le cochinchine cruise

Le Cochinchine Cruise

What travelers love Le Cochinchine Cruise

Weekly departure

High quality with reasonable price

Learn the unique river life of local people

Professional and friendly staff

Have chance to contemplate beautiful scenery along the Mekong River

Immerse in peaceful village and discovery local craft manufacturing workshop.

Great space for contemplating scenery , relaxing and enjoying foot massage

Built in the traditional style of the local river barges on Mekong River, Le Cochinchine is the fleet of medium-range wooden boats that offer unique and unforgettable Mekong expedition along the vast rivers as well as small & winding canals here. The delightful Le Cochinchine river-boats feature warm and cozy cabins accommodating comfy bed, air-conditioner, and private bathroom. Along with caring staff, delicious local food, and plentiful exciting local experiences en route, Le Cochinchine Cruise promisingly deliver the best Mekong Delta trip to every passengers from the beginning until the end.

Room information

Deluxe Cabin

With high-quality wooden and bamboo décor, 10 deluxe cabins of Le Cochinchine Cruise offer guests a comfortable stay and fantastic views of the Mekong River during the voyage. Each cabin has its own air-conditioning unit, private bathroom with full toiletries, fan, and locker. There are 6 rooms in the Main deck and 4 rooms in the Upper deck to choose from.

Features & facilities +

Non Smoking Rooms

Air Conditioning

Bottled Water

In Room Safe

Itineraries & Routes

Saigon - cai be - can tho - saigon, saigon - can tho - cai be - saigon, saigon - cai be - sa dec - can tho - saigon, saigon - can tho - sa dec - cai be - saigon, sai gon - ankor wat, angkor wat - sai gon, highlights of le cochinchine cruise.

Restaurant & Bar

The restaurant on Le Cochinchine Cruise offers a diverse menu of local cuisine with various flavor and taste. The ingredients are exotic fruit, fresh organic vegetables, fish and prawns locally caught. Our professional chef also pays attention to every special diet of tourists like vegetarian, low salt or low cholesterol meals. You must be satisfied completely by attentive services at Le Cochinchine restaurant. The bar is also favorite place on board because its abundant selection of drinks which included several kinds of fine wines from France, Australia, and Italia.

Located on the top deck, the sundeck provided an ideal and spacious place for tourists to relax and admire stunning setting on Mekong River. Plenty of deck chairs there welcome you to sit back and enjoy sunbathing under the cozy sunshine of the tropics. The time on the sundeck is also a wonderful occasion to take nice snapshots of wonderful landscape in Mekong Delta. Otherwise, you can order our enthusiastic staves for a foot-massage service.

Upon the journey, Le Cochinchine Cruise offers bicycle tour for tourists to deeply discover Mekong Delta. Tourists can leave the boat and start a cycle along small paths to explore peaceful countryside landscape of the local villages. This will help you know more about daily life of the local and have opportunity to see they produce specialties such as coconut candy and rice-paper.

Cruise Facilities & Features

All Meals Included

Wi-Fi In Public Areas

Shuttle Service

Free Wi-Fi In All Rooms

Transportations

Airport Transfer

Fitness & recreation

Land sports, food & beverage.

24-hour Room Service

Restaurant(s)

Cleaning services

Daily Housekeeping

On-site facilities

Health and security.

Safety Deposit Boxes

Languages Spoken

Recent reviews.

Relaxing trip on Mekong

The food was amazing,an interesting bike ride through the villages.The cabin was clean and charming.

Beautiful River cruise

The staff is friendly and helpful. The food is good, cozy cabin.Very relaxing way to experience the delta.

Mekong Le Cochinchine 2 day 1night cruise

My husband and I had a very enjoyable 1 night cruise on the Mekong and also Halong Bay . We booked via the internet with Ms Hong Nham of INSIDE TRAVEL Asia. Although we were a bit apprehensive at first doing this, I needn\'t have worried. The service we received was excellent. She is a credit to the company and would not hesitate in passing her information to friends and family for tours if they visit Vietnam.

The mighty Mekong

Everything was good. We had alot of fun and enjoying. I loved the staff over there.

Saigon - Phu Quoc

We did the Mekong eyes over night cruise from ho chi min to phu quoc. Everything was great. The guide was perfect, food was excellent. Highly recommend this cruise

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Le Cochinchine Cruise

Cruises level: Mekong Cruises Vietnam Cruise Build: 2012 No of cabins: 10 cabins

Great for: Single , Family with teens , Group of friends , Old couple , Young couple

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Cabins and rates

Deluxe Cabin

Bed options:

Cabin size: m 2

Max Adults: 2

DESCRIPTION

Cabin facilities.

Turndown services
Shower and hot water
Private Bathroom with full toiletries
Fire extinguishers
In-cabin refrigerator
Coffee / tea maker
Beauty mirror
En-suite Bathroom
Safety Equipment and Life Vests
Complimentary Drinking Water
In-house Telephone
Individual controller air-conditioning
Marble Bathroom
TV and DVD Player
Bathroom with bathtub
Panoramic Window
Private Terrace with Lounge chairs
Smoke detector and Sprinkler systems
Upper Floor
Private Balcony
Honeymoon Cake
Flower and fruit basket

Full Itinerary

Le Cochinchine Cruise 2 days

Discover floating market, one of important life style of people in Mekong.
Visit ancient houses, delightful flower gardens and enjoy tropical fruit.
Explore local traditional coconut candy and rice paper, pop-rice manufacturing workshop.
Walk or cycle on the footpaths of the countryside to explore local people’s daily activities.
Contemplate beautiful scenery on Mekong River, savour foot massage on board.

Day 1: SAIGON - CAI BE – VINH LONG – TRA ON (L, D)

8:00am: Pick up at your hotel in Saigon and depart to Mekong Delta. (Pickup and transfer service from hotel in Saigon is available on request in the next step)

10h30-11h00 A.M : Arrival at the pier of Cai Be. Transfer by junk which takes us to a sumptuous traditional residence, former imperial residence, where the descendants of the family of Kiet welcome you and invite you to taste tea accompanied by savory samples of tropical fruits. We have the opportunity to walk through the orchard. Continuation towards the artisanal villages where rice and coconut products are produced: rice alcohol, puffed rice cakes, rice paper, coconut milk sweets.

12h00 : Embarkation on the boat of Le Cochinchine, welcome by a welcome drink. Lunch on board as the boat heads towards Co Chien. During the cruise, you will have the opportunity to contemplate beautiful authentic landscapes that stand by the river.

In the afternoon, we go on foot or by bike along the paths through the villages. The walk allows us to discover verdant orchards and river activities, and especially to make contact with the local inhabitants.

The boat continues in the direction of Tra On, while ascending up the river. The aperitif is offered on the upper deck while enjoying a foot massage as the sun gradually sets on the river.

Taking part in a cooking class on the boat, you will have the chance to try to make Pumpkin flower stuffed with That Lat fish and learn how to cut vegetables for decorating dishes.

Dinner and overnight on board to enjoy the beauty of the river at night.

Day 2: TRA ON – CAN THO - SAIGON (B)

Check-out Le Cochinchine boat, say “goodbye” to our friendly staff, we transfer you by small boat for visit of Cai Rang, one of the most bustling floating markets in the whole Mekong Delta. The Cai Rang floating market is known as a high-light cannot be missed when you explore the Western rivers of Vietnam.

Boat trip along the coves shaded by palm trees. You will be able to admire magnificent orchards, local dwellings, shipbuilding yards and the hustle and bustle of the river industry. Visit an orchard where you will find many kinds of tropical fruits such as: mango, dragon fruit, kumquat, jackfruit...

Return and disembarkation of the boat at 11h00 AM in Can Tho. From here, you can continue to your adventure to Chau Doc and Phnom Penh, Cambodia or go to Phu Quoc Island via Rach Gia or return to your hotel in Saigon. Arrive to your hotel around 14:30. End of the cruise.

Le Cochinchine Cruise 3 days

Day 1: saigon - se dec - cai be (l, d).

8:00am: Pick up at your hotel in Saigon and depart to Mekong Delta. (Pickup and transfer service from hotel in Saigon is available on request in the next step)

10h30-11h00 A.M : Welcome you at our Cai Be pier . Join our large boat for a welcome drink and check-in your room. Le Cochinchine continues to Cai Thia.

Landing at the island of Cai Thia where you will have a lovely cycling or walking excursion through the villages bordered by green orchards, rice fields…

Come back to our boat for lunch while the boat cruises toward Sa Dec, a charming and quiet town located on the bank of the Tien River.

On arrival, we visit a brickyard at the entrance of the village. Continuation to the lively market of Sa Dec followed by a visit to the old house of Huynh Thuy Le – the lover of the French novelist Marguerite Duras, as well as Trung Vuong primary school founded at the beginning of the 20th century by Marguerite Duras’s mother. In the heart of the village of Sa Dec, we discover the Cao Dai temple, the garden of bonsai and flowers.

Return to our boat and enjoy the foot massage while watching the sunset over the Mekong River and sipping an aperitif. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 2: CAI BE – MANG THIT – TRA ON (B, L, D)

Get up early in the morning to contemplate the sunrise on the romantic river before breakfast on board.

