Founded in 2002, Mientay Boat Cruise boasts a fleet of 2 similar oak wood vessels: each is 22-meters long and 4.5 meters wide, with accommodation for up to 16 guests in a common dormitory for some comfortable cruises. Each boat is equipped with state-of-the-art security devices, fine restaurant on board and a sundeck too; and carries bicycles with for the guests, enabling utmost flexibility for particular discovery wishes.
Fleet’s Safety Policy
For safety and comfort, Mientay Boat Cruise operates a strictly non-smoking policy indoor. Smoking is allowed for the outside areas only.
Safety instructions are located in public access. In case of emergency, each passenger is requested to follow crew’s instructions.
1. Option 01: Ho Chi Minh - My Tho - Cai Be - Sa Dec - Long Xuyen - Ho Chi Minh and Vice
Versa (MT/LX3)
Day 1: My Tho - Cai Be (L.D)
-08h00am: pick up at hotel in Saigon then route for My Tho (70km).
-10h00am: boarding on Mien Tay sampan in My Tho, welcome drink and check in Mien Tay sampan.
-The guests can walk throught the island, trying native fruits viewing local handicraft production and
meeting the local people. Then take a brief sampan ride throught palm-shaded creeks.
-Back to Mien Tay sampan. Lunch served on board.
-Then cruise for Cai Be via Ngu Hiep.
-Arrive Ngu Hiep island. Disembark and leisure biking or walking tour on this island seeing daily life
and local people’s activities.
-Then boat depart for Cai Be, leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful
scenery and enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Tien river.
-Dinner and overnight on board in Cai Be.
Day 2: Cai Be - Sa Dec - Long Xuyen (B.L.D)
-After breakfast, explore the lively Cai Be floating market in early morning.
-Walking for visit the handicraft village of the local people.
-Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.
-Continue boat trip to Mekong Lodge – an eco-resort Mekong Lodge includes 29private pretty
bungalows and River View Restaurant, stretched in an area of more than 10000 m2 lays just beside
the Tien River.
-Lunch on board.
-Boat flowing to LONG XUYEN via SADEC, walking for visit Sadec town where Margueritte Duras's
famous novel Lover was set and made famous by the film L’Amant, the Marguerite Duras story and
explore this town. Visit a bonsai garden.and the local market.
-Cruise continue to Long Xuyen. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful
scenery and the aperitifs and sunset cruise.
-Dinner and nite on board in LONGXUYEN.
Day 3: Long Xuyen - Ho Chi Minh City (B.L)
-In the morning, the noise of the floating market wake you up, visit the daily life of the local people
who live on both sides of the Mekong river breakfast on board, then our small boat take you to visit of
CULAO Ong Ho (museum of the 02nd President of the Vietnam) and the small arroyos on the island
and a biggest crocodile farm in Mekong.
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. -Check out, disembark and return to vehicle at Long Xuyen pier. Having lunch(up to river tide and
according to the availibility of Mien Tay boat, clients will have lunch at restaurant or on board). After
lunch, drive back to HCMC and arrive HCMC about 18h00.
Option 02: Ho Chi Minh - My Tho - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh and Vice Versa
(MT/CT3)
Day 1: My Tho - Cai Be (L.D)
-08h00am: pick up at hotel in Saigon then route for My Tho (70km).
-10h00am: boarding on Mien Tay sampan in My Tho, welcome drink and check in Mien Tay sampan.
-The guests can walk throught the island, trying native fruits viewing local handicraft production and
meeting the local people. Then take a brief sampan ride throught palm-shaded creeks.
-Back to Mien Tay sampan. Lunch served on board.
-Then cruise for Cai Be via Ngu Hiep.
-Arrive Ngu Hiep island. Disembark and leisure biking or walking tour on this island seeing daily life
and local people’s activities.
-Then boat depart for Cai Be, leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful
scenery and enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Tien river.
-Dinner and overnight on board in Cai Be.
Day 2: Cai Be - Vinh Long - Tra On (B.L.D)
-In the morning, the noise of the floating market wake you up, visit the daily life of the local people
who live on both sides of the Mekong river, breakfast on board.
-After breakfast, cruising by small motor boat to explore the lively Cai Be floating market in the
morning.
-Walking for visit a handicraft village of the local people then sightseeing the old house and sample
various tropical fruits.
-Continue boat trip to Mekong Lodge – an eco-resort Mekong Lodge includes 29private pretty
bungalows and River View Restaurant, stretched in an area of more than 10000 m2 lays just beside
the Tien River.
-Lunch on board.
-Up to river tide, disembark and make a pleasant walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside
to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities, especially somes orchards (orange
grove) with its famer.
-Cruise to continue to Tra On. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the river. Leisurely cruise up the
Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and the aperitifs, sunset cruise .
-A wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River branches. Dinner and nite on
board in Tra On.
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: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh (B.L)
-The noise of the floating market wake you up early in the morning. After breakfast, the cruise to
continue to Can Tho. Enjoy the magnificent sunrise on the river. Leisurely cruise up the BASSAC river
while enyoying the beautiful scenery.
-After breakfast, when arrive Can Tho check out luggages to small motor boat which will take you
explore the Cai Rang 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. And through the
palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.
-Check out, disembark and return to vehicle at Ninh Kieu pier in Can Tho. Having lunch(up to river
tide and according to the availibility of Mien Tay boat, clients will have lunch at restaurant or on
board). After lunch, drive back to HCMC and arrive HCMC about 17h00.
Tour price Include:
- Round transfers with driver only
- English speaking guide on boat
- Boat cruiseing featured in the program in details
- All meals as mentionned (B= Breakfast. L= Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Overnight on boat
- All entrance fees
- Walking and biking tour up to health's situation of clients
Tour price Exclude:
- Beverages or drinks
- Tourists insurances
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Other service not mentioned in the program
Children Policy:
- A special child rate (from 02 - 11 years old) is granted on most cruise package provided that the
child shares the room with 2 full-paying participants. On cruisers, no additional charge if children
under 6 years old shared room and existing beds with parents (no breakfast included). If an extra
cabin is requested, the applicable rate as per our tariff for an extra cabin will be charged, which also
includes breakfast.
- Children under 6 years old: free
- Children from 07 - 11 years old: 75% of adult
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. RATE: This rate is quoted in USD per person
Mien Tay boat price Group size
2Pax 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11- 13-16
pax Pax Pax Pax 12Pax Pax
MT/CT3 350 255 220 205 190 170 155
MT/LX3 350 255 220 205 190 170 155
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