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3 Days Cai Be - Can Tho Bassac Cruise

Price: US$385 - US$451
Depart from: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Itinerary: Option1: Cai Be - Can Tho - Cai Be; Option 2: Cai Be - Can Tho - Thot Not - Can Tho; Option 3: Can Tho - Thot Not - Can Tho - Cai Be
Duration: 3 days/2 nights

Cai Be - Can Tho - Cai Be Itinerary

Departure: Every day

Day 1: Cai Be

  • Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, Introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.
  • Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river.
  • Lunch while en route. Rest on the deck.
  • The Bassac slips into the Chợ Lách canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water.
  • Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby.
  • Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.
  • The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On floating market, for the night.

 

Day 2: Can Tho

  • You may get up for breakfast as early as 06:30, as the ship is resuming its cruise the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho.
  • Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier by mid-morning.
  • Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route.
  • Tour near Tra On floating market.
  • Turning into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks.
  • By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta's countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants.
  • Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset.
  • The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river towards her anchorage point for the night.
  • The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit.
 

Day 3: Cai Be

  • 06:30 Departure towards Cai Be. The passengers take their breakfast while enjoying the scenery on the banks.
  • The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards.
  • Arrival in Cai Be, check-out and boarding of a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft.

End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cái Bè.
Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit, typically about 8:30.

Cai Be - Can Tho - Thot Not - Can Tho Itinerary

Departure: Wednesdays

Day 1: Cai Be

  • Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, Introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.
  • Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river.
  • Lunch while en route. Rest on the deck.
  • The Bassac slips into the Chợ Lách canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water.
  • Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby.
  • Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.
  • The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On floating market, for the night

 

Day 2: Thot Not - Can Tho

  • You may get up for breakfast as early as 06:30, as the ship is resuming its cruise the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho.
  • Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier by mid-morning.
  • Boarding back at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink. Departure upstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route.
  • Upon arrival at Thot Not, transfer on the longboat to take some walks at the bamboo village in Thot Not.
  • Boarding back at dusk, rest on the deck for the sunset while taking somes drinks at the bar.
  • The dinner is served on board. The Bassac takes the way back to Can Tho and casts anchor near Can Tho for the night
 

Day 3: Can Tho

  • Breakfast is available from 06:30, while the ship is cruising towards Can Tho city.
  • Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier.
  • Arrival at Ninh Kieu, Can Tho, late morning.

End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cần Thơ.

Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit, typically about 8:30.

Can Tho - Thot Not - Can Tho - Cai Be Itinerary

Departure: Thursdays and Fridays

Day 1: Can Tho

  • Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure upstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route.
  • Upon arrival at Thot Not, transfer on the longboat to take some walks at the bamboo village in Thot Not.
  • Boarding back at dusk, rest on the deck for the sunset while taking somes drinks at the bar.
  • The dinner is served on board. The Bassac takes the way back to Can Tho and casts anchor near Can Tho for the night.

 

Day 2: Can Tho - Thot Not

  • Breakfast is available from 06:30, while the ship is cruising towards Can Tho city.
  • Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier.
  • Arrival at Ninh Kieu, Can Tho, late morning.
  • Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route.
  • Tour near Tra On floating market.
  • Turning into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks.
  • By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta's countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants.
  • Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset.
  • The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river towards her anchorage point for the night.
  • The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit.
 

Day 3: Cai Be

  • 06:30 Departure towards Cai Be. The passengers take their breakfast while enjoying the scenery on the banks.
  • The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards.
  • Arrival in Cai Be, check-out and boarding of a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft.

End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cái Bè.

Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit, typically about 8:30.

Prices quoted in US$ nett per person

Price

Joining boat

Single Sup.
1 - 2 Pax 3 - 12 Pax
Double/ Twin 415 385 180

Inclusion:

  • Transportation on board
  • Accommodation of each passenger in a twin-share cabin, double- or twin-bedded.
  • Meals served onboard
  • Vietnamese coffee, tea; mineral water
  • Visits on shore or on a small skiff
  • Access to all services on board
  • Access to and from the board on a longboat
  • All taxes are included
 

Exclusion:

  • Private transfer around Saigon
  • Bar services
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas and visa fees
  • Tips and gratuities
Depart from: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Itinerary: Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Can Tho - Long Xuyen - Chau Doc
Duration:  4 days/3 nights
Prices
From US$555 - US$600
Depart from: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Itinerary: Option1: Cai Be - Can Tho - Chau Doc; Option 2: Can Tho - Chau Doc - Cai Be; Option 3: Chau Doc - Cai Be - Can Tho
Duration: 3 days/2 nights
Prices
from US$385 - US$451
Depart from: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Itinerary: Option 1: Cai Be - Can Tho; Option 2: Can Tho - Cai Be
Duration:  2 days/1 nights
Prices
from US$227 - US$290

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