Bassac Cruise Mekong River 2 days
(Mekong river delta cruise – Vietnam)

Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Operation: Daily departure
Tour route: Saigon – My Tho – Cho Lach – Tra On – Can Tho.

Highlight of the tour: This is the best way to visit Mekong river delta – Vietnam, Visits of the fruit farm and walks amongst pleasant villages on the footpaths of the countryside and meet with local people.

Detailed tour itinerary
Day 1: My Tho – Cho Lach – Tra On (Lunch, Dinner)
Boarding at My Tho 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, 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 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. 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 just downstream from the little Tra On floating market, for the night.
 
Day 2 : Tra On – Can Tho (Breakfast)
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.

Price in US Dollar

PRICE INCLUDES:
          o 2 days cruise with stops and visits as stated with English /French-speaking escort.
          o 1 night’s accommodation on board.
          o Meal  as mentioned during the cruise (  B=Breakfast, L = Lunch,  D=Dinner)
          o Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program.
          o Services of crews during the cruise.
          o  Aperitif

PRICE EXCLUDES:
          o Visa approval and fees for Vietnam or Cambodia.
          o Ground transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City  to pier in Mekong or v.v.
          o  Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.,

Private round trip transfers from Saigon:
          o Private car with 4 seats for group size from 1-2 persons
          o Private mini bus with 16 seats for group size from 3-10 persons

What to bring: Passport, change of clothes, sun-glasses & hat, sun-block, insect repel, flashlights, good shoes, cable locks