Mekong Delta – Le Cochinchine Cruise (#1703.1)

Conceived as the traditional rice-barges that fill the Mekong waterways, Le Cochinchine is an elegant and delightful river boat that promises a peaceful and highly comfortable journey along the many canals of the Mekong Delta. All dressed-up in shiny wood, it perfectly fits in the amazing surrounding landscapes one takes pleasure in contemplating while lazing on the upper deck. On board Le Cochinchine, time seems to have stopped to transport travelers to a magical world, cruises up-close the wonders of the Mekong Delta. Journeys give travelers an authentic insight into the life of this amazing area and it inhabitants, regulated by the river flow, a genuine exploration filled with discoveries and encounters in a delightful and highly comfortable setting aboard a flamboyant river barge.

Mekong Delta – Le Cochinchine Cruise – 2 days/1 night (Trip code #1703.1a)

Route: Saigon – Cai Be – Tra On – Can Tho – Saigon
Day 1: Saigon – Cai Be – Tra On (L, D)

NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM SAIGON, ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE ON BOAT

08:00am: pick-up at your hotel in the center of Saigon by shuttle bus, transfer to the Mekong Delta/ Cai Be. Upon arrival at 11.30, embark the Le Cochinchine boat. Enjoy welcome drink then transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, the mazes of waterway, local pop-rice and sweets production. Visit of colonial buildings, old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers. Le Cochinchine continues its cruise to Co Chien. Lunch is served on board.
Embark on a pleasant walk or cycle on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people’s activities. Visit a cottage industry, a local farm and sample. Leisurely cruise on the Mekong River while taking in the beautiful scenery. Enjoy an aperitif over the sunset. Dinner then overnight on board.

Day 2: Tra On – Can Tho – Saigon (B)

ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE ON BOAT, NO ESCORT GUIDE BACK SAIGON
Breakfast is served on board.
The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Can Tho through tributary and canals. Transfer to Cai Rang – one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing. Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink.
11:00am: Disembark in Can Tho. Transfer back to your hotel in the center of Saigon by shuttle bus. Ends of trip!

* Above detailed proposal program subject to last minute changes if necessary as a result of climate conditions, alterations to cruise schedules or other operational factors.

Revert way: Saigon – CanTho – Tra On – Cai Be – Saigon – NO ESCORD GUIDE

Day 1: Saigon – Can Tho – Tra On (L, D)

NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM SAIGON, ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE ON BOAT
08:00am: pick-up at your hotel in the center of Saigon by shuttle bus, transfer to the Mekong Delta/ Can Tho. Upon arrival at 11:30, embark the Le Cochinchine boat. Enjoy welcome drink then transfer on a local boat to explore the Cai Rang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards. Le Cochinchine boat continues its cruise to Tra On. Lunch served on board. Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Visits of the fruit farm and walks amongst pleasant villages on the footpaths of the countryside. Opportunity to meet with local people. Boarding back at with an aperitif while enjoying the magnificent sunset on the Mang Thit canal and Nicola river. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 2: Tra On – Cai Be – Saigon (B)

ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE ON BOAT, NO ESCORT GUIDE BACK SAIGON

Breakfast on boat in the morning.
Visit the fruit farm and walks amongst the lush vegetation through verdant villages and meet with local people. Le Cochinchine continues its cruise toward Cai Be.
Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, local pop-rice and sweets production. Visit of colonial buildings, old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers. Boarding back at noon with a welcome-back drink.
11:00am: Disembark in Cai Be. Transfer back to your hotel in the center of Saigon by shuttle bus. Ends of trip!

* Above detailed proposal program subject to last minute changes if necessary as a result of climate conditions, alterations to cruise schedules or other operational factors.

Inclusive: 

• Round transfer from/to your hotel in the center of Saigon by shuttle bus (Dist 1 & Dist 3)
• 1 night accommodation on Le Cochinchine boat, double/twin share
• Meals as mentioned on boat ( B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program
• Local bike fee, sampan boat ride
• Complimentary of foot massage
• On board English speaking local guide

Exclusive

• Vietnam visa
• Private transfer
• Travel insurance
• Others not mentioned: drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.

