Mekong Eyes Cruise

Opt : 2days/1night - group tour

Trip code: MKEC2D

Mekong Eyes was built based on traditional rice barges with the finest quality wood, and artfully decorated by skilled craftsmen of the Mekong Delta. It possesses 15 Cabins, which can accommodate up to 30 guests. All cabins are fully equipped with standard facilities and amenities in order to provide the most comfort stay for travellers. Each cabin is designed with big windows to insulate against windy climate and noisy sound. Thanks to an utterly caring crew, travelers will enjoy a high quality service for the whole journey.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Can Tho (L, D)

We’ll pick you up at 8:30 - 9:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh City and take you to Cai Be.Board the Mekong Eyes at 12.30. Enjoy a welcome drink and get comfortable in your cabin with a great view through the panoramic windows. As lunch is served the Mekong Eyes starts cruising towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang. Watch the flow of daily life on the Mekong, the sand and rice barges, the locals building boats on the wooden yards and drying tropical fruits.The boat heads to Cai Nhum, a little town on the banks of the Mang Thit river. Disembark for a pleasant walk through the village life and the surrounding fruit orchards and rice fields. Back on board, enjoy a drink at the bar or take a rest on the deck as the sun sets over the vast water landscape of the Delta. We continue to Tra On where the boat will anchor for the night. The day ends with a delicious on-board dinner.

 

Day 2: Cai Be – Cai Rang – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)

Wake up well rested for another wonderful day of sightseeing. At 06.30 we set off for a sunrise cruise and an early breakfast. After breakfast we will board sampan boats to visit Cai Rang floating market one of the most lively floating markets of the Delta, with wonderful photo opportunities. Witness the fascinating scenes, the hustle and bustle of vendors and small boats laden with fruits. We will pull up to the merchants for talking and bargaining. Boat through the green water landscape to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards. The boat trip ends at around 11.00 - 11.30 at Ninh Kieu pier in Can Tho. We’ll take you back to Ho Chi Minh City.

 

Notes:
- Itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions may be cancelled due to poor weather.
- Meals of tour are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood....Guests should advise any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements.
- Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers.

Type of tour Double or Twin Cabin
(per person in US $)
Single Cabin
(per person in US $)
Join group 215 USD 295 USD

Peak season surcharge:

+ 25% on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year’s Eve.


Children Policy:
- 1st  child under 4 years old occupying the same room with parents and utilizing exitsting bedding is complementary to a maximum of one concerning acccommodation and breakfast.
- Child from 4 – under 7 years old sharing the same room with parents will be charged 50% of the surchare for triple and utiziling existing bedding.
- Child from 7 – under 12 years old sharing the same room parents will be charged 75% of the surchare for triple including extra bed and breakfast.
- Maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years old per room. Or maximum 3 adults per room, extra charge is applied as per contract including extra bed and breakfast.
- Baby cot for infant is free of charge
- The extra bed arrangement is subject to availability for all the above child price included extra bed

 
Thing to bring & to know:
+ Passport with valid visa.
+ Some cash in Vietnamese Dong/ USD for perspnal expenes.
+ Sun block or insect repellent, sport shoes,swiming suites.
+ Please be ready on time for our pick up service.
+ Outside beverage has applicable corkage fee.
+ Travel light, as you can please arrange to keep big luggage at your hotel.

Book this tour
Include:
  • Transfer round trip from / back Saigon
  • 01 night on Mekong Eyes Cruise
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary.
  • Accommodation on board based on twin share
  • English speaking guide during the cruise
  • Sight-seeing of Mekong Delta
Exclude: Drinks, Personal expenses, ect.



Mekong Eyes Cruise

Opt : 3 Days/ 2nights - group tour

Trip code: MECVC3D

 

 

Day 1: Panorama Cruise (L, D)

In the morning, around 7:45 - 8:15 we pick you up at your hotel in Saigon and take you to Can Tho or Cai Be. You board the Mekong Eyes around noon. After a refreshing welcome drink we show you our on-board facilities and your cosy cabin. As lunch is served, the boat starts cruising. Sit back and watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekong people. In the afternoon you can disembark for a guided leisurely stroll through the village and the surrounding fruit orchards or rice fields. Meet the friendly locals and taste the local produce and fruits.Get back on board and enjoy a drink at the bar or relax on deck as the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape. The boat will anchor for the night. The day ends with a delicious on-board dinner.

 

Day 2: Life on the water and floating markets (B, L, D)

Wake up well rested to the sound of the River and get ready for another exciting day of sightseeing. At 6.30 the Mekong Eyes sets off for a sunrise cruise. Watch the locals go about their daily work drying exotic fruits and building ships on the wooden yards while enjoying an early breakfast. After breakfast, we will board a sampan boat to Cai Be floating market or Cai Rang floating market, the region’s busiest and most lively markets. Marvel at the sheer abundance of exotic fruits, vegetables and skilfully handcrafted regional products. We will pull up to the boats for talking and bargaining with the merchants. We will also visit some of the local candy and cake making factories or boat through the green water landscape to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards.The boat will stop at the pier at around 11.00 - 11.30 for the other passengers’ disembarkment and boarding. During that time you are welcome to just stay on board or discover the town, either by bicycle or on foot. The Mekong Eyes now resumes its journey as lunch is served. In the afternoon there will be another side trip to one of the exotic villages along the way.

 

Day 3: An exotic world of its own (B, L)

After breakfast and an early start through the glorious morning atmosphere on the river we will visit another floating market. Be sure not to miss the great photo opportunities for authentic snapshots of the Mekong people and their life.Take another sampan side trip right into the lush rural landscape, the fertile fields, the exuberant green. Then it’s time to pack up and return to the pier from which we started. The boat trip ends at around 11.00 - 11.30 on the pier. After lunch, we will take you back to your hotel in Saigon.

 

Notes:
- Itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions may be cancelled due to poor weather.
- Meals of tour are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood....Guests should advise any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements.
- Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers.

Type of tour Double or Twin Cabin
(per person in US $)
Single Cabin
(per person in US $)
Join group 310 USD 440 USD

Peak season surcharge:

+ 25% on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year’s Eve.


Children Policy:
- 1st  child under 4 years old occupying the same room with parents and utilizing exitsting bedding is complementary to a maximum of one concerning acccommodation and breakfast.
- Child from 4 – under 7 years old sharing the same room with parents will be charged 50% of the surchare for triple and utiziling existing bedding.
- Child from 7 – under 12 years old sharing the same room parents will be charged 75% of the surchare for triple including extra bed and breakfast.
- Maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years old per room. Or maximum 3 adults per room, extra charge is applied as per contract including extra bed and breakfast.
- Baby cot for infant is free of charge
- The extra bed arrangement is subject to availability for all the above child price included extra bed

 
Thing to bring & to know:
+ Passport with valid visa.
+ Some cash in Vietnamese Dong/ USD for perspnal expenes.
+ Sun block or insect repellent, sport shoes,swiming suites.
+ Please be ready on time for our pick up service.
+ Outside beverage has applicable corkage fee.
+ Travel light, as you can please arrange to keep big luggage at your hotel.

Book this tour
Include:
  • Transfer round trip from / back Saigon
  • 02 night on Mekong Eyes Cruise
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary.
  • Accommodation on board based on twin share
  • English speaking guide during the cruise
  • Sight-seeing of Mekong Delta
Exclude:Drinks, Personal expenses, ect.