Song Xanh Private Cruise on Mekong River (#1707)

 

A Taste of The Mekong – Cai Be Princess/CB01
One day private cruise: Cai Be – Dong Hoa Hiep – Phu An (#1707.1)

Highlight:
View of daily river life
Lunch in colonial-style villa
Visit to a 19th century house
Unique photo opportunities

 

Itinerary
8.00am: the driver pick you up at the hotel, transfer to the Cai Be
Embark the boat at Cai Be Jetty about 10:00 am. The crew welcomes you aboard with cold towels and a refreshing drink while the Cai Be Princess Sampan sets off for its leisurely cruise on the busy waterways of the Mekong Delta boats to cargo barges loaded with fruit and vegetables. Observe from the comfort of your sampan life as it plays out on the riverbanks the people, the stunning landscapes while your attentive crew serves you tea and seasonal fruit. At Tan Phong Islet, board a small row boat to better explore the canal’s hidden mangroves. Return to your sampan to visit an ancient house built in the 19th century. We’ll make stops along the way to explore local cottage industries including the making of coconut candy and puffed rice (the local equivalent of popcorn).

Your cruise ends at Le Longanier Restaurant. Lunch is served in this exquisite colonial-style villa set in a lush tropical garden
by the river and surrounded by fruit trees, giving you a sense of privileged life during Indochinese times.

After lunch, at around 2:30 pm, take a short walk along a small canal towards the Ba Bon Bridge where your driver awaits to drive you approximately 2 hours to Ho Chi Minh City.

 

Please note: schedule/time subject to change without prior notice, depending on the weather, accurate situation, Authorities permission. The advance registration required us the copy passport of all the passengers.
A valid passport is required upon check-in onboat. Special requests on food: diet or vegetarian food need to be informed 2 days in advance

 

Included:

Private car transfer from/to your hotel in HCM city (no guide for the transfer)
2-hour cruise aboard Cai Be Princess: Cai Be – Phu An
Local English-speaking guide on boat
Lunch at Le Longanier Restaurant
Sightseeing fees included in above itinerary
Cold towels, seasonal fruit and hot tea
Crew assistance

 

Excluded:

Hotel, visa, escort guide for the simple transfer from hotel
Individual travel insurance
Beverages and meals not included in the program
Personal expenses during the trip, VAT
Tips for the crew and guide
Any expense not clearly indicated in above program

 

Mekong Impression (Upstreams) – Cai Be Princess/CB02
One day private cruise: Cai Be – Vinh Long – Can Tho (#1707.1a)

Highlight:
Cruise from Cai Be to Vinh Long (heading towards Can Tho)
Lunch in a colonial-style villa
Explore narrow canals
Visit An Binh Church and orchards
Unique photo opportunities

 

Itinerary:
8.00am: the driver pick you up at the hotel, transfer to the Cai Be.

Embark the boat at Cai Be Jetty about 10:00 am, welcome you aboard with cold towels and a refreshing drink while the Cai Be Princess Sampan sets off for its leisurely cruise on the busy waterways of the Mekong Delta. Observe from the comfort of your sampan life as it plays out on the riverbanks the people, the stunning landscapes while your attentive crew serves you tea and seasonal fruit. Visit an ancient house built in the 19th century. We’ll make stops along the way to explore local cottage industries including the making of coconut candy and puffed rice (the local equivalent of popcorn).

Your cruise ends at Le Longanier Restaurant. Lunch is served in this exquisite colonial-style villa set in a lush tropical garden by the river and surrounded by fruit trees, giving you a sense of privileged life during Indochinese times.

After lunch, re-board the Cai Be Princess and continue your cruise towards Vinh Long, via the Dong Phu Canal, before arriving at Binh Hoa Phuoc and An Binh, small islands renowned for their fruit orchards. Stop on the way to visit historic An Binh Church. After crossing the Co Chien River, your sampan docks at Vinh Long Pier at around 4:30 pm, where your personal vehicle awaits for the drive to Can Tho.