Transfer by junk to explore the floating market of Cai Be which is specific to the aquatic area. Continuation by a visit of sumptuous traditional residence, former imperial residence where the descendants of the Kiet family open their doors to welcome you to discover the sublime interior and walk through the garden strewn with fruit trees. Tea is offered, accompanied by a tasty selection of tropical fruits.

Continuation to the artisanal villages where we have the chance to discover products made from rice and coconut: rice alcohol, puffed rice cake, rice paper, coconut candy.

Return to the boat, lunch on board while the boat is heading for the Co Chien River.

In the afternoon, a walk or bike along the paths through the countryside and villages will allow you to discover the orchards, the river activities and get in touch with the local population.

The boat continues in the direction of Tra On. The aperitif is offered on the upper deck while the sun sets on a splendid landscape.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 3: TRA ON – CAN THO - SAIGON (B)

Breakfast on board. The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day. Our boat sets sails to Can Tho through tributaries, canals and arroyos.

Transfer by local boat to visit the market of Cai Rang, one of the most important floating markets of the region, crowded with small and big boats zigzagging on the animated waters.

Following along the coves shaded by fruit trees, palm trees ... you will come to an orchard where you will find many kinds of fruits: mango, star apple, papaya, dragon fruit, and coconut.

11h00 A.M: Disembark at the pier in Can Tho. From here, you can continue to your adventure to Chau Doc and Phnom Penh, Cambodia or go to Phu Quoc Island via Rach Gia or return to your hotel in Saigon. Arrive to your hotel around 14:30. End of the cruise.

Facilities & Service

General of Facilities

Outside bar
Rowing Boat
Safety box at reception
Newspagers and magazine
Tender for sightseeing
24-hour Security

AddOn Service

Masssage and Spa
Boutique shop
Turndown service and daily presents
Laundry service
Cabin Service (Snack Meals)

Activities on Board

Walking to villages
Sightseeing by sampan
Cycling to villages

Cruise Inclusions & Options

Joining cruise with accommodation on board.
English or French speaking guide.
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.
1 complimentary foot massage on board.
Pre-dinner drink (Aperitif).
Vietnam visa fee.
Transfer HCMC-Mekong-HCMC (optional).
Travel insurance.
Personal expenses : souvenirs, drinks, tips.
Payment fee: bank transfer fee if payment by bank transfer, 2.9% if payment by credit card.

Booking Cruise Policy

Program is subject to change due to unpredictable events such as the vagaries of the weather and tide variations.
Infants under 6 years-old sharing cabin with their parents are free of charge.
Children between 6 and 11 years old get a 50% discount.
Peak Season Surcharge - Boat booking : 45 US$ per person of surcharge on December 24, December 31 & Eve Lunar New Year. - Car service : 30% of surcharge on April 30th, May 1st, and 4 days of Lunar New Year (from December 30th to January 3rd)

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If you want to get away from the chaos of Ho Chi Minh for a few days I highly recommend taking this CochinChine Mekong River Cruise. The staff on board are wonderful. Our guide Tchiou, not sure of the spelling, he was fantastic, a history buff and able to answer most of our questions. Loved the daily trips to different cities and the bike rides were so much fun. The food on board was very good. Make sure to request that they put the beer on ice. Don't expect a typical ocean or river cruise, expect an adventure.

We had very enjoyable trip 2 days /1 night on Le Cochinchine. The crew member was so nice and friendly, we had good food, good service. We loved cycling trip through the village and foot massage onboard. We recommend this cruise for Mekong overnight trip.

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Cruises level: Deluxe Cruises *** Cruise Build: 2009 No of cabins: 10 cabin

Great for: Single , Family with kids , Family with teens , Group of friends , Old couple , Young couple

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Special Features Le Cochinchine Cruise

Cabins and rates

Deluxe Cabin

Bed options:

Cabin size: m 2

Max Adults: 2

DESCRIPTION

Cabin facilities.

Test cabin Facility
vietISo Testing
Turndown services
Shower and hot water
Private Bathroom with full toiletries
Fire extinguishers
In-cabin refrigerator
Coffee / tea maker
Beauty mirror
En-suite Bathroom
Safety Equipment and Life Vests
Complimentary Drinking Water
In-house Telephone
Individual controller air-conditioning
Marble Bathroom
TV and DVD Player
Bathroom with bathtub
Panoramic Window
Private Terrace with Lounge chairs
Smoke detector and Sprinkler systems
Upper Floor
Private Balcony
Honeymoon Cake
Flower and fruit basket
vietISO Test

Full Itinerary

Le Cochinchine Cruise 2 days

Day 1: cai be - tra on (-/l/d).

8-8.30am: Pick you at Hotel in HCM then transfer to Caibe (NOT INCLUDED in cabin price)11h30 -12h.00: boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink

Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be 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.

LeCochinchine continues its cruise to Cochien . Lunch served on board

Embark on a pleasant walk or cycle on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities. Visit a cottage industry , a local farm and sample seasonal fruits

Leisurely cruise on the Mekong River while taking in the beautiful scenery .

Enjoy an aperitif over the sunset.

Dinner and night on board.

Day 2: Tra On - Can Tho (B/-/-)

Breakfast on boardThe morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Cantho through tributary and canals.

Transfer to Cai Rang Floating Market: one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing.

Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink.

11 h00: Disembark in Cantho. The cruise concludes.

Important notes

Operated by: Lecochinchine Cruises

PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
In case of unpredictable bad conditions of weather in Mekong Delta, please kindly understand that the cancellation will be made ONLY by the Management Board and normally the announcement will be informed in short notice.

Facilities & Service

General of Facilities

Cabin Service (Snack Meals)
Rowing Boat
Doctor on call
Safety box at reception
Newspagers and magazine
24-hour Security

AddOn Service

Laundry service

Activities on Board

Wooden Game

Cruise Inclusions & Options

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.
Transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be or Can Tho and return.
Visa approval and fees for Vietnam or Cambodia.
Travel insurance
Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.,

Booking Policy

All cancellation 15 days before your departure date: 10% of total rate
8 - 14 days: 30% of total rate
4 - 7 days: 50% of total rate
Within 3 days: 100% charge

Child Policy

Child under 2 years old: F.O.C.
Child 2- 11 years old: 50% adult price.
Maximum 1 child sharing same room with 2 adults

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Le Cochinchine is a modern river-boat designed as the traditional river barges that sail along the Mekong River. Its shining wooden figure gives it a picturesque look in perfect harmony with the surrounding natural environment. A delightful and highly comfortable river-boat, it also offers an excellent service quality provided by a very attentive crew who aims at giving travelers a unique and unforgettable journey deep in the heart of the Delta. Aboard this beautiful « floating hotel » reigns an atmosphere ideal for leisure and which makes the surrounding scenery only more magical.

Conceived as the traditional rice-barges that fill the Mekong waterways, Le Cochinchine is an elegant and delightful riverboat that promises a peaceful and highly comfortable journey along the many canals of the Mekong Delta. All dressed up in shiny wood, it perfectly fits in the amazing surrounding landscapes one takes pleasure in contemplating while lazing on the upper deck. Thanks to an utterly caring crew, travelers will enjoy a high-quality personalized service. Onboard Le Cochinchine, time seems to have stopped to transport travelers to a magical world.

Cruise Itinerary

Upstream: cai be – tra on – can tho.

10:30 – 11:00: Arrival at the pier of Cai Be. Transfer by junk which takes us to a sumptuous traditional residence, former imperial residence, where the descendants of the family of Kiet welcome you and invite you to taste tea accompanied by savory samples of tropical fruits. We have the opportunity to walk through the orchard. Continuation towards the artisanal villages where rice and coconut products are produced: rice alcohol, puffed rice cakes, rice paper, coconut milk sweets. 12:00: Embarkation on the boat of Le Cochinchine, welcome by a welcome drink. Lunch on board as the boat heads towards Co Chien. During the cruise, you will have the opportunity to contemplate beautiful authentic landscapes that stand by the river. In the afternoon, we go on foot or by bike along the paths through the villages. The walk allows us to discover verdant orchards and river activities, and especially to make contact with the local inhabitants. The boat continues in the direction of Tra On, while ascending up the river. The aperitif is offered on the upper deck while enjoying a foot massage as the sun gradually sets on the river. Taking part in a cooking class on the boat, you will have the chance to try to make Pumpkin flower stuffed with That Lat fish and learn how to cut vegetables for decorating dishes. Dinner and overnight on board to enjoy the beauty of the river at night.

An early awakening allows you to contemplate the dawn on the Mekong River: fresh air, bird song, barges traffic, and bubbling activities of the inhabitants in the banks of the river. Breakfast on board while the boat sails slowly toward Can Tho. Check-out Le Cochinchine boat, say “goodbye” to our friendly staff, we transfer you by small boat for visit of Cai Rang, one of the most bustling floating markets in the whole Mekong Delta. The Cai Rang floating market is known as a high-light cannot be missed when you explore the Western rivers of Vietnam. Boat trip along the coves shaded by palm trees. You will be able to admire magnificent orchards, local dwellings, shipbuilding yards and the hustle and bustle of the river industry. Visit an orchard where you will find many kinds of tropical fruits such as: mango, dragon fruit, kumquat, jackfruit… Return and disembarkation of the boat at 11h00 A.M. End of the cruise.

