Cruise The Mekong on Bassac
2days 1night
Tripcode:CMK2
Highlights:
- Taking the Bassac Cruise along the Tien Giang River in Cai Be, that branches into Cho Lach Canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards
- Visiting a village on the banks of Mang Thít River to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants, including the orchard or rice fields nearby
- Dining or wining on the cruise deck under the romantic sunset, while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit River
- Visiting the Tra On and Cai Rang floating markets
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DETAILED ITINERARY:
DAY1: SAIGON-CAIBE-TRA ON
Leave Ho Chi Minh City for Mekong provinces (Cai Be) by road, on arrival Cai be, Boarding the Bassac Boat and start our cruising to Cho Lach on the Tien Giang River. Lunch on the upper deck while en route. Rest on the deck, or enjoy the open bar. Branching into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards. Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thít, 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. The Bassac sets anchor in front of Phuoc Huu pagoda, in Tra On for the night. (L/D)
DAY2: TRA ON-CAN THO-SAIGON
Breakfast is available from 06:30, while the ship is cruising 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. Arrival at Ninh Kieu, Can Tho, late morning. Meet again your driver and return to Saigon. Upon arrival in Saigon, transfer to your hotel. End of services.(B/L)
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
INCLUSION :
All transportation and transfers with well-experienced driver
Guided aboard (English/French)
Accommodation based on a twin-share cabin, double - or twin-bedded.
Meals as indicated
Vietnamese coffee, tea, mineral water
Two visits on shore or on a small skiff
Access to all services on board of Bassac
Access to and from the board on a longboat
Government taxes and service charges
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Except if specifically mentioned in the booking slip
Tour guide from Saigon
Bar services
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Drinks
Tips and gratuities
Aboard The Deluxe Bassac Boat
Tour Cost:
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Hotel Category
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Tour costs in USD /Per person in group of
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Single supplement
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1
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2
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4
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Bassac Boat
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557
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334
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281
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169
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+ Validity to 31st Mar 2009
Notes:
- Single Supplement only applies up on your request and if there is an odd number of passengers.
- Depart every: Tue, Thu and Sun from Cai Be.
- Depart every : Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat from Can Tho.
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