Mekong delta on Bassac cruise 3 days (Can Tho – Cai Be – Can Tho)

Day 1: SAIGON – CAI BE – TRA ON – OVERNIGHT ONBOARD

(L/D)

In the morning, pick up at hotel in Saigon and transfer to Cai Be.

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.

Turning into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks.

By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta’s countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants.

Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar 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.

Accommodation onboard Bassac cruise

Meals included: Lunch/ Dinner

Day 2: TRA ON – CAN THO – LONG XUYEN

(B/L/D)

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 mi

nutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards.

Arrival in Cai Be, transfer to a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft.

Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river.

Lunch while en 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.

Accommodation onboard Bassac cruise

Day 3: LONG XUYEN – CHAU DOC

(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 Cần Thơ.

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

Price is in US$ per person

INCLUDES :

• 3 days cruise with stops and visits as stated with English /French-speaking escort
• Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program
• Accommodation in double/ twin sharing cabin onboard (joined cruise)
• Meals onboard as mentioned (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Biking, sampan boat ride
• Services of crews during the cruise
• Private round trip transfers from Ho Chi Minh City (quoted separately)

EXCLUDES :

• Travel insurance
• Drinks, personal expenses and tips
• Other services not mentioned in the programme