 
The built unique
sampans, all stylishly designed and inspired by ancient authentic
traditional indochinese river boats.
Designed for individuals looking for an authentic "Private Cruise"
experience, with overnight on board. Exclusive Cruises 2D/1N and
3D/2NEquipped with a bathroom with lavabo, wc and shower, the
sampans can also be used for daily private cruise programs for FIT's
or Groups. (comfortable chairs and beautiful cotton floor
mattresses). -
Song
Xanh
: 18m
long x 3,5m wide (1 bed room + 1 living room transformable into 1
more bed room at night, maximun 2 couple + 1 child).
Song Xanh Sampan launched in November
is a new cruise to discover the Mekong Delta. This small boat
equipped with a private toilet removable beds offers 2 days/ 1 night
and 3 days/2 nights cruise, guests will be led to smaller rivers
and canals, discovering life of local people on the river as well as
on the land: floating markets, to orchards, local school and fruit
production factories. Song Xanh will trace from Cai Be to various
provinces in Mekong Delta such as Chau Doc, Rach Gia, Vinh Long, Sa
Dec, Long Xuyen.
Itinerary :
Day
1: Saigon - Cai Be - Phu An - Dong Hoa Hiep/ Vinh Long (L,D)
Pick up
from at 07:00 Am at hotel in Saigon, transfer to Cai Be,
embank the Song Xanh , The excursion starts from Cai Be
town pier at around 10.30 am. you will be welcomed
with fresh cotton towels.After your installation, the
cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful
floating market cruising among local barges full of
fruits and vegetables. A stop at local home factories
will let you see how rice paste, coconut candies and
other specialties are traditionally made. We will
proceed to Phu An hamlet, an untouched beautiful area
reflecting some of the best sights the Mekong Delta can
offer.
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. You
will be charmed by the location and by the peaceful
atmosphere of the place. Beautiful hostesses dressed in
traditional “ao dai” will be fully dedicated to your
service.
After lunch, your sampan
will proceed to Vinh Long, cruising around Dong Hoa Hiep
islet. Visit will be made at an ancient mandarin house
dating from 1890 where you will we welcomed by the
owner. Another stop on the banks will allow you to see
how locals plait palm tree leaves to be used for rural
houses. We will then proceed to Dong Phu and An Binh
islets famous for their fruit orchards. 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.Crossing the large Co Chien River we will pass
under the spectacular My Thuan Bridge. Further, we will
dock on the banks and you will have an exciting bicycle
ride in the countryside leaded by your guide. Back on
board your sampan, you will enjoy a romantic dinner
served on the deck during the sunset. After dinner, your
bed will be ready for your first night on the Mekong
river…
Day 2: My Thuan - Thanh Hoa - Sa Dec - Saigon (B)
Your breakfast
will be served on board at 07am.
On the
banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one
of the largest artisanal bricks and tiles factory. We
will have stop and an interesting visit will be
arranged. Cruising further upstream the Mekong river, Sa
Dec town will appear like a little “Venice” with
numerous narrow canals…
You will
disembark for a guided visit of this charming and
peaceful town, walking along its narrow streets where
beautiful French old houses and Chinese temples dating
from the last century are numerous…You will visit the
local market and the Trung Vuong primary school where
well known writer Marguerite Duras spent her childhood
(see her famous novel turned into the famous movie “The
Lover”).An exciting ride on board our “Xuong” small
rowing boat will allow you to cruise on small canals and
arroyos to discover the hidden charms of Sa Dec… We
will pass by several luxuriant plantations, crossing
countless sampan boats carrying sand, rice, fruits and
vegetables, fishes, and even pigs, showing how intense
is the activity on the river.Back on board your sampan
before noon, it will be time for your check-out. Your
cruise journey will end in Sa Dec where you will be
transfer back to Saigon. Drop off at your hotel in
Saigon. End of our service |
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Cruise
includes:
English
speaking guide on board
Round trip of
private transfer from Saigon
1 breakfast on board
1 lunch at Le Longanier Indochine Villa
1 candlelight dinner on board incl.1 small btle. of wine for 2
2 bottles of min. water/pers./day, Green tea, Fresh fruits
Boat Cruise
Meals as indicated ( B=
breakfast; L= lunch; D = diner)
Admission fees
and permits where applicable
Goverment tax &
service charge
Cruise
excludes:
Airfares &
airport taxes
Pre/post trip
arrangement
Visa and visa
arrangement
Travel
insurance
Other personal
expenses
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