Having
our head quarters based in Phu An/Cai Lay (next to Cai Be,
Tien Giang Province), we operate cruises and related tours
services in the Mekong Delta using our own built sampans, all
stylishly designed and inspired by ancient authentic
traditional indochinese river boats.
Since June 2006, we also operate our own-built restaurant
named "Le Longanier", a beautiful Indochinese two
storeys villa with authentic architecture and style.
DAY
1: CAI BE - PHU AN - DONG HOA HIEP – AN BINH
(Overnight at local house by the river - basic accommodation)
Pick up at your hotel in Saigon and drive to Cai Be. The
excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at around 10.30 am.
Upon embarkation on your river junk, you will be welcomed with
fresh cotton towels.
The cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful
floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and
vegetables. We will then proceed to Phu An hamlet, an
untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the best sights
the Mekong Delta can offer.
On the way, stop will be made at some local home factories to
observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other regional
specialties are made.
A delicious lunch will await you at "Le Longanier",
a superb Indochinese villa located by the river, in a lush
tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations.
After lunch, your private sampan will cruise deeper to Dong
Hoa Hiep and An Binh islands, a peaceful escape where you will
be able to discover the rural life style and daily activities
of the delta inhabitants such as roofs making with palm tree
leaves, a bricks and tiles artisanal factory, net fishing, an
ancient Mandarin house dating from late 19th century…
Cruising along Dong Phu canal, we will make a last stop at a
fruit orchard and bonsais plantation near Binh Hoa Phuc islet.
These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about
large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed with
countless arroyos, and remaining unknown to many people.
Late afternoon, disembarkation and check-in at a traditional
charming house built on pillars by the river (Mai Quoc Nam or
Muoi Dai).
Rest of the day at leisure in a peaceful and romantic
atmosphere.
Dinner and overnight.
DAY 2: AN BINH - VINH LONG - SA DEC
After breakfast, back on board your private sampan for your
second day cruise in the delta.
Crossing the Co Chien River, some of the largest Mekong's arm,
we will cruise under the spectacular My Thuan Bridge.
A stop will be made at Dinh Tan Hoa, an ancient provincial
house built some hundred fifty years ago…
We will proceed the cruise up-stream on the Tien Giang River,
another large arm of the Mekong. On the banks, some dark
smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the biggest bricks
and tiles factory where we will you have an interesting visit.
Back on board, we will cruise to Sa Dec. On both sides of the
river, locals are recolting water jacinth, another famous
Mekong delta product used for furnitures and baskets.
We will reach Sa Dec around noon. Lunch will be served on boat
while cruising or at a local ancient house in Sa Dec (Nha Co).
The town is appearing like a little “Venice” with numerous
narrow canals, with various kinds of activities on the banks.
You will disembark at Sa Dec local market at around 3pm, one
of the biggest of the delta.
Visit of Sa Dec charming and peaceful town, walking along its
narrow streets and beautiful old houses dating from the last
century, among some old Chinese temples, ancient Dinh,
including the primary school of Marguerite Duras famous
writer. (See Marguerite Duras novel turned into a famous
movie, “The Lover”).
The excursion will end at around 4pm.
The excursion will end at around 4pm. Transfer back to Saigon
City. End of service
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