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Cruises
along Mekong River in Vietnam & Cambodia |
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Authentic Mekong
Cruise
3 Days / 2
Nights
· Nature & Up-close cruise On the Mekong River
Authentic Mekong sampan is designed according to the traditonal
sampans which have navigated on the Mekong flows. Long of 21.5 m and
wide of 4 m , made of
combined wood and woven bamboo,
a
typical
traditional style well
appreciated by people who spend all their life working and living on
water.
For a pleasant and long cruise in comfortable conditions, the sampan
is equiped with a well ventilated compartment which could be used as
a diner room as well as bedroom with couchettes available for group
of 2 to 30 persons maximum; besides one kitchen, three restrooms
with showers, one terrace on the deck, a five- person- crew included
the captain, one mechanic, the chief cook, one sailor and one guide,
are at your service .
Passengers on Authentic Mekong will be amazed and integrated
in their discovery of landscapes, of local daily life, of smiling
and open hearted people of the Delta and of aquatic life
anywhere they go with the sampan.
Cruise Up the River
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DAY 01: SAIGON -CAIBE – SADEC
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Embark
Authentic Mekong Cruise
and welcome drink around11h30
morning. We take a morning junk trip to Dong Hoa Hiep Island to
explore evergreen islands and visit the former Imperial
residence the traditional House, where surviving members of the
Kiet family will welcome us with tea, and we can wander in the
fruit orchards around the house. Then, go ashore to visit the
French Gothic Cathedral and colorful port area, with its
colonial buildings, delightful flower gardens and local coconut
candy and rice paper manufacturers.Authentic
Mekong Cruise
boat set sails torward Sadec
while luch is served.We
embark
on Caithia for a pleasure wark /bike
on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit
orchards and local people's daily activities in Mythuan island.Authentic
Mekong Cruise moor midstream for the night in Sadec. Diner and
overnight on board. |
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DAY 02: SADEC- LAPVO - LONGUXUYEN (B,L,D)
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Rising up early for another nice day we contemplate sunrise
while having breakfast on board.
We
take
small boat to visit
bricks and tiles kilns and the manufacture of earthenware pots
on a bank of river, then go to the heart of Saded town to visit the Sadec local market ,
following the tracks of French novelist Marguerite Duras.
Walks/Cycle amongst the ever blossoming Sadec flower village and
local industries. Back
to boat and enjoy welcome back drink while lunch is served.
Authentic Mekong Cruise
set sails through the canals of Lapvo with a magnificent landscape that come along the
river banks: rural walks, farming, nursering farm, fishing,
boating, smiling school children all in full swing.
Enjoy traditional herbal foot massage on boat. Diner and while
Authentic Mekong Cruise cruises towards Longxuyen |
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DAY 03: LONG XUYEN DEPATURE (B) |
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Breakfast on board. Explore the long Xuyen market one of the
most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of
small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to
sell their goods. Visit Culao OngHo – a small island by the
Mekong river enjoy the scenery and walk /cycle to visit villages
the island, passing by farmers, children, villagers tendering
their daily load. See local farmers trading their produce on
the water as they have done for centuries. You will have a
unique opportunity to discover a side of Delta life that few
travellers experience. Back to board and have welcome back
drink. Check out and disembark for your departure |
Cruise Down the River
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DAY 01: LONG XUYEN -
LAPVO -SADEC
(L,D) |
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Embark
on our
Authentic Mekong Cruise
and enjoy a welcome drink
at 11: 30
Explore the long Xuyen market one of the most bustling floating
markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and
jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods.Visit
Culao OngHo a small Island in Longxuyen and enjoy the scenery
and walk /cycle to visit villages the island, passing by
farmers, children, villagers tendering their daily load. See
local farmers trading their produce on the water as they have
done for centuries. You will have a unique opportunity to
discover a side of Delta life that few travellers experience.
Back to boat and enjoy welcome back drink while lunch is served.
Authentic Mekong Cruise
set sails through the canals of Lapvo with a magnificent landscape that come along the
river banks: rural walks, farming, nursering farm, fishing,
boating, smiling school children all in full swing.
Embark to explore
blossoming
bonsai and flowers garden and Caodai temple.Enjoy
traditional herbal foot massage on boat. Diner and while
Authentic Mekong Cruise cruises towards Sadec.Authentic
Mekong Cruise
drops anchor for the night. Diner et overnight on boat |
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DAY 02: SADEC - BINH HOA PHUOC -CAIBE (B,L,D)
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Rising up early for another nice day we contemplate sunrise
while having breakfast on board.
A small boat take us to visit the Sadec local market ,
following the tracks of French novelist Marguerite Duras. Visit bricks and tiles kilns and the
manufacture of earthenware pots on a bank of river.
Authentic Mekong Cruise
leisure cruise down to Binh Hoa Phuoc island luch is served on route.
Afternoon we take a boat ride to visit Binh Hoa Phuoc with
opportunity to marvel at beautiful islands with enderless
waterway and arroyos. We enjoy the lush vegetation while cycling
across the island and meet with people
and get insight into local life.
Return on boat with a rest on the deck enjoying the sunset on
sundeck. The crew serves dinner while the
Authentic Mekong Cruise
is cruising.
Authentic Mekong Cruise
sets anchor in for the night.
Overnight on boat. |
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DAY 03: CAI BE DEPARTURE (B) |
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Breakfast on the boat. We take a morning junk trip to Dong Hoa
Hiep Island and go ashore to visit the French Gothic Cathedral
and colourful port area, with its colonial buildings, delightful
flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper
manufacturers.We explore evergreen islands and visit the former
Imperial residence the traditional House, where surviving
members of the Kiet family will welcome us with tea, and we can
wander in the fruit orchards around the house. Back to our boat
and enjoy welcome back drink. Check out and disembark. |
CRUISE
MAP
RATES INCLUDE
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3-day cruise with stops and visits as stated* accompanied by English and
or/ French speaking guide
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2-night
on board
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Meals as mentioned during the cruise (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D =
dinner)
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Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program
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Biking and
Cruise boat rides
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Services of crews during the cruise on board
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1 Complimentary foot massage
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Sunset cocktails
RATES EXCLUDE
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Land transportation from/to HCM City
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Personal expenses : souvenirs, drinks, tips
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Service not mentioned
NOTE
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Infants under 5 years old are free of charge.
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Children between 6 and 11 years old sharing cabin with their parents get
a 50% discount.
To
make the booking, please
sign up here
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