| Duration : |
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Opt1: 2 days and
1 night
Saigon - Cai
Be - Can Tho
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| Starts
from : |
Saigon |
| Ends
in : |
Saigon |
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DAY
1: CAI BE - VINH LONG - SA DEC - CAN THO
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 by Dong Phu and An Binh islets famous for their fruit
orchards. 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.
Crossing the large Co Chien River we will pass under the
spectacular My Thuan Bridge. 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.
Your lunch will await you at an ancient house dating from
1890, home of Mr. Huyen Thuy Le, the “Lover” of Marguerite
Duras famous writer. (see her novel and adapted movie “The
Lover”)
Back on board your sampan, you will enjoy 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 MARKET - CAN THO
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.
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