Mekong River 02day 1night. Overnight on wooden
cruise
Program of the journey: Hồ Chí Minh - Cần Thơ - Cái Bè
- Hồ Chí Minh
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh - Cantho (Lunch/Dinner)
Breakfast from hotel, transfer to Cantho City
Boarding 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.
Turning into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co
Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane,
woods on the near banks.
By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on
shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the
delta's countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants,
or, at your option, short cycling tour of the surrounding area.
Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on
board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset.
The crew serves dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang
Thit river towards her anchorage point for the night.
The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit.
Day 2: Cái Be - Ho Chi Minh Aiporrt (Breakfast/Lunch)
06:00 Departure towards Cai Be. The passengers take their
breakfast at 7:00 while enjoying the scenery on the banks.
The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho
Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a
scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards.
Arrival near Cai Be, check-out and transfer to a rowing boat
for a quiet visit through a small canal if the tide allows.
Rendez-vous with a local boat, which will take you to shore
for a visit of Cai Be's handicraft.
End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cái Bè.
Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding
the small boat for the last visit, typically about 8:30.
The details of the program and the visits may vary depending
on logistics or technical constraints.
Scheduled departures you can join.
Program of the journey: Hồ Chí Minh - Cái Bè- Cần Thơ -
Hồ Chí Minh
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh
City - Cai bè (Lunh/Dinner)
Breakfast from hotel, 2,5hours transfer to Caibe
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 Chợ 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.
By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on
shore. Be it on foot or by bicycle, be ready to discover a village in the delta
while appreciating its peaceful scenery and life with simplicity.
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 Tra On for the
night.
Day 2: Can Tho - Ho
Chi Minh City (Breakfast)
The boat departs at 06:00, as the ship passes by Tra On. The
ship then departs towards Can Tho. The breakfast is available at 7:00.
Arrival in Cần Thơ, transfer onto a local boat to visit the
Cai Rang floating market, then a noodle factory and return to the Ninh Kieu
pier.
End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cần Thơ.
Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding
the small boat for the last visit, typically about 8:30.
The details of the program and the visits may vary depending
on logistics or technical constraints.
Scheduled departures you can join
