With tailor made holidays we create a unique itinerary for the trip to suit your style, taste and budget. They are sometimes called ‘bespoke holidays’. We arrange your accommodation, tours and vehicle hire to match your individual requirements. The Bassac Cruise Mekong Delta tour below is just the starting point.
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Tour near Tra On floating market. 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.
Mekong Delta
Day 1 Saigon – Can Tho
Departure downstream of the Hau river.
Day 2 cabin / onboard
The passengers take their breakfast while enjoying the scenery on the banks.
Mekong Delta
Day 1 Saigon – Can Tho – cabin / onboard (Lunch: The Bassac Cruise (TransMekong) Dinner: The Bassac Cruise (TransMekong) )
By vehicle from Saigon (city) to Can Tho * No local guide *
Aboard the Bassac Cruise from Can Tho to Cai Be, day 1 of 2 (English and French speaking guides are included) * No local guide *
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. Tour near Tra On floating market. 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. 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 – Overnight in cabin / onboard (Vietnam)
Day 2 cabin / onboard (Vietnam) (Breakfast: Hotel )
Aboard the Bassac Cruise from Can Tho to Cai Be, day 2 of 2 (English and French speaking guides are included) * No local guide *
06:30 Departure towards Cai Be. The passengers take their breakfast 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 Cai Be.
By vehicle from Cai Be to Saigon (city) * No local guide *
INCLUDED SERVICES:
– Program is based on English speaking guide. For other languages a supplement charge will apply.
– accommodation as mentioned above or equivalent.
– meals according to itinerary / Breakfast box in lieu of ABF when early morning flight.
– Porter fees at the airport where guide service is booked.
– ground transportation in private A/C vehicle.
– 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour/ 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels per person per full day tour.
– sightseeing incl. admission fees according to itinerary.
EXCLUDED SERVICES:
– visa fees, drinks, personal expenses. ** Visa Procedures: Vietnam
For bookings of round-trip or module packages, we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected category.Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the public holidays of Christmas and New Year and Lunar New Year (TET Festival) – these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking.
