MEKONG RIVER CRUISES

Mekong River Cruise – 3days/2nights

Cantho –Sadec- 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:             VINHLONG– MYTHUAN -SADEC (B,L,D)

• Breakfast on board over splendid sunrise on the Mekong.
• Walks /cycle amongst the lush vegetation to visit the fruit farm , the handicraft villages  and meet with  local people .
• Le Cochinchine set sails again to Sadec while lunch is served on board.
• Visit busy Sadec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras.
Walks along the village path and acquaintance with rural activities  as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, vegetable farms,  fish farms.  
• Boarding back at with an aperitif while cruising down to Caithia.
• Dinner and overnight on board .

DAY 03:             CAIBE DEPARTURE (B)

• Breakfast  on boat in the morning.
• Cycling  on the bank of the peninsula for a visit of the gardens and orchards. 
• 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 h00-11h30 Disembark in Caibe. The cruise concludes.

Mekong River Cruise – 3days/2nights

Caibe – Sadec - Cantho

DAY 01:             CAIBE – MYTHUAN - SADEC(L,D)

• 11.00-11h30 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink.
• LeCochinchine continues sets sails to Caithia while lunch is served on boat.
• Embark on  a lovely cycling excursion  on the bank of the peninsula browsing several verdant villages. Visit of the gardens and orchards, local houses and ample opportunity  meet with people and get insight into Delta life .  Visit Caodai temple on the way to Mythuan.
• Continue our cruise toward Sadec, a nice and quiet  town overlooking Mekong river
• Visit the lively Sadec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras.
Walks along the village path and get yourself acquaintance with rural activities  as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, and vegetable farms, fish farms.
• Back to our boat for a cruise down stream. Relax on boat while sipping  an aperitif .
• Dinner and overnight on board

DAY 02:             CAITHIA - VINHLONG - TRAON  (B,L,D)

• Breakfast on board on the Mekong.
• Visit Binh Hoa Phuoc island and go for walk  walk through the islets, sampling native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meet the local people.
• 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 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 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.
• Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Open bar and rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Le Cochinchine is cruising Mang Thit river.
• Dinner and night on board.

DAY 03:              TRAON – CANTHO DEPARTURE (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. 

Rate valid until 31 Oct,09
Inclusion:
• Welcome drink
• 3days cruise with stops and visits as stated 
• 2 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