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CRUISE
PROGRAMME
DAY
1: CAI BE - PHU AN - DONG HOA HIEP – AN BINH
(Overnight at local house by the river - basic
accommodation)
Pick up at your hotel in Saigon and drive to Cai Be
The
excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at around 10.30
am.
Upon embarkation on your river junk, you will be
welcomed with fresh cotton towels.
The cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful
floating market cruising among local barges full of
fruits and vegetables. We will then proceed to Phu An
hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of
the best sights the Mekong Delta can offer.
On the way, stop will be made at some local home
factories to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and
other regional specialties are made.
A delicious lunch will await you at "Le
Longanier", a superb Indochinese villa located by
the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit
plantations.
After lunch, your private sampan will cruise deeper to
Dong Hoa Hiep and An Binh islands, a peaceful escape
where you will be able to discover the rural life style
and daily activities of the delta inhabitants such as
roofs making with palm tree leaves, a bricks and tiles
artisanal factory, net fishing, an ancient Mandarin
house dating from late 19th century…
Cruising along Dong Phu canal, we will make a last stop
at a fruit orchard and bonsais plantation near Binh Hoa
Phuc islet.
These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring
about large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed
with countless arroyos, and remaining unknown to many
people.
Late afternoon, disembarkation and check-in at a
traditional charming house built on pillars by the river
(Mai Quoc Nam or Muoi Dai).
Rest of the day at leisure in a peaceful and romantic
atmosphere.
Dinner and overnight.
DAY
2: AN BINH - VINH LONG - SA DEC
After breakfast, back on board your private sampan for
your second day cruise in the delta.
Crossing the Co Chien River, some of the largest
Mekong's arm, we will cruise under the spectacular My
Thuan Bridge.
A stop will be made at Dinh Tan Hoa, an ancient
provincial house built some hundred fifty years ago…
We will proceed the cruise up-stream on the Tien Giang
River, another large arm of the Mekong. On the banks,
some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the
biggest bricks and tiles factory where we will you have
an interesting visit.
Back on board, we will cruise to Sa Dec. On both sides
of the river, locals are recolting water jacinth,
another famous Mekong delta product used for furnitures
and baskets.
We will reach Sa Dec around noon. Lunch will be served
on boat while cruising or at a local ancient house in Sa
Dec (Nha Co).
The town is appearing like a little “Venice” with
numerous narrow canals, with various kinds of activities
on the banks.
You will disembark at Sa Dec local market at around 3pm,
one of the biggest of the delta.
Visit of Sa Dec charming and peaceful town, walking
along its narrow streets and beautiful old houses dating
from the last century, among some old Chinese temples,
ancient Dinh, including the primary school of Marguerite
Duras famous writer. (See Marguerite Duras novel turned
into a famous movie, “The Lover”).
The excursion will end at around 4pm.
Transfer
back to Saigon City. End of service.
**** During the cruise, fresh cotton towels, hot green
tea, mineral water and exotic seasonal fruits will be
served on board free of charge.
Inclusion
of the trip
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Private
transportation from Saigon City
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Tour
guide escort from Saigon City
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2
Days cruise on private charter basis, 2 lunches
(days 1+2), 1 dinner (day 1), 1 night accommodation
at local house by the river, breakfast (day 2), 1
hour bicycle ride (day 1), fresh cotton towels,
fresh fruits with hot green tea and mineral water
during cruise, visits mentioned, crew assistance,
VAT + service charges.
Exclusion
of the trip
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