The built unique sampans, all stylishly designed and inspired by
ancient authentic traditional indochinese river boats. Designed for
individuals looking for an authentic "Private Cruise" experience, with
overnight on board. Exclusive Cruises 2D/1N and 3D/2NEquipped with a
bathroom with lavabo, wc and shower, the sampans can also be used for
daily private cruise programs for FIT's or Groups. (comfortable chairs
and beautiful cotton floor mattresses). - Song Xanh : 18m long x 3,5m
wide (1 bed room + 1 living room transformable into 1 more bed room at
night, maximun 2 couple + 1 child).
The built unique sampans, all stylishly designed
and inspired by ancient authentic traditional indochinese river boats.
Designed for individuals looking for an authentic "Private Cruise"
experience, with overnight on board. Exclusive Cruises 2D/1N and
3D/2NEquipped with a bathroom with lavabo, wc and shower, the sampans
can also be used for daily private cruise programs for FIT's or Groups.
(comfortable chairs and beautiful cotton floor mattresses). - Song Xanh
: 18m long x 3,5m wide (1 bed room + 1 living room transformable into 1
more bed room at night, maximun 2 couple + 1 child).
Detailed Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Saigon - Cai Be - Phu An - Dong Hoa Hiep/ Vinh Long (L,D)
Pick
up from at 07:00 Am at hotel in Saigon, transfer to Cai Be, embank the
Song Xanh , The excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at around 10.30
am. 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. A stop at local home factories will let you see how rice
paste, coconut candies and other specialties are traditionally made. We
will proceed to Phu An hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting
some of the best sights the Mekong Delta can offer. A delicious lunch
will await you at "Le Longanier", a superb Indochinese villa located by
the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations.
You will be charmed by the location and by the peaceful atmosphere of
the place. Beautiful hostesses dressed in traditional “ao dai” will be
fully dedicated to your service. After lunch, your sampan will proceed
to Vinh Long, cruising around Dong Hoa Hiep islet. Visit will be made
at an ancient mandarin house dating from 1890 where you will we
welcomed by the owner. Another stop on the banks will allow you to see
how locals plait palm tree leaves to be used for rural houses. We will
then proceed to Dong Phu and An Binh islets famous for their fruit
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.
Further, we will dock on the banks and you will have an exciting
bicycle ride in the countryside leaded by your guide. Back on board
your sampan, you will enjoy a romantic dinner served on the deck during
the sunset. After dinner, your bed will be ready for your first night
on the Mekong river…
Day 2: My Thuan - Thanh Hoa - Sa Dec (B)
Your
breakfast will be served on board at 07am. On the banks, some dark
smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the largest artisanal bricks
and tiles factory. We will have stop and an interesting visit will be
arranged. Cruising further upstream the Mekong river, Sa Dec town will
appear like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals… You will
disembark for a guided visit of this 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
visit the local market and the Trung Vuong primary school where well
known writer Marguerite Duras spent her childhood (see her famous novel
turned into the famous movie “The Lover”).An exciting ride on board our
“Xuong” small rowing boat will allow you to cruise on small canals and
arroyos to discover the hidden charms of Sa Dec… We will pass by
several luxuriant plantations, crossing countless sampan boats carrying
sand, rice, fruits and vegetables, fishes, and even pigs, showing how
intense is the activity on the river.Back on board your sampan before
noon, it will be time for your check-out. Your cruise journey will end
in Sa Dec where you will be transfer back to Saigon. Drop off at your
hotel in Saigon. End of our service
This tour can be customized as you wish!
* English speaking guide on board
* Round trip of private transfer from Saigon
* 1 breakfast on board
* 1 lunch at Le Longanier Indochine Villa
* 1 candlelight dinner on board incl.1 small btle. of wine for 2
* 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