08.00 You will be picked up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city to transfer to Cai Be- a river land mixed town in Vietnam. It is a district of Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta region.
10.00 After 2 hours of driving, we reach Cai Be jetty. You embark on Cai Be Princess Sampan. The staffs welcome you on board with cold tower and drink. The boat starts sailing along Mekong Delta. You can see the landscapes in both sides of the river. Cai Be is known for its winding canals, fruit gardens and floating market where travelers can buy local specialties.
Enjoy your tea and seasonal fruits while sightseeing, watching the outside view, the local activities and the amazing landscapes. You will pay a visit to an ancient house which was built in 19th century. You can observe the structure of Vietnamese architecture in the past. The boat will stop for you to take a look at local cottage industries where families make the local specialties including coconut candy and puffed rice. You have an opportunity to watch the process of making a small bar of sticky coconut candy from top to toe and enjoy the pieces of sweet and greasy candies.
We move to Le Longanier Restaurant for lunch. This is an elegant colonial-style villa surrounded by fruit trees. It presents a cool atmosphere for customers to relax, separates them from the heat of the South. The French style architecture and decoration give the feel of the privileged class which appeared long time ago.
After lunch, you come back to Cai Be Princess Sampan, then, the boat sails to Vinh Long. It is a medium sized town located along the banks of the Mekong River, about midway between My Tho and Can Tho. Traveling through Dong Phu canals, many tourists delight by the garden of Binh Hoa Phuoc and An Binh island. Vinh Long is also well known for its pagodas and churches. We will visit one of the most famous locations in this town- An Binh church. Then, you return to the boat to cruise to the anchor.
16.30 After crossing Co Chien river, Cai Be Princess moors at Vinh Long port. It is time to say goodbye. You transfer to your vehicle which will take you to Can Tho. End of the tour from Cai Be to Vinh Long.
*Note: Actual itinerary may vary depending upon river tide, arrival time or other conditions
Price valid from 01-10-2019 to 31-05-2020
Price valid from 01-06-2020 to 30-09-2020
Inclusions
- 3-hour cruise aboard Cai Be Princess
- Lunch at Le Longanier Restaurant
- Sightseeing fees included in above itinerary
- Cold towels, seasonal fruit and hot tea
- Crew assistance
- English-speaking tour guide
Exclusions
- Transportation
- Beverages and meals not included in the program
- Individual travel insurance
- Personal expenses during the trip
- Tips for the crew and guide
- Any expense not clearly indicated in above program
Children Policy
- Children aged 4 or less: FOC
- Children from 5-11 years old: 50% of adult’s price
- Children from 12 years old and above: full price