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: Can Tho - Sa Dec - Cai Be
Day 1: Cai Be - 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.
+ Boarding back at with an aperitif while enjoying the magnificent sunset on the Mangthit canal and
Nicola river.
+ Dinner and overnight on board
+ 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.
+ 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: Vinh Long - My Thuan - Sa Dec (B.L.D)
+ Breakfast on board over splendid sunrise on the Mekong.
+ Walks /cycle amongst the lush vegetation to visit the fruit farm , the handicraft villages and meet
with local people .
+ Douce Mekong set sails again to Sadec while lunch is served on board.
+ Visit busy Sadec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras.
+ Walks along the village path and acquaintance with rural activities as farmers farm their fields: rice
fields, vegetable farms, fish farms.
+ Boarding back at with an aperitif while cruising down to Caithia.
+ Dinner and overnight on board .
Day 3: Sa Dec - Cai Be - Departure (B)
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2. + Breakfast on boat in the morning.
+ Cycling on the bank of the peninsula for a visit of the gardens and orchards.
+ 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 h00-11h30 Disembark in Caibe. The cruise concludes.
Option 02: Cai Be - Sa Dec - Can Tho
Day 1: Cai Be - My Thuan - Sa Dec (L.D)
+ 11.00-11h30 boarding Douce Mekong boat. Enjoy welcome drink.
+ Douce Mekong 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 2: Cai Thia - Vinh Long - Tra On (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.
+ Douce Mekong 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 Douce Mekong is cruising Mang Thit river.
+ Dinner and night on board.
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. Day 3: Traon - Can Tho - Departure (B)
+ Breakfast on boat
+ 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 canls 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.
Tour price Include:
- 03 days cruise with stops and visits as stated with English/ French speaking escort
- 02 nights accommodation on boat
- Meals as mentioned during the cruise (B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Admission the fees at visiting points as mentioned in the program
- Biking, sampan boat ride
- Services of crews during the cruises
- Aperitif
- Group insurance
Tour price Exclude:
- Visa approval and fees for Vietnam or Cambodia
- Ground transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to pier in Mekong or ect...
- Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, 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.
Day 1: Saigon - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Tra On (L.D)
+ Pick up from your hotel in Saigon
+ Arrival Mekong Delta, we will board our sampan for an exploration of lush vegetation of Mekong
Delta and the lively Cai Be floating market. Walking for visit the handicraft village of the local people.
Sightseeing the old house and simple various tropical fruits. Return to our boat.
+ Our boat sets sail and cruise through zizag cannales and river heading out to Can Tho via Cho Lach
village while we enjoy lunch on board
+ Arrival Cho Lach village, we will go for a pleasant walking or biking on the footpaths of the
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
4. countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities, especially somes
orchards (orange grove) with its famer. Interaction with friendly people and meet with a host of
smiling children. Our cruise continue to Tra On
+ Enjoy the magnificen sunset on the river. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enjoying the
beatiful scenery and the aperitifs, sunset cruise. A wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over
Mekong River branches. Dinner and stay overnight on boat Douce Mekong in Tra On
Day 2: Tra On - Cai Rang - Can Tho (B.L.D)
+ The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong River life comes to life for another lovely day, we have
breakfast and set sails to Can Tho through tributary and canals
+ Enjoy the manificent sunrise on Bassac river. A small boat will take you to Cai Rang floating market.
One of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundereds of small boats bargaining
and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. And through the palm-shaded creek local
houses and green orchards comes into your view.
+ Leisurely cruise down the Mekong River while enjoying the beatiful scenery and the aperitifs, sunset
cruise on boat Douce Mekokong. Dinner and stay overnight on boat.
Day 3: Long Xuyen - Cho Moi - Hoa Hao (B.L.D)
+ Rising up early for another nice day, we contemplate sunrise while having breakfast on boat. Visit
Long Xuyen floating market by small boats intermingled through the water as vendors buy and sell
their fruit. Visit a crocodile farm and promenade on Ong Ho Island, see daily life of the local people
who live on both sides of the Mekong (Bassac River), and small arroyos on the Island. Noon
approaching we return to Douce Mekong boat and carry on our fourney to Hoa Hao Village
+ Lunch on boat. Disembark and head to Chau Doc. Tonight we stay overnight at Victorua Chau Doc
hotel in Chau Doc
Day 4: Chau Doc - PhnomPenh (B.L.D)
+ This morning we will have a boat ride from Chau Doc to PhnomPenh departing at 08:00 am. The
boat takes us along the Mekong River. It continues on to the Vietnamese (Vinh Xuong) - Cambodia
(Kaom Samnar) border and then to PhnomPenh, the capital of Cambodia. The fourney takes
approximately 4 hours
+ Arrival transfer our hotel in Phnompenh, the capital of Kingdom of Cambodia. A visit to Phnompenh
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. Overnightt at
Sunway hotel (4 stars hotel) in Phnompenh
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
5. Day 5: Phnompenh Cruise to SiemReap (B.L.D)
+ This morning there will be a transfer to Phnompenh port for the boat ride to Siemreap. The boat
winding our way on Tonle Sap River, taking in such spectacular view of rural life on water.
+ Arrival Siemreap, transfer to the hotel. Visit Prasat Kravan with its unique brick sculptures and Ta
Prohm. One of the area's most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was
discovered and retains much of its mystery.
+ Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and
swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when
European explorers first stumbled upon them. Visit as well Ta Keo, Chau Say Tevode and
Thommanon.
+ Dinner and overnight at Prince d'Angkor hotel
Day 6: Angkor Wat Temple (B.L.D)
+ Breskfast at hotel. In the morning, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor
Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace on
Beijjing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Combodian flag and the 12th century
masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and
architecture.Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the
mountains at the edge of the ocean beyond
+ Lunch at loacal restaurant. Afternoon visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See
the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Royal Enclosure,
Phimeanakas, the Elephants
Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with
over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), until sunset. Dinner local restaurant and accommodation at
hotel
+ Tonight we will enjoy dinner with traditional Khmer folk performance of Apsara. Overnight at Prince
d'Angkor hotel in Siemreap.
Day 7: Departure (B)
+ At leisure to visit the market or "Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles" of Siemreap ( if time
permits)
+ Transfer to Siemreap International Airport fot departure flight to the next destination
+ At leisure to vist the market or " Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles" of Siem Reap ( if time
permits)
+ Transfer to Siemreap International Airport for departure flight to the next destination
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
6. Tour price Include:
- All boat cruise Douce Mekong with meals
- Boat ride from Chau Doc to PhnomPenh and PhnomPenh - SiemReap
- All accommodation on the Douce Mekong boat and at the hotels (Victoria Chau Doc hotel, Sunway
hotel, Prince d'Angkor hotel)
- Meals as indicated (B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Admission fees and permits where applicable
- Land transportation
- Airport transfers
- Service of crew and English speaking guide on boat
Tour price Exclude:
- Pre/post trip arrangement
- Beverages
- Travel insurance
- Visa fee
- Other personal expenses
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