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Schedule: Mekong
River Cruise Caibe to
Cantho; or Cantho to Caibe
Day 1: Cai Be – My Thuan – Sadec (L,D)
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11.00-11h30 boarding LE
COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink.
LeCochinchine continues sets sails to Caithia while lunch is served on boat.
Embark on a lovely cycling excursion on the bank of the peninsula browsing
several verdant villages. Visit of the gardens and orchards, local houses and
ample opportunity meet with people and get insight into Delta life . Visit
Caodai temple on the way to Mythuan. Continue our cruise toward Sadec, a nice
and quiet town overlooking Mekong river.
Visit the lively Sadec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte
Duras. Walks along the village path and get yourself acquaintance with rural
activities as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, and vegetable farms,
fish farms. Back to our boat for a cruise down stream. Relax on boat while
sipping an aperitif . Dinner and overnight on board
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Day 2: Cai Thia – Vinh Long – Tra On (B,L,D)
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Breakfast on board on the Mekong .
Visit Binh Hoa Phuoc island and go for walk walk through the islets, sampling
native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meet the local people.
Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating
market, the mazes of waterway , local pop-rice and sweets production. Visit
of old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice
paper manufacturers. LeCochinchine continues its cruise to Cochien. Lunch
served on board.
Embark on a pleasant walk on the footpaths of the countryside to discover
tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities. Visit a cottage
industry , a local farm and sample seasonal fruits. 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 Le Cochinchine is
cruising Mang Thit river. Dinner and night on board.
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Day 3: Tra On – Can Tho departure (B)
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Breakfast on board
The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong
river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Cantho
through tributary and canals. Transfer to Cairang: one of the most bustling
floating markets in Mekong . We go for a
walk 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.
Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink.
11 h00 Disembark in Cantho. The cruise concludes.
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Routing: Can Tho - Sadec – Cai Be
Itinerary
Day 1: Can Tho – Tra On (L,D)
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12.00-12h30 boarding LE
COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink
Transfer on a local boat to explore the CaiRang market one of the most
bustling floating markets in Mekong . We go
for a walk through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green
orchards. LeCochinchine continues its cruise to Tra On. Lunch served on
board.
Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while
enjoying the beautiful scenery. Visits of the fruit farm and walks amongst
pleasant villages on the footpaths of the countryside. Opportunity
to meet with local people. Boarding back at with an aperitif while enjoying
the magnificent sunset on the Mangthit canal and Nicola river. Dinner and
overnight on board.
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Day 2: Vinh Long – My Thuan – Sadec (B,L,D)
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Breakfast on board over
splendid sunrise on the Mekong .
Walks /cycle amongst the lush vegetation to visit the fruit farm , the
handicraft villages and meet with local people. Le Cochinchine set sails
again to Sadec while lunch is served on board. Visit busy Sadec food market
and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras. Walks along the village path
and acquaintance with rural activities as farmers farm their fields: rice
fields, vegetable farms, fish farms. Boarding back at with an aperitif while
cruising down to Caithia. Dinner and overnight on board .
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Day 3: Cai Be departure (B)
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Breakfast on boat in the
morning.
Cycling on the bank of the peninsula for a visit of the gardens and orchards.
LeCochinchine continues its cruise toward Caibe. Transfer to a local boat for
an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, local pop-rice and sweets
production. Visit of colonial buildings, old houses, delightful flower
gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers. Boarding back
at noon, with a welcome-back drink. 11 h00-11h30 Disembark in Caibe. The
cruise concludes.
Quotation in USD per person
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Group of pax
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Period from 1
st Jan to 31 st Oct, 2010
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2 or 3
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368
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4 or 8
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343
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9 or 24
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312
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Single cabin supplement : 50% only applies upon your requests and if
there is an odd numeber of passpengers
Private coach Saigon – Can Tho – Cai Be and return 3days 2nights : US$
119 per 4 seats coach, US$ 135 per 7seats coach and US$ 150 per 16 seats
coach
Tour prices include
3days cruise with stops and visits as stated with English /French-speaking
escort.
2 nights accommodation on board.
Meals 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
Tour prices do not include
Visa approval and fees for Vietnam
or Cambodia
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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.,
Child policy
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.
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