The fertile region of Mekong Delta offers much to the travellers. The incredible scenery, fascinating rural lifestyles and friendly people can be best seen and experienced from the waterways and small canals that serve as the region's main highway for transportation. You embark near Ho Chi Minh and navigate along the river to My Tho for an exciting walk through the lush gardens and many industry cottages. Venturing into a maze network of canals you admire the scenic riverside scenery and visit two different floating merkets.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh - Can Duoc - My Tho - Cai Be
Today we depart hotel at 9h00 and drive a short distance to Can Duoc. On arrival we are welcomed on Mien Tay Cruise with a refreshing drink and get some information on boat. This is time for us to settle into a private comfortable cabin and unpack for a three days navigating in Mekong Delta. Along the way we make stop in Cho Gao for a short walking around the local market. This is our first glimpse of rural Vietnam and we continue cruising upstream towards My Tho. Here we enjoy a sampan trip around the intricate small canals passing by the lush green vegetation before arriving at the famous Thai Son Island. There are many activities in place, some of which are a walk through village, taste of various seasonal fruits at an orchard and view of handicraft production. Upon leaving My Tho we weave our way down to Cai Be past the stunning countryside. O/N on board. (L,D)

Day 2: Cai Be - Vinh Long - Tra On
The impressive floating market of Cai Be is a major part of our sightseeing tour in delta region. We navigate to visit this bustling local trade center where each boat usually sells one particular item, whether it be pumpkins, pineapples, sugar canes. In order that customers know where to shop, the vendors hang that item from the highest part of the boat. Today we cruise towards Tra On, stopping en route at Cu Lao Binh Hoa Phuoc near Vinh Long for an interesting view of the beautiful countryside. The next stop is Cho Lanh village, giving us a chance to enjoy a pleasant walking or biking along the local footpaths to discover some tropical fruit orchards as well as see local villagers doing their daily works. We continue our excursion though a maze network of canals which are the lifeblood of the Mekong Delta to Tra On. The remainder of day is for your own pleasure; observing the river life close up, lazing around the deck or simply soaking up the sunshine. O/N on board. (L,D)

Day 3: Cha On - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh
The bustling river life combined with lush rice field backdrop makes for a fantastic scene. We have an option to get up early up to admire the landscape, do the morning exercise on sundeck or simply bask in the sunrise. Upon leaving Cha On we cruise up towards Can Tho and venture into the Bassac River past rice fields fringed with palm trees, fruit orchards and canals crammed with boats and rice barges. They are wonderful for photograph hunters. As an inspiring highlight of our river trip we board a small boat to discover Cai Rang, one of the most bustling floating markets in the Mekong Delta. In place are hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as their owners attempt to sell the goods. By mid morning we arrange our luggage and disembark in Can Tho Pier. The waiting vehicle will pick us up for a return journey. The trip ends after arrival in Ho Chi Minh. (B)

CRUISE INFORMATION:

1. The Cochinchine Boat was built as a floating hotel in traditional style to offer a distinctive cruise service along the fantastic Mekong River. This custom designed watercraft in length of 27 , features allsafety and comfort to satisfy discerning river travellers.
The service outlines include modern safety equipment and lifejackets + 10 comfortable air-conditioned cabins of which each is in size of approximately 7.5 sqm and fitted with two single berths plus a private western style bathroom + Large main deck with a wide open area for relaxationand dining + Spacious upper deck for sunbathing + Elegant lounge + Set menu combining both Vietnam and Continental cuisine + Games and reading corner + 2 fully stocked bars.

2. The Cochinchine Boat plans an upstream river trip from Can Duoc to Can Tho or down stream river trip from Can Tho to Can Duoc on every Mon., Wed. and Sat. Additionally the charter cruise is available on request. The programme and schedule are subject to change with or without prior notice depending on weather and operation conditions.

INCLUSIONS: +Transportation Ho Chi Minh - Can Duoc, Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh by private air-conditioned car with driver + Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner + Accommodation: twin sharing cabin + English speaking local guide on board + Entrance fee to indicated sights + Biking service + Sampan excursion

EXCLUSIONS: Other meals, tip, drinks, single cabin, personal expenses, travel insurance, flight in/out of Vietnam, visa, accommodation in Ho Chi Minh

TRIP NOTES

• VIETNAM IS A DEVELOPPING COUNTRY WHOSE INFRASTRUCTURE MAY DIFFER FROM WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR HOME LAND. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS IN THIS REGION MAY BE VERY HOT FROM DECEMBER TO MARCH . WE RECOMMEND YOU TO BRING RAIN JACKET, TOWELS, HAT AND LAMP TORCH.

• THE ITINERARY IS CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF VIEWING. OCCASIONALLY, THE PROGRAMME CHANGES AS WE MAKE IMPROVEMENT STEMING FROM OUR PAST TRAVELLERS' COMMENTS AND OUR OWN RESEARCH OR DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. THIS INCLUDES FESTIVAL, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, WEATHER,.. THAT MAY EFFECT THE ITINERARY.

• THE PERSONAL DETAILS INCLUDING FULL NAME, DATE OF BIRTH, NATIONALITY , PASSPORT NUMBER AND VISA EXPIRY DATE ARE REQUIRED FROM EVERY PASSENGER WHO BOOK THE CRUISE FOR ADVANCE REGISTRATION WITH THE LOCAL IMMIGRATION OFFICE. IF PASSENGER DO NOT HAVE THIS INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF BOOKING THEY NEED TO PROVIDE IT FIVE DAYS AT LEAST, PRIOR TO THE CRUISE DATE.

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