Downstream: Can Tho – Tra On – Cai Be

10:30 – 11:00 A.M: Arrival at the pier in Can Tho, boarding a local boat to discover the floating market of Cai Rang, one of the most typical markets of the aquatic region. Le Cochinchine boat seal towards the south, welcome by a welcome cocktail. Lunch on board while our boat sails to Tra On. In the afternoon, you will leave for a pleasant walk, on foot or by bike, on the paths lined with greenery. A few planned stops allow you to discover concretely the life of the local inhabitants, orchards or fields of green rice. Back to the boat for relaxation and relaxation at dusk on the Co Chien River, with a drink of aperitif and a foot massage on the upper deck. Taking part in a cooking class on the boat, you will have the chance to try to make Pumpkin flower stuffed with That Lat fish and learn how to cut vegetables for decorating dishes. Dinner and overnight on board, near Cai Be.

Breakfast on board. Continue our cruise to Cai Be. On arrival, sampan ride to explore the quaint and lively floating market of Cai Be. Following a stroll through the lush vegetation to visit the villages and discover the local crafts: rice alcohol factories, coconut candy, pop-corn and rice paper. Visit of a sumptuous traditional residence, former imperial residence, where you will discover the sublime interior and walk through the garden strewn with fruit trees. The tea is ready to serve you, accompanied by a tasty sample of tropical fruits. Walk through the arroyos in the vicinity of Cai Be. Disembarkation around 11h00 A.M in Cai Be. End of the cruise.

Inclusive of:

2 days/ 1 night joining cruise with accommodation on board
English or French speaking guide
Meals as mentioned during the cruise
Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program
Biking and sampan boat rides
Services of crews during the cruise on board
1 complimentary foot massage on board
Pre-dinner drink (Aperitif)

Exclusive of:

Visa approval in Vietnam
Transfer HCMC-Mekong-HCMC
Travel insurance
Personal expenses : souvenirs, drinks, tips
Payment fee

Day 01: Cai Be – Cai Thia – Sa Dec

10:30 – 11:00: reach the banks of the Mekong Delta in Cai Be. Embark on Le Cochinchine with a welcome drink.

Cycling along the islands of Cai Thia, taking picturesque views of rural activities.

Return on boat. Le Cochinchine sets sails toward Sa Dec, a nice and quiet town overlooking Mekong river while lunch is served on boat.

At noon: Back on board, lunch is served during a cruise to Sa Dec – a charming village where still traces of French novelist Marguerite Duras.

On arrival, we visit the old house of Huynh Thuy Le – the house of the lover of Marguerite Duras which makes you surprised by its original architecture.

After, transfer to the floriculture village and temple of Caodaism.

Return to our boat to savor a foot massage served on the upper deck while enjoying an exotic pre-dinner drink.

Do not forget to take part in the cooking course on board which allows you to try to make the specific dish of the Mekong Delta: “The pumpkin flower stuffed with fish from the Mekong”.

Dinner and night on board.

Day 02: My Thuan – Cai Be

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 toward Cai Be. Explore Cai Be floating market on a local boat then visit local coconut and rice sweet factories

We continue to explore evergreen islands and visit the former Imperial residence the traditional House, where surviving members of the Kiet family will welcome us with tea, and we may wander in the fruit orchards around the house.

Get off in Cai Be harbour around 11:00 A.M. The cruise concludes.

2-day private cruise on Authentic Mekong boat with stops and visits as stated
Pre-dinner drink (Aperitif).
Land transportation Saigon-Mekong-Saigon
Payment fee: 3% if payment by credit card, bank transfer fee if payment by bank transfer.

Upstream: Cai Be - Sa Dec - Can Tho

10:30 – 11:00: Welcome you at our Cai Be pier. Join our large boat for a welcome drink and check-in your room. Le Cochinchine continues to Cai Thia. Landing at the island of Cai Thia where you will have a lovely cycling or walking excursion through the villages bordered by green orchards, rice fields… Come back to our boat for lunch while the boat cruises toward Sa Dec, a charming and quiet town located on the bank of the Tien River. On arrival, we visit a brickyard at the entrance of the village. Continuation to the lively market of Sa Dec followed by a visit to the old house of Huynh Thuy Le – the lover of the French novelist Marguerite Duras, as well as Trung Vuong primary school founded at the beginning of the 20th century by Marguerite Duras’s mother. In the heart of the village of Sa Dec, we discover the Cao Dai temple, the garden of bonsai and flowers. Return to our boat and enjoy the foot massage while watching the sunset over the Mekong River and sipping an aperitif. Dinner and overnight on board.

Get up early in the morning to contemplate the sunrise on the romantic river before breakfast on board. Transfer by junk to explore the floating market of Cai Be which is specific to the aquatic area. Continuation by a visit of sumptuous traditional residence, former imperial residence where the descendants of the Kiet family open their doors to welcome you to discover the sublime interior and walk through the garden strewn with fruit trees. Tea is offered, accompanied by a tasty selection of tropical fruits. Continuation to the artisanal villages where we have the chance to discover products made from rice and coconut: rice alcohol, puffed rice cake, rice paper, coconut candy. Return to the boat, lunch on board while the boat is heading for the Co Chien River. In the afternoon, a walk or bike along the paths through the countryside and villages will allow you to discover the orchards, the river activities and get in touch with the local population. The boat continues in the direction of Tra On. The aperitif is offered on the upper deck while the sun sets on a splendid landscape. Taking part in a cooking class on the boat, you will have the chance to try to make Pumpkin flower stuffed with That Lat fish and learn how to cut vegetables for decorating dishes. Dinner and overnight on board.

Breakfast on board. The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day. Our boat sets sails to Can Tho through tributaries, canals and arroyos. Transfer by local boat to visit the market of Cai Rang, one of the most important floating markets of the region, crowded with small and big boats zigzagging on the animated waters. Following along the coves shaded by fruit trees, palm trees … you will come to an orchard where you will find many kinds of fruits: mango, star apple, papaya, dragon fruit, and coconut. 11h00 A.M: Disembark at the pier in Can Tho. End of nice cruise.

Downstream: Can Tho - Sa Dec - Cai Be

10:30 – 11:00: Arrival at our pier in Can Tho. Transfer by local boat to explore the Cai Rang market, one of the most bustling floating markets in the whole Mekong Delta. Embarkation on Le Cochinchine boat with a welcome drink. Le Cochinchine continues to Tra On. Lunch served on board. Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying fabulous scenery. Walk or cycle on the green paths, crossing the countryside and villages to discover the orchards, the local river life style on the Mekong Delta and get in touch with the local people. Back to our boat for your relaxation with a foot massage. You will enjoy an aperitif at the magnificent sunset. Dinner and overnight on board, on the Co Chien River, near Cho Lach.

Wake up early in the morning to admire splendid sunrise on the Mekong River with songs of birds, the animation of the boats characterizing the life of river region. Breakfast is served on board. Walk/ cycle amongst the lush vegetation to visit the fruit farm and meet the local people on the small island in Cai Be. Come back to the boat. Le Cochinchine set sails on Co Chien River in the direction of Sa Dec while lunch is served on board. In the afternoon, we will visit a local brickyard on the banks of the river at the entrance of the village. In the heart of the village, a bike ride or a walk to visit the local market, the old house of Huynh Thuy Le, Trung Vuong primary school, founded at the beginning of the 20th century by the mother of the French novelist Marguerite Duras. Continue to the Cao Dai Temple and the blossoming flowers and bonsai garden of Sa Dec. Return on board with an exotic aperitif on the upper deck before dinner. Taking part in a cooking class on the boat, you will have the chance to try to make Pumpkin flower stuffed with That Lat fish and learn how to cut vegetables for decorating dishes. Dinner and overnight on board.

After the breakfast on board, transfer to discover the Cai Be. Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, the old house of Mr. Ba Kiet, delightful flower garden and orchard, local pop-rice, coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers. 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 around 11h00 A.M at Cai Be harbor. End of nice cruise.

3 days/ 2 nights joining cruise with accommodation on board
Visa approval and fees for Vietnam or Cambodia
Personal expenses : souvenirs, drinks, tips…

Upstream: Saigon - Cai Be - Sa Dec - Long Xuyen - Chau Doc - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Angkor

08:00 – 08:15: Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and depart to Mekong Delta. Arrival at the Delta of the Mekong at the end of the morning. Transfer by junk to a sumptuous traditional residence, former imperial residence where the descendants of the Kiet family open their doors to welcome you to discover the sublime interior and walk through the garden strewn with fruit trees. Tea is offered, accompanied by a tasty selection of tropical fruits. Direction to the artisanal factories of products based on rice and coconut: rice alcohol, puffed rice cakes, rice paper, sweets made from coconut milk… Embarkation on the boat of Le Cochinchine, welcomed by a welcome cocktail. Lunch on board while the boat sails on the wide river in the direction of Cai Thia. Cycling along the islands of Cai Thia taking picturesque views of the rural activities of local residents. Enjoying a therapeutic massage on the upper deck while contemplating the sunset on the Mekong. Dinner and overnight on board.

