Song Xanh Sampan Cruise

Opt : 2days/1night - Sleep on Boat

Trip code: SXSC2D

 

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

07:30: Pick up at your hotel in Saigon City and drive to Vinh Long. The excursion starts at around 10.am from our pier in Phu An hamlet located next to Cai Be town, approximately 2 hours drive south from Saigon.

Upon embarkation on your sampan you will be welcomed by our crew. After your installation, the cruise will begin with the visit of some local home factories where you will be able to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other specialties are traditionally made. We will then proceed to Cai Be colorful floating market, cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables.

Your sampan will take direction of Vinh Long and Sa Dec, cruising upstream on the Tien Giang River, one of the two large arms of the Mekong. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed with countless arroyos, and remain unknown to many people.
We will then cruise on a small beautiful canal through water jacinth plantations… You will disembark to take a small rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local tiny village and fruit plantations.
Further on the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the largest artisanal bricks and tiles factory where you will have an interesting visit.
Sa Dec town will appear like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals. You will disembark at the local market place for a guided visit of this charming town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses and Chinese temples dating from the last century are numerous.
Your lunch will await you at an ancient house dating from 1890, home of Mr. Huyen Thuy Le, the “Lover” of Marguerite Duras famous writer. (see her novel and adapted movie “The Lover”)
Back on board your sampan, you will enjoy cruising down to Can Tho along a beautiful narrow canal, passing under several wooden “monkey bridges” and by tiny typical villages.
Some stops on the banks will be possible to establish contacts with the local population. A visit will be done at a Cao Daist temple.
Before sunset, we will have our last stop on the banks arranged at a splendid ancient house or “Nha Co” dating from the early 19th century. After being greeted by the owners, we will cater a candlelight dinner for you, an unforgettable experience in a unique atmosphere.
After dinner, we will proceed the cruise for approximately one hour until Can Tho. We will moor for the night in a quiet place. Your bed will be ready for your night on the Mekong river.

 

Day 2: Cai Rang - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)

At around 06am, your sampan will slowly start cruising.
Your breakfast will be served on board at 07am while approaching Cai Rang floating market actually still the largest in the whole Mekong delta.
We will pass by countless sampan boats carrying sand, rice, fruits and vegetables, fish, flowers… showing an intense activity on the river.
Your cruise journey will end at around 10.am at Ninh Kieu pier after a visit at Can Tho local market. End of the cruise and services. Driving back to Saigon 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.

Room Categories You are 2 - 5 pax
(per person in US $)
You are 6 - 10 pax
(in US $)
Private Charter 399 USD 369 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: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Pier - Ho Chi Minh
  • Tour programs as in the itinerary
  • 2 Days & 1 Night cruise on private charter basis on board “Song Xanh” sampan.
  • 1 lunch, 1 candlelight dinner incl 1 small botle of wine for 2 at an ancient house.
  • Breakfast on board (coffee, tea, juice, fresh yogurt, fruits, bread, butter and jam)
  • 2 bottles of min. water/pers./day, Vietnamese tea, Fresh fruits, Refreshing cotton towels
  • Service Charge and Gvt. Taxes
  • Crew assistance
  • 1 English  speaking guide
  • Bicycles and “Xuong” rowing boat rides
Exclude: Meals not indicated on itineraryDrinks during meals & cruise (soft drinks, beer, wine)Other personal expensesTips & gratuitiesIndividual Traveling InsuranceOther not mentioned



Song Xanh Sampan Cruise

Opt : 3days/2nights - Sleep on Boat

Trip code: SXSC3D

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Sa Dec - Can Tho (L, D)
07:30. Pick up at your hotel in Saigon and drive to Vinh Long. The excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at around 10.00 am.
Upon embarkation on your sampan-hotel, you will be welcomed with fresh cotton towels.
After your installation, the cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables.
Visits will be made at an ancient mandarin house dating from 1890 where you will we welcomed by the owner. Further, another stop at some local home factories will allow you to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other specialties are traditionally made.
We will proceed to Phu An hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the best sights the Mekong Delta can offer.
A delicious lunch will await you at "Le Longanier", a superb Indochinese villa located by the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations.
After lunch, your sampan will proceed to Sa Dec cruising the Tien Giang river, one of the two large arms of the Mekong.
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.
We will then cruise on a small beautiful canal through water jacinth plantations… You will take a small rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local tiny village and fruit plantations.
Further on the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the largest artisanal bricks and tiles factory where you will have an interesting visit.
Sa Dec town will appear like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals.

You will disembark for a guided visit of this charming and peaceful town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses, Chinese temples and Vietnamese Dinh are dating from the last century…
You will visit the local market and the Trung Vuong primary school where well known writer Marguerite Duras spent her childhood (see her famous novel turned into the movie “The Lover”). Before sunset, we will have our last stop on the banks arranged at a splendid ancient house or “Nha Co” dating from the early 19th century. After being greeted by the owners, we will cater a delicious dinner for you, an unforgettable experience in a unique atmosphere.
First night on the Mekong river…

 

Day 2: Sa Dec - Long Xuyen - Cho Moi (B, L, D)

(The breakfast will be served on board at 07am. Your Sampan will slowly leave Sa Dec and proceed the cruise upstream the river to Long Xuyen, a peaceful provincial town located on the Mekong’s banks. We will pass by several luxuriant islands, crossing countless sampan boats carrying sand, rice, fruits and vegetables, fishes, showing an intense activity on the river. Approaching Long Xuyen, your lunch will be served on board.
Later, you will have a quick tour of Long Xuyen typical center before cruising further to “Cu Lao Ong Ho” (The Tiger Island) for a visit at Ton Duc Thang museum, second president of Vietnam… We will proceed upstream on the Mekong river to Chau Doc. Some stops on the banks will be possible for cycling tours to discover deeper the inhabitants life style.

In the evening, we will organize for you an exciting experience at an ancient house located by the river in the suburbs of Cho Moi, where your dinner will be arranged.
You will be able to share experiences with family members and learn about traditional Southern Vietnam lifestyle, one of the highlights of your journey on the Mekong which should not be forgotten!
Back on board your private sampan for your second night on the river.

Day 3: Cho Moi - Chau Doc - Ho Chi MInh City (B, L)

Early morning, your breakfast will be served on board while we will be cruising to Chau Doc. We will cruise on a little arm of the Mekong where several traditional activities can be observed on the banks (artisanal boat factories, bamboo baskets making, palm leaves cutting, net fishing), as well as old Vietnamese temples dating from late 19th century. We will reach Chau Doc late in the morning. Located on the upper Mekong Delta, the town is 280 km south-west of Saigon on to the Cambodian border. With such proximity the local population is an eclectic mix of Cham, Khmer, Chinese and Vietnamese sharing different cultures and historical richness. At around 11am, you will disembark at Chau Doc main city pier. End of services here.
During the cruise, fresh cotton towels, exotic seasonal fruits, hot green tea and two bottles of mineral water will be served daily free of charge.

 

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 You are 2 - 5 pax
(per person in US $)
You are 6 - 10 pax
(in US $)
Private Charter N/A N/A

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:
  • Shuttle bus round trip ( Minivan or Mini bus )
  • Boat trip cruise river
  • Full furnished cabin with A/C , hot water
  • All meals ( 02 breakfasts, 02 lunches, 2 dinners )
  • Complimentary miniral water
  • Welcome drink
  • Entrance fees
  • Tour guide ( English speaking guide )
Exclude:Drinks, Personal expenses,. ect.