| Tour price:US$ 495 – US$ 690 Duration: 03 days/02 nights Tour code:MKLAM01 Route: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Cai Be – Sa Dec – Long Xuyen – Ho Chi Minh City If you have only one day or two days and you need a Mekong river life outlook Cai Be – Vinh Long is a good choice. If the most populated places are rather much visited, as soon as you get away from the crowds, you are getting in touch with the nice people of the delta and their always welcoming attitude. Boating along Mekong River is a pleasant way to escape the bustle of the city centre. And let the Mekong Queen brings you closer to Vietnamese local lives in Mekong Delta.
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Meeting point is at 09h30 at the lobby of the Caravelle Hotel.
Coach transfer to Cai Be in the very heart of the Mekong Delta. On arrival, embark on board L’AMANT and enjoy a delectable lunch and get acquainted with the crew, while the vessel starts its way to Vinh Long.
In the early afternoon, embark on a small boat for a journey towards An Binh islands. On arrival, continue the tour by bicycle to visit Tien Chau ancient pagoda, some tropical fruit orchard gardens and discover the everyday life in the Mekong Delta. Continue to visit a traditional house and enjoy some mouth-watering tropical fruits. Then tour on a small boat along the canals and stop at a bonsai garden.
Anchorage near Sa Dec.
Enjoy welcome dinner onboard.
Accommodation on L’amant cruise
Meals included: Lunch/ Dinner
After breakfast, visit Sa Dec, the old-fashioned town where the French Writer, Marguerite Duras spent her childhood. Famous for its flowers and bonsai plants, stop at the ancient house of Huynh Thuy Le, the “house of the Chinese” described in Marguerite Duras’novel, L’Amant. Pass-by the school where Margerite’s mother has taught.
Then, enjoy strolling through the lively market streets of this fascinating town. Return on board L’AMANT.
In the early afternoon, arrive in Cai Be and embark on a local sampan boat for a journey through the numerous arroyos and be captivated by the serenity of the Mekong Delta. Visit an ancient colonial house and a traditional plant for puffed rice. In the late afternoon, have fun in a cooking demonstration on board – an interesting way to learn about the local ingredients and how to cook some Vietnamese traditional dishes.
Accommodation on L’amant cruise
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Early morning 07h00 embark on a local sampan boat and sail through small arroyos to explore the vibrant Cai Be floating market.
Return on board L’AMANT for breakfast.
Disembark at around 09h30 and head back to Ho Chi Minh City by coach.
Arrive at Caravelle Hotel at around 12h00.
Meals included: Breakfast
TOUR PRICE:
| CRUISE RATE | Price in US$ per person |
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| Main deck | Upper deck | |||
| Single | Double | Single | Double | |
| 1 July 2013 – 30 Apr 2014 | 610 | 495 | 690 | 560 |
Price is in US$ per person
INCLUDES :
- Transfer from Saigon to the port of embarkation in Cai Be by coach
- Return from Cai Be to Saigon by bus
- Accommodation in single/double cabin onboard
- Full board meals as mentioned on the program (breakfast / lunch / dinner)
- English or French speaking guide onboard
- All visits and excursions mentioned
- Port dues
EXCLUDES :
- Personal expenses
- Drinks during meals
- Tips & gratuities
- Other services not mentioned in the program
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