You will be back Saigon after 3.5 hour drive.
The trip ends.

Please note: schedule/time subject to change without prior notice, depending on the weather, accurate situation, Authorities permission. The advance registration required us the copy passport of all the passengers.
A valid passport is required upon check-in onboat. Special requests on food: diet or vegetarian food need to be informed 2 days in advance

 

Included:

Private car transfer from/to your hotel in HCM city (no guide for the transfer)
3-hour cruise aboard Cai Be Princess: Cai Be – Can Tho
Local English-speaking guide on boat
Lunch at Le Longanier Restaurant
Sightseeing fees included in above itinerary
Cold towels, seasonal fruit and hot tea
Crew assistance

 

Excluded:

Hotel, visa, escort guide for the simple transfer from hotel
Individual travel insurance
Beverages and meals not included in the program
Personal expenses during the trip
Tips for the crew and guide, VAT
Any expense not clearly indicated in above program

 

Price valids 2022 – 2023
Price in USD per person, varies upon the number of participants,
tour in festival/public holidays subject to an added fee

One Day Private/Cai Be Princess cruise	Oct 2021 – May 2022 & Oct 2022 – May 2023		Jun 2022 – Sep 2022 & Jun 2023 – Sep 2023
	group of 2-3 pers	group of 4-6 pers	group of 2-3 pers	group of 4-6 pers
A Taste of The Mekong – Cai Be Princess/CB01 Cai Be – Dong Hoa Hiep – Phu An (#1707.1)	161	113	153	107
Mekong Impression (Upstreams) – Cai Be Princess/CB02 Cai Be – Vinh Long – Can Tho (#1707.1a)	171	120	163	113
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Life on The River – Song Xanh sampan overnight boat
Two days private cruise: Cai Be – Sa Dec – Can Tho (#1707.2)

Highlight:

Explore how life is lived along the river

Discover local handicrafts

Visit a Cao Dai temple

Cruise around a bustling floating market

Enjoy spectacular photo opportunities

 

Itinerary: 
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh city – Cai Be – Sa Dec – Can Tho (Lunch, Dinner)

8.00am: the driver pick you up at the hotel, transfer to the Cai Be/Phu An jetty.

Begin cruising from Phu An Jetty at 10:00 am. From the sampan, observe life as it plays out on shore – people going about their daily activities against picturesque landscapes – while your attentive crew serves tea and seasonal fruit. Before arriving at Sa Dec, stop at various points along the river for a into some of the cottage industries of the region including a factory where everything is made by hand, pass bridges and tiny villages to visit a Cao Dai temple.

Arrive in Sa Dec and stroll to the outdoor Visit one of the highlights of the charming town, the ancient house of Huynh Thuy Le, a real-life character in the celebrated novel and Lunch is served on board while cruising towards Can Tho along a narrow canal teeming with life. Explore the countryside surroundings by local rowboat.

Your last stopover before sunset is at an ancient house (a in Vietnamese), dating to the 19th century. The owner will welcome you and a candlelit dinner is served in this authentic countryside setting.

After dinner return on board while the Song Xanh continues its cruise towards the Hau River. Overnight on board.

 

Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang market – Ho Chi Minh city (Breakfast)

We wake up early at 6:00 am for a visit to the famous Cai Rang is served on board while the Song Xanh navigates towards the among local barges loaded down with
fruits and vegetables from the Delta, for some stunning photos.

Continue cruising towards Victoria Can Tho and at the hotel’s private jetty.

