Le Cochinchine Cruise

Day 1 – Cai Be – Mang Thit – Tra On

At noon, after checking in on board, passengers will be treated with a welcome drink then check in their cabins. After that, you will transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit to Cai Be. In Cai Be, you will pop in Cai Be Floating Market, explore the mazes of waterway, and visit local pop-rice and sweets factories. In addition, you will visit colonial buildings, ancient houses, large orchards, and local coconut candy and rice paper producing facilities. Then, you will have lunch while the ship cruises to Co Chien. In the early afternoon, you will join a walking tour or riding tour around the countryside to explore tropical orchards and daily life of local people. Then, you will visit a cottage industry, a local farm, and sample seasonal fruits. In late afternoon, you will relax on the sundeck by contemplating the fascinating scenes of Mekong River and soaking in the slight sunlight of the sunset. You will enjoy dinner onboard and overnight in near Tra On.

Day 2 – Tra On – Can Tho

Get started your new day with a hearty breakfast, and then, you will be taken to Can Tho by the ship through tributary and canals. Later, you transfer to Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the busiest floating markets in Mekong River. When arriving here, you will have a walking time along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to drop by local houses and lush green orchards. Also, you have a chance to know more about the ship building process of local people. Before noon, you come back to the cruise and have a welcome-back drink. Then, you will disembark in Can Tho. Your tour ends.

Price per Cabin in USD

Include

- 2 days cruise with stops and visits as stated with English /French-speaking escort.
- 1 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.
- Group insurance.

Exclude

- Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.
- Private transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to pier in Mekong

Day 1 – Can Tho – Tra On – Cho Lach

At noon, you get on board Le Cochinchine Cruise and enjoy a welcome drink. Then, you transfer on a local boat to drop by Cai Rang Floating Market, the busiest floating markets in Mekong River. Here, you will join a walking tour through palm-shaded creek to visit local houses and lush green fruit gardens. Later, you come back to the cruise to have lunch while it sets sail to Tra On. In the afternoon, the ship leisurely cruises down the river for you to contemplate the majestic scenery of the Mekong River. Then, the ship will dock near a village. Here, you will visit a fruit farm and get around peaceful villages. In late afternoon, you come back to the ship, enjoy an aperitif while admiring the stunning sunset on the Mang Thit Canal and Nicola River. In the evening, you have dinner and overnight on board.

Day 2 – Cho Lach – Cai Be

In the morning, after having breakfast, you will visit a fruit farm in verdant villages and communicate with friendly local people. Then, the ship continues cruising to Cai Be. On arriving Cai Be, you transfer to a local boat for visiting Cai Be Floating Market, local pop-rice and sweets factories. Also, you will drop by colonial building, old houses, lush garden, local coconut candy and rice paper producing facilities. Before noon, you will take part in a welcome-back drink then disembark in Cai Be. Your tour ends.

Price per Cabin in USD

Include

- 2 days cruise with stops and visits as stated with English /French-speaking escort.
- 1-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.
- Group insurance.

Exclude

- Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.
- Private transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to pier in Mekong

Day 1 – Cai Be – My Thuan – Sa Dec

At noon, you will embark on Le Cochinchine Cruise and then enjoy welcome drink. You have lunch while the ship cruises to Cai Thia. In the early afternoon, you will participate in a cycling excursion to peaceful villages. In these villages, you have a chance to explore lush green gardens, immense orchards, local houses, and life of local people. On cruising to My Thuan, you have a chance to drop by Cai Dai Temple. Later, the ship takes you to Sa Dec, a nice and serene town in Mekong River Delta. On arriving Sa Dec, you will visit a bustling food market, a primary school, and many interesting place in the town. Later, you come back to the cruise and relax on the sundeck, while the ship cruises to Cai Thia. You have dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 2 – Cai Thia – Vinh Long – Tra On

After having breakfast, you will visit Binh Hoa Phuoc Island, have a walking tour to local handicraft production, and meet local people. Then, you will visit a fruit farm in verdant villages and communicate with friendly local people. Then, the ship continues cruising to Cai Be. On arriving Cai Be, you transfer to a local boat for visiting Cai Be Floating Market, local pop-rice and sweets factories. Also, you will drop by colonial building, old houses, lush garden, local coconut candy and rice paper producing facilities. After having lunch on board, you reach Co Chien. Here, you will join a walking tour or riding tour around the countryside to explore tropical orchards and daily life of local people. Then, you will visit a cottage industry, a local farm, and sample seasonal fruits. In late afternoon, you will relax on the sundeck by contemplating the fascinating scenes of Mekong River and soaking in the slight sunlight of the sunset. You will enjoy dinner onboard and overnight in Mang Thit River.

