Le Cochinchine is a modern and tastefully designed river barge.Built in traditional style Le Cochinchine measures around 30 meters long from bow to stern and has two 420 HP engines , one in back up, making Le Cochinchine a very powerful and safe river vessel.
Le Cochinchine offers an elegant, relaxing and fulfilling ways to explore endless water way of Mekong River. The cruise brings us into contact with people in different corner of the Delta . With Le Cochinchine, you will have ample opportunity to see Vietnam in its authenticity and sample local culture and food, in a one unpacking, unforgettable vacation where your “floating hotel” get you insight into Mekong Delta and quaint villages.
Aboard Le Cochinchine you will enjoy the continuous and ever-changing scenery
as you encounter a lively world of legendary waterways and picturesque landscapes, floating markets, lush bonsais garden, rice fields, villages, pagodas and temples, fruit-filled orchards, boat laden bazaar and a host of smiling children
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• 10:30—11:00 reach the banks of the Mekong Delta in Cai Be.
• You embark on Le Cochinchine with a welcome drink.
• 11:15 Desembark for a pleasure bike on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards
• Return on boat
• Le Cochinchine set sails toward Sadec, a nice and quiet town overlooking Mekong river while lunch is served on boat.
• In Sa Dec surroundings, visit the brick factories and observe the handicraft manufacturing of bricks and tiles made out of clay from rice plantations.
• In Sa Dec town, see the Cao Dai Temple, the local market and the ancient house Huynh Thuy Le.
• Embark on a lovely walking excursion on the blossoming flower bonsai garden.
• Back on board, Le Cochinchine sails down Mekong River toward Mythuan.
• Sit back and relax on the upper deck. As the sun sets, experience a traditional herbal foot massage before enjoying an exotic pre-dinner drink.
• Dinner and night on board.
• Rising up early for another nice day we contemplate sunrise while having breakfast on board.
• Our boat set sails again and cruises along the Mekong while taking in orchards and gardens torward Cai Be.
• Explore Cai Be floating market on a local boat then visit local coconut and rice sweet factories,
• Embark on a pleasant walk in Dong Hoa Hiep village on the footpaths of the countryside to discover the ancient house, tropical fruit orchards and local people’s daily activities. Sample local sweets and fruits during the trip.
• Get off in Cai Be harbour around 11.00 AM. The cruise concludes.
• 10h30 -11h.00, embark on a local boat for an extensive visit of Caibe: the floating market, the mazes of waterway, local pop-rice and sweets production.
• Visit of colonial buildings, old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.
• Embark onboard Le Cochinchine and enjoy a welcome drink.
• Lunch is served on board as the barge sails down Co Chien River then process onto Mang Thit River.
• Embark on a pleasant walk or cycle on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and local people’s daily activities.
• Leisurely cruise on the Mekong River while taking in the beautiful scenery.
• Enjoy a pre-dinner drink over the sunset.
• Dinner and night on board.
• Breakfast on board
• The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Cantho through tributaries, canals and arroyos.
• Transfer to Cairang, one of the most bustling floating markets in the whole Mekong Delta.
• The local boat slides on tiny waterways between palm-shaded banks for you to see green orchards, local houses, ship building yards, rural and river activities in full swing. You visit the orchard and enjoy tropical fruit.
• 11 h00 Disembark in Cantho. The cruise concludes.
• 11h – 11h30 Transfer on a local boat to explore the Cairang 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.
• 12.00-12h30 boarding Le Cochinchine boat. Enjoy welcome drink.
• Lunch served on board. The river barge continues towards Tra On.
• Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
• Visits of the fruit farm and walks or cycle amongst pleasant villages on the footpaths of countryside. Opportunity to meet with local people.
• Boarding back at dusk, enjoy a pre-dinner drink together with a magnificent sunset on Mang Thit River.
• Enjoy the foot massage on board.
• Dinner and night on board off Cholach.
• Breakfast on board.
• Our boat set sails again and cruises along the Mekong while taking in orchards and gardens torward Cai Be.
• Explore Cai Be floating market on a local boat then visit local coconut and rice sweet factories, colonial houses and fruit gardens. Sample local sweets and fruits during the trip.
• The local boat sails through tiny canals and arroyos before bringing you back to the shore.
• Get off in Cai Be harbour around 11.00 AM. The cruise concludes.
Inclusive of:
- All boat cruise Le Cochinchine with meals
- Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program
- Biking, sampan boat ride
- Meals as indicated ( B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Diner)
- Service of crew and English speaking guide on board
Exclusive of:
- International flights
- Land transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Pier and back
- Beverages, Travel insurance
- Vietnam visa arrangements
- Bank transfer fees & credit card service fees
- Other personal expenses
Rate per person:
| Valid from 01/01 – 31/12/2017 | 2 pp | 3-7 pp | 8-12 pp | >13 pp | S.R.S |
| 2 days 1 nights cruise | 291 | 264 | 230 | 191 | 109 |
| Peak season surcharge 24 & 31 Dec: USD 49/ person | |||||
NOTE :
• Infants under 6 years old are free of charge sharing cabin with their parents.
• Children from 6 to 11 years old get a 50% discount.
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