 

Please note: schedule/time subject to change without prior notice, depending on the weather, accurate situation, Authorities permission. The advance registration required us the copy passport of all the passengers.
A valid passport is required upon check-in onboat. Special requests on food: diet or vegetarian food need to be informed 2 days in advance

 

 

Included:

Private car transfer from/to your hotel in HCM city (no guide for the transfer)
Private 2-day cruise overnighting aboard Song Xanh Sampan: Cai Be – Sa Dec – Can Tho
Local English-speaking guide on boat
1 lunch, 1 breakfast on boat
1 candlelit dinner including a bottle of wine for 2 persons
Sightseeing fees included in above itinerary
Cold towels, seasonal fruit and hot tea
Crew assistance

 

Excluded:

Hotel, visa, escort guide for the simple transfer from hotel
Individual travel insurance
Beverages and meals not included in the program
Personal expenses during the trip
Tips for the crew and guide
Any expense not clearly indicated in above program
VAT

 

Price valids 2022 – 2023
Price in USD per person, varies upon the number of participants,
tour in festival/public holidays subject to an added fee

Overnight cruise/Song Xanh sampan	Oct 2021 – May 2022 & Oct 2022 – May 2023			Jun 2022 – Sep 2022 & Jun 2023 – Sep 2023
	group of 2 pers	group of 3-4 pers	group of 5-6 pers	group of 2 pers	group of 3-4 pers	group of 5-6 pers
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EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT CRUISE IN MEKONG DELTA “CAI BE – VINH LONG – SA DEC – CAN THO”
(Trip code #1707a)

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Sa Dec – Can Tho (L, D),

No escort guide from Saigon, guide on board!

07.00: Pick up by a private car, and transfer (no guide) to Cai Be.
Upon arrival, start at our own pier in Phu An Hamlet: 10.00 AM. Welcome on board and fresh towels are served.
Starts to visit some local home factories to observe the traditional procedure of making rice ice paste, coconut candies and
other specialties. Proceed to Cai Be colorful floating market, cruise among local barges full of fruits and vegetables.
Take a direction to Vinh Long and Sa Dec, cruise upstream on Tien Giang River, one of the two largest arms of the Mekong.
Sail into a narrow canal to discover the hideaway unspoiled landscapes, luxuriant gardens and enjoy the airy atmosphere
in countryside.
Pass several traditional brick factories while cruising and have an interesting onsite visit to one of them. Continue the
journey to Sa Dec, the little “Venice” in the Mekong Delta with numerous narrow canals, and different kinds of trading
activities.
Disembark at the local market place and begin your exploration in this charming Sa Dec town by walking along its narrow
streets and take photos of beautiful old houses and Chinese temples. Stop at an ancient house dating from 1890, home of
Ong Huynh Thuy Le, former “lover” of famous French novelist Marguerite Duras.
Lunch will be served on board while cruising down to Can Tho along a beautiful narrow canal. Passing under several wooden “monkey bridges” and tiny typical villages before pulling a stop to visit Cao Dai Temple.
The last stop before sunset is a splendid ancient house or “Nha Co” dating from the early 19th century. After the personal
welcome of owner, a romantic candlelight dinner will be catered in an unique atmosphere.
After dinner, continue to proceed to Can Tho. Overnight on board.

 

Day 2: Cai Rang – Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City (B) guide on board, no escort guide back to Saigon!

The journey starts at 6.00 AM with breakfast being served at 7.00 PM, while approaching Cai Rang floating market, the largest market in the whole Mekong Delta Region. Cruise among local barges full of fruits and vegetables and enjoy the hustle and bustle of morning market.
The excursion ends at around 10.00 AM at Ninh Kieu Pier after visiting Can Tho’s local market.
– 11.00 am: Drive back to Sai Gon with a stop on the way for tea break
– 15.30 – 16.00 pm: Arrival at your hotel then finish your trip.

 

Inclusive

• 2 day / 1 night cruise on private charter basic on “Song Xanh” sampan
• Transportation in a private car/minibus with air-conditioning
• 1 lunch, 1 candlelight dinner incl. 1 bottle of wine for 2 persons at an ancient house
• Daily breakfast on board
• Crew assistance
• 1 English or French speaking guide
• Bicycles and “Xuong” rowing boat rides
• Cold towels, exotic seasonal fruits, hot green tea and two bottles of mineral water per person per day.

