Le Conchinchine cruise

Overviews

Le Cochinchine 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. WithLe Cochinchine, 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.

Each cabin has its own air-conditioning unit, which can be adjusted for your comfort. We recommend you do not over- cool your cabin as the sudden change from the outside temperature to a chilled cabin can bring on colds, respiratory illnesses and even stomach upsets. When you go out, we recommend you turn the setting to 'Lo Cool', set at about 4, and then when you return you can readjust the temperature to your preference without having to wait for cool air. At night you may prefer to use the fan only, and have the windows open. Insect netting covers the windows to enable you to do this. Please do not leave your air-conditioner on with the window open - this results in energy loss (the equivalent of switching on the heating and opening the windows in a cold country!

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Itinerary 2 days 1 night

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh - Cai Be - Tra On (L, D)

• - In the morning, our car will pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city, then depart Saigon for Cai Be.
• - At 11:30 am transfer to 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. Have a quick look of the old house and sample various tropical fruits.
• - Enjoy your lunch on board while Le Cochinchine sets sail through Cho Lach to Mang Thit.
• - Embark on a pleasant walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities.
• - En route to visit a cottage industry , a local farm and sample seasonal fruits.
• - Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River taking in the beautiful scenery and the magnificent sunset on sunset on the river while sipping aperitifs.
• - Enjoy dinner and stay overnight on board in Tra On.

Day 2: Tra On - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh (B)

• - Have breakfast on board while enjoy the magnificent sunrise on Hau Giang river. 
• - Set sails to Can Tho through tributary and canals.
• - A small boat will take you to Cai Rang floating market.
• - Then go for walk or cycling 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.
• - At 11:00 check out cabin and disembark the boat.
• - You will be picked up by our driver and drive back to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). The trip ends.

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Itinerary 3 days 2 nights

Day 1: Cai Be - My Thuan - Sa Dec (L,D)

• - In the morning, our car will pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city, then depart Saigon for Cai Be.
• - At 11:30 am transfer to Le Cochinchine boat. Enjoy welcome drink. 
• - LeCochinchine continues sets sails to Cai Thia 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 Cao Dai temple on the way to My Thuan.
• - Continue cruising toward Sadec, a nice and quiet town overlooking Mekong river.
• - Visit the lively Sa Dec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras (a famous writer). 
• - Walk 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 .
• - Have dinner and overnight on board.

Day 2: Cai Thia - Vinh Long -Tra On (B, L, D)

• - Have breakfast on board.
• - 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 old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.
• - Continues cruising  to Co Chien. Lunch is 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. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset.
• - The crew will serve dinner while the Le Cochinchine is cruising on Mang Thit river.
• - Overnight on boat.

Day 3: Tra On - Can Tho (B)

• - Have 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 Cai Rang: one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong and 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.
• - At 11.00 am. disembark in Can Tho. The cruise ends.
• - Our car will picks you up and transfer you back to Ho Chi Minh city.

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Rates & Availability

Price inclusion:

• Boat trip
• English speaking guide
• 1 nights accommodation on board
• Meals 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

Price exclusion:

• Visa 
• Travel insurance
• Ground transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to the pier 
• Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.