Price From: $ 205  Duration: 2 Days  Activities: Culture, Natural  Destinations: Mekong Delta

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Day 1 : Ho Chi Minh city - Cai Be - Can Tho (L/D)
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8 : 15 AM Pick up at your hotel in HCMC. Depart for Cai Be by A/c private car. 11.30 AM 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 island we then embark o­n a walk or bike for sightseeing tour of the Culao BINH HOA PHUOC Le Cochinchine sets sail to Cantho via Cho LACH and TRAON. 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 people’s activities. Enroute 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 nite on board in Tra On.

Day 2 : Tra o­n - Can Tho - Vinh Long (B/L)
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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 cannels 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 (Hau Giang river) while enjoying the beautiful scenery Arriving Cantho, we explore the CaiRang market, o­ne of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats ladden 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. Meet the car . Transfer to the local restaurant for lunch. Return to HCMC with stop over at the bonsai garden in Mytho. Finish the trip at your hotel around 17 : 00 PM. End of services.

Package prices are inclusive of private car transfer between Ho Chi Minh City and Cantho, boat cruise on join-in basis, meals during the cruise (2 lunch, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast, 1 night on board in private cabin, services of an English / French speaking guide on board, entrance fees, biking, small boat ride, aperitif.

Price Excluded

Not included are beverages, services of personal nature, tips.

Note:

Both programs are on private basis and can be requested on any day of the week. Confirmations are subject to availability of the boat.

 LE COCHINCHINE is entirely made of wood with a hull built of Oak (go sao).

Length: 27 meters

Width: 6.5 meters

Powered by an Isuzu (450 HP) engine and 1 generator 35KVA (220V-50HZ), the traditional boat can  accommodate up to 20 passengers in 10 cabins with air-conditioner and  private bathroom with hot water.

There is one living-room (6x3 meters), 1 restaurant and bar (7x6 meters), a wide upper deck to contemplate sunsets with an aperitif.

LE COCHINCHINE is equipped with heat exchangers for hot water piloted by an automat that ensures constant shower water pressure and temperature. She brings along city water in sufficient quantities for long-haul cruises (10.000m3).