Mekong delta
Cruise boat takes you to greenest regions of the Mekong Delta, spending one night or more on the river and into the midst of livelihood. Boats are built entirely of wood in the Mekong delta and according to local tradition, and suitable for discovery cruises, open to outside and offering immediate contact with green surrounding.
What do you know ?
An incredible network of rivers and canals bordered by palm trees, Mekong Delta forms an immense fertile and lush region. Thanks to the sediments carried by the mighty river, enough rice and fruit are produced there to feed the whole country and even more for exportation. On the waters of rivers and streams, for centuries, inhabitants have transported their goods by sampan or boat.
Day 1: Sai Gon - Can Tho - Mang Thit
Day 2: Mang Thit - Cai Be - Sai Gon
o Friendliness of crew members
o Succulent cuisine of the Great South
o Discovering the daily life of inhabitants on banks of the Mekong
o Admiration of sunrise and sunset on the deck of the boat
o Pure nature and lush orchards
Boarding at Cần Thơ at noon. Welcome drink; presentation of the boat and the crew; chek-in cabins. Departure downstream from the Bassac river. Lunch is served on board during the journey.
The Bassac enters Nicolai canal towards Măng Thít river and Cổ Chiên river. Rest on the deck while enjoying landscape of rice fields and of sugar cane.
In the middle of the afternoon, the Bassac drops anchor for a visit: behind the curtain of trees, simple discovery of peaceful life in countryside, rice fields, fruit trees and welcoming farmers.
Boarding, welcome drink upon return on board. Rest on the deck or have a drink while contemplating the sunset.
The crew serves dinner while the Bassac is en route on Măng Thit to its anchor point.
Car 170km /3h L, D Overnight on Junk
At 6:00 am, departure to Cái Bè. Breakfast at 7:00 am; taking advantage of the landscape of the banks.
The Bassac crosses Cổ Chiên river upstream and then enters Chợ Lách canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of rice and sand barges, in a setting of fruit dryers and shipyards for wooden boats .
Arrival near Cái Bè, transfer to a row boat for the quiet visit of a small canal if the tide allows.
Rendez-vous with a local boat that will take you ashore for a tour of crafts village in Cái Bè.
B, L
IMPORTANT NOTES:
This trip is privately organized by iLOTUS TOURS. The price of the trip varies according to the size of the group, the level of services, the season and your reservation deadlines. The price published above is applied for a group of 6 participants, based on double/twin rooms in hotels. Click "Personalize this trip" to get the exact price for your group.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
• Accommodation and breakfasts in hotels on the accommodation list
• Meals clearly mentioned in the program: B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner
• The entrance fee to the sites
• Competent English-speaking guides throughout the trip except the free days when it is mentioned clearly: without a guide
• Private air-conditioned car for all land transport except free days when it is mentioned clearly: without driver
• One litre of drinking water per person per day
• All logistic services necessary of the program.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• International flights and airport taxes from/to your country
• Visa fees
• Means of transport not mentioned in the program
• Meals not mentioned in the program
• Tipping for services: local guides, crew member, drivers, porters…
• Drink, telephone, linen or all personal expenses not mentioned in the "price includes" section.
IMMERSION IN THE MEKONG DELTA ON A CRUISE 2 DAYS
From : 145 $
