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Cai Be - Can Tho - Sa Dec

Good For: Cruise on Mekong river good for all tourists who really learn deeply floating Market and local life along Mekong Delta River in Vietnam. 
Welcome on board Le Cochinchine, the midrange ship provides modern and well-furnished accommodation.  The junk features spacious sundeck for panoramic views of Mekong Delta, myriad activities ashore such as biking through countryside roads, visiting floating market, handicraft village, fruit orchards so guests can truly feel the allure of the region. Plus the personalized care by the staff, the ship show you how a truly Vietnam vacation is supposed to be!

The boats

We have three boats named Le Cochinchine No.1, no.2 & no.3 respectively. Le Cochinchine 2 makes a good representation for all. It is a modern and tastefully designed river boat. Built in traditional style, Le Cochinchine 2 measures around 30 meters long from bow to stern and has two 420 HP engines, making it a very powerful and safe river vessel.

The cabins

Le Cochinchine offers a unique and fulfilling way to explore endless waterway of Mekong River. All our cabins are equipped with clean private toilet, hot water and air-conditioner. Le Cochinchine boats also have spacious sun desks for guests to relax and savor panoramic views of Mekong Delta.

Onboard experience 

Especially, Le Cochinchine brings its guests into close contact with local people from every corner of the delta. With Le Cochinchine, you will have ample opportunity to see Mekong Delta in its authenticity, bike around quaint villages and sample local food, all in an unforgettable vacation. Your "floating Le Cochinchine hotel" will get you insight of this exotic land.

Onboard information

For your safety and comfort, we are operating a strict non-smoking policy indoors. Smoking is allowed in outside areas only, eg the Sundeck Safety instruction signs are available in all cabins and public areas. Life jackets are kept in your wardrobe and also in main public areas. In case of emergency, each passenger is requested to proceed at once to the muster stations indicated with signs and await instructions.
Le Cochinchine Cruise is equipped with 220 volt electricity, with European and American standard sockets. Other types of electrical adaptors are available upon request.
Bottled water is provided in all cabins daily. The ship also brings along enough city water for daily use during the entire trip.

Passenger Cabins and fact sheet

• Length: 33m
• Width: 7m 
• Home port: Saigon
• Build in Vietnam: 2006

Cabin Types

*LE COCHINCHINE-1:
·         05 private cabins with toilet and air-conditioning inside (5 family cabin, with twin beds, 3pax per cabin, max. 15pax).
 *LE COCHINCHINE-2:
·         12 private cabins with toilet and air-conditioning inside (8 twin, 2 double, 2 family cabin, max. 24pax +  more 4pax in the case 4pax accepted to stay in each family cabin).
 *LE COCHINCHINE-3:
14 private cabins with toilet and air-conditioning inside (8 twin, 4 double, 2 family cabin, max. 28pax based on twin share + more 4pax in the case 4pax accepted to stay in each family cabin).

Facilities in room

In a classy wooden setting, each room is equipped with modern amenities as:
•           Private bathroom with hot water, hair-dryer
•           Air-conditioning
•           Mosquito net
•           Complimentary drinking water

Restaurant

The Le Cochinchine Restaurant brings you delicious meals with all local delicacies: deep-fried elephant-ear fish, crispy spring rolls, fish grilled in banana leaf, squid, crab or scallop with cream sauce, sweet-sour soup with sesbania flower, etc. All will please your taste. 
Day 1: Cai Be – Tra On (Meals: L,D)
12h00pm boarding Le Cochinchine boat, up for  cruise to continue to Can Tho via Cho Lach and Tra On.
Up to river tide, disembark and make a pleasant walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities, especially somes orchards (orange grove) with its famer in Quoi An – Mang Thit – Vinh Long. 
Lunch on board.
Cruise to continue to Tra On. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the river. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and the aperitifs, sunset cruise.
A wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River branches. 
Have an aperitif on board.
Dinner and nite on board in Tra On.
Day 2: Tra On – Can Tho - Vinh Long - Sa Dec (Meals: B,L,D)
The noise of the floating market wake you up early in the morning. After breakfast, the cruise to continue to Can Tho. Enjoy the magnificent sunrise on the river. Leisurely cruise up the BASSAC river while enyoying the beautiful scenery. 
Arrive Can Tho, a small boat will take you explore the Cai Rang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. And through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.
Lunch on board.
Embark on a pleasant walk on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities. Visit a cottage industry, a local farm and sample seasonal fruits in Xuan Hiep – Vinh Long. 
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 Le Cochinchine is cruising Co Chien river. 
Dinner and nite on board in Sa Dec.
Day 3: Sa Dec – Disembark (Meals: B)
Breakfast on board while seeing activities on Mekong River in Sa Dec in the sunrise.
Visit the lively Sa Dec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras. 
Walks along the village path and get yourself acquaintance with rural activities as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, and vegetable farms, fish farms, bonsai gardens.
10h00am: disembark then get back the car for Saigon or another destination. 

Price & booking

Package Prices (Valid until: 31/12)

Tour package2 - 3pax4 -7pax8 - 28pax 
Price$408$371$359Book a pack

What's included

  • English or French speaking guide on board
  • Boat cruising featured in the program in details
  • All meals as mentioned (lunch, dinner and breakfast) and overnight on board, 
  • All entrance fees,
  • Walking or biking tour up to health’s situation of clients. 

What's excluded

  • Route transfers
  • beverages/drinks
  • tourist insurances
  • tips
  • personal expenses
  • Any service not mentioned in the Inclusion.
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