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 Cruises along Mekong River in Vietnam & Cambodia

le Cochinchine Cruise
2 Days / 1 Night· Cruise On the Mekong  River 

                                   

Schedule                                                
Mekong River Cruise Caibe to Cantho; or Cantho to Caibe

ROUTING : CAIBE - CANTHO
Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

 

DAY 01:             CAIBE – TRAON(L,D)

11h30 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink
Explore the lively Cai Be floating market. Cruising amongst the mazes of waterway to  visit the handicraft villages  and meet with local people. Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.
Lunch on board while Le Cochinchine sets sail  through Cho Lach to Mangthit.
Embark on  a  pleasant walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities. En route to visit a cottage industry , a local farm  and sample seasonal fruits. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River taking in the beautiful scenery and the magnificent sunset on sunset on the  river while sipping aperitifs. A wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River branches . Dinner and night on board in Traon.

DAY 02:             TRAON - CANTHO (B)

Breakfast on board while enjoy the magnificent sunrise on Hau Giang river
The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day we breakfast and  set sails to Can Tho through tributary and canals. 
A small boat will take you to CaiRang floating market. One of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats bargaining and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods.
Go for walk  or cycling 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.11h00 Check out and disembark the boat. The cruise concludes.

ROUTING :  CANTHO - CAIBE
Every Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

 

DAY 01:             CANTHO - TRAON  (L,D)

12.00-12h30 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink
We take a small boat to  explore the CaiRang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong . The boat will take you through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.
Return to the boat and then the cruise continue to Tra On.
Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Lunch served on board. After lunch we go for pleasant walk on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities, especially some orchards (orange grove) with its farmers.
Then return the boat and head out to Caibe. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Mangthi canal and Nicola river. Dinner and overnight on board in Cochien River.

DAY 02:             TRAON – CAIBE (B)

After breakfast on board over splendid sunrise on the Mekong.LeCochinchine continues its cruise toward Caibe. Explore the lively Cai Be floating market.
Walking  amongst the lush vegetation to visit the handicraft villages  and meet with  local people and 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. We explore evergreen islands and visit the former Imperial residence the An Kiet House, where surviving members of the Kiet family will welcome us with tea, and we can wander in the fruit orchards around the house. 11 h00 Disembark in Caibe. The cruise concludes.
            

 

 PRICE INCLUDES:
· 2days cruise with stops and visits as stated  with English /French-speaking escort.
· 1 nights accommodation on board.
· Meal  as mentioned
during the cruise (  B=Breakfast, L = Lunch,  D=Dinner)
· Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program.
· Biking, sampan boat ride,
· Services of crews during the cruise.
· Apperitif

 PRICE EXCLUDES:
· Visa approval and fees for Vietnam or Cambodia.
·  Travel insurance
· Ground transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City  to pier in Mekong or v.v.
· E
xpenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.,

 NOTES:
· Child age 2-12 years old discount 50% when sharing cabin with parents.
Infants (under 2 years old) are free of charge.
· The above tour prices exclude current VAT.
·
No operation for annual boat maintenance from 01 - 30 June’08

 To make the booking, please sign up here or contact us directly at reservation@lecochinchine.com

 


 

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