Breakfast on board. At the entrance of the town, you will visit a brickworks to understand the life of local people. Continue to the city center for a visit to the lively market of Sa Dec followed by the traces of Marguerite Duras, including the old house of Mr. L’Amant, the school for girls of Trung Vuong, founded at the beginning of the 20th century by Marguerite Duras’s mother. In the heart of the village of Sa Dec, discover the temple of Caodaism-a new South Western Vietnam from 1926, and the flower garden and bonsai of Sa Sec. Return to the boat, lunch on board when the boat cruises towards Long Xuyen through the inverted channel of Lap Vo with magnificent scenery along the shores: River activities, flower cultivation, vegetables, shrimp trap, children bathing. Discover the countryside and villages when you arrive at the crocodile farm in Long Xuyen. Participation in the cooking class with the typical dish of the Mekong Delta “The pumpkin flower stuffed with the fish of the Mekong”. Dinner and overnight on board in Long Xuyen.

Breakfast on board over the sunrise. Explore the Long Xuyen market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. Walking or cycling through the countryside and villages on the island of Ong Ho by discovering the daily life of the local people and visiting the ancient home of the President of Ton Duc Thang, Vietnam’s second president after President Ho Chi Minh. You will have a unique opportunity to discover a side of Delta life that few travelers experience. Enjoy lunch on boat while our cruise carries on our journey to the village of Hoa Hao. On arrival, transfer to the local boat for the visit of the floating village of the fishermen and the village to the handicrafts of Cham where the inhabitants practice Islamism. Dinner and overnight on board in Chau Doc.

This morning, we have a speedboat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh departing at 7h30 A.M. The boat takes us along the Mekong River. It continues on to the Vietnamese (Vinh Xuong) – Cambodian (Kaom Samnar) border and then to Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. The journey takes approximately 4 hours.

Arrival at our hotel in Phnom Penh, the capital of Kingdom of Cambodia. A visit of Phnom Penh is a very interesting experience indeed. It is a city with an interesting pulse and it gives you a very true taste of Asia. We will visit the Wats Phnom, National museum, silver Pagoda and Royal Palace.

Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.

This morning there will be a transfer to Phompenh airport to Siemriep. Arrival Siemriep, transfer to the hotel.

We will visit the Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake and take boat trip to see the daily life on the village. The natural wonder of Tonle Sap offers an insight into the old tradition of riparian life and the natural splendor of the countryside.

Afternoon, continue visit to WatThmey, contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. After that, visit to Wat Memorial Monument. Later this afternoon, early evening, you will be taken by TukTuk, a small open-sided taxi common in Cambodia, to cruise around the suburb of Siem Reap town.

Dinner and overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

Breakfast at hotel.

Visit Angkor Thom, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, built from the late 12th century to the early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII and consists of 54 towers, the Royal Enclosure, the Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, then visit Ta Prohm, surrounded by jungle.

Visit Angkor Wat, the largest temples in world and covers an area of 200 hectares and surrounded by moat and an exterior wall measuring 1300 meters x 1500 meters. Tonight we will enjoy diner with traditional Khmer folk performance of Apsara at the local restaurant.

Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

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 your departure flight. End of our services.

Downstream: Siem Reap - Angkor - Phnom Penh - Chau Doc - Long Xuyen - Sa Dec - Cai Be - Saigon

We will the Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake and take boat trip to see the daily life on the village. The natural wonder of Tonle Sap offers an insight into the old tradition of riparian life and the natural splendor of the countryside. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon: Visit the Roluos Group. The monuments of Rolous, which served as the capital of Indravarman I (reigned 877-89. PreahKo erected by Indravarman I in the late 9th century dedicated by the King to his ancestors in 880. Bakong the largest and most interesting of the Roluos group temples, with his active Buddhist monastery just to the north of the east entrance. Lolei built on an islet in the center of a large reservoir (now rice fields) by Yasovarman I, the founder to the first city at Angkor. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

Breakfast at hotel. Breakfast at hotel. Visit Angkor Thom, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, built from the late 12th century to the early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII and consists of 54 towers, the Royal Enclosure, the Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, then visit Ta Prohm, surrounded by jungle. Visit Angkor Wat, the largest temples in world and covers an area of 200 hectares and surrounded by moat and an exterior wall measuring 1300 meters x 1500 meters. This night, we will enjoy diner with traditional Khmer folk performance of Apsara at the local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

Breakfast at the hotel. We then visit BanteaySrei temple (10th c), regarded as the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art.

Continue to visit to Artisan D’Angkor, a handicraft center the Handicraft for the wood and stone carving processes. Continue visit to WatThmey or Killing Field, contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. After that, visit to Wat Memorial Monument.

In the afternoon, transfer to airport for the flight to Phnompenh. Transfer to the hotel check in. At leisure to walk in the city and explore the local market.

Breakfast at hotel followed by the city tour. A visit to Phnom Penh is a very interesting experience indeed. It is a city with an interesting pulse and it gives you a very true taste of Asia. We will visit the Wats Phnom, National museum, silver Pagoda and Royal Palace. Afternoon, we take a speedboat from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc. The boat ride leaves at 12:30 P.M at Sisowath International Pier, No 103 Sisowath Quay, Phnompenh, Cambodia and arrives at Con Tien floating restaurant, Tran Hung Dao Street, Chau Doc town, An Giang Province, Vietnam at 5:30 P.M. Embark on Cochinchine boat. Enjoy the cocktail drink on sundeck. Diner and overnight on boat.

Enjoy the breakfast on boat and contemplate the wonderful scenery of morning in the Mekong River. We take the sampan through the floating fish-farm village producing tons and tons of fish beneath hundreds of floating houses, discover the ethnic Cham village with famous Mubarak Mosque and observe local women at their traditional weaving. Continue our way to Long Xuyen for the lovely sunset cruise. Promenade/ Cycle along the Ong Ho Island, see daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong and small arroyos on the island. Enjoy foot massage and sipping cocktails over the sunset. Dinner and overnight on board.

Get up early in the morning to contemplate the sunrise on the Mekong. After breakfast, boarding a boat which will take you to the floating market of Long Xuyen with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. You will have the opportunity to see the lives of the inhabitants who live in the floating houses around the market. Continue to the crocodile farm where you will have the opportunity to know the process of crocodile farming. Return to our boat for lunch on board. The boat starts slowly towards Sa Dec – a charming town located on the banks of the Tien River which is named as the 2nd Venice of Italy. Upon arrival in Sa Dec, visit a brick factory at the entrance of the city. Afterthat, walk or bike to visit the local market of Sa Dec, the old house of Huynh Thuy Le (Marguerite Duras’s Lover) carrying the original architecture where the lover of Marguerite Duras lived, the Trung Vuong Primary school where the mother of Marguerite Duras was a teacher. Follow a walk on the bonsai garden and flowers, the temple of Caodaism. Return to our large boat to take part in the cooking class which helps you to make the typical dish of the Mekong delta “The pumpkin flower stuffed with the fish of the Mekong”. Dinner and overnight on board.

After breakfast accompanied by a splendid sunrise over the Mekong, you will leave by boat to explore the floating market of Cai Be. Visiting an old house of Mr. Kiet will allow you to see the original architecture and understand the life of the inhabitants in the Mekong Delta. You will also enjoy tea and a few pieces of tropical fruit. Disembarkation at 11h00 A.M. Our driver will pick you up at the Cai Be Pier to take you to Ho Chi Minh City. End of our services.

Land transportation included airport transfers as stated in the program
English speaking guides during the trip
Admission fees and permits where applicable
Meals as indicated
Flight Siem Reap-Phnom Penh or Phnom Penh-Siem Reap
Boat ride from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc or from Chau Doc to Phnom Pen
Accommodations: 3 nights at hotels, 3 nights on boat
Service of crews on board
1 complimentary foot massage on board.
Pre/post trip arrangement
Visa fee (Visa fee on arrival at Cambodia border: 30 USD in cash, 2 photos 4 x 6 cm)
Other personal expenses

Cabin Amenities:

Air-conditioner
Bath linen and toiletries

Feet Launch:

Number of boats: 02
Number of cabins: 08 – 10
Number of decks: 02
Number of passengers: 16 – 20

Facilities:

Restaurant & bar

Food & Dining:

We offer a mixture of local cuisine with richly flavor and taste and there are always vegetarian dishes offered. Passengers requiring special diets, such as vegetarian, low salt & low cholesterol meals, may make their requests to the chef when onboard. The chef will try to honor all requests. Exotic fruit, fresh organic vegetables, locally caught fish and prawns are the preference of most of our passengers.

Activities:

Visiting places
Taking sampan
Sight-seeing excursions
Children from 6 to 11 years-old: 50% of price of adult for cruise booking.
Surcharge US$50 per person on December 24, December 31 & Eve Lunar New Year

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Duration : 7 days 6 nights

Departure : Ho Chi Minh City

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Product Code : T30LEC31

A trip 7 days for visit from Saigon to Angkor Wat/ from Angkor Wat to Saigon helps us enjoy great relaxing moments while exploring rustic beauty of the Mekong River. You have the chance to visit exciting destinations, meet local people to learn their unique river life.