 

 

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

Code #1707a	1 pax	2 pax	3-4 pax	5-6 pax
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EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE 3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHTS CRUISE IN MEKONG DELTA “CAI BE – VINH LONG – SA DEC – CAN THO” (Trip code #1707b)

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Phu An – Dong Hoa Hiep – Vinh Long – Sa Dec (L, D),

No escort guide from Saigon, guide on board!
07.00: Pick up by a private car, and transfer (no guide) to Cai Be.
Upon arrival, start at our own pier in Phu An Hamlet: 10.00 AM. Welcome on board and fresh towels are served.
Cruise to begin with the visit to Cai Be colorful floating market, cruise among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. Visit to Ancient Mandarin House dating from 1890 with personal welcome by the House Owner. Stop at local home factories to observe the traditional procedure of making rice ice paste, coconut candies and other specialties.
Proceed to Phu An, a remote untouched area reflecting some of the best sights in Mekong Delta Region. Lunch at “Le Longanier”, a superb Indochinese villa located by the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded with fruit plantations.
Sail away to Sa Dec Town on Tien Giang River one of the two largest arms of the Mekong. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers with countless arroyos and remaining unknown to many people. Cruise on a small beautiful canal through water hyacinth plantations, followed by rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local tiny village and fruit plantation.
Visit further on the banks and visit one of the largest artisanal brick factories. Sa Dec Town appears as little “Venice” in the Mekong Delta with numerous narrow canals, and different kinds of trading activities.
Disembark for an interesting trip around the charming Sa Dec Town, walking along its narrow streets and take photos of beautiful old houses, Chinese temples, and the primary school where famous French writer Marguerite Duras (author of “The lover”) went to. Stop at a beautiful ancient house or “Nha Co” dating from the early 19th century, home of Ong Huynh Thuy Le, former “lover” of Marguerite Duras.
A delicious dinner shall be served on board. Enjoy the first night on Mekong River.

 

Day 2: Sa Dec – Can Tho (B, L, D), guide on board!

On-board breakfast at 7.00 AM.
Visit to the local market, one of the most attractive features in Vietnam.
Back on board to cruise down to Can Tho along a beautiful narrow canal, passing under several wooden “monkey bridges” and peaceful villages located on the Mekong banks.
Lunch is served on board before pulling a stop to visit Cao Dai temple. A bicycle ride will also be organized to explore the local surroundings.
The last stop before sunset is a splendid ancient house or “Nha Co” dating from the early 19th century. After the personal welcome of owner, a romantic candlelight dinner will be catered in an unique atmosphere.
After dinner, continue to proceed to Can Tho. Overnight on board.

 

Day 3: Cai Rang – Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City (B),

guide on board, no escort guide back to Saigon!
The journey starts at 6.00 AM with breakfast being served at 7.00 PM, while approaching Cai Rang floating market, the largest market in the whole Mekong Delta Region. Cruise among local barges full of fruits and vegetables and enjoy the hustle and bustle of morning market.
The excursion ends at around 10.00 AM at Ninh Kieu Pier after visiting Can Tho’s local market.
– 11.00 am: Drive back to Sai Gon with a stop on the way for tea break
– 15.30 – 16.00 pm: Arrival at your hotel then finish your trip.

 

Inclusive

• 3 day / 2 night cruise on private charter basic on “Song Xanh” sampan
• Transportation in a private car/minibus with air-conditioning
• 2 lunches, 2 dinners incl. 1 bottle of wine for 2 persons at an ancient house
• Daily breakfast on board
• Crew assistance
• 1 English or French speaking guide
• Bicycles and “Xuong” rowing boat rides
• Cold towels, exotic seasonal fruits, hot green tea and two bottles of mineral water per person per day.

