cai Be – Can Tho (L/D)

Boarding at Cai Be 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.

The Bassac slips into the Chợ Lách canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water. 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. 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.

Day 2 : Can Tho -Saigon (B)

You may get up for breakfast as early as 06:30, as the ship is resuming its cruise the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho.

Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier. End of services by mid-morning on shore at Can Tho.

Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit, typically about 8:30.

14 Feb 2012 to 31 Oct 2012

1 Nov 2012 to 31 Oct 2013

(Seasonal prices apply and will be confirmed when booking! All rates are quoted in US$/person)

Cruise Includes:

-Transportation on board
-Accommodation of each passenger in a twin-share cabin, double- or twin-bedded, except where other accommodation arrangements are mentioned in the group details
-Three meals
-Vietnamese coffee, tea; mineral water
-Two visits on shore or on a small skiff
-Access to all services on board
-Access to and from the board on a longboat.

Cruise Excludes :

- Transfer from/to Saigon
- Travel insurance
- Road transfer except if specifically mentioned in the price schedule
- Bar services and other non-included drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Other not mentioned

** Itinerary & program subject to change when necessary with or without prior notice

Day 1: Embark My Tho – Cai Be (Lunch, Dinner)

• 12h00: boarding on Le Cochinchine boat in My Tho, welcome drink and check in the cabin.
• Lunch served on board.
• Then cruise for Cai Be via Ngu Hiep island.
• Arrive Ngu Hiep island. Disembark and leisure biking or walking tour on this island seeing daily life and local people’s activities.
• Then boat depart for Cai Be, leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Tien river.
• Dinner and overnight on board in Cai Be.

Day 2: Cai Be – Vinh Long – Tra On (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• In the morning, the noise of the floating market wake you up, visit the daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong river, breakfast on board.
• After breakfast, explore the lively Cai Be floating market in the morning.
• Walking for visit a handicraft village of the local people then sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.
• Continue boat trip to Mekong Lodge – an eco-resort Mekong Lodge includes 29 private pretty bungalows and River View Restaurant, stretched in an area of more than 10.000 m2 lays just beside the Tien River.
• Visit Mekong Lodge and walking around this area to see local people who are doing daily activities.
• 12h00 return to Le Cochinchine boat, up for cruise to continue to Can Tho via Cho Lach and Tra On.
• Lunch on board.
• Up to river tide, disembark and make a pleasant walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people’s activities, especially somes orchards (orange grove) with its famer.
• Cruise to continue to Tra On. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the river. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and the aperitifs, sunset cruise .
• A wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River branches. Dinner and nite on board in Tra On.

Day 3: Can Tho – Disembark (Breakfast)

• Breakfast on board.
• Visit Cai Rang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. A small boat will take you through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.
• Check out and disembark at 10h00am. Tour end.

(Seasonal prices apply and will be confirmed when booking! All rates are quoted in US$/person)

** Single cabin supplement : +50%
** Itinerary & program subject to change when necessary with or without prior notice

All price Valid to 31 Dec 2012

Cruise Includes:

• Boat cruising as program attached.
• All meals (lunch, dinner and breakfast is mentioned in program) and accommodation on board.
• All entrance fees (mentioned in program),
• English or French speaking guide.

Cruise Excludes:

• VAT, route transfers from/to Saigon, beverages/drinks, tourist insurance, tips and other services not mentioned in the Inclusion.

Day 1: Cai Be – Tra On (Lunch, Dinner)

• 12h00: boarding Le Cochinchine boat, up for cruise to continue to Can Tho via Cho Lach and Tra On.
• Up to river tide, disembark and make a pleasant walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people’s activities, especially somes orchards (orange grove) with its famer.
• Cruise to continue to Tra On. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the river. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and the aperitifs, sunset cruise .
• A wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River branches. Dinner and nite on board in Tra On.

Day 2: Tra On – Can Tho (Breakfast)

• The noise of the floating market wake you up early in the morning. After breakfast, the cruise to continue to Can Tho. Enjoy the magnificent sunrise on the river. Leisurely cruise up the BASSAC river while enyoying the beautiful scenery.
• Arrive Can Tho, a small boat will take you explore the Cai Rang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. And through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.
• 10h00 disembark then return HCMC or another destination by car. Tour end.

(Seasonal prices apply and will be confirmed when booking! All rates are quoted in US$/person)

** Single cabin supplement : +50%
** Itinerary & program subject to change when necessary with or without prior notice

All price Valid to 31 Dec 2012

Cruise Includes:

• Boat cruising as program attached.
• All meals (lunch, dinner and breakfast is mentioned in program) and accommodation on board.
• All entrance fees (mentioned in program),
• English or French speaking guide.

Cruise Excludes:

• VAT, route transfers from/to Saigon, beverages/drinks, tourist insurance, tips and other services not mentioned in the Inclusion.

