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2 Days/ 1 Night Cai Be Princess Cruise along Mekong River
Cai Be Princess Cruise is a good choice for whom more focus in ultimate privacy and still enjoy the traditional design style whilst the other cruising options fill up. Let’s join us for boating down the Mekong River to explore lively floating markets with an abundance of colorful fresh fruits and vegetables. Also take a glimpse into the agricultural, rural life of people at the delta region, visiting local home workshops that produce various products from rice and coconut.DAY 1: CAI BE - PHU AN - DONG HOA HIEP – AN BINH
(Overnight at local house by the river - basic accommodation)The excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at around 10.30 am.
Upon embarkation on your river junk, you will be welcomed with fresh cotton towels.
The cruise will begin with the visit
of Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of
fruits and vegetables. We will then proceed to Phu An hamlet, an
untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the best sights the Mekong
Delta can offer.
On the way, stop will be made at some local home factories to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other regional specialties are made.
A delicious lunch will await you at "Le Longanier", a superb Indochinese villa located by the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations.
After lunch, your private sampan will cruise deeper to Dong Hoa Hiep and An Binh islands, a peaceful escape where you will be able to discover the rural life style and daily activities of the delta inhabitants such as roofs making with palm tree leaves, a bricks and tiles artisanal factory, net fishing, an ancient Mandarin house dating from late 19th century…
Cruising along Dong Phu canal, we will make a last stop at a fruit orchard and bonsais plantation near Binh Hoa Phuc islet.
These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed with countless arroyos, and remaining unknown to many people.
Late afternoon, disembarkation and check-in at a traditional charming house built on pillars by the river (Mai Quoc Nam or Muoi Dai).
Rest of the day at leisure in a peaceful and romantic atmosphere. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 2: AN BINH - VINH LONG - SA DEC
After breakfast, back on board your private sampan for your second day cruise in the delta.Crossing the Co Chien River, some of the largest Mekong's arm, we will cruise under the spectacular My Thuan Bridge.
A stop will be made at Dinh Tan Hoa, an ancient provincial house built some hundred fifty years ago…
We will proceed the cruise up-stream
on the Tien Giang river, another large arm of the Mekong. On the banks,
some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the biggest bricks
and tiles factory where we will you have an interesting visit.
Back on board, we will cruise to Sa
Dec. On both sides of the river, locals are revolting water jacinth,
another famous Mekong delta product used for furniture and baskets.
We will reach Sa Dec around noon. Lunch will be served on boat while cruising.
The town is appearing like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals, with various kinds of activities on the banks.
At around 3pm, you will disembark at Sa Dec local market, one of the biggest of the delta.
An optional visit of Sa Dec
charming and peaceful town can be arranged by your own, walking along
its narrow streets and beautiful old houses dating from the last
century, some old Chinese temples, including the primary school of
Marguerite Duras famous writer. (See Marguerite Duras novel turned into
a famous movie, “The Lover”). The excursion will end at around 3.30pm.
Note:
During the Cruise, fresh cotton towels, tropical fruits, hot green tea, mineral water will be served free of charge.
Inclusive:
- 2 Days cruise on private charter basis, 2 lunches (days 1+2), 1 dinner (day 1), 1 night accommodation at local house by the river, breakfast (day 2), 1 hour bicycle ride (day 1), fresh cotton towels, fresh fruits with hot green tea and mineral water during cruise, visits mentioned, crew assistance
- 3 Days cruise on private charter basis, 3 lunches (days 1+2+3), 2 dinners (day 1+2), 2 nights accommodation at local houses by the river, breakfast (day 1+2), 1 hour bicycle ride (day 1), fresh cotton towels, fresh fruits with hot green tea and mineral water during cruise, visits mentioned, crew assistance,
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| Days: | 1-2 days |
| Price: | 100usd - 200usd |
| Start from: | Ho Chi Minh City |
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| Name: explorertravel |
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