Day 1: Cai Be – Phu An – Dong Hoa Hiep
(Overnight at local house by the river - basic accommodation)
Pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City at 08.00 AM.
The excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at 10.30am the latest.
Upon embarkation on your river junk, you will be welcomed with fresh cotton towels.
The cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. 
We will then proceed to Phu An hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the best sights the Mekong Delta can offer. 
On the way, stop will be made at some local home factories to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other regional specialties are made. 

A delicious lunch will await you at "Le Longanier", a superb Indochinese villa located by the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations.
(*) Set menu lunch: Vegetable Soup, Le Longanier Fried Spring rolls, Fried Mekong Elephant Ear Fish, Fried Mixed Vegetables with Pork, Caramelized Pork in Clay Pot, Seasonal Fresh Fruits. (For other menus, please contact us.)
 
After lunch, your sampan will cruise deeper into the country side on smaller canals and arroyos passing under several small traditional bridges made by wood and bamboos. Stops can be made during the cruise to visit some fruit markets and plantations on the banks (bananas, water melon, and longans), an opportunity to make contacts with local inhabitants. Along the river, local houses are still traditionally made of wood and palm tree leaves. On the river banks, you will observe some very large rice fields while cruising between numerous suspended fishing nets, an ancestral way of fishing in the Mekong Delta.

The cruise will proceed to Dong Hoa Hiep island.
You will disembark at an ancient Mandarin house dating from late 19th century located on the river banks. After being greeted by the owners, you will proceed to the check-in formalities and leaded to your room.
Rest of the day at leisure in a peaceful and romantic atmosphere.
Dinner and overnight at the ancient house.

Day 2: Dong Hoa Hiep – Vinh Long – Sa Dec - Saigon
After breakfast, back on board your private sampan for your second day cruise in the delta.
You will discover Dong Hoa Hiep island, a peaceful escape where you will be able to discover the rural life style and daily activities of the delta inhabitants such as roofs making with palm tree leaves, a bricks and tiles artisanal factory, net fishing,… 
These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed with countless arroyos, and remaining unknown to many people. 

We will proceed the cruise up-stream on the Tien Giang River, another large arm of the Mekong. On both sides of the river, locals are recolting water jacinth, another famous Mekong delta product used for furniture and baskets. 
On the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the biggest bricks and tiles factory where we will you have an interesting visit. 

Back on board, we will cruise to Sa Dec. The town is appearing like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals, with various kinds of activities on the banks.
We will disembark at the local market place, and have a short walk through it.
Your lunch will be served at Marguerite Duras’ Lover ancient house. A visit will be done at this beautiful ancient house dating from 1880.
In the afternoon, visit of Sa Dec charming and peaceful town, walking along its narrow streets and beautiful old houses dating from the last century, among some old Chinese temples, ancient Dinh, including the primary school of Marguerite Duras famous writer. (See Marguerite Duras novel turned into a famous movie, “The Lover”).
The excursion will end at around 04pm. Your own private transportation vehicle will await you for your transfer back to Saigon or will proceed further to your next destination.

 

Day 1: Cai Be – Phu An – Dong Hoa Hiep
(Overnight at local house by the river - basic accommodation)
Pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City at 08.00 AM.
The excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at around 10.30 am. 
Upon embarkation on your river junk, you will be welcomed with fresh cotton towels.
The cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. We will then proceed to Phu An hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the best sights the Mekong Delta can offer. 
On the way, stop will be made at some local home factories to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other regional specialties are made. 
A delicious lunch will await you at "Le Longanier" restaurant, a superb Indochinese villa located by the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations.
After lunch, your boat will cruise deeper into the country side along smaller rivers and canals. Visits on the river banks will allow you to discover some fruit markets and plantations such as bananas, water melon, coconuts, longans, and some very large paddy fields... 
Occasion will be given to establish friendly contacts with the local population. 

