EXCLUSIVE 3 DAYS CRUISE IN THE MEKONG DELTA
“CAI BE / VINH LONG / SA DEC / LONG XUYEN / RACH GIA”

DAY 1: SAI GON- CAI BE - PHU AN - DONG HOA HIEP / VING LONG / SA DEC
(Overnight on board “Song Xanh” sampan)
- Welcome at the hotel by your driver only then go to Cai Be. in Vinh Long province.

The excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at around 10.30 am. Upon embarkation on your sampan-hotel, you will be welcomed with fresh cotton towels.
After your installation, the cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. We will 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" restaurant, a superb Indochinese villa located by the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations.

After lunch, your sampan will cruise deeper into the country side along smaller rivers and canals. Visits on the river banks will allow you to discover some fruit markets and plantations such as bananas, water melon, coconuts, longans, as well as an ancient mandarin house dating from 1890 where you will we welcomed by the owner. Occasion will be given to establish friendly contacts with the local population.
Your sampan will proceed to Vinh Long cruising along Dong Phu canal and An Binh islet famous for its fruits orchards. 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. Stop for a visit of Tam Ho’s famous bonsais garden.
Crossing the large Co Chien River we will pass under the spectacular My Thuan Bridge. An 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 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 furniture and baskets. The town appears like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals… Your sampan will moor for night next to a rose flowers orchards nearby Sa Dec town.

While you will enjoy a romantic candle light dinner served on the deck, the crew will prepare your bed for the night…



DAY 2: SA DEC – LONG XUYEN – ONG HO ISLAND – RACH GIA
The breakfast will be served on board at 07am.
The day will begin with a guided visit of Sa Dec charming and peaceful town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses and Chinese temples dating from the last century are numerous…
You will also visit the local market and the Trung Vuong primary school where well known writer Marguerite Duras spent her childhood…(see her famous novel “The Lover”).
Back on board your private sampan for your second day cruise in the delta.

While your sampan will proceed upstream on the Mekong river to Long Xuyen, a delicious lunch will be served on board…

Long Xuyen is a peaceful typical provincial town lying on the Mekong’s banks, doted with one of the most attractive floating market… In the afternoon, excursion to “Ong Ho” island to visit the museum of Ton Duc Thang, second president of Vietnam…

In the evening, we will organize for you an exciting experience in a local village, with your dinner arranged at a local family’s house. You will be able to share experiences with family members and learn about traditional Mekong delta inhabitants lifestyle… a highlight of your journey which you will keep for long time in your memory…
Back on board your private sampan for the your second night on the river.
The cruise will continue during the night to Rach Gia.

DAY 3: RACH GIA end of service
Arrival at Rach Gia, a port town located at the southern end of Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand. Its main industries are fishing and agriculture.
The breakfast will be served on board at 07am (for those having a connecting flight to Phu Quoc island at 08am, breakfast will be served at 06am). End of our service
In Rach Gia, there are several places of interest including Ha Tien about 100km north-west which has some unusual limestone formations. Many of the rock formations have caves that have been turned into temples…
During the cruise, fresh cotton towels, exotic seasonal fruits, hot green tea and two bottles of mineral water will be served daily free of charge.

Price : 
Base on group from 2 or 3 pax :

Including:
- Transportation by car from Sai Gon to Cai Be
- 3 Days & 2 Nights cruise on private charter basis on board “Song Xanh” sampan
- 2 lunches (at “Le Longanier” indochine villa + on board)
- 2 breakfasts (on board)
- 2 dinners (at a local family’s house + one candlelight dinner on board)
- 2 bottles of min. water/pers./day, Vietnamese tea, Fresh fruits,
- Refreshing cotton towels
- Visits mentioned as per cruise program
- Service Charge and Gvt. Taxes
- Crew assistance
- French or English speaking guide from Cai Be to end
On request and depending on itinerary and timing, bicycles can be taken on board for short rides (without supplt.)

Excluding:
- Individual Traveling Insurance
- Personal Expenses during the cruise
- Drinks during meals & cruise (soft drinks, beer, wine)
- Tipping / Crew and Guide