Cai Be - Sa Dec - Can Tho on Douce Mekong Cruise 3 Days

Duration: 3 days 2 night

Destination: Saigon - Cai be - Sa Dec - Tra on - Can Tho - Sai Gon

From US $496 $377 Tour Enquiry
Cai Be - Sa Dec - Can Tho on Douce Mekong Cruise 3 Days to enjoy peaceful beauty of village, meet and chat with local people. discovery their river life in Mekong, ancient houses, flower gardens, tropical orchard, and local craft manufacturing workshop.

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Price per person in a double or twin cabin

Tours & Packages2 paxs3-4 paxs5-6 paxsOver 7 paxs 
In USD
2 paxs$496
3-4 paxs$434
5-6 paxs$393
Over 7 paxs$377
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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.

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.
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.

Day 3 : Tra On - Can Tho - Sai Gon( 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. Car transfer back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

 

Inclusions

  • Overnight Cruises with stops and visits as stated  with English /French-speaking escort.
  • Meal  as mentioned during the cruise (  B=Breakfast, L = Lunch,  D=Dinner)
  • Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program.
  • Biking, sampan boat ride,
  • Services of crews during the cruise.
  • Apperitif

Exclusions

  • Visa approval and fees for Vietnam or Cambodia.
  • Travel insurance
  • Ground transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City  to pier in Mekong or v.v.
  • Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.,

Tour brief

  • Day 01: Saigon - Cai be- Sa Dec -Cai Be
  • Day 02: Cai Be – Mang Thit – Tra On
  • Day 03: Tra On - Can Tho - Saigon

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