Ho Chi Minh city – Mekong Delta - Cai Rang floating market
Through the panoramic windows in your room, the dining room or sitting lounge, you watch the flow of the daily life on the Mekong. The boat heads south to Cai Nhum. If you wish we can organize a little hike to the village.
Detailed Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1
Cai Be – Can Tho (L/D)
Leave your hotel directly for Cai Be town. Board the Bassac cruise, enjoy Welcome drink and introduction to the ship and crew then check into the cabins. Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang River.
Lunch while en route. Rest on the deck.
The Bassac slips into the Chợ Lách canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water.
Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby.
Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit River.
The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On floating market, for the night.
Overnight on boat.
- Day 2
Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City (B)
You may get up for breakfast as early as 06:30, as the ship is resuming its cruise the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho. Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, then a noodle factory and return to the Ninh Kieu pier.
End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cần Thơ.
Please note
- You will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit, typically about 8:30.
- The details of the program and the visits may vary depending on logistics or technical constraints.
The price of tours base on accommodation category, travel period, and number of tourists. Please contact us for more information about prices.
| Type of tour | Private tour, Easy style |
| Departure | Every day at 07:30am |
| Inclusive | Round trip transfers from HCMC
Accommodation of each passenger in a twin-share cabin, except where other accommodation arrangements are mentioned in the booking slip.
Meals as indicated
English speaking guide on board |
| Exclusive | Drinks, Insurance, private guide on board, Personal expenses
Bar services and gratuities and gratuities |
| Packing list | Passport, insect repellent, proper shoes
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The cancellation charges below refer to the non-transferable fee that is charged to the group member who has cancelled their tour:
- More than 45 days before departure: No cancellation charge
- Between 45 and 30 days before departure: 10% of total tour cost
- Between 30 days and 15 days before departure: 25% of total tour cost
- Between 15 d ays and 7 days before departure: 50% of total tour cost
- Less than 7 days before departure: 90% of total tour cost
- No-show at the airport on the day of arrival/departure: 100% of total tour cost
B. CHILDREN POLICY (land service only)
- Child from 1- 4 yrs: Free of charge if sharing bed with parents
- Child from 5 – 6 yrs: charge 30% of adult price if sharing existing bed(s) with parents
- Child from 5 – 6 yrs: charge 50% of adult price if using extra bed/mattress in parents’ room
- Child from 7 – 11 yrs: charge 75% of adult price if using extra bed/mattress in parents’ room
- Child from 12 yrs up: pay as adult rate
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