Day 3 – Tra On – Can Tho

Get started your new day with a hearty breakfast, and then, you will be taken to Can Tho by the ship through tributary and canals. Later, you transfer to Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the busiest floating markets in Mekong River. When arriving here, you will have a walking time along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to drop by local houses and lush green orchards. Also, you have a chance to know more about the ship building process of local people. Before noon, you come back to the cruise and have a welcome-back drink. Then, you will disembark in Can Tho. Your tour ends.

Price per Cabin in USD

Include

- 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.
- Group insurance.

Exclude

- Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.
- Private transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to pier in Mekong

Day 1 – Can Tho – Tra On

You will embark on the ship at noon, and then, you will be served welcome drink. Later, you transfer to Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the busiest floating markets in Mekong River. When arriving here, you will have a walking time along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to drop by local houses and lush green orchards. Also, you have a chance to know more about the ship building process of local people. The ship cruises to Tra On while you have lunch. In late afternoon, you will relax on the sundeck by contemplating the fascinating scenes of Mekong River and soaking in the slight sunlight of the sunset. You will enjoy dinner onboard and overnight in Mang Thit River.

Day 2 – Vinh Long – My Thuan – Sa Dec

In the morning, after having breakfast and enjoying the beautiful sunshine here, you will join a walking or cycling tour around from lush vegetation to large fruit-filled orchards, handicraft villages, and local life. At noon, you come back to the cruise to have lunch on reaching Sa Dec. in Sa Dec, you will pop in a local market and a primary school head by Magueritte Duras. Then, you will visit the village and meet local people and drop by their vegetable farm, fish farm, and rice field. In late afternoon, you will cruise to Cai Thia, have dinner and overnight onboard.  

Day 3 – Cai Be

In the morning, after having breakfast, you will visit a fruit farm in verdant villages and communicate with friendly local people. Then, the ship continues cruising to Cai Be. On arriving Cai Be, you transfer to a local boat for visiting Cai Be Floating Market, local pop-rice and sweets factories. Also, you will drop by colonial building, old houses, lush garden, local coconut candy and rice paper producing facilities. Before noon, you will take part in a welcome-back drink then disembark in Cai Be. Your tour ends.

Price per Cabin in USD

Include

- 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.
- Group insurance.

Exclude

- Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.
- Private transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to pier in Mekong

Day 1 – Siem Reap

On the first day, you will visit Prasat Kravan with its unique brick sculptures and Ta Prohm. As being one of the most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched and mysterious. Unlike other monuments of Angkor, the temple was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking like very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. You also visit Takeo, Chau Say Tevoda and Thommanon. In the evening, you have dinner and overnight at Prince d’Angkor Hotel.

Day 2 – Angkor Wat Temple

You will have breakfast at the hotel then visit the most famous temple – Angkor Wat. The temple is well-known by its complex covering 81ha, which can be compared with the Imperial Palace in Beijing in size. At noon, you will have lunch at a local restaurant. Later, you join a tour of visiting the ancient capital of Angkor Thom. Here, you will have a chance to contemplate the South Gate with its huge statues portraying the churning of the milk ocean, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Bayon Temple. In the evening, you will have dinner at a local restaurant and stay overnight at Prince d’Angkor Hotel. During having dinner, you will enjoy Apsara, a traditional Khmer folk performance.

Day 3 – Siem Reap – Phnom Penh

You have breakfast at the hotel. After that, you visit Banteay Srei Temple, the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art. Then, you will drop by Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples. At noon, you come back to the hotel and have lunch. In the afternoon, you will transfer to airport for the flight to Phnom Penh. When checking in hotel, you have free time to join a walking tour in the city and pop in a local market. In the evening, you have dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 – Phnom Penh – Chau Doc

In the morning, you will take part in a city tour in Phnom Penh. You will visit Wats Phnom, National Museum, Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace. In the afternoon, you will get on Le Cochinchine Cruise to Chau Doc. In late afternoon, you arrive at Chau Doc and enjoy the cocktail drink on sundeck. Your diner is served on board. You will stay overnight on boat.

Day 5 – Chau Doc – Long Xuyen

In the morning, you take a sampan for visiting through the floating fish-farm village, floating houses, and discovering the ethnic Cham village with famous Mubarak Mosque and observing local women at their traditional weaving. The Le Cochinchine Cruise set sails towards Long Xuyen while you enjoy cocktail on the sundeck and admire the sunset and stunning scenery along the river bank. In the evening, you enjoy dinner and overnight on board.

Day 6 – Long Xuyen – Sa Dec – My Thuan

In the morning, you will explore the Long Xuyen Market, one of bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. Then, you will visit Ong Ho Islet and enjoy the scenery by walking /cycling to villages on the island, meeting farmers, children, and villagers. You have a chance to see local farmers trading their produce on the water as they have done for centuries. You will have a unique opportunity to discover a side of local life that few travelers experience. The Le Cochinchne leisurely cruises down the Mekong River while you enjoy aperitif with canapé. Le Cochinchine drops anchor at the entry of Long Xuyen for overnight.