 

 

Prices from 01.01.17 – 31.05.17 (except festival days in Vietnam)	1 pax	2 pax	3-4 pax	5-6 pax
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EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE 3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHTS CRUISE IN MEKONG DELTA “CAI BE – VINH LONG – SA DEC – LONG XUYEN – CHAU DOC” (Trip code #1707c)

 

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Phu An – Dong Hoa Hiep – Vinh Long – Sa Dec (L, D),

No escort guide from Saigon, guide on board!
07.00: Pick up by a private car, and transfer (no guide) to Cai Be.
Upon arrival, start at our own pier in Phu An Hamlet: 10.00 AM. Welcome on board and fresh towels are served.
Journey begins with the visit to Cai Be colorful floating market, cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. Visit to Ancient Mandarin House dating from 1890 with personal welcome by the House Owner. Stop at local home factories to observe the traditional procedure of making rice ice paste, coconut candies and other specialties.
Stop at local home factories to observe the traditional procedure of making rice ice paste, coconut candies and other specialties.
Proceed to Phu An Hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the best sights the Mekong Delta has to offer. Lunch at “Le Longanier”, a superb Indochinese villa located by the River, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations.
Cruise on Tien Giang River, one of the two largest arms of the Mekong. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers with countless arroyos and remaining unknown to many people. Cruise on a small beautiful canal through water hyacinth plantations, followed by rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local tiny village and fruit plantation. Visit further on the banks and visit one of the largest artisanal brick factory. Sa Dec Town appears as little “Venice” in the Mekong Delta with numerous narrow canals, and different kinds of trading activities.
Disembark for a very interesting visit at a beautiful ancient house or “Nha Co” dating from the early 19th century, home of Ong Huynh Thuy Le, former “lover” of famous French novelist Marguerite Duras.
A delicious dinner shall be served on board. Enjoy the first night on Mekong River.

 

Day 2: Sa Dec – Long Xuyen – Cho Moi (B, L, D),

guide on board!
On-board breakfast at 7.00 AM.
Disembark for a guided visit of the charming and peaceful town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses, Chinese temples and Vietnamese Dinh are dating from the last century.
Visit to the local market, one of the most attractive features in Vietnam.
Back on board to cruise upstream to Long Xuyen, a peaceful provincial town located on the Mekong banks. The cruise passes by several luxuriant islands, countless sampan boats carrying sand, rice, fruits and vegetables, fishes, showing an intense activity on the river.
Approaching Long Xuyen, lunch is served on board.
Quick tour of Long Xuyen typical center before cruising further to “Cu Lao Ong Ho” (The Tiger Island) for a visit at Ton Duc Thang Museum, second president of Vietnam.
Proceed upstream on the Mekong River to Chau Doc. Optional stops on the banks for cycling tours to discover deeper the inhabitants life style.
Dinner at the Ancient House in the suburbs of Cho Moi.
Back on board in private sampan for your second night on the river.

 

Day 3: Cho Moi – Chau Doc – Ho Chi Minh City (B),

guide on board, no escort guide back to Saigon!
Early on-board breakfast while cruising to Chau Doc.
Cruise on a little arm of the Mekong where several traditional activities can be observed on the banks (artisanal boat factories, bamboo baskets making, palm leaves cutting, net fishing), as well as old Vietnamese temples dating from late 19th century.
Arrival at Chau Doc late in the morning. Located on the upper Mekong Delta, the town is 280 km south-west of Saigon onto the Cambodian border. With such proximity the local population is an eclectic mix of Cham, Khmer, Chinese and Vietnamese sharing different cultures and historical richness.
Disembark at Chau Doc main city pier 11.00 AM.
– 11.00 am: Drive back to Sai Gon with a stop on the way for tea break
– 15.30 – 16.00 pm: Arrival at your hotel then finish your trip.

 

Inclusive

• 3 day / 2 night cruise on private charter basic on “Song Xanh” sampan
• Transportation in a private car/minibus with air-conditioning
• 2 lunches, 2 dinners incl. 1 bottle of wine for 2 persons at an ancient house
• Daily breakfast on board
• Crew assistance
• 1 English or French speaking guide
• Bicycles and “Xuong” rowing boat rides
• Cold towels, exotic seasonal fruits, hot green tea and two bottles of mineral water per person per day.

 

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