Bassac Mekong Cruise Trip from Cai Be to Can Tho – 2 Days

Destinations:
Saigon
Duration 2 Days
Tour Type Private Tour
Available Daily
Language English

Overview

The Mekong Delta is divided into 9 provinces: Long An, Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Dong Thap, An Giang, Vinh Long, Kien Giang, Hau Giang and Minh Hai. The people in this region are made up of Vietnamese and some people of Khmer, Chinese and Cham origin. This accounts for the variety of religions that add to the cultural diversity of this area. Among the religions practiced here are: Buddhism, Catholicism, Cao Dai, Hoa Hao and Islam.

Tour Route Map

Day 1: Bassac Mekong Cruise Trip from Cai Be to Can Tho – 2 Days: Saigon cruising tour to  Cai Be and then towards Tra On

• Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, Introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.
• Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river.
• Lunch while en route. Rest on the deck.
• The Bassac slips into the Cha Lách canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water.
• 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. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.
• The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On floating market, for the night.

Bassac mekong cruise trip from cai be to can tho - 2 days
Bassac mekong cruise trip from cai be to can tho – 2 days

Day 2: Bassac Mekong Cruise Trip from Cai Be to Can Tho – 2 Days: Tra On cruising tour to Can Tho and then back to Saigon

Bassac mekong cruise trip from cai be to can tho - 2 days
Mekong cruise trip from cai be to can tho

• You may get up for breakfast as early as 06:30, as the ship is resuming its cruise the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho.
• Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier.
Tour ends by mid-morning on shore at Can Tho.

Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit, typically about 8:30.

End of services!

Include

Transportation on board
Accommodation of each passenger in a twin-share cabin, double- or twin-bedded, except if specifically mentioned in the group schedule;
Three meals;
Vietnamese tea and coffee, mineral water
Two visits on shore or on a smaller skiff
Access to all services on board
Access to and from the board on a smaller skiff.

Exclude

Road or speedboat transfer except if specifically mentioned in the price schedule;
Bar services and any other extra drinks
Visas
Personal travel insurance
Tips and gratuities

Special Conditions for Children
• 50% for kids under 12 years old
• Free of charge for kids under 2 years old

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