Along the river, local houses are still traditionally made of wood and palm tree leaves. 
We will cruise under several small bridges traditionally made by wood and bamboos, passing by numerous suspended fishing nets, an ancestral way of fishing in the Mekong Delta. 
Your river junk will proceed to Dong Hoa Hiep islet reaching an ancient mandarin house where you will disembark for the night. 
Free time to discover the old house and surroundings.
Dinner and overnight.
 
Day 2: Dong Hoa Hiep – An Binh – Vinh Long
(Overnight at local house by the river - basic accommodation)
After breakfast, back on board Cai Be Princess to proceed the excursion from Dong Hoa Hiep to An Binh and Vinh Long, a peaceful escape where you will be able to discover the rural life style and daily activities of the delta inhabitants such as roofs making with palm tree leaves, a bricks and tiles artisanal factory, net fishing.. 

Lunch will await you at a fruit orchard plantation near Binh Hoa Phuc islet.
After lunch, discover beautiful landscapes on the river banks, cruising along Dong Phu canal, and An Binh islet. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed with countless arroyos, and remaining unknown to many people. 
After cruising for about 30 minutes on a small arroyo, we will reach your home for the night (Mai Quoc Nam or Muoi Dai), some traditional charming construction built by the river.
Disembarkation and check in. Rest of the day at leisure in a peaceful and romantic atmosphere. Dinner and overnight.

Day 3: An Binh – Vinh Long – Sa Dec
After breakfast, back on board your private sampan for your last day cruise in the delta.
Crossing the large Co Chien River we will pass under the spectacular My Thuan Bridge. 
A visit will be made at a beautiful fruits orchard plantation.
We will proceed the cruise up-stream on a beautiful canal. On the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the biggest bricks and tiles factory where we will you have an interesting visit. On both sides of the river, locals are recolting water jacinth, another famous Mekong delta product used for furniture and baskets. 

Sa Dec is appearing like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals, with a lot of activity on the banks. You will disembark at the local market place, one of the biggest of the delta. 
Lunch will be served at an ancient house (Nha Co).
Visit of Sa Dec charming and peaceful town, walking along its narrow streets and beautiful old houses dating from the last century, among some old Chinese temples, ancient Dinh, including the primary school of Marguerite Duras famous writer. (See Marguerite Duras novel turned into a famous movie, “The Lover”).

The excursion will end at around 4pm.
Your own private transportation vehicle will await you for your transfer back to Saigon or proceed to your next destination.

 
Detailed itinerary
Pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City at 08.00 AM.
Our 1 Day private cruise excursion starts from Cai Be, departing from Cai Be local pier at 10.30am the latest.
Upon embarkation, clients are welcomed with fresh cotton towels. 
The tour will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market, cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables... Cruising further, your sampan will bring you to see some local home factories to discover traditional rice paste making, rice pop corn, coco candies, and longans drying process.
A delicious lunch will await you at a superb Indochinese villa, Le Longanier, located in a luxuriant garden by the river…
(*) Set menu lunch: Vegetable Soup, Le Longanier Fried Spring rolls, Fried Mekong Elephant Ear Fish, Fried Mixed Vegetables with Pork, Caramelized Pork in Clay Pot, Seasonal Fresh Fruits.
(For other menus, please contact us.)
After lunch, your sampan will proceed the cruise to Dong Hoa Hiep. On the way, you will be able observe the typical Mekong delta rural life. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River still remain unknown to many people. 
Visit at an ancient mandarin house dating from the 19th century where the family will welcome you with a cup a tea. We will proceed to Vinh Long, passing beautiful landscapes along Dong Phu canal, Binh Hoa Phuoc and An Binh islands famous for their fruit orchards.

Stops on the way can be made at An Binh ancient Church or at Tam Ho bonsais garden.
After crossing the Co Chien River, the excursion will end at Vinh Long pier around 4pm, where your own private transportation vehicle will await you for your transfer back to Saigon or proceed to your next destination.