Across the Mekong Delta with Le Cochinchine Cruise 2 Days/1 Night
Duration: 2 days/1 night
Route: Saigon - Cai Be - Tra On - Can Tho (Option 1);
Can Tho - Tra On - Cai Be - Saigon (Option 2)
Price: From $230 - $265
Le Cochinchine is a modern and tastefully designed river barge. Built in traditional style Le Cochinchine measures around 30 meters long from bow to stern and has two 420 HP engines, one in back up, making Le Cochinchine a very powerful and safe river vessel.
Le Cochinchine offers an elegant, relaxing and fulfilling ways to explore endless water way of Mekong River. The cruise brings us into contact with people in different corner of the Delta. With Le Cochinchine, you will have ample opportunity to see Vietnam in its authenticity and sample local culture and food, in a one unpacking, unforgettable vacation where your "floating hotel" get you insight into Mekong Delta and quaint villages.
Option 1: Cai Be - Can Tho(Departure date: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday)
Day 1: Saigon - Cai Be - Tra On
Pick up at your hotel in Saigon City and drive to Cai Be
11h30 -12h.00 boarding Le Cochinchine boat. Enjoy welcome drink 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 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 seasonal fruits. Leisurely cruise on the Mekong River while taking in the beautiful scenery. Enjoy an aperitif over the sunset. Dinner and night on board.
Day 2: Tra On - Can Tho
Breakfast on board The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Cantho 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. 11h00 Disembark in Can Tho. Driving you back to Saigon City.
Option 1: Can Tho - Cai Be(Departure date: Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Day 1: Can Tho - Tra On
Pick up at your hotel in Saigon City and drive to Cai Be
12.00 -12.30 boarding Le Cochinchine boat. Enjoy welcome drink Transfer on a local boat to explore the CaiRang 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. LeCochinchine 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
Breakfast on boat in the morning.
Visit the fruit farm and walks amongst the lush vegetation through verdant villages and meet with local people LeCochinchine continues its cruise toward Caibe. 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 Disembark in Cai Be. Driving you back to Saigon City.
Tour price:
Cabin
Prices quoted in US$ nett per person
Valid until 31 Octorber 2012
Single
2 - 4 Pax
3 - 7 Pax
8 - 12 Pax
Double/ Twin
US$ 265
US$ 245
US$ 230
US$ 142
Inclusions of the trip
Return city transfer
One welcome cocktail
English /French-speaking guide on board
Accommodation on board.
Meal as mentioned during the cruise ( B=Breakfast, L = Lunch, Da=Dinner)
Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program.
Biking gear/ Bicycle available on board for sightseeing
Taxes and Services charge.
Aperitif
Exclusions of the trip
Visa approval and fees for Vietnam or Cambodia.
Travel insurance
Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips,
Souvenirs, laundry, etc.
NOTES:
Child age 2-12 years old: 50% of adult when sharing cabin with parents.
Infants (under 2 years old) are free of charge.
Surcharge 20% on December 24, December 31, Ave of Lunar New Year
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7 Days/6 Nights Le Cochinchine is a modern and tastefully designed river barge. Built in traditional style Le Cochinchine measures around 30 meters long from bow to stern and has two 420 HP engines, one in back up, making Le Cochinchine a very powerful and safe river vessel.
7 Days/6 Nights Le Cochinchine is a modern and tastefully designed river barge. Built in traditional style Le Cochinchine measures around 30 meters long from bow to stern and has two 420 HP engines, one in back up, making Le Cochinchine a very powerful and safe river vessel.
4 Days/3 Nights Le Cochinchine is a modern and tastefully designed river barge. Built in traditional style Le Cochinchine measures around 30 meters long from bow to stern and has two 420 HP engines, one in back up, making Le Cochinchine a very powerful and safe river vessel.
