Route: Saigon - Cai Be - Phu An - Dong Hiep Hoa - Vinh Long - Sa Dec - Long Xuyen- Ong Ho Island - Rach Gia Price: From $385 - $475
Since early 2004, Mekong Horizon Co., Ltd. has been a pioneer in offering new cruise paths together with high quality cruise standards.
Having our head quarters based in Phu An/Cai Lay (next to Cai Be, Tien Giang Province), we operate cruises and related tours services in the Mekong Delta using our own built sampans, all stylishly designed and inspired by ancient authentic traditional Indochinese river boats.
Since June 2006, we also operate our own-built restaurant named "Le Longanier", a beautiful Indochinese two storeys villa with authentic architecture and style.
Today, with a flottilla of 10 boats and employing more than 50 staffs (boats + restaurant), Mekong Horizon Co., Ltd. is recognised among the Vietnam based Travel Agents community as one of the leading private Cruise-Operator in the delta.
Day 1: Saigon - Cai Be - Phu An - Dong Hiep Hoa - Vinh Long - Sa Dec
(Overnight on board “Song Xanh” sampan) Pick up at your hotel in Saigon at 07:30 and drive to Vinh Long. The excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at around 10.30 am. Upon embarkation on your sampan you will be welcomed by your crew. After your installation the cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be floating market, cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. We will proceed to Phu An hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the Mekong delta best sights. On the way, stop will be made at some local home factories to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other regional specialties are made. A delicious lunch will await you at "Le Longanier" restaurant, a superb Indochinese house located by the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations. After lunch, your sampan will proceed to Sa Dec cruising the Tien Giang river, one of the two large arms of the Mekong. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed with countless arroyos, and remaining unknown to many people. We will then cruise on a small beautiful canal through water jacinth plantations… You will take a small rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local tiny village and fruit plantations. Further on the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the largest artisanal bricks and tiles factory where you will have an interesting visit. Sa Dec town will appear like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals. You will disembark a the local market place. Before sunset, we will have a very interesting visit at a splendid ancient house or “Nha Co” dating from the early 19th century. After being greeted by the owners, we will cater a candlelight dinner for you, an unforgettable experience in a very unique atmosphere… First night on the Mekong river…
Day 2: Sa Dec - Long Xuyen - Ong Ho Island
(Overnight on board “Song Xanh” sampan) The breakfast will be served on board at 07am. The day will begin with a guided visit of Sa Dec charming and peaceful town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses and Chinese temples dating from the last century are numerous… You will also visit the local market and the Trung Vuong primary school where well known writer Marguerite Duras spent her childhood…(see her famous novel “The Lover”). Back on board your private sampan for your second day cruise in the delta. While your sampan will proceed upstream on the Mekong river to Long Xuyen, a delicious lunch will be served on board… Long Xuyen is a peaceful typical provincial town lying on the Mekong’s banks, dotted with an attractive floating market… In the afternoon, excursion to “Ong Ho” island to visit the museum of Ton Duc Thang, second president of Vietnam… At the end of the day, we will organize for you an exciting evening with your dinner arranged at a local ancient house. You will be able to share experiences with family members and learn about traditional southern lifestyle, a highlight of your journey to be kept for long time in your memory… Back on board your private sampan for the your second night on the river. The cruise will slowly continue during the night to Rach Gia.
Day 3: Long Xuyen - Rach Gia - Saigon
Arrival at Rach Gia, a port town located at the southern end of Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand. Its main industries are fishing and agriculture. The breakfast will be served on board at 07am (for those having a connecting flight to Phu Quoc island at 08am, breakfast will be served at 06am) End of services. In Rach Gia, there are several places of interest including Ha Tien about 100km north-west which has some unusual limestone formations. Many of the rock formations have caves that have been turned into temples… During the cruise, fresh cotton towels, exotic seasonal fruits, hot green tea and two bottles of mineral water will be served daily free of charge.
Tour price:
Prices quoted in US$ nett per person
Cabin
Private Car
2 persons
3 persons
4 persons
5 persons
6 persons
Jan - May
Charter Only
US$ 475
US$ 460
US$ 445
US$ 430
US$ 420
Jun - Oct
Charter Only
US$ 435
US$ 420
US$ 410
US$ 395
US$ 385
Inclusions of the trip
Road Transportation
3 Days & 2 Nights on private charter basis on board “Song Xanh” sampan
2 lunches (at “Le Longanier” indochine villa + on board)
2 breakfasts (on board)
2 dinners (at local ancient houses) including 1 Btle. of wine for 2.
2 bottles of min. water/pers./day, Vietnamese tea, Fresh fruits, & Refreshing cotton towels - Visits mentioned as per cruise program
Service Charge and Gvt. Taxes
Crew assistance (3)
1 English speaking guide
Bicycle and “Xuong” rowing boat rides
Exclusions of the trip
Individual Traveling Insurance
Personal Expenses during the cruise
Drinks during meals & cruise (soft drinks, beer, wine)
3 Days/2 Nights Since early 2004, Mekong Horizon Co., Ltd. has been a pioneer in offering new cruise paths together with high quality cruise standards.
3 Days/2 Nights Since early 2004, Mekong Horizon Co., Ltd. has been a pioneer in offering new cruise paths together with high quality cruise standards.
