Day 1: Cai Be - Tra On (L,D)
11h30 -12h.00 boarding Douce Mekong 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.
Douce Mekong continues its cruise to Co Chien.
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 2: Tra On - Can Tho (B)
Breakfast on board
The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Can Tho through tributary and canals.
Transfer to Cai Rang: 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 Can Tho.
The cruise concludes
Douce Mekong is a modern and tastefully designed river barge. Built in traditional style with local touch and western comfort Douce Mekong offers an elegant, relaxing and fulfilling ways to explore endless water way of Mekong River. The cruise brings us into contact with people in different corner of the Delta. With Douce Mekong, you will have ample opportunity to see Vietnam in its authenticity and sample local culture and food, in a one unpacking, unforgettable vacation where your "floating hotel" get you insight into Mekong Delta and quaint villages.
Aboard Douce Mekong you will enjoy the continuous and ever-changing scenery as you encounter a lively world of legendary waterways and picturesque landscapes, floating markets, lush bonsais garden, rice fields, villages, pagodas and temples, fruit-filled orchards, boat laden bazaar and a host of smiling children.
Services & Facilities
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Aircon Cabin with scenic view
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Spacious double, twin & connecting cabin
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Traditional herbal foot massage (complimentary)
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Restaurants
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Bar
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Sun desk with relaxing beds / folding chair
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Shoe cleaning service ( complimentary)
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Bicycles /Mountain bikes (free of charge)
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Shuttle boat (free of charge)
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Walks/ cruise boating to villages/markets
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Doctor on call
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Safe deposit boxes at reception
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Visa/Master Card /Amex accepted
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English & speaking monitor/guide on boat
Check in/ Check Out
Foreign Languages Spoken: English, Frenc
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