• Bamboo Train, Battambang, Cambodia
  • Sunrise Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Kulen Waterfall, Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Central Market, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Independent Monument, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Sihanouk Ville, Cambodia
  • Sihanouk Ville, Cambodia
  • Kep City, Kompot province, Cambodia
  • Bokor mountain, Kompot, Cambodia
  • Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
  • Bayon Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Ta Prohm Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Mondulkiri, Cambodia
  • Hill Tribes, Rattanakiri, Cambodia
  • River Dolphin, Stung Treng, Cambodia
  • Preah Vihear Temple, Preah Vihear, Cambodia
  • Phnom Banan, Battambang, Cambodia
  • Wat Ek Phnom, Battambang, Cambodia
  • Ta Tai Waterfall, Koh Kong, Cambodia
  • Bicycle Riding, Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Elephant Ride, Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Horse Riding, Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Flight of the Gibbon, Siem Reap, Cambodia

CAI BE VINH LONG SA DEC - 2 DAYS

   

    CAI BE - VINH LONG - SA DEC


    Let’s get floated on the Mekong river - the symbol of the South Viet Nam and discover how the local people make their living.
    The tour will start from Cai Be cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables, visiting Phu An hamlet - an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the best sights the Mekong Delta can offer. On the way, stops will be made at some local home factories for you to observe how rice pancakes, coconut candies and other regional specialties are made. The cruise will proceed to Dong Hoa Hiep island - a peaceful escape where you will discover the peaceful rural life and daily activities of the delta inhabitants with their palm leaf - roofed houses, brick-and-tiled artisan factories, net fishing and an ancient Mandarin house dating from late 19th century located on the river banks
    The next stop will be in Sa Dec- the town appears just like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals, and various kinds of activities on the banks. We will disembark at the local market place and have a short walk around it to awake your senses with its specific sounds and smells from local food. Another visit will be done at this beautiful ancient house dating from 1880. In the afternoon, visits to Sa Dec charming and peaceful town, walking along its narrow paths and beautiful old houses dating from the last century, among some old Chinese temples, ancient Dinh, the primary school of Marguerite Duras - famous writer of the famous novel transformed into a famous movie “L’amour- The Lover”.


    DAY 01: SAI GON - CAIBE - PHU AN - DONG  HOA HIEP (L, D)
    Morning pick you up at 7:30 am and transfer to Cai Be where you will embank the sampan. The cruise starts from Cai Be town pier at 10.30am the latest. Upon embarkation on your river junk, you will be welcomed with fresh cotton towels. The cruise will begin with the visit to Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. We will then proceed to Phu An hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the best sights the Mekong Delta can offer. On the way, stops will be made at some local home factories to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other regional specialties are made.

    A delicious lunch will await you at "Le Longanier", a superb Indochinese villa located by the river and among a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations. After lunch, your sampan will cruise deeper into the countryside on smaller canals and arroyos passing under several small traditional bridges made by wood and bamboos. Stops can be made during the cruise to visit some fruit markets and plantations on the banks (bananas, watermelons, and longans), an opportunity to make contacts with local inhabitants. Along the river, local houses are still traditionally made of wood and palm tree leaves. On the river banks, you will observe a few of very large rice fields while cruising among numerous suspended fishing nets, an ancestral way of fishing in the Mekong Delta.
    The cruise will proceed to Dong Hoa Hiep island. You will disembark at an ancient Mandarin house dating from late 19th century located on the river banks. After being greeted by the owners, check in to your room. The rest of the day is free at leisure in a peaceful and romantic atmosphere. Dinner and overnight at the ancient house.

    DAY 02: DONG HOA HIEP - VINH LONG - SADEC (B, L)
     After breakfast, back on board your private sampan for your second day cruise in the delta. You will discover Dong Hoa Hiep island, a peaceful escape where you will be able to discover the rural life style and daily activities of the delta inhabitants such as roofs making with palm tree leaves, a bricks and tiles artisan factory, net fishing,… These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed with countless arroyos, and remaining unknown to many people.

    We will go on to cruise up-stream on the Tien Giang River, another large arm of the Mekong. On both sides of the river, locals are recolting water jacinth, another famous Mekong delta product used for furniture and baskets. On the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the biggest bricks and tiles factory where you will experience something really interesting. Back on board, we will cruise to Sa Dec. The town appears just like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals, with various kinds of activities on the banks. We will disembark at the local market place, and have a short walk through it. Your lunch will be served at Marguerite Duras’ Lover ancient house. A visit will be done at this beautiful ancient house dating from 1880. In the afternoon, visits to Sa Dec charming and peaceful town, walking along its narrow streets and beautiful old houses dating from the last century, among some old Chinese temples, ancient Dinh, the primary school of Marguerite Duras famous writer. (See Marguerite Duras novel turned into a famous movie, “The Lover”). The cruise will end at around 04pm. Your own private transportation vehicle will await you. End of tour.

    Tour Code: IBVIECRU205
    Tour Name: CAI BE VINH LONG SA DEC
    Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
    Departure Time:
    Departure Location: Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
    Language available: English

    Included:
    • Accommodation in twin share.
    • Vehicles as tour programs.
    • English speaking local guide.
    • Entrance fees.
    • Boat trip (if any).
    • Meals as indicated only (B for Breakfast, L for Lunch, D for Dinner).
    • Travel insurance.

    Excluded:
    • International airfare.
    • Domestic airfares.
    • Personal expenses.
    • Tips.
    • Visa fee.
    • Additional beverages.
    • All other services not mentioned above.

    ACCOMMODATIONS: Selected cruise.

    NOTES:
    • Prices are per person.
    • The currency is set to VND.

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