Itinerary
Day 1: Cai Be - Sa Dec
Stop At: Cai Be Floating Market, Cai Be Vietnam
Depart from Phu An Jetty at 10:00AM. Ride around the remote countryside area by bicycle, and end up at Le Longanier Restaurant.
Have lunch at the exquisite colonial-style villa positioned in a lush tropical garden by the river. After lunch, begin your leisurely cruise on the Delta’s beautiful waterways. Along the way, make stops to discover local cottage industries for which the river local people have done to earn their living. Before arriving at Sa Dec, pay a visit to a traditional brick mill where everything is made by hand. When getting in Sa Dec, step ashore and go for a stroll towards the outdoor market. Enter the historic house of the real-life character appearing in the reputable novel and film “The Lover” by Marguerite Duras.
A candlelit dinner has been prepared at this dramatic house. Enjoy your first night on the Mekong River.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Sa Dec - Long Xuyen - Phu Tan
Stop At: Mekong River, Long Xuyen 700000 Vietnam
Have a nice leisurely breakfast on board while you are taken towards Long Xuyen along a narrow canal, and interestingly pass several scenic monkey bridges. After lunch on board, get in Long Xuyen to visit Tiger Island, known as the birthplace of Vietnam’s second president.
Continue boarding the sampan for dinner and resume your cruise towards Chau Doc. The sampan will sail until approximately 10:00PM, and then the pilot anchors for the night. Stay overnight on board.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Phu Tan - Chau Doc
Stop At: Chau Doc Floating Market, Vinh M_, Chau Doc Vietnam
Enjoy breakfast on board while you cruise towards Chau Doc. Located close to the border with Cambodia, Chau Doc is the ideal gateway to Phnom Penh. Not only renowned for its pagodas and temples, but Chau Doc is also where you can find the Tra Su Bird Sanctuary, a superb eucalyptus mangrove. Disembark at Victoria Chau Doc private pier at approximately 10:00AM.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.