Visit ancient houses, delightful flower gardens and enjoy tropical fruit
Discover floating market, one of important life style of people in Mekong
Contemplate beautiful scenery on Mekong River, savour foot massage on board
Explore local traditional coconut candy and rice paper, pop-rice manufacturing workshop
Walk or cycle on the footpaths of the countryside to explore local people's daily activities

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Meals 6 Breakfats, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners
Transportation A/C transfer, Cruise
Accommodation Cruise Cabin
Land transportation included airport transfers as stated in the program
English speaking guides during the trip
Admission fees and permits where applicable
Meals as indicated (B=breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Diner)
Flight Siem Reap-Phnom Penh or Phnom Penh-Siem Reap
Boat ride from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc or from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh
Accommodations: 3 nights at hotels, 3 nights on boat
Service of crews on board
1 complimentary foot massage on board.
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Transfer from Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to embarkation point and disembark point to HCM city (bookable in next step)
Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.,

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4-7 days before arrival: 75% of total tour price.
Within 3 days before arrival: 100% tour price.
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Under 4 years: Free of Charge.
From 4 to under 8 years old: 50% of adult's fare and sharing bed with parents.
From 4 to under 8 years old: 75% of adult's fare and using his own bed (on request)
Over 8 years old: 100% of adult's fare and using his own bed.

Itineraries

8h00-8h15 AM : Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and depart to Mekong Delta. Arrival at the Delta of the Mekong at the end of the morning. Transfer by junk to a sumptuous traditional residence, former imperial residence where the descendants of the Kiet family open their doors to welcome you to discover the sublime interior and walk through the garden strewn with fruit trees. Tea is offered, accompanied by a tasty selection of tropical fruits. Direction to the artisanal factories of products based on rice and coconut: rice alcohol, puffed rice cakes, rice paper, sweets made from coconut milk... Embarkation on the boat of Le Cochinchine, welcomed by a welcome cocktail. Lunch on board while the boat sails on the wide river in the direction of Cai Thia. Cycling along the islands of Cai Thia taking picturesque views of the rural activities of local residents. Enjoying a therapeutic massage on the upper deck while contemplating the sunset on the Mekong. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: L, D

Accommodation: Le Cochinchine Cruise

Breakfast on board. At the entrance of the town, you will visit a brickworks to understand the life of local people. Continue to the city center for a visit to the lively market of Sa Dec followed by the traces of Marguerite Duras, including the old house of Mr. L’Amant, the school for girls of Trung Vuong, founded at the beginning of the 20th century by Marguerite Duras’s mother. In the heart of the village of Sa Dec, discover the temple of Caodaism-a new South Western Vietnam from 1926, and the flower garden and bonsai of Sa Sec. Return to the boat, lunch on board when the boat cruises towards Long Xuyen through the inverted channel of Lap Vo with magnificent scenery along the shores: River activities, flower cultivation, vegetables, shrimp trap, children bathing. Discover the countryside and villages when you arrive at the crocodile farm in Long Xuyen. Participation in the cooking class with the typical dish of the Mekong Delta "The pumpkin flower stuffed with the fish of the Mekong". Dinner and overnight on board in Long Xuyen.

Meals: B, L, D

Breakfast on board over the sunrise. Explore the Long Xuyen market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. Walking or cycling through the countryside and villages on the island of Ong Ho by discovering the daily life of the local people and visiting the ancient home of the President of Ton Duc Thang, Vietnam's second president after President Ho Chi Minh. You will have a unique opportunity to discover a side of Delta life that few travelers experience. Enjoy lunch on boat while our cruise carries on our journey to the village of Hoa Hao. On arrival, transfer to the local boat for the visit of the floating village of the fishermen and the village to the handicrafts of Cham where the inhabitants practice Islamism. Dinner and overnight on board in Chau Doc.

This morning, we have a speedboat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh departing at 7h30 A.M. The boat takes us along the Mekong River. It continues on to the Vietnamese (Vinh Xuong) - Cambodian (Kaom Samnar) border and then to Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. The journey takes approximately 4 hours. Arrival at our hotel in Phnom Penh, the capital of Kingdom of Cambodia. A visit of Phnom Penh is a very interesting experience indeed. It is a city with an interesting pulse and it gives you a very true taste of Asia. We will visit the Wats Phnom, National museum, silver Pagoda and Royal Palace. Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.

Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh

This morning there will be a transfer to Phompenh airport to Siemriep. Arrival Siemriep, transfer to the hotel. We will visit the Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake and take boat trip to see the daily life on the village. The natural wonder of Tonle Sap offers an insight into the old tradition of riparian life and the natural splendor of the countryside. Afternoon, continue visit to WatThmey, contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. After that, visit to Wat Memorial Monument. Later this afternoon, early evening, you will be taken by TukTuk, a small open-sided taxi common in Cambodia, to cruise around the suburb of Siem Reap town. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Angkor Thom, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, built from the late 12th century to the early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII and consists of 54 towers, the Royal Enclosure, the Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, then visit Ta Prohm, surrounded by jungle. Visit Angkor Wat, the largest temples in world and covers an area of 200 hectares and surrounded by moat and an exterior wall measuring 1300 meters x 1500 meters. Tonight we will enjoy diner with traditional Khmer folk performance of Apsara at the local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

Breakfast at hotel. 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 your departure flight. End of our services.

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Le Cochinchine Cruise 2 days

Discover floating market, one of important life style of people in Mekong.
Visit ancient houses, delightful flower gardens and enjoy tropical fruit.
Explore local traditional coconut candy and rice paper, pop-rice manufacturing workshop.
Walk or cycle on the footpaths of the countryside to explore local people’s daily activities.
Contemplate beautiful scenery on Mekong River, savour foot massage on board.

Day 1: SAIGON - CAI BE – VINH LONG – TRA ON (L, D)

8:00am: Pick up at your hotel in Saigon and depart to Mekong Delta. (Pickup and transfer service from hotel in Saigon is available on request in the next step)

The boat continues in the direction of Tra On, while ascending up the river. The aperitif is offered on the upper deck while enjoying a foot massage as the sun gradually sets on the river.

Taking part in a cooking class on the boat, you will have the chance to try to make Pumpkin flower stuffed with That Lat fish and learn how to cut vegetables for decorating dishes.

Dinner and overnight on board to enjoy the beauty of the river at night.

Day 2: TRA ON – CAN THO - SAIGON (B)

Le Cochinchine Cruise 3 days

Day 1: saigon - se dec - cai be (l, d).

8:00am: Pick up at your hotel in Saigon and depart to Mekong Delta. (Pickup and transfer service from hotel in Saigon is available on request in the next step)

10h30-11h00 A.M : Welcome you at our Cai Be pier . Join our large boat for a welcome drink and check-in your room. Le Cochinchine continues to Cai Thia.

Landing at the island of Cai Thia where you will have a lovely cycling or walking excursion through the villages bordered by green orchards, rice fields…

Come back to our boat for lunch while the boat cruises toward Sa Dec, a charming and quiet town located on the bank of the Tien River.

Return to our boat and enjoy the foot massage while watching the sunset over the Mekong River and sipping an aperitif. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 2: CAI BE – MANG THIT – TRA ON (B, L, D)

Get up early in the morning to contemplate the sunrise on the romantic river before breakfast on board.

Continuation to the artisanal villages where we have the chance to discover products made from rice and coconut: rice alcohol, puffed rice cake, rice paper, coconut candy.

Return to the boat, lunch on board while the boat is heading for the Co Chien River.

In the afternoon, a walk or bike along the paths through the countryside and villages will allow you to discover the orchards, the river activities and get in touch with the local population.

The boat continues in the direction of Tra On. The aperitif is offered on the upper deck while the sun sets on a splendid landscape.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 3: TRA ON – CAN THO - SAIGON (B)

Breakfast on board. The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day. Our boat sets sails to Can Tho through tributaries, canals and arroyos.

Transfer by local boat to visit the market of Cai Rang, one of the most important floating markets of the region, crowded with small and big boats zigzagging on the animated waters.

Following along the coves shaded by fruit trees, palm trees ... you will come to an orchard where you will find many kinds of fruits: mango, star apple, papaya, dragon fruit, and coconut.

Facilities & Service

General of Facilities

Outside bar
Rowing Boat
Safety box at reception
Newspagers and magazine
Tender for sightseeing
24-hour Security

AddOn Service

Masssage and Spa
Boutique shop
Turndown service and daily presents
Laundry service
Cabin Service (Snack Meals)

Activities on Board

Walking to villages
Sightseeing by sampan
Cycling to villages

Cruise Inclusions & Options

Joining cruise with accommodation on board.
English or French speaking guide.
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.
1 complimentary foot massage on board.
Pre-dinner drink (Aperitif).
Vietnam visa fee.
Transfer HCMC-Mekong-HCMC (optional).
Travel insurance.
Personal expenses : souvenirs, drinks, tips.
Payment fee: bank transfer fee if payment by bank transfer, 2.9% if payment by credit card.

Booking Cruise Policy

Program is subject to change due to unpredictable events such as the vagaries of the weather and tide variations.
Infants under 6 years-old sharing cabin with their parents are free of charge.
Children between 6 and 11 years old get a 50% discount.
Peak Season Surcharge - Boat booking : 45 US$ per person of surcharge on December 24, December 31 & Eve Lunar New Year. - Car service : 30% of surcharge on April 30th, May 1st, and 4 days of Lunar New Year (from December 30th to January 3rd)

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2 days cruise with stops and visits as stated
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 programme
Biking and sampan boat rides
services of crews during the cruise on board
1 complimentary foot massage on board.
Pre-dinner drink (Aperitif )
Travel insurance
Land transportation from/to HCM City
Personal expenses : souvenirs, drinks, tips
Infants under 6 years old are free of charge.
Children between 6 and 11 years old sharing cabin with their parents get a 50% discount.
at 0% of the total price of the trip, if the cancellation reaches VietnamSpiritTravel in a period equal to or greater than 30 days before the beginning of the trip;
to 20% of the total price of the trip, if the cancellation reaches VietnamSpiritTravel from 15 days to 30 days before the start of the trip;
to 50% of the total price of the trip, if the cancellation reaches VietnamSpiritTravel from 06 days to 15 days before the start of the trip.
80% of the total price of the trip, if the cancellation reaches VietnamSpiritTravel from 03 day to 06 days before the start of the trip.
100% of the total price of the trip, if the cancellation reaches VietnamSpiritTravel less than 03 days before the start of the trip.

