Mekong Eyes Cruises

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Mekong Eyes was built based on traditional rice barges with the finest quality wood, and artfully decorated by skilled craftsmen of the Mekong Delta.

It possesses 15 Cabins, which can accommodate up to 30 guests. All cabins are fully equipped with standard facilities and amenities in order to provide the most comfort stay for travellers. Each cabin is designed with big windows to insulate against windy climate and noisy sound. Thanks to an utterly caring crew, travelers will enjoy a high quality service for the whole journey.

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Itinerary 2 days 1 night

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

• - Our car will pick you up at 8:30 - 9:00 am in Ho Chi Minh City and take you to Cai Be.
• - Board the Mekong Eyes at 12.30. Enjoy a welcome drink and get comfortable in your cabin with a great view through the panoramic windows.
• - As lunch is served the Mekong Eyes starts cruising towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river. 
• - The boat heads to Cai Nhum, a little town on the banks of the river Mang Thit.
• - Disembark for a pleasant walk through the village life and the surrounding fruit orchards and rice fields.
• - Back on board, enjoy a drink at the bar or take a rest on the deck as the sun sets over the vast water landscape of the Delta.
• - Continue to Tra On where the boat will anchor for the night. The day ends with a delicious on-board dinner.

Day 2: Cai Be - Cai Rang - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh city (B)

• - Wake up early and enjoy the sunrise. At 06.30 we set off for a sunrise cruise and an early breakfast.
• - After breakfast transfer to sampan boats to visit Cai Rang floating market, one of the most lively floating markets of the Delta, with wonderful photo opportunities.
• - We will pull up to the merchants for talking and bargaining. Boat through the green water landscape to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards.
• - The boat trip ends at around 11.00 - 11.30 at Ninh Kieu pier in Can Tho. Our driver will meet you there and take you back to Ho Chi Minh City. The trip ends.

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Itinerary 3 days 2 nights

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh city - Can Tho (L, D)

• - In the morning, around 7:45 - 8:15 pick you up at your hotel in Saigon and take you to Can Tho or Cai Be.
• - You will board the Mekong Eyes around noon. After a refreshing welcome drink we show you our on-board facilities and your cosy cabin.
• - As lunch is served, the boat starts cruising. Sit back and watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekong people.
• - In the afternoon disembark for a guided leisurely stroll through the village and the surrounding fruit orchards or rice fields.
• - Meet the friendly locals and taste the local produce and fruits.
• - Get back on board and enjoy a drink at the bar or relax on deck as the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape.
• - The boat will anchor for the night. Enjoy the dinner and stay overnight on boat.

Day 2: Cai Be - Cai Rang (B, L, D)

• - Wake up early and enjoy the sunrise.
• - At 6.30 the Mekong Eyes sets off for a sunrise cruise.
• - Watch the locals go about their daily work drying exotic fruits and building ships on the wooden yards while enjoying an early breakfast.
• - After breakfast, transfer to a sampan boat to Cai Be or Cai Rang floating market, the region’s busiest and most lively markets.
• - Visit some of the local candy and cake making factories or boat through the green water landscape to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards.
• - The boat will stop at the pier at around 11.00 - 11.30 for the other passengers’ disembarkment and boarding. During that time you are welcome to just stay on board or discover the town, either by bicycle or on foot.
• - Enjoy the lunch served on boat. In the afternoon there will be another side trip to one of the exotic villages along the way.

Day 3: Cai Rang - Ho Chi Minh city (B, L)

• - After breakfast and an early start through the glorious morning atmosphere on the river we will visit another floating market. 
• - Take another sampan side trip right into the lush rural landscape, the fertile fields, the exuberant green. Then it’s time to pack up and return to the pier.
• - At around 11.00 - 11.30 am arrive in the pier.
• - After lunch in local restaurant, we will take you back to your hotel in Saigon. The trip ends.

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Rates & Availability

Price inclusion:

• Transportation service en-route
• Accommodation in cosy double or twin bedded cabins
• Mineral water placed in your cabin
• Guided walk and side trip on sampan as mentioned in the itinerary
• English speaking guide 
• Private transportation (car with driver) to Rach Gia
• Hotel in Rach Gia or Can Tho
• Ferry from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc 
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

Price exclusion:

• Drinks (except for breakfast and the mineral water in your cabin)
• Dinner on the second evening in Rach Gia/ Can Tho
• Transfer from the hotel in Rach Gia to the jetty for the ferry
• Tips and personal expense