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Authentic Mekong Sampan Cruise
Tour code: SAMPAN021
Destination:
Duration day: 3 days
Price Start from: 205
ITINERARY: SAI GON - CAI BE - SA DEC - Long Xuyen (Depart every Mon/Wed/Fri)
Day 01:
Sai Gon - Cai Be - Sa Dec (Lunch, Dinner)
Embark Authentic Mekong Cruise and welcome drink around11h30 morning. We take a morning junk trip to Dong Hoa Hiep Island to explore evergreen islands and visit the former Imperial residence the traditional House, where surviving members of the Kiet family will welcome us with tea, and we can wander in the fruit orchards around the house. Then, 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.Authentic Mekong Cruise boat set sails torward Sadec while luch is served.We embark on Caithia for a pleasure wark /bike on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and local people's daily activities in Mythuan island.Authentic Mekong Cruise moor midstream for the night in Sadec. Diner and overnight on board.
Sa Dec - Lap Vo - Long Xuyen (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Rising up early for another nice day we contemplate sunrise while having breakfast on board. We take small boat to visit bricks and tiles kilns and the manufacture of earthenware pots on a bank of river, then go to the heart of Saded town to visit the Sadec local market , following the tracks of French novelist Marguerite Duras. Walks/Cycle amongst the ever blossoming Sadec flower village and local industries. Back to boat and enjoy welcome back drink while lunch is served. Authentic Mekong Cruise set sails through the canals of Lapvo with a magnificent landscape that come along the river banks: rural walks, farming, nursering farm, fishing, boating, smiling school children all in full swing. Enjoy traditional herbal foot massage on boat. Diner and while Authentic Mekong Cruise cruises towards Longxuyen.
Services included: Guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and shared cabin on Cruise.
Day 03:
Long Xuyen - Sai Gon (Breakfast)
Breakfast on board. Explore the long Xuyen market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. Visit Culao OngHo – a small island by the Mekong river enjoy the scenery and walk /cycle to visit villages the island, passing by farmers, children, villagers tendering their daily load. See local farmers trading their produce on the water as they have done for centuries. You will have a unique opportunity to discover a side of Delta life that few travellers experience. Back to board and have welcome back drink. Check out and disembark for your departure. End services.
In USD/ person - Based on the category below - (Applied up to 31 Oct 2012)
Group Quantity
2 Pax
3-7 Pax
8-12 Pax
13 Pax ++
Twin Shared cabin
391
313
281
205
Included:
+ 3-day cruise with stops and visits as stated* accompanied by English/ French speaking guide + 2-night on board + Meals as mentioned during the cruise (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) + Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program + Biking and Cruise boat rides + Services of crews during the cruise on board + 1 Complimentary foot massage + Sunset cocktails + Pre-dinner drink.
Excluded:
+ Land transportation from/back HCM City + Visas, airfare + Travel insurance + Personal expenses : souvenirs, drinks, tips + Payment service charge + Payment services charge by credit card or bank transfer (+3%)
Trip Note:
+ Infants under 5 years old are free of charge. + Children between 6 and 11 years old sharing cabin with their parents will be 50% of adult cost + Programs are subject to change due to unpredictable events such as the vagaries of the weather and tide variations.
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