Day 7 – Cai Be Floating Market

In the morning, after having breakfast, you will visit a fruit farm in verdant villages and communicate with friendly local people. Then, the ship continues cruising to Cai Be. On arriving Cai Be, you transfer to a local boat for visiting Cai Be Floating Market, local pop-rice and sweets factories. Also, you will drop by colonial building, old houses, lush garden, local coconut candy and rice paper producing facilities. In the afternoon, you visit Tan Phong Island and discover its tropical fruit orchards. At noon, you will disembark in Cai Be and transfer to Saigon. Your tour ends.

Price per Cabin in USD

Include

- 7-day cruise with stops and visits as stated with English and or/ French speaking guide
- 1-night en-suited cabin with A/C on board
- Meals as mentioned during the cruise (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
- Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program
- Biking and sampan boat rides
- Services of crews during the cruise on board
- Land transportation from/to HCM City
- Flight Phnom Penh – Siem Reap, deluxe hotel in Siem Reap & Phnom Penh
- 1 Complimentary foot massage
- Pre-dinner drink (aperitif)

Exclude

- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses: souvenirs, drinks, tips

Day 1 – Saigon – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Sa Dec

You will be picked up from your hotel in Saigon and depart for Mekong Delta. On arriving Mekong River Delta, you will transfer to sampan for an exploration of lush vegetation of Mekong River Delta and Cai Be Floating Market. Then, you join a walking tour for visiting the handicraft village, old house and tropical fruits orchards. Later, you return to the Le Co Chinchine. The galley sets sail and cruises through zigzag canals and river towards Sa Dec and moors midstream for overnight. You will have diner and overnight on board.

Day 2 – Sa Dec – Long Xuyen

After having breakfast and enjoying beautiful sunlight, you will visit Sa Dec local market, followed by popping house of French novelist Marguerite Duras. After that, you will go strolling around Sa Dec flower village and local industries. You also drop by brick and tile kilns and the manufacture of earthenware pots. At noon, you come back to the ship and have lunch. In the afternoon, the ship sails to Lap Vo where you have a chance to contemplate magnificent landscapes along the river bank. Then, you can revitalize by enjoying traditional herbal foot massage on boat. In the evening, you have dinner and overnight onboard near Long Xuyen.

Day 3 – Long Xuyen – Hoa Hoa – Chau Doc

After contemplating wonderful sunrise and having breakfast on board, you will visit Long Xuyen Floating Market by small boats intermingled through the water as vendors buy and sell their fruit. Then, you will visit a crocodile farm and promenade on Ong Ho Island. Here, you will see daily life of local people who live on both sides of the Bassac River, and small arroyos on the island. At noon, you return to Le Cochinchine Cruise, carry on journey to Hoa Hao Village and have lunch on board. You will disembark and travel to Chau Doc. You will stay overnight in Chau Doc.

Day 4 – Chau Doc – Phnom Penh

In the morning, you depart from Chau Doc for Phnom Penh. It stop at the Vietnamese (Vinh Xuong) - Cambodian (Kaom Samnar) border for completing formality, and then to Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. The journey takes approximately 4 hours. When arriving, you transfer to a hotel in Phnom Penh. After that, you have a city tour in Phnom Penh to Wats Phnom, National Museum, Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace. You will stay over at Sunway Hotel in Phnom Penh.

Day 5 – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap

In the morning, you will transfer to Phom Penh port for the boat ride to Siem Riep. The boat winds the way on Tonle Sap River, you will have a chance to take in such spectacular view of rural life on water. On arriving Siem Riep, you will transfer to the hotel. Later, you pay a visit to Prasat Kravan and Ta Prohm. Being one of the area's most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched and mysterious. Then, you visit Takeo, Chau Say Tevoda and Thommanon. Dinner is served on board, and you will stay overnight at Prince d’Angkor Hotel.

Day 6 – Angkor Wat Temple

In the morning, you will Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. It is seen as the masterpiece of classical Khmer art and architecture. At noon, you will have lunch at local restaurant. Then, in the afternoon, you visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom and South Gate with its huge statues, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Bayon Temple until sunset. In the evening, you will have dinner at a local restaurant and stay overnight at the Prince d’Angkor Hotel in Siem Reap. You dinner will be combined with traditional Khmer folk performance of Apsara.

Day 7 – Angkor Wat Temple

At leisure to visit the market or "Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles" of Siem Reap (if time permits). Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure flight to the next destination.

Price per Cabin in USD

Include

- 7-day cruise with stops and visits as stated with English and or/ French speaking guide
- 1-night en-suited cabin with A/C on board
- Meals as mentioned during the cruise (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
- Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program
- Biking and sampan boat rides
- Services of crews during the cruise on board
- Land transportation from/to HCM City
- Flight Phnom Penh – Siem Reap, deluxe hotel in Siem Reap & Phnom Penh
- 1 Complimentary foot massage
- Pre-dinner drink (aperitif)

Exclude

- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses: souvenirs, drinks, tips