3 DAYS MEKONG IN CLOSEUP WITH OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE

DAY 1: HOCHIMINH CITY – CAI BE – SA DEC (L/D)

A.M: Depart from hotel in Hochiminh city to Cai Be in Mekong Delta. Upon arrival, embark a boat and visit a sumptuous traditional residence, former imperial residence, where the descendants of the family of Kiet welcome you and invite you to taste tea accompanied by savory samples of tropical fruits. We have the opportunity to walk through the orchard. Continuation towards the artisanal villages where rice and coconut products are produced: rice alcohol, puffed rice cakes, rice paper, coconut milk sweets.

12h00: Embarkation on the crusie, welcome by a welcome drink as the boat heads towards Cai Thia. During the cruise, you will have the opportunity to contemplate beautiful authentic landscapes that stand by the river.

Landing at the island of Cai Thia where you will have a lovely cycling or walking excursion through the villages bordered by green orchards, rice fields…

Come back to our boat for lunch while the boat cruises toward Sa Dec, a charming and quiet town located on the bank of the Tien River.

PM: visit a brickyard at the entrance of the village. Continuation to the lively market of Sa Dec followed by a visit to the old house of Huynh Thuy Le – the lover of the French novelist Marguerite Duras, as well as Trung Vuong primary school founded at the beginning of the 20th century by Marguerite Duras’s mother. In the heart of the village of Sa Dec, we discover the Cao Dai temple, the garden of bonsai and flowers.

Return to our boat and enjoy the foot massage while watching the sunset over the Mekong River and sipping an aperitif. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 2: CAI BE – MANG THIT – TRA ON (B/L/D)

Get up early in the morning to contemplate the sunrise on the romantic river before breakfast on board.

AM: Transfer by junk to explore the floating market of Cai Be which is specific to the aquatic area. Continuation by a visit of sumptuous traditional residence, former imperial residence where the descendants of the Kiet family open their doors to welcome you to discover the sublime interior and walk through the garden strewn with fruit trees. Tea is offered, accompanied by a tasty selection of tropical fruits.

Continuation to the artisanal villages where we have the chance to discover products made from rice and coconut: rice alcohol, puffed rice cake, rice paper, coconut candy.

Return to the boat, lunch on board while the boat is heading for the Co Chien River.

PM: walk or bike along the paths through the countryside and villages will allow you to discover the orchards, the river activities and get in touch with the local population.

The boat continues in the direction of Tra On. The aperitif is offered on the upper deck while the sun sets on a splendid landscape.

Taking part in a cooking class on the boat, you will have the chance to try to make Pumpkin flower stuffed with That Lat fish and learn how to cut vegetables for decorating dishes. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 3: TRA ON – CAN THO DEPARTURE (B)

AM: An early awakening allows you to contemplate the dawn on the Mekong River: fresh air, bird song, barges traffic, and bubbling activities of the inhabitants in the banks of the river. Breakfast on board while the boat sails slowly toward Can Tho.

Check-out the cruise. Visit of Cai Rang, one of the most bustling floating markets in the whole Mekong Delta by small boat. The Cai Rang floating market is known as a high-light cannot be missed when you explore the Western rivers of Vietnam.

Boat trip along the coves shaded by palm trees. You will be able to admire magnificent orchards, local dwellings, shipbuilding yards and the hustle and bustle of the river industry. Visit an orchard where you will find many kinds of tropical fruits such as: mango, dragon fruit, kumquat, jackfruit…

Return and disembarkation of the boat at 11h00 A.M. End of the cruise.

PM: Transfer back to your place.

Note: Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions or local administration regulations.