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DAY
01: CAI BE – MY THUAN - SADEC (L, D)
11.00-11h30 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome
drink.
Le Cochinchine continues sets sails to Cai Thia while
lunch is served on boat.
Embark on a lovely cycling excursion on the
bank of the peninsula browsing several verdant villages.
Visit of the gardens and orchards, local houses and
ample opportunity meet with people and get insight
into Delta life. Visit Cao Dai temple on the way to My
Thuan.
Continue our cruise toward Sadec, a nice and quiet
town overlooking Mekong river
Visit the lively Sadec food market and primary school
headed by Marguerite Duras.
Walks along the village path and get yourself
acquaintance with rural activities as farmers farm
their fields: rice fields, and vegetable farms, fish
farms.
Back to our boat for a cruise down stream. Relax on boat
while sipping an aperitif .
Dinner and overnight on board
DAY 02: CAI THIA - VINH LONG - TRA ON (B, L, D)
Breakfast on board on the Mekong.
Visit Binh Hoa Phuoc island and go for walk walk
through the islets, sampling native fruits viewing local
handicraft production and meet the local people.
Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai
Be: the floating market, the mazes of waterway , local
pop-rice and sweets production.
Visit of old houses, delightful flower gardens and local
coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.
Le Cochinchine continues its cruise to Cochien. Lunch
served on board
Embark on a pleasant walk on the footpaths
of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards
and the local people's activities. Visit a cottage
industry , a local farm and sample seasonal
fruits.
Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on
board. Open bar and rest on the deck enjoying the
sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Le
Cochinchine is cruising Mang Thit river.
Dinner and night on board.
DAY
03: TRA ON – CANTHO DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast on board
The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life
comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails
to Cantho through tributary and canals.
Transfer to Cai Rang: one of the most bustling floating
markets in Mekong. We go for a walk 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.
Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink.
11 h00 Disembark in Cantho. The cruise concludes.
PRICE
INCLUDES:
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3
days cruise with stops and visits as stated
with
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English
/French-speaking escort.
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2
night accommodation on board.
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Meal
as mentioned during the cruise ( B=Breakfast,
L = Lunch, D=Dinner)
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Admission
fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program.
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Biking,
sampan boat ride,
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Services
of crews during the cruise.
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Aperitif
PRICE
EXCLUDES:
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Visa
approval and fees for Vietnam or Cambodia.
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Travel
insurance
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Expenditure
of personal nature such as drinks, tips,
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souvenirs,
laundry, etc.,
NOTES:
Child age 2-12 years old discount 50% when sharing
cabin with parents.
Infants (under 2 years old) are free of charge.
The above tour prices exclude current VAT.
No operation for annual boat maintenance from 01 - 30
June’08
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