Authentic Mekong sampan is designed according to the traditonal sampans which have navigated on the Mekong flows. Long of 23.0 m and wide of 4 m , made of ‘’Sao’’ wood, a variety of oak, very resistant to water, well appreciated by people who spend all their life working and living on water.
For a pleasant and long cruise in comfortable conditions, the sampan is equipped with a well ventilated compartment which could be used as a diner room as well as bedroom with couchettes available for group of 2 to 16 persons maximum; besides one kitchen, couchettes with showers, one terrace on the deck, a five- person- crew included the captain, one mechanic, the chief cook, one sailor and one guide, are at your service . Passengers on Authentic Mekong will be amazed and integrated in their discovery of landscapes, of local daily life, of smiling and open hearted people of the Delta and of aquatic life anywhere they go with the sampan.
10h30-11h00 A.M: reach the banks of the Mekong Delta in Caibe. Embark on Authentic with a welcome drink.
Cycling along the islands of Cai Thia, taking picturesque views of rural activities.
Return on boat. Authentic Mekong sets sails toward Sadec, a nice and quiet town overlooking Mekong river while lunch is served on boat.
At noon: Back on board, lunch is served during a cruise to Sadec – a charming village where still traces of French novelist Marguerite Duras.
On arrival, we visit the old house of Huynh Thuy Le –the house of the lover of Marguerite Duras which makes you surprised by its original architecture.
After, transfer to the floriculture village and temple of Caodaism.
Return to our boat to savor a foot massage served on the upper deck while enjoying an exotic pre-dinner drink.
Do not forget to take part in the cooking course on board which allows you to try to make the specific dish of the Mekong Delta: “The pumpkin flower stuffed with fish from the Mekong”.
Dinner and night on board.
Rising up early for another nice day we contemplate sunrise while having breakfast on board.
Our boat set sails again and cruises along the Mekong while taking in orchards and gardens toward Cai be. Explore Cai be floating market on a local boat then visit local coconut and rice sweet factories.
We continue 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 may wander in the fruit orchards around the house.
Get off in Cai Be harbor around 11h00 A.M. The cruise concludes.
Prices are in USD, per person.
This tour can be customized to fit your own demands. Best price and value guaranteed!
| Hotel / Group | 2 guests |
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• 2days/ 1 night private cruise on Authentic Mekong boat.
• English or French speaking guide.
• Meals as mentioned during the cruise (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner).
• Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program.
• Biking and sampan boat rides.
• Services of crews during the cruise on board.
• 1 complimentary foot massage on board.
• Pre-dinner drink (Aperitif).
• Visa approval in Vietnam
• Travel insurance
• Round trip transportation HCM City – Mekong
• Personal expenses : souvenirs, drinks, tips
– There may be cancellation fees charged by suppliers (hotels, airlines…) once these bookings are made and paid. These fee shall by paid by travelers.
– These are maximum cancellation fees to be flexible applied:
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