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
(Overnight at an ancient house / basic accommodation)
Pick
up at hotel in Saigon City 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"
restaurant, a superb Indochinese villa located by the river,
in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations.
After lunch, your boat will cruise deeper into the country
side along smaller rivers and canals. Visits on the river
banks will allow you to discover some fruit markets and
plantations such as bananas, water melon, coconuts, longans,
and some very large paddy fields...
Occasion will be given to establish friendly contacts with the
local population.
Along the river, local houses are still traditionally made of
wood and palm tree leaves.
We will cruise under several small bridges traditionally made
by wood and bamboos, passing by numerous suspended fishing
nets, an ancestral way of fishing in the Mekong Delta.
Your river junk will proceed to Dong Hoa Hiep islet reaching
an ancient mandarin house where you will disembark for the
night.
Free time to discover the old house and surroundings.
Dinner and overnight AT ANCIENT HOUSE
DAY 2: DONG HOA HIEP – AN BINH - VINH LONG
(Overnight
at local house by the river - basic accommodation)
After breakfast, back on board Cai Be Princess to proceed the
excursion from Dong Hoa Hiep to An Binh and Vinh Long, 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..
Lunch will await you at a fruit orchard plantation near Binh
Hoa Phuc islet.
After lunch, discover beautiful landscapes on the river banks,
cruising along Dong Phu canal, and An Binh 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.
After cruising for about 30 minutes on a small arroyo, we will
reach your home for the night (Mai Quoc Nam or Muoi Dai), some
traditional charming construction built by the river.
Disembarkation and check in. Rest of the day at leisure in a
peaceful and romantic atmosphere. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 3: AN BINH - VINH LONG - SA DEC
After breakfast, back on board your private sampan for your
last day cruise in the delta.Crossing the large Co Chien River
we will pass under the spectacular My Thuan Bridge.
A visit will be made at a beautiful fruits orchard plantation.
We will proceed the cruise up-stream on a beautiful canal. 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.
On both sides of the river, locals are recolting water
jacinth, another famous Mekong delta product used for
furniture and baskets.
Sa Dec is appearing like a little “Venice” with numerous
narrow canals, with a lot of activity on the banks. You will
disembark at the local market place, one of the biggest of the
delta.
Lunch will be served at an ancient house (Nha Co).
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. Transfer back to Saigon
City. End of service
|
Package Tours
Add to Favorites
Make Home Page
