Highlights: Sai Gon - Cai Be - Sa Dec - Can Tho - Cai Rang - Sai Gon

Day 1: Sai Gon - Cai Be - Sa Dec - Can Tho (L,D)

Day 2:  Cai Rang - Can Tho - Sai Gon (B)

Day 1: Sai Gon - Cai Be - Sa Dec - Can Tho (L,D)
Pick up from at 07:00 Am at hotel in Saigon, transfer to Cai Be, embank the Song Xanh , The excursion starts at around 10.am from our pier in Phu An hamlet located next to Cai Be town, approximately 2 hours drive south from Saigon. Upon embarkation on your sampan you will be welcomed by our crew. After your installation, the cruise will begin with the visit of some local home factories where you will be able to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other specialties are traditionally made.  We will then proceed to Cai Be colorful floating market, cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. Your sampan will take direction of Vinh Long and Sa Dec, cruising upstream on 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 remain unknown to many people. We will then cruise on a small beautiful canal through water jacinth plantations… You will disembark to 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 at the local market place for a guided visit of this charming town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses and Chinese temples dating from the last century are numerous. Your lunch will await you at an ancient house dating from 1890, home of Mr. Huyen Thuy Le, the “Lover” of Marguerite Duras famous writer. (see her novel and adapted movie “The Lover”) Back on board your sampan, you will enjoy cruising down to Can Tho along a beautiful narrow canal, passing under several wooden “monkey bridges” and by tiny typical villages. Some stops on the banks will be possible to establish contacts with the local population. A visit will be done at a Cao Daist temple. Before sunset, we will have our last stop on the banks arranged 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 unique atmosphere. After dinner, we will proceed the cruise for approximately one hour until Can Tho. We will moor for the night in a quiet place. Your bed will be ready for your night on the Mekong river.

Day 2:  Cai Rang - Can Tho - Sai Gon (B)
At around 06am, your sampan will slowly start cruising. Your breakfast will be served on board at 07am while approaching Cai Rang floating market actually still the largest in the whole Mekong delta. We will pass by countless sampan boats carrying sand, rice, fruits and vegetables, fish, flowers… showing an intense activity on the river. Your cruise journey will end at around 10.am at Ninh Kieu pier after a visit at Can Tho local market where you will be transfer  back to Saigon. Drop off at your hotel in Saigon. End of our service

- English speaking guide  on board
- Round trip of private transfer
- 1 breakfast on board
- 1 lunch at  an ancient house
- 1 candlelight dinner on board incl.1 small btle. of wine for 2 an ancient house
- 2 bottles of min. water/pers./day, Green tea, Fresh fruits
- Boat Cruise
- Bicycles and “Xuong” rowing boat rides
- Admission fees and permits where applicable
- Goverment tax & service charge

- Airfares & airport taxes
- Pre/post trip arrangement
- Visa and visa arrangement
- Travel insurance
- Other personal expenses

Highlights: Sai Gon - Cai Be - Phu An - Vinh Long - Sa Dec - Long Xuyen - Ong Ho Island - Rach Gia

Day 1: Sai Gon - Cai Be - Phu An - Dong Hoa Hiep - Vinh Long - Sa Dec (L,D)

Day 2: Sa Dec - Long Xuyen - Ong Ho Island (B,L,D)

Day 3: Long Xuyen - Rach Gia (B)

Day 1: Sai Gon - Cai Be - Phu An - Dong Hoa Hiep - Vinh Long - Sa Dec (L,D)
Morning pick up from hotel around 7:30 am, departure for Cai Be. The excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at around 10.30 am. Upon embarkation on your sampan-hotel, you will be welcomed with fresh cotton towels.    After your installation, the cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful 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 best sights the Mekong Delta can offer. 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 cruise deeper into the country side along smaller rivers and canals. Visits on the river banks will allow you to discover some fruit markets and plantations such as bananas, water melon, coconuts, longans, as well as an ancient mandarin house dating from 1890 where you will we welcomed by the owner. Occasion will be given to establish friendly contacts with the local population. Your sampan will proceed to Vinh Long cruising along Dong Phu canal and An Binh islet famous for its fruits orchards. 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. Crossing the large Co Chien River we will pass under the spectacular My Thuan Bridge. We will proceed the cruise up-stream. On the banks some dark smokes will lead us to one of the biggest artisanal bricks and tiles factory where we will you have an interesting visit. Back on board, we will proceed to Sa Dec. The town appears like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals… Your sampan will moor for night. While you will have a tour in town, your dinner will be prepared on board. Overnight on board.

Day 2: Sa Dec - Long Xuyen - Ong Ho Island (B,L,D)
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 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 (B)
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). 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…  

- English speaking guide  on board
- Private transfer from Saigon to Cai Be
- 2 breakfast on board ( = B)
- 1 lunch at Le Longanier Indochine Villa, 1 onboard ( Lunch = L)
- 2 dinners (at a local family’s house + one candlelight dinner on board) ( Dinner = D)
- 2 bottles of min. water/pers./day, Green tea, Fresh fruits
- Boat Cruise
- Meals as indicated ( B= breakfast; L= lunch; D = diner)
- Admission fees and permits where applicable
- Goverment tax & service charge

- Airfares & airport taxes
- Pre/post trip arrangement
- Visa and visa arrangement
- Travel insurance
- Other personal expenses