Life in the Mekong Delta revolves around water and the best way to discover the area and its rich riverlife is from the water. Several boats run overnight cruises in the Mekong Delta and one of these is the Bassac, a cosy little converted wooden rice barge which can accommodate up to 12 passengers in 6 nicely decorated cabins (with air-con and a private bathroom).
This 02days Mekong Cruise will help you explore the bustling floating markets of Cai Rang and Cat Be and enjoy the hospitality of a local villages on route.

Day 1: Sai Gon - Cai Be (-/L/D) Pick-up from your hotel, drive to Cai Be. Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, Introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river. Lunch while en route. Rest on the deck, or enjoy the open bar. In the afternoon, branching into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards. Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby. Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Open bar and rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river. The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On floating market, for the night. Day 2: Cai Be - Can Tho - Sai Gon (B/L/-) Breakfast is available from 06:30, while the ship is cruising the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho. Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier. Arrival at Ninh Kieu, Can Tho, late morning. Luch at Lunch at Nam Bo restaurant. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City, drop off at your hotel. End of service.

Inclusives Entrance fees - English /French speaking guide - Transports from and back Saigon - 01 night Accommodation on Bassac Cruise - Service charge, room tax and handling fee - All meals as program

Exclusives  Drinks, tips, Single room supplemnet, personal expenses