MEKONG IN CLOSE UP

Duration: 3 days
  • Discover floating market, one of important life style of people in Mekong.
  • Visit ancient houses, delightful flower gardens and enjoy tropical fruit.
  • Explore local traditional coconut candy and rice paper, pop-rice manufacturing workshop.
  • Walk or cycle on the footpaths of the countryside to explore local people’s daily activities.
  • Contemplate beautiful scenery on Mekong River, savour foot massage on board.
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Price from: $USD 377 /person

ITINERARY

Day 1: Cai Be - Sa Dec - Cai Be (L,D)

10h30-11h00 A.M: Welcome you at our Cai Be pier. Join our large boat for a welcome drink and check-in your room. Le Cochinchine continues to Cai Thia.

Landing at the island of Cai Thia where you will have a lovely cycling or walking excursion through the villages bordered by green orchards, rice fields…

Come back to our boat for lunch while the boat cruises toward Sa Dec, a charming and quiet town located on the bank of the Tien River.

On arrival, we visit a brickyard at the entrance of the village. Continuation to the lively market of Sa Dec followed by a visit to the old house of Huynh Thuy Le – the lover of the French novelist Marguerite Duras, as well as Trung Vuong primary school founded at the beginning of the 20th century by Marguerite Duras’s mother. In the heart of the village of Sa Dec, we discover the Cao Dai temple, the garden of bonsai and flowers.

Return to our boat and enjoy the foot massage while watching the sunset over the Mekong River and sipping an aperitif.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: Lunch, dinner

Day 2: Cai Be - Mang Thit - Tra On (B,L,D)

Get up early in the morning to contemplate the sunrise on the romantic river before breakfast on board.

Transfer by junk to explore the floating market of Cai Be which is specific to the aquatic area. Continuation by a visit of sumptuous traditional residence, former imperial residence where the descendants of the Kiet family open their doors to welcome you to discover the sublime interior and walk through the garden strewn with fruit trees. Tea is offered, accompanied by a tasty selection of tropical fruits.

Continuation to the artisanal villages where we have the chance to discover products made from rice and coconut: rice alcohol, puffed rice cake, rice paper, coconut candy.

Return to the boat, lunch on board while the boat is heading for the Co Chien River.

Cooking Class with Halong Flamingo Cruise

In the afternoon, a walk or bike along the paths through the countryside and villages will allow you to discover the orchards, the river activities and get in touch with the local population.

The boat continues in the direction of Tra On. The aperitif is offered on the upper deck while the sun sets on a splendid landscape.

Taking part in a cooking class on the boat, you will have the chance to try to make Pumpkin flower stuffed with That Lat fish and learn how to cut vegetables for decorating dishes.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Tra On - Can Tho Departure (B)

Breakfast on board. The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day. Our boat sets sails to Can Tho through tributaries, canals and arroyos.

Transfer by local boat to visit the market of Cai Rang, one of the most important floating markets of the region, crowded with small and big boats zigzagging on the animated waters.

Following along the coves shaded by fruit trees, palm trees ... you will come to an orchard where you will find many kinds of fruits: mango, star apple, papaya, dragon fruit, and coconut.

11h00 A.M: Disembark at the pier in Can Tho. End of nice cruise.

Meals: Breakfast

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

TOUR COST PER PAX IN USD

TOUR  COST PER PAX IN USD:

From 377 USD per person

                                                                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCLUSION
  • 3 days/ 2 nights joining cruise with accommodation on board
  • English or French speaking guide. Meals as mentioned during the cruise
  • Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program
  • Biking and sampan boat rides
  • Services of crews during the cruise on board.
  • 1 complimentary foot massage on board. Pre-dinner drink (Aperitif).
EXCLUSION
  • Visa approval and fees for Vietnam or Cambodia
  • Transfer HCMC-Mekong-HCMC by shuttle bus
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses: souvenirs, drinks, tips, laundry...
  • Payment fee: bank transfer fee if payment by bank transfer, 3% if payment by credit card.
REMARK
  • Prices quoted in USD and subject to change without prior notice.
  • Please be informed that the quotation does not imply or constitute availability.
  • In case if the hotel listed is unavailable, other similar class hotel shall be provided.
  • Compulsory Gala Dinner will be applied during Christmas Eve and New Year Eve.

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