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Le Cochinchine Cruise

[/tablist][tab id=”boat”] LE COCHINCHINE (Le Cochinchine 3) is entirely made of wood in a hull built of Oak (go sao), Long of 33 m and wide of 7m00 , the Vietnamese essence traditionnally used for quality ships and now a rare deed and is powered by an isuzu (450 HP) engines and 1 generator ISUZU 55KVA (220V-50HZ). Le Cochinchine accommodates 28 passengers in 12 cabins (08 twin,2 dbl and 2 family cabines (1 dbl bed & 2 sgl bed/each) with a.c and private bathroom with hot water.1 living-room (6m*3m), 2 restaurant and 2 bar 7m*6m,a wide upper deck for contemplate sunset with an aperitif. Le Cochinchine has been launched in june 2008 and construction is scheduled to be finished by september 08. LE COCHINCHINE is equipped with heat exchangers for hot water piloted by an automat that ensures constant shower water pressure and temperature. She brings along city water in sufficient. [/tab][tab id=”2d”]

ROUTE A : CAI BE – CANTHO

Departure : Every Tue, Thu and Saturday

DAY 01: CAI BE – TRA ON (L,D)

11h30 -12h.00, boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink. Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be : 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. Le Cochinchine continues its cruise to Cochien . Lunch served on board Embark on a pleasant walk or cycle on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people’s activities. Visit a cottage industry , a local farm and sample seasonal fruits Leisurely cruise on the Mekong River while taking in the beautiful scenery . Enjoy an aperitif over the sunset. Dinner and night on board.

DAY 02: TRA ON – CAN THO (B)

Breakfast on board The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Can Tho through tributary and canals. Transfer to Cai Rang : one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong . We go for a walk along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing. Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink. 11.00, Disembark in Can Tho . The cruise concludes.

ROUTE B : CAN THO – CAI BE

Departure : Every Mon, Wed, Fri and Sunday

DAY 01: CAN THO – TRA ON (L,D)

12.00-12h30, boarding Le Cochinchine boat. Enjoy welcome drink Transfer on a local boat to explore the Cai Rang 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. Le Cochinchine continues its cruise to Tra On (Trà Ôn) . Lunch served on board Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful scenery Visits of the fruit farm and walks amongst pleasant villages on the footpaths of the countryside. Opportunity to meet with local people. Boarding back at with an aperitif while enjoying the magnificent sunset on the Mangthit canal and Nicola river. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 02: TRA ON – CAI BE (B)

Breakfast on boat in the morning. Visit the fruit farm and walks amongst the lush vegetation through verdant villages and meet with local people Le Cochinchine Cruise continues its cruise toward Cai Be . Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, local pop-rice and sweets production. Visit of colonial buildings, old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers. Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink. 11.00, Disembark in Cai Be. The cruise concludes. [/tab][tab id=”3d”]

DAY 01: CAI BE – MY THUAN – SA DEC (L,D)

11.00-11h30 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink. LeCochinchine continues sets sails to Caithia while lunch is served on boat. Embark on a lovely cycling excursion on the bank of the peninsula browsing several verdant villages. Visit of the gardens and orchards, local houses and ample opportunity meet with people and get insight into Delta life . Visit Caodai temple on the way to Mythuan. Continue our cruise toward Sadec, a nice and quiet town overlooking Mekong river Visit the lively Sadec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras. Walks along the village path and get yourself acquaintance with rural activities as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, and vegetable farms, fish farms. Back to our boat for a cruise down stream. Relax on boat while sipping an aperitif. Dinner and overnight on board

DAY 02: CAITHIA – VINHLONG – TRAON (B,L,D)

Breakfast on board on the Mekong. Visit Binh Hoa Phuoc island and go for walk walk through the islets, sampling native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meet the local people. Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, the mazes of waterway , local pop-rice and sweets production. Visit of old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers. LeCochinchine continues its cruise to Cochien. Lunch served on board Embark on a pleasant walk on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people’s activities. Visit a cottage industry , a local farm and sample seasonal fruits. Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Open bar and rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Le Cochinchine is cruising Mang Thit river. Dinner and night on board.

DAY 03: TRAON – CANTHO DEPARTURE (B)

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 tributary and canals. Transfer to Cairang: one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing. Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink. 11 h00 Disembark in Cantho. The cruise concludes. CRUISE ENDS. [/tab] PRICE IN USD per person

PRICE INCLUDES:

2 day cruise with stops and visits as stated with English /French-speaking escort.
1 nights accommodation on board.
Meal mentioned (B,L,D = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Entrance & sightseeing fees.
Sampan boat ride
Services of crews.
Transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to pier in Mekong and return.
Personal expenses

High Season

(jan 1 - apr 30 & oct 1 - dec 31).

3 Star Hotel From $
4 Star Hotel From $
5 Star Hotel From $

(May 1 - Sep 9)

NOTE : The above tour prices are estimated per person & applied for group of 2 persons! Depending on your favorite hotels, traveling dates & group sizes, the tour prices will be updated! Please contact us at [email protected] for further information!

CAIBE – MYTHUAN – SADEC (Lunch, Dinner)

08.00 Pick up from your hotel and transfer to CanTho.

11.00-11h30 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink.

LeCochinchine continues sets sails to Caithia while lunch is served on boat.

Embark on a lovely cycling excursion on the bank of the peninsula browsing several verdant villages. Visit of the gardens and orchards, local houses and ample opportunity meet with people and get insight into Delta life . Visit Caodai temple on the way to Mythuan.

Continue our cruise toward Sadec, a nice and quiet town overlooking Mekong river

Visit the lively Sadec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras.

Walks along the village path and get yourself acquaintance with rural activities as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, and vegetable farms, fish farms.

Back to our boat for a cruise down stream. Relax on boat while sipping an aperitif .

Dinner and overnight on board

CAITHIA – VINHLONG – TRAON (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Breakfast on board on the Mekong.

Visit Binh Hoa Phuoc island and go for walk walk through the islets, sampling native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meet the local people.

Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, the mazes of waterway , local pop-rice and sweets production.

Visit of old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.

LeCochinchine continues its cruise to Cochien. Lunch served on board

Embark on a pleasant walk on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities. Visit a cottage industry , a local farm and sample seasonal fruits.

Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Open bar and rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Le Cochinchine is cruising Mang Thit river.

Dinner and night on board.

TRAON – CANTHO DEPARTURE (Breakfast)

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 tributary and canals.

Transfer to Cairang: one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing.

Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink.

11h00 Disembark in Cantho. The cruise concludes. Pick up and transfer back to Ho Chi Minh.

Meals as mentioned in the itineraries
Private transfers within the tour by air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up and drop-off at hotel.
English Speaking Tour guide. Other languages on request
All entrance and sightseeing fees
All taxes & services charge.
Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program.
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping/ Gratuities
Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.

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* Do you offer any discounts? Yes, we offer discounts for;

- Family with kids and children < 12 years old - Disable people - Old people (> 65 years old) - Second trip with us - Big group

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2) Wire transfer (bank transfer) 3) Cash 4) Western union 5) Combination * Is there any charge if i change my travel plan such as travel dates, tour itinerary, hotels,...? We are happy to work on your requests, and will not charge you any money. However, if it is too urgent and the date is too close, the hotels or airlines may chare you some money, in this case we will let you know.

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General cancellation charges that applied by travel services in Vietnam and Indochina.

- Domestic flights: 25% of the fares - 3 star hotels, no charge if you cancel 5 -7 days before your arrival. (FIT) - 4 star hotels, no charge if you cancel 10 - 15 days before your arrival (FIT) - 5 stars hotels, no charge if you cancel 15 - 20 days before your arrival (FIT)

However, in peak season, we may have to pay the hotels one month before your arrival to secure the booking, and in this case, the cancellation policy will be based on the hotels' cancellation plolicies.

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Steps to obtain Visa on arrival a) Please provide the following information for us to apply for your visa.

1) Full name on passport 2) Passport number 3) Date of birth 4) Nationality 5) Date of arrival 6) Date of issue 7) Date of expire 8) Please make sure that your passport is still valid for 6 months

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c) Get the stamp Upon arrival, you will need to fill in a certain form with your personal information, get the stamp and visa will be done. For this process, you will need to prepare 02 photos (4*6) and $25 USD each in cash which is stamping fee.

* Do our tour guides and drivers have meals with us? The guide and the driver in each destination will dine at the same restaurant as yours. But, they will not join you unless you invite them.

* Where can I exchange our money into Vietnam currency? We advise you to stop in any of a Vietnamese bank during the tour (Our tour guides will take you to the bank), you can also exchange money at your hotel, but the exchange rate is not really good.

