Le Cochinchine Cruise 2 day Mekong Delta

OPTION 1: Can Tho – Cai Be - Departure time: (Mondays, Wednesdays, Friday)

Day 1: Can Tho - Tra On (L, D)

11h00 Boarding Le Cochinchine boat at Ninh Kieu jetty.

A small boat take you to 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. A small boat will take you through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.

Return the boat. Then the cruise continues to Cai Be via Tra On.

Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Lunch on board

After lunch disembark then take a pleasant walk on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local peoples activities, especially some orchards (orange grove) with its farmer and sample various tropical fruits in Lach village.

Then return the boat to cruise to Cai Be. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Co Chien River. Dinner and overnight on board in Cai Be.

Day 2: Cai Be - Saigon (B)

After breakfast on board over splendid sunrise on the Mekong.

Explore the lively Cai Be floating market in early morning.

Walking amongst the lush vegetation to visit the handicraft villages and meet with local people. Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits. A small boat trip through rivulets of Tan Phong Islands. A pleasant walk or cycle on the footpaths of the village to discover tropical fruit orchards. 11h00 Disembark in Cai Be. The cruise concludes.

OPTION 2: Cai Be – Can Tho - Departure time: (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday)

Day 1: Cai Be - Tra On (L, D)

11h00 boarding Le Cochinchine boat. Enjoy welcome drink

Explore the lively Cai Be floating market. Cruising amongst the mazes of waterway to visit the handicraft villages and meet with local people. Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.

Arrive in Vinh Long we then embark on a walk or bike for sightseeing tour of the Culao Binh Hoa Phuoc. Le Cochinchine sets sail to Can Tho via Cho Lach and Tra On.

Disembark Cho Lach village. Embark on a pleasant walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local peoples activities. En-route to visit a cottage industry, a local farm and sample seasonal fruits.

Cruise to continue to Mang Thit. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the river. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enjoying the beautiful scenery and the aperitifs, sunset cruise.

A wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River branches. Dinner and night on board in Tra On.

Day 2: Tra On - Can Tho (B)

Rising up to the sound of River and Mekong Delta coming to life for another lovely day we enjoy the sunset. After breakfast, we cruise along the canals and visit a village on the bank of Co Chien or, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life of the local inhabitants, and their hospitality. Leisurely cruise up the Bassac River while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Arriving in Can Tho, we explore the Cai Rang market, one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats laden fruits barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. Boat through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, local markets in full swing. 11h00 Check out and disembark the boat. The cruise concludes.

Cruise including:

• Boat cruise.
• Meals during the cruise (1 lunch, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast)
• 1 night on board.
• English /French speaking guide on board.
• All entrance fees, biking, aperitif.
• Biking, sampan boat ride

Cruise excluding

• Single supplement will be extra charged US$ 95.00/person.
• Road transfer.
• Bar services.
• Tips and gratuities.
• Services not clearly mentioned above.

Children rates:

• Free of charge for children under 2 years sharing bed with parents.
• Surcharge 50% rate of adult for children (3-11 years) sharing bed with parents.
• Over 11 years is adult’s rate.

Special discount for group from 5 people.

• The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
• Special request (diet or vegetarian, …) should be sent before your departure date.]]