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The Mekong River runs through Cambodia, Laos, Myanmmar, Thailand, Vietnam and Yunnan (China) and is the longest river in the southeastern Asia region. Deep in history and rich in culture, it's one of the last travel frontiers with stunning natural beauty and incredible cultural diversity. Some of its attractions include ancient monuments, royal capitals and UNESCO World Heritage sites like Angkor Wat in Cambodia and Luang Prabang in Laos, signifying an illustrious past dating back thousands of years. Explore the Great Mekong River aboard the charming and authentic Mekong River Cruise, Bassac Cruise, a rafting experience or ferry. The cruises and tours below offer a variety of options on traveling on or along the Mekong River.
Day 1: HCM city - Caibe - Vinhlong - Manthit (L,D) Pick-up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to Vinh Long. Arrive in Vinh Long, boarding Bassac at noon. Welcome drink, introduction of the ship and crew, and cabin check-in.. Departure toward Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river. Lunch on the upper deck. Rest on the deck, or enjoy the open bar. Swerve into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, view local shipyards on the way. Visit a village on the bank of Co Chien or Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life of the local inhabitants, and their hospitality. Back to the boat for your complimentary drink. Relax at the open bar and rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising through Mang Thit river. - The Bassac sets anchor in front of Phuoc Hau pagoda, in Tra On for overnight.
Day 2: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L) - Breakfast is available from 6:30 a.m. while the cruise sets sails through the Tra On floating market, then bound for Can Tho. Arrival at Cai Rang floating market, check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the nearby arroyos and gardens and the Ninh Kieu pier. - Lunch at Nam Bo restaurant. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City, drop-off at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
Meal : B = Breakfast; L = lunch; D = Dinner Departure Date for trip on every Tuesday & Thursday Note: Board Bassac - Mon, Wed and Sat: Leaving on Can Tho - Cai Be - Tue, Thu and Sun: Leaving on Cai Be - Can Tho - Friday: Leaving on Can Tho - Man Thit (Can Tho). Tour price includes: - Round trip transfers to/from HCMC by private A.C vehicle ü 2D/1N Bassac package (joint basis ) - Accommodation on boat with meals as indicated ü Tour with English/ French and entrance fees - Service charge, room tax and handling fee Tour price excludes: - International airport tax in Ho Chi Minh at USD 14.00 nett per person - International airfare to/from Vietnam ü Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City ( can be arranged) - Travel insurance - Personal expenses such as drinks, bar bills, laundry & etc.
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