Douce Mekong is a modern and tastefully designed river barge. Built in traditional style with local touch and western comfort Douce Mekong 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 Douce Mekong, 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 Douce Mekong 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.
1. Option 01: Cai Be - Can Tho
Day 1: Cai Be - Tra On (L.D)
+ 11:30 - 12h:00 boarding Douce Mekong 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.
+ Douce Mekong 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
fruit
+ 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: Traon - 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 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.
Option 02: Can Tho - Cai Be
Day 1: Can Tho - Tra On ( L.D)
+ 12.00-12h30 boarding Douce Mekong boat. Enjoy welcome drink
+ Transfer on a local boat to explore the CaiRang 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.
+ Douce Mekong continues its cruise to Tra On. 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.
Add : 416, Vinh Hung St, Hoang Mai Dist, Hanoi.
Tel : (84-4) 3 768 9470 - Fax: (84-4) 3 768 7604
Email : sales@vietnamcruises.asia
Website : www.vietnamcruises.asia
2. + Boarding back at with an aperitif while enjoying the magnificent sunset on the Mangthit canal and
Nicola river.
+ Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 2: Traon - 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
+ Douce Mekong continues its cruise toward Caibe.
+ 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 h00 Disembark in Caibe. The cruise concludes.
Tour price Include:
- 02 days cruise with stops and visits as stated with English/French speaking escort
- 01 night accommodation on board
- Meals as mentioned during the cruise (B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program
- Biking, sampan boat ride
- Services of crews during the cruise
- Aperitif
Tour price Exclude:
- Visa approval and fees for Vietnam or Cambodia
- Travel insurance
- Ground transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to pier in Mekong or ect...
- Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenir, laundry, ect...
Notes:
- Child age 2-12 years old discount 50% when sharing cabin with parents.
- Infants (under 2 years old) are free of charge.
- Above tour prices exclude current VAT.
Add : 416, Vinh Hung St, Hoang Mai Dist, Hanoi.
Tel : (84-4) 3 768 9470 - Fax: (84-4) 3 768 7604
Email : sales@vietnamcruises.asia
Website : www.vietnamcruises.asia
3. Services & Facilities
>> Aircon Cabin with scenic view
>> Spacious double, twin & connecting cabin
>> Traditional herbal foot massage (complimentary)
>> Restaurants
>> Bar
>> Sun desk with relaxing beds / folding chair
>> Shoe cleaning service ( complimentary)
>> Bicycles /Mountain bikes (free of charge)
>> Shuttle boat (free of charge)
>> Walks/ cruise boating to villages/markets
>> Doctor on call
>> Safe deposit boxes at reception
>> Visa/Master Card /Amex accepted
>> English & speaking monitor/guide on boat
Add : 416, Vinh Hung St, Hoang Mai Dist, Hanoi.
Tel : (84-4) 3 768 9470 - Fax: (84-4) 3 768 7604
Email : sales@vietnamcruises.asia
Website : www.vietnamcruises.asia