Spend the day on the beautiful Cai Be Princess exploring the fascinating life on the Mekong River.  Visit a floating market, a beautiful island and dine at a superb Indochine restaurant, this trip is the ideal way to spend the day on the delta.

Cai Be Princess – Mekong Delta Special Tours – Itinerary

Our one day cruise excursion starts from Ho Chi Minh with a drive to Cai Be – Phu An where we will board the Cai Be Princess at around 10.00 am. The tour will start with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market. We will proceed by the visit of some local home factories such as rice paste making, rice pop corn, coco candies, and longans drying processing.

The trip continues along the Mekong canals to Dong Hoa Hiep Island located between Vinh Long and Cai Be. During this 40 minutes cruise you will discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical Mekong Delta rural life. Stops on the way can be made upon request for particular visits or photos making. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River still remain unknown to many people.

Lunch awaits you at Le Longanier restaurant at La Residence de Phu An resort, a superb Indochine style resort. After a short walk along a narrow canal, the excursion will end at around 3.30pm where the vehicle will await you for your transfer back to Saigon.

Cai Be Princess – Mekong Delta Special Tours – Cost

Cost is US$95 per person based on a group tour of maximum 8 people

Tour includes:

• All transportation and transfers, boat cruise on private ‘up market’ sampan
• English speaking guide
• Fresh cotton towels, fresh fruits, hot green tea, Mineral water during cruise
• Lunch
• Admission fees and permits where applicable

Tour excludes:

• Pre & Post trip accommodation
• ravel insurance
• Food & drink not mentioned in the itinerary
• Personal expenses
• Tips and Gratuities

Cai Be Princess – Mekong Delta Special Tours – Trip notes

Transports
•Air conditioned vehicle

Joining instructions
• You will be collected from your home/hotel in Ho Chi Minh. Pick up time will be advised upon confirmation of booking or call upon arrival to re-confirm pick-up time.

What to take
• We suggest a small, lightweight daypack for cameras and drinking water etc.

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – Cai Be – Tra On (Mekong Delta) – Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City

The Mekong Delta, or the ‘Nine Dragon River Delta’, is the vast region in Southeast Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea. Encompassing almost 40,000 square kilometers of Southeastern Vietnam, the Mekong Delta region is abundant with water, fruit orchards, and most importantly, rice fields. It produces about half of Vietnam‘s agricultural output and is the best place to experience the timeless scenery of farmers planting and harvesting rice.

On this overnight tour, cruise from Cai Be to Can Tho (or reverse). Travel and stay aboard the converted traditional wooden rice barge ‘The Bassac’ for as you leisurely explore the Mekong Delta. The boat’s well-equipped cabins, complete with air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms, and attentive staff provide you with all the necessary comforts. The boat is entirely built of wood with the hull made from go sao, a now rare wood traditionally used for building quality ships. With a large restaurant, galley and upper deck, there is plenty of space to relax and enjoy the laid back rhythms of the Mekong Delta.

Mekong Delta Tours / Bassac Specical Cruise – Itinerary

Day 1 – Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be (L,D) This morning, leave the hustle and bustle of the big city behind as the scenery is gradually replaced with rice paddies and rural villages on your drive to Cai Be. As you board ‘The Bassac’ and depart towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang River, enjoy a delectable lunch on the boat’s upper deck. Along the way, visit a local village, fruit orchard, and rice field where you can learn more about the way of life here in the Delta. As the sun sets, sit back, watch the scenery, and enjoy a cocktail before dinner.

Overnight aboard ‘The Bassac’.

Day 2 – Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh (B)
An early breakfast will be served whilst the boat cruises the Tra On floating market on the way to Can Tho. Here, you will disembark and travel by a small local boat to explore the Cai Rang floating market. The waterway becomes a maze of hundreds of boats packed with mango, bananas, papaya, pineapple, and even floating pho vendors. After your visit, you will be met by your driver and transferred back to Ho Chi Minh City. Note: this program is based on either a Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday departure. The program will be reversed on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays and the tour will start and end in Can Tho each Friday. This tour may also be subject to change depending on weather conditions and The Bassac Boat is on a non-private basis unless chartered.

Mekong Delta Tours / Bassac Specical Cruise – Cost

Tour Price: USD 360 per person (booking online coming soon)
Please Note: The price is a guideline and will vary according to travel dates and room availability. The price is based on two people travelling together during high season and sharing a twin or double room.

Tour cost include:

• Accommodation with daily breakfast at Bassac Cruise and selected hotel.
• Tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Services of a driver and Private air-conditioned vehicles during all tours and transfers.
• Services of an English speaking guide during all tours and transfers.
• Entrance fees for all sights visited.
• Camera and video cameras fees if applicable
• Lunch or dinner if mentioned in itinerary with (L,D)
• Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
• Tips for porters.

Tour cost exclude:

• International flights to and from Vietnam.
• Vietnam visa arrangement (Visa is compulsory and must be arranged in advance)
• Domestic flights.
• Meals other than those mentioned above
• All other services which are not mentioned above.
• Personal expenses are such as laundry, telephone, drinks etc…
• Tips for guide
• Travel insurance