MEKONG RIVER CRUISES

Mekong River Cruise – 2days/1night

Caibe – Cantho
     

DAY 01:             CAIBE – TRAON(L,D)
• 11h30 -12h.00 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink
• Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, the mazes of waterway , local pop-rice and sweets production.
• Visit of colonial buildings, old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.
• LeCochinchine continues its cruise to Cochien . Lunch served on board
• Embark on  a  pleasant walk or cycle on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people’s activities. Visit a cottage industry , a local farm  and sample seasonal fruits
• Leisurely cruise on the Mekong River while taking in the beautiful scenery .
• Enjoy an aperitif over the sunset.
• Dinner and night on board.

DAY 02:             TRAON - CANTHO (B)
• Breakfast on board
• The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Cantho through tributary and canals. 
• Transfer to Cairang: one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing.
• Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink.
• 11 h00 Disembark in Cantho. The cruise concludes.  
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Cantho – Caibe

DAY 01:             CANTHO – TRAON (L,D)
• 12.00-12h30 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink
• Transfer on a local boat to  explore the CaiRang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.
• LeCochinchine continues its cruise to Tra On. Lunch served on board
• Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful scenery
• Visits of the fruit farm and walks amongst pleasant villages on the footpaths of the countryside. Opportunity to  meet with  local people.
• Boarding back at with an aperitif while enjoying the magnificent sunset on the Mangthit canal and Nicola river.
• Dinner and overnight on board

DAY 02:             TRAON – CAIBE (B)
• Breakfast  on boat in the morning.
• Visit the fruit farm and walks amongst the lush vegetation through verdant villages and meet with  local people
• LeCochinchine continues its cruise toward Caibe.
• Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, local pop-rice and sweets production. Visit of colonial buildings, old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.
• Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink.
• 11 h00 Disembark in Caibe. The cruise concludes.

Rate valid until 31 Oct,09
Inclusion:
• Welcome drink
• 2days cruise with stops and visits as stated 
• 1 nights en-suited cabin with A/C, hot shower on board.
• Meal  as mentioned during the cruise (  B=Breakfast, L = Lunch,  D=Dinner)
• Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program.
• Biking, sampan boat ride,
• Services of crews during the cruise.
• Apperitif
• English /French-speaking onboard 

Exclusion:
• Land transportation from/to HCM city
• Personal expenses