Bassac is an ideal boat to discover the beauty of Mekong delta. Embark on this boat, visitors will surely experience the comfort and the cozy decoration of colonial architecture.
Mekong delta on Bassac boat
Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh city– Cai Be
Am: transfer from Ho Chi Minh city by private car/van to Cai Be. After boarding at Cai Be at noon, enjoy a welcome drink, check into the cabins. The boat departs towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river. Lunch will be served en route. Rest on the deck, or enjoy the open bar.
Pm: branching into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards.Visiting a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants, the the orchard or rice fields nearby. Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Open bar and rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.
The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On floating market, for the night.
Day 2: Cai Be – Can Tho – Saigon (Breakfast, Lunch)
Am: enjoy a cozy breakfast is available from 06:30, while the ship is cruising the Tra On floating market. The ship then heads to Can Tho.
Reaching Cai Rang floating market, check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier. Arriving Ninh Kieu in the late morning. Return to Ho Chi Minh city by car.
Price: 270 USD/person
Trip inclusion:
* Private car/van transportation
* English speaking guide.
* Luxury accommodation base on twin sharing with air-condition, hot shower.
* Welcome drinks and Meals as program.
* Boat visits the floating market.
