Authentic Mekong sampan is designed according to the traditional 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 equiped 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.
Authentic Mekong allows a wide range of routes throughout the Delta, as it can sail on waterways usually inaccessible to most cruising boats. It perfectly lends itself to tailor-made journeys, in accordance with travelers’ wishes or for special occasions. On board Authentic Mekong passengers get a genuine insight into the Delta. Cruises result from a spacious setting of a river barge inspired in tradition and an authentic way of exploring the Mekong Delta. Authentic Mekong brings you upclose this unique natural environment and gives you a glimpse at the lives of local people. An enchanting voyage in strict privacy immersed in the life of an exceptional river.
11h00 A.M: Welcome you at Café du Mékong.
Boarding on Authentic Mekong Sampan boat for a welcome drink and check-in.
Cycling or hiking all along the Mekong from Cai Thia to My Thuan which helps you to explore the daily life of the locals and contemplate the beautiful scenery of the countryside. A stop on the way to visit the garden, the old brickyard or the old house of the village.
Return to our boat for lunch.
The boat continues towards the Co chien River where you will take a short tour in the brickyards which are considered “the red capital of the province of Vinh long”.
After a bike or walk, you will return to the boat to enjoy a therapeutic massage on the upper deck by taking a cocktail in the beautiful Mekong scenery.
Dinner and overnight on board.
The sunrise on the Mekong will give you unforgettable impressions if you may get up early in the morning to contemplate it.
During breakfast, our boat will cruise to the Cho lach canal where you may see flower gardens and bonsai bordered by the canal.
Disembarkation for a visit by bike or on foot through the flower gardens and bonsai. You will have the opportunity to learn how to plant flowers and bonsai.
Back to the boat. The boat sails in the direction of Ben tre.
Under the shade of the rows of coconut trees, a local boat welcomes you for the discovery of Ben tre by visiting: the bee farm, the local market, a trolley ride in the village, a craft workshop, and listening to the traditional music of South Vietnam…
Return on board. On your way to Cai be, you will take part in a cooking class which will give you the opportunity to make the typical dish of the Mekong Delta: “The pumpkin flower stuffed with fish from the Mekong”.
Dinner and overnight on board in Caibe.
After breakfast, you leave for the visit of Cai be.
Taking a rowing boat (3 people on a boat) for the discovery of the nature of Cai be through orchards of long an, mango, star apple trees…
Continuation to the Cai be market which is not very big but very specific because it presents a typical pattern of commerce of the aquatic region.
Visit the ancient house of a mandarin -Mr. Kiet in the colonial era give you leave to understand the typical architecture of the garden house of South Western Vietnam at that time.
11h00 A.M: Landing at Café du Mékong where you will have lunch before leaving for Saigon. End of our services.
Prices are in USD, per person.
This tour can be customized to fit your own demands. Best price and value guaranteed!
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• 3 days/ 2 nights private cruiseon 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).
– 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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