Day 1 :
08.00
* Pick-up at the hotel in Saigon (only included for those pax using the shuttle service)
**For tour that starts from Cai Be on even date, pickup time in Saigon is at 9am for those who use the shuttle service

11.30 : Boarding of the cruise vessel and check-in
12.00 : Panorama cruise and lunch on board
16.00 : Guided walk to a rural village or through the lush greens of orchards and rice paddies
17.00 : Return to the boat for refreshment and to enjoy the sunset on the top deck
19.00 : Dinner on board, night on board

Day 2 :
06.30 : Morning cruise and morning tea break served until 08.30
08.30 : Excursion on a long sampan to Cai Rang or Cai Be floating market
10.00 : City tour in Can Tho / walk in Cai Be or bicycle trip around Cai Be
12.00 : Panorama cruise and lunch on board
16.00 : Afternoon walk or massage on board
19.00 : Dinner on board, night on board

Day 3 :
06.30 : Morning cruise and morning tea break served until 08.30
08.30: Excursion on a long sampan to Cai Rang or Cai Be floating market

For tours starting in Cai Be (only included for those pax using the shuttle service):

11.00: Return to the boat for the brunch
12.00 : Departure to Saigon
~ 16.00 : Arrival in Saigon

For tours starting in Can Tho (only included for those pax using the shuttle service):

10.00 : Bicycle ride on backroads or walk in a small village along the Mekong Canals, or sampan rowing in small canals
12.00 : Lunch in the Ancient Anh Kiet House
13.30 : Departure to Saigon
~ 16.00 : Arrival in Saigon

(1/04/2012 – 30/09/2012)

(1/10/2012 – 31/03/2013)

(Seasonal prices apply and will be confirmed when booking! All rates are quoted in US$/person)

*** Itinerary & program subject to change when necessary with or without prior notice

Cruise includes:

-Trip itinerary and routing as described in the itinerary
-English speaking tour guide on board
-Guided walk and side trips on sampan as mentioned in the itinerary
-Accommodation in cosy double or twin bedded cabins
-Meals as indicated in the itinerary
-Mineral water placed in your cabin on board
-Entrance fees

Cruise excludes:

-Transportation from/to Saigon
-Beauty services and massage
-Beverages
-Tips and personal expenses
-All other services not mentioned above

***For tour that starts from Cai Be on even date, pick up time in Saigon is at 9 am for those who use the shuttle service

11.30 : Boarding of the cruise vessel and check-in
12.00 : Panorama cruise and lunch on board
16.00 : Guided land excursion – walk in orchards and small villages
17.00 : Return to the boat for refreshment and to enjoy the sunset on the top deck
19.00 : Dinner on board, night on board

Day 2 :
06.30 : Morning cruise and morning tea break served until 08.30
08.30 : Excursion on a long sampan to Cai Rang or Cai Be floating market

For tours starting in Cai Be (only included for those pax using the shuttle service):

10.00: Return to the boat for the brunch
12.00: Departure to Saigon
~ 16.00: Arrival in Saigon

For tours starting in Can Tho (only included for those pax using the shuttle service):

11.00: Bicycle ride on back roads or walk in a small village along the Mekong Canals, or sampan rowing in small canals
12.00: Lunch in the Ancient Anh Kiet House
13.30: Departure to Saigon
~ 16.00: Arrival in Saigon

(1/04/2012 – 30/09/2012)

(1/10/2012 – 31/03/2013)

(Seasonal prices apply and will be confirmed when booking! All rates are quoted in US$/person)

Cruise includes:

-Trip itinerary and routing as described in the itinerary
-English speaking tour guide on board
-Guided walk and side trips on sampan as mentioned in the itinerary
-Accommodation in cosy double or twin bedded cabins
-Meals as indicated in the itinerary
-Mineral water placed in your cabin on board
-Entrance fees

Cruise excludes:

-Transportation from/to Saigon
-Beauty services and massage
-Beverages
-Tips and personal expenses
-All other services not mentioned above

7.30am: Pick up at your hotel in HCMC ( To be advised ). Depart for My Tho .Take a boat ride along the river , view the stilt houses and the fruit plantation along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise island and have lunch in the orchard. Enjoy a boat ride through Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre, cruising under the shadow of the water coconut trees. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle. Enjoy a rowing boat ride along the creeks. After trekking through the fruit plantation, village. Proceed to Can Tho via Vinh Long to visit the snake market. Check in on arrival. Dinner on guest’s account. Overnight at your chosen hotel in Can Tho. (A family homestay can be arranged on request).

Option 1 : Stay in a hotel in Can Tho

Check into your hotel on arrival at Can Tho. Free to explore the city on your own in the afternoon. You can also visit a village, meet the local people, have dinner with them and enjoy their music. Overnight at your chosen hotel in Cantho..

