Douce Mekong Cruise Tour from Cai Be to Can Tho
Overview
Aboard Douce Mekong you will enjoy the continuous and ever-changing scenery as you encounter a lively world of legendary waterways and picturesque landscapes, floating markets, lush bonsais garden, rice fields, villages, pagodas and temples, fruit-filled orchards, boat laden bazaar and a host of smiling children.
Tour Route Map
Day 1 – Douce Mekong Cruise Tour from Cai Be to Can Tho: Cai Be cruising tour to Tra On (L/D)
11h30 -12h00: Check in to Douce Mekong boat with welcome drink. You will be transferred 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 colonial buildings, old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers. Douce Mekong continues its cruise to Cochien. Lunch served on board
Embark on a pleasant walk or cycle 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
Leisurely cruise on the Mekong River while taking in the beautiful scenery. Enjoy an aperitif over the sunset.
Enjoy dinner and night on board.
Day 2 – Douce Mekong Cruise Tour from Cai Be to Can Tho: Tra On cruising tour to Can Tho (B)
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. You will be transferred to Cairang: one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We 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.
11.00: Disembark in Cantho. The cruise concludes.
Routing: Can Tho – Cai Be:
Day 1 – Douce Mekong Cruise Tour from Cai Be to Can Tho: Can Tho cruising tour to Tra On (L/D)
12.00-12h30: Check in cabin on Douce Mekong boat and enjoy welcome drink. After that you will be transferred on a local boat to explore the Cai Rang floating market which is one of the most impressive sights in Can Tho. It is a very unique culture in the Mekong River Delta which attracts a lot of tourists, especially foreign tourists.
We will walk through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards. Le Cochinchine continues its cruise to Tra On. Lunch served on board. Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Visiting the fruit farm and walking amongst pleasant villages on the footpaths of the countryside. You have an opportunity to meet with locals. You come back with fresh drink and enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Mang Thit canal and Nicola River. Dinner and overnight on board
Day 2 – Douce Mekong Cruise Tour from Cai Be to Can Tho: Tra On cruising tour to Cai Be (B)
Getting up and enjoy breakfast on boat in the morning. After that we will visit the fruit farm and walk amongst the lush vegetation through verdant villages and meet with local people. Douce Mekong 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: Disembark in Caibe. The cruise concludes.
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[include] 2days cruise with stops and visits as stated with English /French-speaking escort.1 night accommodation on board.
Meal 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
Complimentary foot massage
Aperitif[/include]
Travel insurance
Ground transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to pier in Mekong or v.v.
Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.,[/exclude]
Notes:
• 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.
