• Explore how life is lived along the river• Discover local handicrafts• Visit a Cao Dai temple

• Cruise around a bustling floating market• Enjoy spectacular photo opportunities

(Private 2-Day Cruise)Cai Be - Sa Dec - Can Tho

LIFE ON THE RIVER

ITINERARY

DAY 1 - CAI BE - SA DEC - CAN THOBe picked up at your hotel at 8:00 am and transfer to Cai Be by road. Begin cruising from Phu An Jetty at 10:00 am. From the sampan, observe life as it plays out on shore - people going about their daily activities against picturesque landscapes - while your attentive crew serves tea and seasonal fruit. Before arriving at Sa Dec, stop at various points along the river for a look into some of the cottage industries of the region including a brick factory where everything is made by hand, pass monkey bridges and tiny villages to visit a Cao Dai temple.

Arrive in Sa Dec and stroll to the outdoor market. Visit one of the highlights of the charming town, the ancient house of Huynh Thuy Le, a real-life character in the celebrated novel and film “The Lover” by Marguerite Duras.

Lunch is served on board while cruising towards Can Tho along a narrow canal teeming with life. Explore the countryside surroundings by local rowboat.

Your last stopover before sunset is at an ancient house (a “Nha Co” in Vietnamese), dating back to the 19th century. The owner will welcome you and a candlelit dinner is served in this authentic countryside setting.

After dinner return on board while the Song Xanh continues its cruise towards the Hau River. Overnight on board.

DAY 2 - CAN THOWake up early at 6:00 am for a visit to the famous Cai Rang Floating Market which operates daily starting from 5:00 am.Breakfast is served on board while the Song Xanh navigates towards the market among local barges loaded down with fruits and vegetables from the Delta, making for some stunning photos.

Continue cruising towards Victoria Can Tho and disembark at the hotel’s private jetty.

*Note: Actual itinerary may vary depending upon river tide, arrival time or other conditions.

SERVICES INCLUDE• One-way transfer from Saigon to Cai Be• Private 2-day cruise overnighting aboard Song Xanh Sampan• 1 breakfast and 1 lunch served on board• 1 candlelit dinner including a bottle of wine for 2 persons

at an ancient house• Sightseeing fees included in above itinerary• English-speaking tour guide• “xuong” rowboat rides• Crew assistance

SERVICES EXCLUDE• Individual travel insurance• Personal expenses• Beverages not specified in above program• Tips for crew and tour guide• Any expenses not clearly indicated in above program

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CAN THO

RACH GIA

LONG XUYEN

SA DEC

CAI BE

HO CHI MINH CITY

CHAU DOC

by River

VND 7,600,000 net/ personMinimum : 2 Persons