Cruise on the Mekong

OVERVIEW

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Take a closer look at the Mekong Delta with a memorable overnight cruise. Board a charming river boat and cast off through the channels of this vibrant waterway. Cruise to riverside villages for glimpses of local life, explore cottage industries and visit the Delta’s famous floating markets.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 - HO CHI MINH CITY – MEKONG DELTA

HCM city to Cai Be (110km): 2.2hrs

This morning, leave bustling Ho Chi Minh for the 2 hour drive to the delta town of Cai Be. On arrival board the boat for a cruise in the Delta’s waterways. Start the journey by visiting a cottage factory where ‘pop-rice’, rice paper and coconut candies are made. Return to the boat for the cruise to Dong Hoa Hiep Island; along the way admire the scenery and the daily life of the local villagers. Lunch will be local Mekong style serving specialties of the area.

Dinner and overnight on board the boat on the Mekong Delta.

Overnight on the Mekong Delta.

DAY 2 - MEKONG DELTA – HO CHI MINH CITY

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Includes:

Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
English or French speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees for mentioned visits

Excludes:

Other meals than mentioned
Other services than mentioned
International and domestic flights
Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
Tips, travel insurance

We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance (covering emergency medical evacuation) for trips to Vietnam.
The cost of air tickets is subject to change without prior notice by the airlines.
Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, National Holidays) may be subject to supplementary charges.
If one or some proposed service(s) is (are) not available at the moment of booking, we will try to find other possibilities/options or other similar service(s) in order to avoid changes to the program.