Song Xanh Sampan Cruise
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Operation: Daily departure
Tour route: Cai Be - Vinh Long - Sadec - 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 : Cai Be - Sadec - Can Tho (Lunch, Dinner)
The excursion starts at around 10.am from our pier in Phu An hamlet located next to Cai Be town, approximately 2 hours drive south from Saigon.
Upon embarkation on your sampan you will be welcomed by our crew. After your installation, the cruise will begin with the visit of some local home factories where you will be able to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other specialties are traditionally made. We will then proceed to Cai Be colorful floating market, cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables.

Your sampan will take direction of Vinh Long and Sa Dec, cruising upstream on the Tien Giang River, one of the two large arms of the Mekong. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed with countless arroyos, and remain unknown to many people.
We will then cruise on a small beautiful canal through water jacinth plantations… You will disembark to take a small rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local tiny village and fruit plantations.

Further on the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the largest artisanal bricks and tiles factory where you will have an interesting visit.
Sa Dec town will appear like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals. You will disembark at the local market place for a guided visit of this charming town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses and Chinese temples dating from the last century are numerous.
Visit at an ancient house dating from 1890, home of Mr. Huyen Thuy Le, the “Lover” of Marguerite Duras famous writer. (novel and movie “The Lover”)
Back to your sampan, your lunch will await you on board. We will be cruising down to Can Tho along a beautiful narrow canal, passing under several wooden “monkey bridges” and by tiny typical villages.
Some stops on the banks will be possible to establish contacts with the local population. A visit will be done at a Cao Daist temple.

Before sunset, we will have our last stop on the banks arranged at a splendid ancient house or “Nha Co” dating from the early 19th century. After being greeted by the owners, we will cater a candlelight dinner for you, an unforgettable experience in a unique atmosphere.
After dinner, we will proceed the cruise for approximately one hour until Can Tho. We will moor for the night in a quiet place.
Your bed will be ready for your night on the Mekong river.

Day 2 :Cai Rang - Can Tho (Breakfast, lunch)
At around 06am, your sampan will slowly start cruising.
Your breakfast will be served on board at 07am while approaching Cai Rang floating market actually still the largest in the whole Mekong delta.
We will pass by countless sampan boats carrying sand, rice, fruits and vegetables, fish, flowers… showing an intense activity on the river.
Your cruise journey will end at around 10.am at Ninh Kieu pier after a visit at Can Tho local market.
End of the cruise and services.

During the cruise, fresh cotton towels, exotic seasonal fruits,
Hot green tea and mineral water will be served free of charge.

CONFIDENTIAL TARIFFS (VALIDITY 1st Nov 2010 – 31st OCT 2011)
Surchage : <Tet holiday> Day + 2 days before / After => + 20 USD / per person
50% for childrens traveling with parents aged between 6 and 11 years
FOC for childrens under 6 years

Included services :
    * 2 Days & 1 Night cruise on private charter basis on board “Song Xanh” sampan
    * 1 lunch, 1 candlelight dinner incl.1 small btle. of wine for 2 at an ancient house
    * Breakfast on board (coffee, tea, juice, fresh yogurt, fruits, bread, butter and jam)
    * 2 bottles of min. water/pers./day, Vietnamese tea, Fresh fruits, Refreshing cotton towels
    * Visits mentioned as per cruise program
    * Service Charge and Gvt. Taxes
    * Crew assistance
    * 1 English or French speaking guide
    * Bicycles and “Xuong” rowing boat rides

Excluded services :
    * Road Transportation,
    * Supplements mentioned,
    * Drinks during meals,
    * Travel Insurance,
    * Tipping / Crew during cruise,
    * Personal expenses.

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