Life On The River (Upstream)
See life as it is lived on both sides of the river, visiting historic houses, colorful temples and local workshops. End your journey with a sumptuous lunch at an Indochina-inspired restaurant.
Mekong Zigzac
Cai Be - Ben Tre
10.630.000 VNĐ/ người (tối thiểu 2 người)
Duration:
Private 2-Day Boat
Cruises type:
Song Xanh Sampan
Destination:
Cai Be - Ben Tre
Itinerary
Highlights Include
- Explore how life is lived along the river.
- Visit a Coconut candy & puffed rice factory.
- Visit a clay pot factory and temple.
- Cruise on peaceful rivers and canals.
- Enjoy spectacular photo opportunities.
Valid from 1 October 2024 until 30 Sep 2025
Day 1
CAI BE – LONG HO – CHO LACH
Meet us at your hotel at 8:00 am and transfer to Cai Be by road. Begin cruising from Phu An Jetty at 10:00 am. From the sampan, observe life as it plays out on shore – people going about their daily activities set against mesmerising backdrops. En route to Long Ho, we will stop at various points along the river including in a visit of local cottage industries that utilize products from the Delta like rice and coconuts. Lunch is served on board while cruising towards along a narrow canal teeming with life. Observe the endless boat traffic and the quiet but constant activity along the banks Continue by sampan, observing from your boat the life on the shore, the people, and the stunning landscapes. We will then cross the Co Chien river passing by quaint villages to visit the most famous “Red claypot kingdom”. Continue to Cho Lach, the famous area for its fruit tree nursery gardens. Enjoy shore excursions to gain insight into how the local people make a living, and stop for a ornamental plants and Bonsai garden or a temple in a tinny village. Back to your sampan and enjoy a charming cruise during the sunset. Dinner is served on board while the Song Xanh continues its cruise on the Ham Luong River. Overnight on board.
Day 2
CHO LACH – BEN TRE
Wake up early at 6:00 am for a leisurely cruise on the peaceful waterways passing remote islets of the Mekong Delta. As we make our way down this famous river take in the local life as you pass by fisher folk checking their daily catch and floating houses imperceivably balanced on the mighty Mekong. Breakfast is served on board while the Song Xanh navigates towards Ben Tre among local barges loaded with fruits and coconut from the Delta. Arrive in Ben Tre and disembark at 10:00 am.
*Note: Actual itinerary may vary depending upon river tides, arrival time or other conditions.
Tour includes
- Private 2-day boat overnighting aboard Song Xanh Sampan
- 1 breakfast and 1 lunch served on board
- 1 dinner served on board including a bottle of wine for 2 persons
- Sightseeing fees included in the above itinerary
- English-speaking tour guide
- Crew assistance
- One-way transfer from Saigon to Cai Be
Tour Excludes
- Individual travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Beverages not specified in the above program
- Tips for crew and tour guide
- Any expenses not indicated in the above program
other tours
Life On The River (Downstream)
Admire the rustic riverscapes and enjoy unique sightseeing experiences cruising among colorful boats and barges at the Cai Rang Floating Market.
