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Code: |
MKTSX04 |
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Routes: |
Ho Chi Minh - Cai Be -
Phu An - Dong Hiep Hoa - An Binh - Vinh
Long - Sa Dec |
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Duration: |
02 Days |
Itinerary in brief
DAY 1: CAI BE - PHU AN
- DONG HOA HIEP – AN BINH
DAY 2: AN BINH
- VINH LONG - SA DEC
Detail Itinerary
Having our head quarters based in Phu An/Cai Lay
(next to Cai Be, Tien Giang Province), we
operate cruises and related tours services in
the Mekong Delta using our own built sampans,
all stylishly designed and inspired by ancient
authentic traditional indochinese river boats.
Since June 2006, we also operate our own-built
restaurant named "Le Longanier", a beautiful
Indochinese two storeys villa with authentic
architecture and style.
DAY 1: CAI BE - PHU AN - DONG
HOA HIEP – AN BINH
(Overnight at local house by the river - basic
accommodation)
Pick up at your hotel in Saigon and drive to Cai
Be. 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 AT
ANCIENT HOUSE
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 recolting water
jacinth, another famous Mekong delta product
used for furnitures and baskets.
We will reach Sa Dec around noon. Lunch will be
served on boat while cruising or at a local
ancient house in Sa Dec (Nha Co).
The town is appearing like a little “Venice”
with numerous narrow canals, with various kinds
of activities on the banks.
You will disembark at Sa Dec local market at
around 3pm, one of the biggest of the delta.
Visit of Sa Dec charming and peaceful town,
walking along its narrow streets and beautiful
old houses dating from the last century, among
some old Chinese temples, ancient Dinh,
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 4pm.
The excursion will end at around 4pm. Transfer
back to Saigon City. End of service
Inclusions :
Accommodation (double/twin sharing)
Private pick up and transfer (A/C van)
Meals specified in tour program
Boat trips specified the tour program
All entrance, permission and visiting fees
Exclusions :
Meals which do not specify in the program
Tour guide escort from Ho Chi Minh(optional)
Personal travel insurance
All personal expenses
All gratuities and tips to driver
Everything not mentioned in the program
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