Cruise along one of the
world's mightiest rivers - the Mekong and enjoy a tapestry of sights
and sounds. Rest on the upper deck of the "Bassac" your floating hotel
and enjoy a landscape of rice fields, sugar cane, forest and local life.
Highlights: Boating, local life style and cultural experience
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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Can Tho (L/D) |
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Start
your journey south into the heart of the Mekong Delta, pass farmers
tending their fields and drying their produce on the sides of the road.
Exploring the Mekong river with a visit to a local village that
specializes in making bamboo baskets, see close up thousands of storks
nesting in a beautiful natural environment in the Stork Sanctuary.
Deluxe accommodation on boat.
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Day 2: Cai Be - Ho Chi Minh City (B) |
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AM: 06: 30 Bassac cruise sets sail again through
the labyrinth of creek and canals towards Cai Be. The passengers take
their breakfast while enjoying the scenery on the river banks.The
Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30
minutes through bobbing commotion of laden boats and sand and rice
barges, enjoy the scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship
building yards. Arrival in Cai Be, check-out and board a local boat for
a tour of the Cai Be floating market and handicraft. Go by car back to
Ho Chi Minh city. End of services. |