Cái Bè - Cần Thơ -
Châu Đốc, departing on Fridays, is a superb
two-night journey that will take you to the
heart of the Mekong delta and to the
Cambodian frontier. It is possible to
connect to Cambodia with a speedboat. We can
make the arrangements for you.
Day 1: Embark in 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 on 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: Tra On - Long Xuyen
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, welcome drink and
departure towards upstream river Bassac.
Lunch is served on board while en route.
Upon arrival at Thot Not, transfer on
the longboat for a visit of a
bamboo-knitting village near the Thot
Not bird park, at the time the egrets
return home from a day out.
Boarding back before dusk, a welcome
drink and the dinner are served on board
while en route.
Rest on the deck before the night. The
Bassac drops anchor upstream of Long
Xuyen for the night.
Day 3: Disembark in Chau Doc
Breakfast is served from 6:30 AM, as the
Bassac is on its way upstream the river
towards Châu Đốc.
Upon arrival to Chau Doc, check-out and
transfer onto a local boat for the visit
of a village of the Muslim Cham
minority, then final disembarkment.
End
of services by mid-morning on shore at Châu
Đốc.
Please note you will leave the Bassac for
good upon boarding the small boat for the
last visit.
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