Le Cochinchine

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DETAILED PROGRAMME

DAY 01: CANTHO - TRA ON (L, D)

07:30: Pick up at your hotel in Saigon City
12.00-12h30 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink
Transfer on a local boat to  explore the Cai Rang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.
Le Cochinchine continues its cruise to Tra On. Lunch served on board.
Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful scenery
Visits of the fruit farm and walks amongst pleasant villages on the footpaths of the countryside. Opportunity to  meet with  local people.
Boarding back at with an aperitif while enjoying the magnificent sunset on the Mangthit canal and Nicola river.
Dinner and overnight on board
 
DAY 02: VINH LONG– MY THUAN -SA DEC (B, L D)
Breakfast on board over splendid sunrise on the Mekong.
Walks /cycle amongst the lush vegetation to visit the fruit farm , the handicraft villages  and meet with  local people .
Le Cochinchine set sails again to Sa Dec while lunch is served on board.
Visit busy Sa Dec food market and primary school headed by Marguerite Duras.
Walks along the village path and acquaintance with rural activities  as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, vegetable farms,  fish farms.   
Boarding back at with an aperitif while cruising down to Cai Thia.
Dinner and overnight on board .
 
DAY 03: CAI BE DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast  on boat in the morning.
Cycling  on the bank of the peninsula for a visit of the gardens and orchards.  
Le Cochinchine continues its cruise toward Cai Be.
Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, local pop-rice and sweets production. Visit of colonial buildings, old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.
Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink.
11 h00-11h30 Disembark in Cai Be. Transfer you back to Saigon City. End of service.

PRICE INCLUDES:

• 3 days cruise with stops and visits as stated  with

• English /French-speaking escort.

• 2 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

PRICE EXCLUDES:

• Visa approval and fees for Vietnam or Cambodia.

• Travel insurance

• Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips,

• souvenirs, laundry, etc.,

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.
No operation for annual boat maintenance from 01 - 30 June’08