A 2-day-1-night cruise on a traditional wooden boat offers you a great opportunity to explore the Cai Be and Can Tho water areas. Witness the bountiful Mekong Delta and authentic culture. The charming of traditional boat and excellent services of Mekong Bassac Cruise will guarantees your holiday.
9:00 AM: Pick you up at the hotel in Saigon (city center - District 1) towards the Mekong Delta. Enjoy the scenery of peaceful countryside, small towns, intertwined villages in harmony with the rivers and green fields and orchards. When arrival, get a warmly welcome by reception.
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.
The Bassac slips into the Cho Lach canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water.
By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta's countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants, or, at your option, short cycling tour of the surrounding area.
Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. 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 Tra On for the night.
06:00: The boat departs and passes by Tra On. The ship then departs towards Can Tho.
07:00: The breakfast is available
Arrival in Cần Thơ, transfer onto a local boat to visit the Cai Rang floating market, then a noodle factory and return to the Ninh Kieu pier.
End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cần Thơ.
Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit, typically about 8:30. The details of the program and the visits may vary depending on logistics or technical constraints.
Welcome by driver, transfer back to Saigon. Arrive at your hotel in the afternoon. Check in and free to discover city. End of service.
Children policy:
Maximum 1 child under 12 years old sharing cabin with 2 adults
Child under 2 years old using existing bed and sharing meal with parents stay for FREE.
Child from 2 to under 12 years old charge 75%