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Day 1: Saigon - Caibe - Can Tho (L, D)
Pick up and transfer to Cai Be - Vinh Long.
11.30 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink. Explore the lively Cai Be floating market. Cruising amongst the mazes of waterway to visit the handicraft villages and meet with local people. Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits. Arrive in Vinh Long island we then embark on a walk or bike for sightseeing tour of the Cu lao BINH HOA PHUOC. Le Cochinchine sets sail to Can Tho via Cho Lach and Tra On.
Disembark Cho Lach village. Embark on a pleasant walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities. Enroute to visit a cottage industry, a local farm and sample seasonal fruits. Cruise to continue to Mang Thit. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the river. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and the aperitifs, sunset cruise. A wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River branches. Dinner and overnight on board in Tra On. |
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Day 2: Tra On - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Rising up to the sound of River and Mekong Delta coming to life for another lovely day we enjoy the sunset. After breakfast, we cruise along the cannels and visit a village on the bank of Co Chien or, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life of the local inhabitants, and their hospitality Leisurely cruise up the bassac river (Hau Giang river) while enjoying the beautiful scenery Arriving Can Tho, we explore the Cai Rang market, one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats ladden fruits barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. Boat through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, local markets in full swing. 11h00 Check out and disembark the boat. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City, end of the tour. |
