Founded in 2002, Mien Tay Boat Cruise boasts a fleet of 2 similar oak wood vessels: each is 22-meters long and 4.5 meters wide, with accommodation for up to 16 guests in a common dormitory for some comfortable cruises. Each boat is equipped with state-of-the-art security devices, fine restaurant on board and a sundeck too; and carries bicycles with for the guests, enabling utmost flexibility for particular discovery wishes.
Day 1: Cai Be – Sa Dec (Meals: L/D)8:00 Goasia Travel’s bus will pick up you from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to Cai Be pier.12 00 AM, Boarding and check-in with welcome drink, cruise to Long Xuyen via Sa Dec, a town famous for its flowers and bonsais and where French Writer Marguerite Duras spent her childhood. Lunch on board.Disembark at Sa Dec town for a walk or bike ride on the footpaths of the countryside to visit the “house of the Chinese” described in Marguerite Duras’ novel, L’Amant and local people's activities. Mekong Delta’s countryside is a network of small tracks linking small villages and remote farms and houses together, which go through lush vegetation and cross small bridges. Nearly everywhere is an opportunity to stop for an enthusiastic welcome by local people and kids, a picture of the natureCruise further to Long Xuyen. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, picturesque boats ballet and ferry crossings over Mekong River branches, wild life on the banks, and the magnificent sunset on the river. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 2: Sa Dec – Long Xuyen (Meals: B)Early wake up to enjoy sunrise on the river. Breakfast on board, and then a small boat will take you to explore Long Xuyen. Floating markets are a feast for colors, smells and tastes, and they gather together countryside people for sharing goods and news from families living often in remote places: an authentic Vietnamese culture experience.Bike ride on the footpaths of the countryside of Islet Ong Ho to discover tropical fruit orchards and local people's activities. Mekong Delta’s countryside is a network of small tracks linking small villages and remote farms and houses together, which go through lush vegetation and cross small bridges. Nearly everywhere is an opportunity to stop for an enthusiastic welcome by local people and kids, a picture of the nature Return to HCMC or to another destination. End of the cruise.
Day 1: Long Xuyen – Sa Dec (Meals: B/L/D)12 00 AM, Boarding and check-in with welcome drink, then cruise to Sa Dec, a town famous for its flowers and bonsais and where French Writer Marguerite Duras spent her childhood. Lunch on board.Disembark at Sa Dec town for a walk or bike ride on the footpaths of the countryside to visit the “house of the Chinese” described in Marguerite Duras’ novel, L’Amant and local people's activities. Mekong Delta’s countryside is a network of small tracks linking small villages and remote farms and houses together, which go through lush vegetation and cross small bridges. Nearly everywhere is an opportunity to stop for an enthusiastic welcome by local people and kids, a picture of the natureCruise further to Cai Be. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, picturesque boats ballet and ferry crossings over Mekong River branches, wild life on the banks, and the magnificent sunset on the river.Dinner and overnight on board
Day 2: Sa Dec – Cai Be (Meals: B)After breakfast on board with splendid sunrise on the Mekong, a small boat will take you to explore the lively Cai Be floating market in the early morning. Then visit a handicraft village, discover typical houses and sample various tropical fruits, and walk through villages and fruit orchards. Return to HCMC or to another destination. End of the cruise.
Trip notes:- Child age 2-12 years old discount 50% when sharing cabin with parents- Infants (under 2 years old) are free of charge.- The above tour prices exclude current VAT.- Let’s us know if you are vegetarian.- Should bring with you: Sun cream, raincoat, insect repellent spray, walking and biking shoes, swimming suit, hats… etc.
Tour Price: On requestTrip includes:- 2days cruise with stops and visits as stated with English /French-speaking escort.- Transportation transfer/Pick up from/to Cai Be – Sa Dec – Long Xuyen- 1 night accommodation on board.- Meal as mentioned during the cruise ( B=Breakfast, L = Lunch, D=Dinner)- Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program.- Biking, sampan boat ride.- Services of crews during the cruise. - Aperitif- Group insurance
Trip excludes:- Visa approval.- Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.,