* Can I use credit cards in Vietnam? Major credit cards such as Master Card, Visa, Diner's Card, American Express and JCB can be used to purchase goods in large shopping malls and stores in the big and medium cities, to pay for hotel rooms and for meals in some of the fancier restaurants, and to buy plane tickets with them.

Note: If you are to travel to those small cities or even remote rural areas, only cash in Dong can be used.

* Do I need to bring my medical record with me? Yes, we suggest you take your medical record with you in case that you need it in the event of an emergency, and please also take with you your doctor's name, address and phone number, emergency contact name and phone number, and your insurance company's name, address and phone number.

* When I finish my tour in Vietnam, if I still have some local money, what can I do? Upon leaving Vietnam, if you still have some local money, you can change them back to foreign currency with your passport and the exchange memos given by the banks or money exchange counters. So please keep those exchange memos well whenever you change money.

* Tipping Tipping is not compulsory, but expected by your tour guide and driver. We advise you to tip as below:

- US$10 - $15 per day for tour guide - US$7 - US$10 per day for driver

Note: - Tipping can be more or less or nothing that depends on how big is the group? And how do you enjoy our services?

- Other tipping for tuktuk, sampan boat, cyclo,... please check with your tour guide during the tour.

* Shopping Vivutravel guarantees "no shopping tour", which means we protect you from the tourist shopping centers or traps. However, if you want to buy something, our travel consultants, tour guides will give you suggestions, advices and help you buy to avoid being overcharged.

Bargaining is a "Must" when buying something in Vietnam and Indochina.

Vivutravel believes that a good choice of accommodation will be the key factor for a successful holiday, and for many years of experience in tourism, we have created a list of the best hotels and resorts each destination that offer us both more benefits of competitive rates, early birds, guaranteed promotion and discounts with availability.

We pick the selected hotels for you as below: Location: The hotels must be centrally – located, close to the main attractions and most convenient for you to enjoy your holiday.

Facility & Service Quality: Vivutravel only uses the hotels that are regularly and strictly inspected. The hotel must provide international standards and your every need is cared for by the hotel staff.

Variety in Choice: As Vivutravel offers different styles of tour such as honeymoon,, family, adventure, discovery, homestay,... so we will offer many styles and grades of hotels which are available for different budgets, tastes and culture backgrounds.

Hotel Information for planning your holiday and stay. 2 Stars - From US$35 - US$40: We hardly use 2 star hotels for our clients but sometimes we have no choice if your trip is in the mountainous or remote areas. Basically, 2 star hotels will offer good size and clean guest rooms with AC, TV, hot water, shower and private bathrooms

3 Stars - From US$40 - US$80: Offering basic needs for a comfortable stay, good size and clean guest rooms with Free access high speed Internet, Welcome baskets and drinking water, Telephone with international dialing, Electronic safe box in room, Hairdryer, Coffee and Tea, Wake-up service, AC, TV, hot water, shower and private bathrooms. On-site restaurants with breakfast included and lunch or dinner at your own pick up. A small fitness center, spa and swimming pool can be expected.

4 Stars - From from US$80 - US$130: Offering a wide range of comfortable boutique hotels are available with shopping, dining and entertainment facilities nearby. Featuring quality service, fully furnished rooms, restaurants, fitness center with spa (and swimming pool in most cases), the hotels are expected to offer an above-average accommodation experience.

5 Stars - from US$130 - US$200 – US$ 300: Offering an extensive range of facilities for an excellent accommodation experience. Multiple restaurants on site and a wide range of choice for buffet breakfast, good size of swimming pool, fitness center and concierge service round out the experience.

Tour guide and driver are Vivutravel's representatives and your travel companions during your travel in Vietnam and Indochina who take care of our travel services and make your holiday a memorable time. Understanding this, Vivutravel always selects the best tour guides and drivers for tours.

Private Guide & Transfer Vivutravel's tour packages are private and tailor made so during your travel with us, you will have a private tour guide, private driver, and an air-conditioned vehicle escorting you at every destination you travel to. This will provide you with maximized personal care, security, and flexibility.

Tour Guide: We do understand that a good tour guide will make your holiday a beautiful time and tour guides who work with us are well-paid, experienced with a university background, eager to exchange our culture, lifestyle, knowledge...with travelers, and have a great passion for their country and understand the personal touch.

Note: In Sapa or some mountainous areas, we may use local tour guides who come from the ethnic groups like H'Mong, or Red Dao as they know better than anyone else about their land, culture, customs and habits... and this is also the way that Vivutravel helps the local people a better life.

Vivutravel's requirements for a tour guide: 1 - Licensed at least for 4 years with working experience.

2 - Guiding does require more than just hanging out in the sun. Guides must be friendly and good with people, organized enough to keep groups or people on schedule, quick on their feet and ready for the inevitable snafus that arises.

3 - Must be an honest broker of their services and able to take criticism.

4 - Should be qualified at some level in health, health care or first aid.

5 - Able to relate to people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.

6 - Clear speech and good hearing.

7 - Must not be a alcoholic or No-alcohol during working time or anytime when on tour.

8 - Tour guide is a nurse to take care of visitors, a boss to keep the right itinerary, a teacher to give information, an ambassador to introduce our country, an entertainer

9 - Must be on time every time. Being late or delay is unacceptable.

10 - Check flight tickets, train tickets, meals, weather... to make sure things are in order and inform local office if any changes that might effect the tour.

11 - Solve problems with care when there is dissatisfy. Argument should be averted by courtesy.

12 - If any change of itinerary is needed for unexpected reasons, your private tour guides will be more than accommodating in suggesting alternatives to ensure that you always have a wonderful experience.

Transportation: Vivutravel guarantees to offer the best means of transport during your holiday in Vietnam and Indochina. The safety, comfort and security of our customers come first. We use only the latest modern cars, vans, coaches and all our drivers are full time workers, government licensed in the tourism industry with at least 5 years driving experience. We are fully in control of our quality and service as we own our vehicles.

Vivutravel's requirements for a tour driver. - Our drivers must be good drivers with at least 5 years of experience

- Our drivers must keep the vehicles clean,

- Our drivers are not allowed to hear cell-phone or smoke, chat, drink when driving.

- Our drivers must be friendly, helpful.

- Our drivers are not allowed to take you to shops unless you ask for.

- Your vehicle in each destination is air conditioned, insured, clean, and regularly maintained.

Tipping Tipping is not compulsory, but expected by your tour guide and driver. We advise you to tip as below:

- Tipping can be more or less or nothing that depends on how big is the group? And how do you enjoy our services?

Indochina holiday to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand offers you some of the world's best food and it is really the highlight of your travel. Vivutravel tends to include meals where necessary and when special. Other meals are at your own choices.

Breakfast: Breakfast is included at all hotels and is buffet breakfast with Asian and Western food.

Lunch Lunches (if included) are usually set menu at handpicked local restaurant with comfortable dining environment where you can rest assure to taste the local flavor. All restaurants are carefully selected and highly recommended.

If allergic to some food We suggest you to list any food or ingredients that you are allergic to and let our travel consultant know. Then your travel consultant will mark them in the guide’s itinerary, so that our reservation's team and tour guides in different cities can make some preparations and arrangements in advance.

Dinner Dinners are only included if you stay overnight in a homestay, overnight on cruise in Halong Bay, Mekong Delta or at some special occasions such as welcome dinner, farewell dinner or on requested. So dinners are at your own choice and arrangement, but Vivutravel's tour guide will always give you good suggestions based on your preferences.

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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

Each cabin has its own air-conditioning unit, which can be adjusted for your comfort. We recommend you do not over- cool your cabin as the sudden change from the outside temperature to a chilled cabin can bring on colds, respiratory illnesses and even stomach upsets. When you go out, we recommend you turn the setting to ‘Lo Cool’, set at about 4, and then when you return you can readjust the temperature to your preference without having to wait for cool air. At night you may prefer to use the fan only, and have the windows open. Insect netting covers the windows to enable you to do this. Please do not leave your air-conditioner on with the window open – this results in energy loss (the equivalent of switching on the heating and opening the windows in a cold country!

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The stages of your trip:

Day 1 day 1: saigon – cai be – mang thit – tra on (-/l/d).

8:00-8:30 A.M: Pick up at your hotel in HCM City and transfer you to Mekong. 10:30-11:00 A.M: Welcome you at our Cai Be pier. Take a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: 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. 11:30-12:00: Join on board 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 enjoying the beautiful scenery. Savour foot massage on board with a pre-dinner drink over the sunset. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 2 Day 2: Tra On – Can Tho – Saigon (B/-/-)

A lovely new day begins on Mekong River. Waking up early allows you to admire the sunrise on the Mekong with bubbling activities of local people. Breakfast on board while the boat sails to Can Tho through tributaries, canals and arroyos.

The local boat slides on tiny waterways between palm-shaded banks, you have the chance to see green orchards, local houses, ship building yards, and rural activities in full swing. The sampan takes you to an ancient house to visit the orchard and enjoy tropical fruit.

Return to the small boat and get off at 11:00 A.M in Can Tho .

Transfer back to HCM City, you will be dropped off at your hotel around 2:30-3:00 P.M. End of nice cruise.