Mekong Delta – Le Cochinchine Cruise – 3 days/2 night (Trip code #1703.1b)

Route: Saigon – Cai Be – Sa Dec – Can Tho – Saigon

Day 1: Saigon – Cai Be – My Thuan – Sa Dec (L, D)

NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM SAIGON, ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE ON BOAT

08:00am: pick-up at your hotel in the center of Saigon by shuttle bus, transfer to the Mekong Delta/ Cai Be.Upon arrival at 11:30, embark the Le Cochinchine boat. Enjoy welcome drink. Le Cochinchine continues sets sails to Cai Thia while lunch is served on boat.
Embark on a lovely cycling excursion on the bank of the peninsula browsing several verdant villages. Visit of the gardens and orchards, local houses and ample opportunity meet with people and get insight into Delta life. Visit Cao Dai temple on the way to My
Thuan. Continue our cruise toward Sa Dec, a nice and quiet town overlooking Mekong river
Visit the lively Sa Dec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras.
Walk along the village path and get yourself acquaintance with rural activities as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, and vegetable farms, fish farms.
Back to boat for a cruise down stream. Relax on boat while enjoying an aperitif.
Dinner and overnight on board

Day 2: Cai Thia – Vinh Long – Tra On (B, L, D)

Breakfast on board on the Mekong.
Visit Binh Hoa Phuoc Island and go for walk through the islets, sampling native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meet the local people.
Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, the mazes of waterway, local pop-rice and sweets production.
Visit of old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers. Le Cochinchine continues its cruise to Co Chien. Lunch served on board
Embark on a pleasant walk on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people’s activities. Visit a cottage industry, a local farm and sample seasonal fruits.
Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Open bar and rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Le Cochinchine is cruising Mang Thit river. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 3: Tra On – Can Tho – Saigon (B)

ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE ON BOAT, NO ESCORT GUIDE BACK SAIGON

Breakfast on board.
The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Can Tho through tributary and canals.
Transfer to Cai Rang: one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing.
Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink.
11:00am: Disembark in Can Tho. Transfer back to your hotel in the center of Saigon by shuttle bus. Ends of trip!

* Above detailed proposal program subject to last minute changes if necessary as a result of climate conditions, alterations to cruise schedules or other operational factors.

Route: Saigon – Can Tho – Sa Dec – Cai Be – Saigon

Day 1: Can Tho – Tra on (L, D)

NO ESCORT GUIDE FROM SAIGON, ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE ON BOAT

08:00am: pick-up at your hotel in the center of Saigon by shuttle bus, transfer to the Mekong Delta/ Can Tho. Upon arrival at 11:30 we board the Le Cochinchine boat. Enjoy welcome drink. Transfer on a local boat to explore the Cai Rang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards. Le Cochinchine continues its cruise to Tra On. Lunch served on board.
Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful scenery
Visits of the fruit farm and walks amongst pleasant villages on the footpaths of the countryside. Opportunity to meet with local people.
Boarding back at with an aperitif while enjoying the magnificent sunset on the Mang Thit canal and Nicola river. Dinner and overnight on board

Day 2 : Vinh Long – My Thuan – Sa Dec (B, L, D)

Breakfast on board over splendid sunrise on the Mekong.
Walks /cycle amongst the lush vegetation to visit the fruit farm, the handicraft villages and meet with local people .Le Cochinchine set sails again to Sa Dec while lunch is served on board. Visit busy Sa Dec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras.
Walks along the village path and acquaintance with rural activities as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, vegetable farms, fish farms. Boarding back at with an aperitif while cruising down to Cai Thia. Dinner and overnight on board .

Day 3: Cai Be – Saigon (B)

ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE ON BOAT, NO ESCORT GUIDE BACK SAIGON

Breakfast on boat in the morning.
Cycling on the bank of the peninsula for a visit of the gardens and orchards.
LeCochinchine continues its cruise toward Cai Be.
Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, local pop-rice and sweets production. Visit of colonial buildings, old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.
Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink.
11:00-11:30am: Disembark in Cai Be. Transfer back to your hotel in the center of Saigon by shuttle bus. Ends of trip!

* Above detailed proposal program subject to last minute changes if necessary as a result of climate conditions, alterations to cruise schedules or other operational factors.

Inclusive:

• Round transfer from/to your hotel in the center of Saigon by shuttle bus (Dist 1 & Dist 3)
• 2 night accommodation on Le Cochinchine boat, double/twin share
• Meals as mentioned on boat ( B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program
• Local bike fee, sampan boat ride
• Complimentary of foot massage
• On board English speaking local guide

Exclusive

• Vietnam visa
• Private transfer
• Travel insurance
• Others not mentioned: drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.

Prices from 1.10.15 to 31.03.16 – special discount!

Price is nett per person in US$, twin shared basis, tax, service charge included in the party of

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