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Old 10-22-2009, 12:01 AM   #1
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Bassac Mekong River Cruise 3 Days / 2 Nights

Tours to My Tho


Bassac Mekong River Cruise 3 Days / 2 Nights
Departure: Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Price: Please contact us for up date price
Tour Code: DH - TMT01
Highlights: Ho Chi Minh City , My Tho , Can Tho , Tra Ong , Mang Thit , Cai Be

Discover the Mekong delta, its exciting life. Taking part in floating markets, boat trip in the river to the remote areas of Mekong river and test some juicy.

Itineary :


Day 1 : Ho Chi Minh – My Tho – Can Tho (L, D)
This morning you will be met at 08.00am by your driver to begin your journey south into the heart of the Mekong Delta. En route, pass farmers tending their fields and drying their produce on the sides of the road. On arrival at Can Tho (approximately a 4 hour drive) check into your beautiful French colonial style hotel situated on the banks of the Mekong River. This afternoon meet your local guide and explore the Mekong Delta with a visit to a local village that specializes in making bamboo baskets. You will have a unique opportunity to discover a side of Delta life where few tourists venture. Continue on to a nearby Stork Sanctuary where you can see thousands of storks nesting in a beautiful natural environment. Overnight at Victoria Cantho

Day 2 : Can Tho – Tra Ong – Mang Thit (B, L, D)
Morning at leisure. Board our Bassac cruise at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route. Tour near Tra On floating market. Branching into Mang Thit river towards Co Chien river.Rest on the upper deck or enjoy the open bar in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks. 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 towards the anchorage point for the night. The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit.

Day 3 : Cai Be – Ho Chi Minh (B)
06:30 Bassac cruise sets sail again through the labyrinth of creek and canals towards Cai Be. The passengers take their breakfast while enjoying the scenery on the river banks.The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through bobbling commotion of laden boats of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards. Arrival in Cai Be, check-out and boarding of a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft. Pick up at Caibe and drive back to Ho Chi Minh city. End of services.



Include :
- English or French speaking guide
- Land transfers by A.C vehicle with driver
- All accommodation at Victoria on single or double share basis with breakfast
- Accommodation for one adult passenger in a twin-bed or double-bed cabin on the main deck, with all amenities and a bathroom, on a twin-share basis.
- Lunch and Dinner with a soft drink, and breakfast on board.
- Admission fees and permits where applicable

Exclude :
- Drinks and other meals,
- Insurance, tip for tour guide & driver
- Your expenses

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