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Le
Cochinchine is a modern and tastefully designed river
barge. Built in traditional style Le Cochinchine measures
around 30 meters long from bow to stern and has two 420 HP
engines , one in back up, making Le Cochinchine a very
powerful and safe river vessel.
Le Cochinchine offers an elegant, relaxing and
fulfilling ways to explore endless water way of
Mekong River. The cruise brings us into contact with people in
different corner of the Delta . With Le Cochinchine, you
will have ample opportunity to see Vietnam in its
authenticity and sample local culture and food,
in a one unpacking, unforgettable vacation where your
"floating hotel" get you insight into Mekong
Delta and quaint villages.
Aboard Le Cochinchine you will enjoy the continuous and
ever-changing scenery
as you encounter a lively world of legendary
waterways and picturesque landscapes, floating markets,
lush bonsais garden, rice fields, villages, pagodas and
temples, fruit-filled orchards, boat laden bazaar and a host
of smiling children.
Day 1: Saigon - Cai Be - Tra On
07:00 Pick up at
your hotel in Saigon and drive to Cai Be
11h30 boarding LE
COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink
Explore the lively Cai Be floating market. Cruising amongst
the mazes of waterway to visit the handicraft villages
and meet with local people. Sightseeing the old house and
sample various tropical fruits.
Lunch on board while Le Cochinchine sets sail through
Cho Lach to Mangthit.
Embark on a pleasant walking or biking on the
footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit
orchards and the local people's activities. En route to visit
a cottage industry , a local farm and sample seasonal
fruits. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River taking in the
beautiful scenery and the magnificent sunset on sunset on the
river while sipping aperitifs. A wonderful day with
picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River branches .
Dinner and night on board in Traon.
Day 2: Tra On - Can Tho - Saigon
Breakfast on board while enjoy the magnificent sunrise on
Hau Giang river
The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to
life for another lovely day we breakfast and set sails
to Can Tho through tributary and canals.
A small boat will take you to CaiRang floating market. One of
the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with
hundreds of small boats bargaining and jostling for space as
owners attempt to sell their goods. Go for walk or
cycling along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to see
local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural
and water activities in full swing.11h00 Check out and
disembark the boat. Drive back to Saigon and drop you at your
hotel. End of service.
DETAILED ITINERARY (Option 2)
Day 1: Can Tho - Tra On
12.00-12h30 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome
drink
We take a small boat to explore the CaiRang market one
of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong . The boat
will take you through the palm-shaded creek to see local
houses and green orchards.
Return to the boat and then the cruise continue to Tra On.
Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful
scenery. Lunch served on board. After lunch we go for pleasant
walk on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical
fruit orchards and the local people's activities, especially
some orchards (orange grove) with its farmers.
Then return the boat and head out to Caibe. Enjoy the
magnificent sunset on the Mangthi canal and Nicola river.
Dinner and overnight on board in Cochien River.
Day 2: Tra On - Cai Be - Saigon
After breakfast on board over splendid sunrise on the
Mekong.LeCochinchine continues its cruise toward Caibe.
Explore the lively Cai Be floating market.
Walking amongst the lush vegetation to visit the
handicraft villages and meet with local people and
go ashore to visit the French Gothic Cathedral and colorful
port area, with its colonial buildings, delightful flower
gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.
We explore evergreen islands and visit the former Imperial
residence the An Kiet House, where surviving members of the
Kiet family will welcome us with tea, and we can wander in the
fruit orchards around the house. 11 h00 Disembark in Caibe.
The cruise concludes.
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