2days cruise with stops and visits as stated with English /French-speaking escort.
1 nights 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.
Complimentary foot massage

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Ground transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to pier in Mekong or v.v.
Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.,
Child age 2-12 years old discount 50% when sharing cabin with parents. Infants (under 2 years old) are free of charge.
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Olkhon Island: my guide to Siberia’s best-kept secret

While arranging my Trans Siberian Train ticket with a Dutch agency, I was told most people take breaks from the epic train journey in two places: Ulaanbataar in Mongolia and Irkutsk in Russia. A friend had told me that I should definitely visit Olkhon Island, an island in the middle of the magnificent Lake Baikal and about 300 kilometers (186 miles) from Irkutsk.

Lake Baikal, the oldest and deepest lake in the world, is located in the heart of Siberia. With it’s 32.000 square meters of untouched wilderness it’s an absolute gem for hikers. I blocked 5 days in my itinerary to visit Irkutsk and Olkhon Island. Read my experience, hiking tips and how to get to Olkhon island in this article.

A characteristic Russian Lada in Irkutsk

My first stop on my trip from Beijing to Moscow was at Irkutsk, just over the Mongolian border in Russia. It started with meeting a cute cross-eyed cat at my Couchsurfer’s place. I also met Kristijan from Croatian travel agency Nomadi.hr who had plans to travel north. I hadn’t really done any research on the area so I asked what drew him to travel there. ‘The grand Baikal lake of course!’, was his reply. I quickly googled “Baikal Lake” and was immediately sold. The oldest and deepest lake in the world? Bring it on!

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Khuzhir, the biggest village on Olkhon Island

This little village is the main spot for tourism on Olkhon island, and on paper, its Cyrillic name looks like a bunch of consonants: XYXNP. At the time I was there, the end of October, it was well out of the season: too late for a summer holiday and too early for ice skating. It was very peaceful, and it felt as if we had the whole village to ourselves.

Olkhon island’s locals

Accommodation tip: Nikita guesthouse

On the train to Irkutsk, I overheard a conversation where Nikita guesthouse was mentioned. It was supposed to be a typical rural Russian wooden bungalow village, for the price of a hostel. The name stuck, and we asked our driver if he’d heard about it. He did, and he dropped us right in front of it. Since it was nightfall and hardly any lights were on, it was hard to see any of the structures properly. It did look very cozy but spacious at the same time, giving it a village-in-village feel. We got led to our room by a guy of about our age, who later turned out to be a sportsman from Kazachstan.

Nikita’s Homestead

The room was pretty standard, with a pretty thin mattress, but since I didn’t expect the world from this hostel it was just all that I needed. The price per person per night is about 25 euro (28 dollars) for the cheapest room, but this includes breakfast and dinner. It was amazing to not have to think about these things, just show up somewhere between the set times and you will be served 🙂

On one night, during dinner, a few Russian men joined. It was hard to tell if they were tourists or locals, but they were definitely drunk. One of the guys started to sing an emotional Russian ballad, and the others joined in at the chorus. The guy could sing well, which made it all a very interesting scene.

Nikita Bencharov’s homestead

8, Kirpichnaya ul. Khuzhir, Irkutsk Oblast Russia, 666137

Cheapest twin room incl. breakfast and dinner: 1.600 Rubles (24 EUR, 28 USD) Luxury double room incl. breakfast and dinner: 3.500 Rubles (52 EUR, 60 USD)

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Map — https://goo.gl/maps/z3eYy5Qgr1Q2 Website — http://www.olkhon.info/en Phone— +7 914 895 78 65 E-mail — natalia.bencharova(at)gmail.com

Hiking across Olkhon Island

Rarely have I had the chance to admire vast, open nature without some sort of backdrop of tour buses or other tourist vehicles. Silence and nature, ’tis a great combination. The day after our arrival we decided it was time for some action. We asked around and found that there are many hiking routes starting from the little town. We choose the hike across the island sideways, which fits our time schedule best.

These frozen puddles provided an amazing reflection.

Some sort of Shaman poles

The next day we rise early, have our complimentary breakfast porridge and start walking east through the village. We notice that two German Shepherds are following us, marking their territory along the way and giving other dogs ye olde butt-sniff. I was sure they’ll get distracted by something and return to their owners, but I was wrong. 8 hours later they were still by our sides, tired but loyal. We get to the point where the village ends and the forest starts when we see a little lorry drive towards us.

The Nikita homestead had a map of the island, so I quickly photographed it. We hiked from the north side to the south side.

We were very lucky with the gorgeous autumn weather.

It stops near us and a man in a grey officer’s uniform and Russian looking furry hat steps out. We’ve vaguely heard that you’re not allowed to hike in the area without a permit, but we decided to go anyway. “Dobryden, can I see your permits”, the man says in Russian. We look at each other and put on the old “we’re just tourists, we don’t understand your language” charade while we know all too well what is asked of us. This continues on for a little bit, and at one point we really do lose track of what’s going on. We settle on Kristijan giving the officer his ID card, which he promises to give back to us when we return down the same way. We continue on and Kristijan tells me that was a fake ID card he uses for situations like this. We never do get it back.

The great autumn colors of this Lake Baikal hike.

Our guard dog by a burned out fireplace where we rested.

The hike is amazing, through the dense forests that slowly change from dark green to light brown. The needles on the ground make for a nice soft path. Our German Shepherds are scanning the area for any animals and soon one of them is digging something up. It holds up its treasure proudly: a hairy skull of a cow-like animal. A little while later the alpha-Shepherd lets out a ferocious bark, the first and last one of the whole trip. With a primal focus, he starts chasing down a rabbit in between the trees and bushes. Then the rabbit decided to sprint up the hill, and without hesitation, the dog chases after it. Never have I seen a dog sprint up a hill with such agility and strength. With its sprint ‘our’ dog completely disappears off the radar for quite a while.

“Our” dog found a hairy skull of presumably some kind of cow

Kristijan and the dogs that followed us all the way on our hike and back

We continue to follow the trail hoping nothing bad happened to it. We call out the name we have given it (which I forgot) but no response. About half an hour later we hear panting and rattling in the bushes, and the visibly tired alpha-dog joins us again. After about 4 hours we reach the other side of the island, where we find a bench in an open spot next to a cliff. The Baikal lake stretches as far as our eyes can see, even though it is a clear day. Quite exhausted, we rest on the bench with the dogs resting next to us.

The silence around us is perfect for reflection and I remember doing just that. After about an hour of rest, we head back along the same route. This has easily been one of the most remote places I’ve been, but it was definitely an amazing experience. The vast nature calms you down, especially if you’re used to the constant distraction that is grown to be the standard of the current-day society. You will have to find your own way, without Wifi, Starbucks or laptops. If you’re up for the challenge (and ready to reap the rewards) I would definitely recommend a trip to Olkhon Island in magical Siberia.

Olkhon Island, a great place to rethink your life.

The shore on the other side of Olkhon Island. Impressive, but also very calming.

Bonus tip: Enjoy a banya, the quirky Russian version of a sauna

When in Russia, be sure to visit one of the public Banya (sauna): it’s quite the spectacle, to say the least. Men and women’s saunas are separated (back home it’s normal to have mixed saunas where everybody is trotting around naked), and therefore I can only tell you the male perspective on it. The buildings themselves look pretty regular, inside and out. But it’s a particular room that makes the difference. You get to wear a hat and be able to slap other men with oak-like leaves. Wait, what?! Yes, you read that correctly.

A typical scene in a Russian banya, but imagine fewer girls and more dudes. Original photo: Banya-spa.com

The Banya is one of the country’s oldest traditions, dating back several centuries, and it never decreased in popularity. The temperature in these banyas is pushing the limits of bearable, often exceeding 93 degrees Celsius (199 °F). Luckily there are ample funny-looking felt hats available to protect your head from this intense heat. You can see plenty of Russian hitting or “massage” themselves and others with bunches of dried branches and leaves from the white birch, oak or eucalyptus. No, the Russians don’t have sadomasochistic tendencies (per sé), they do this because it improves the blood circulation. When it gets a little too hot, follow the locals to a nearby lake (if there is one) for a butt-naked plunge. The Russians don’t care if it’s summer or winter, and neither did I. It was wonderfully refreshing I must say, and I felt reborn after the whole experience.

A collection of the felt hats you wear in a Russian banya to protect your head from the heat. Original photo: withoutbaggage.com

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You are awesome!! Would absolutely love to see what you have seen! Safe travels to you!

also, where are other posts about Russia? 🙂 Where did you go next after Irkutsk?

Thanks for a very interesting read 🙂 I am thinking of traveling to Baikal solo next June. Do you think it will be easy to find some company there among fellow travelers? I don’t feel like hiking there alone

Hi Anna, If you use website like Couchsurfing, I’m sure you will find a travel partner very easily 🙂 Irkutsk is a nice base for this. After Irkutsk and the Baikal lake, I continued on the Trans-Siberian train to Moscow and St. Petersburg. I haven’t been able to write about my experiences there yet however 🙂 Cheers, Victor

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Day 1: SAIGON - CAI BE – VINH LONG – TRA ON (L, D)

Day 2: TRA ON – CAN THO - SAIGON (B)

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Day 2: CAI BE – MANG THIT – TRA ON (B, L, D)

Day 3: TRA ON – CAN THO - SAIGON (B)

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Downstream: Can Tho – Tra On – Cai Be

Day 01: Cai Be – Cai Thia – Sa Dec

Day 02: My Thuan – Cai Be