Mekong River Bassac Cruise

 

Start your journey south into the heart of the Mekong Delta, pass farmers tending their fields and drying their produce on the sides of the road. Exploring the Mekong river with a visit to a local village that specializes in making bamboo baskets, see close up thousands of storks nesting in a beautiful natural environment in the Stork Sanctuary. Accommodation at Victoria Can Tho hotel, a beautiful French colonial style hotel situated on the river bank. 

 

Rising to the sounds of the Delta coming to life for another day, embark on Bassac cruise at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure downstream of the Hau river. Have lunch on board while en route. Boat cruises to nearby Tra On floating market, branching into Mang Thit River towards Co Chien River. Rest on the upper deck or enjoy the open bar in the scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the nearby banks. Visit a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants and the orchard or rice fields nearby. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river towards the anchorage point for the night. The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit.

 

AM: 06: 30 Bassac cruise sets sail again through the labyrinth of creek and canals towards Cai Be. The passengers take their breakfast while enjoying the scenery on the river banks.The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through bobbing commotion of laden boats and sand and rice barges,  enjoy the scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards. Arrival in Cai Be, check-out and board a local boat for a tour of the Cai Be floating market and handicraft. Go by car back to Ho Chi Minh city. End of services.