Option 2 : Homestay (D)

Transfer by motor boat to a small village in Cai Rang district. Check into your riverside cottage. In the afternoon, go cycling or trekking around the village to experience the rural lifestyle of the Mekong Delta people. Join a family as they prepare dinner, then share the meal with them. Enjoy an evening of traditional folk music with your neighbors. Overnight in your riverside cottage.

Day 2: Can Tho – Long Xuyen – Chau Doc ( B / L )

After breakfast, take a boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River), then visit the Cai Rang and Phong Dien floating markets, which are the best in the region. You will probably have tried Vietnamese vermicelli soup, so now go and see how it is made. Then wander around the village and talk with the local people. Learn how to cross a “monkey bridge” which is built from a single bamboo. Break for lunch. Proceed to Chau Doc, stopping off at Long Xuyen to visit the Thot Not Bird Sanctuary. From the summit of the Sam Mountain, admire the beautiful landscape around the Vietnamese-Cambodian border. Visit the carved pagoda. Dinner on guests account. Overnight at your chosen hotel in Chau Doc.

Day 3: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh (B)

After breakfast, take a rowing boat trip through the floating village and visit the fish farm to see how the Mekong Delta people raise fish from their floating houses. Visit the Cham minority in their traditional weaving village. Transfer to a speed boat for the final part of the journey to Phnom Penh. Arrive at Sisowath tourist dock in Phnom Penh at around 2pm. End of services.

(Seasonal prices apply and will be confirmed when booking! All rates are quoted in US$/person)

Tour price includes :

• A/c private car/van or pick up, transfer & sightseeing as per program.
• Private boat trip in the Mekong delta.
• Express boat ticket Chaudoc – Phnompenh
• English or French-speaking guide
• All entrance fees
• Meals as indicated in the program (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
• Accommodation based on Twin/Double room share basis

Tour price excludes :

• Vietnamese entry visa.
• Other meals not mentioned in the program
• Personal expenses.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho ( L )

8:00 AM Pick up at your hotel in HCMC. Depart for My Tho .Take a boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses and the fruit plantation along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise island and have lunch in the orchard. Enjoy a boat ride through Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre, cruising under the shadow of the water coconut trees. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle. Enjoy a rowing boat ride along the creeks. After taking a delightful walking through the fruit plantation,village. Proceed to Can Tho. Dinner on guest’s account. Overnight at your proposed hotel in Can Tho. (Family home stay can be arranged on request.)

Option 1 : Stay in a hotel in Can Tho

Check into your hotel on arrival at Can Tho. Free to explore the city on your own in the afternoon. You can also visit a village, meet the local people, have dinner with them and enjoy their music. Overnight at your chosen hotel in Cantho.

Option 2 : Homestay ( D )

Transfer by motor boat to a small village in Cai Rang district. Check into your riverside cottage. In the afternoon, go cycling or trekking around the village to experience the rural lifestyle of the Mekong Delta people. Join a family as they prepare dinner, then share the meal with them. Enjoy an evening of traditional folk music with your neighbors. Overnight in your riverside cottage.

Day 2: Phong Dien – Cai Rang ( B / L )

7:00 AM After breakfast, take the morning boat trip to visit the Phong Dien floating market which is at its busiest at this time of day. Keep cruising through the small channels system and visit a rice noodle making village. Experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta. Visit a second floating market (Cai Rang). Break for lunch. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

(Seasonal prices apply and will be confirmed when booking! All rates are quoted in US$/person)

Daily Group Tour : US$45 / person (Group size 20 pax up )

Tour price includes :

• A/c private car/van or pick up, transfer & sightseeing as per program.
• Private boat trip in the Mekong delta.
• English or French-speaking guide
• All entrance fees
• Meals as indicated in the program (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
• Hotel accommodation based on two people sharing a twin or double room

Tour price excludes :

• Vietnamese entry visa.
• Other meals not mentioned in the program
• Personal expenses

6am

Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city. Depart for Cai Be by car/van, stopping to take photos in Tan An town overlooking the picturesque flat rice fields. On arrival in Cai Be, set off by motor boat to visit the Cai Be floating market and watch the locals trading fruit and many other commodities on board their vessels. Then wander into the small villages to visit the orchard and fruit plantation.

Keep cruising to Vinh Long through a series of small canals to experience the charms of the Upper Mekong Delta. Visit a small family business to see how coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn are made. Arrive in Binh Hoa Phuoc village, the green pearl of Vinh Long town, where you can immerse yourself in nature. Enjoy a lunch of fresh river food served in the heart of the garden accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music. Take a delightful walk through the bonsai garden. Meet the car/van in Vinh Long. Return to HCMC. Arrive back at your hotel at around 5pm.

(Seasonal prices apply and will be confirmed when booking! All rates are quoted in US$/person)

Tour Price Includes :

• A/C car or van, English (French or Japanese) speaking tour guide, boat trips, 1 lunch with local speciality
• Elephant eared fish, fruit, honey tea, entrance fee.
• Departure time, meeting point : as requested.