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Bassac Cruise Mekong Delta: The Bassac is entirely built of wood, from the hull of an 80-foot-long rice barge.
She can accommodate up to 12 passengers in six nicely decorated cabins, each with air-con and a private bathroom, and features a 100 sqft restaurant that opens all around, a large gallery, a small office room and 700 sqft of sundeck.
The Bassac can take her passengers on cruises up to seven days without stopping, and offers a great flexibility in programming your journey.

Mekong Delta on Bassac Cruise 2 Days and 3 days

Mekong Delta on Bassac Cruise 2 Days and 1 Night

Day 01: Saigon – Can Tho – Mang Thit (Lunch, Dinner)
Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier at noon time. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.
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.
Services included: Guide on board, meals, entrance fee, boat trip, shared cabin on Cruise

Day 02: Tra On – Cai Be – Saigon (Breakfast)
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 Cai Be.

Mekong Delta on Bassac Cruise 3 Days and 2 Nights

Day 01: Cai Be – Tra On (Lunch, Dinner)
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 Cho Lach 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. .
Services included: Guide on board, meals, entrance fee, boat trip, shared cabin on Cruise

Day 02: Tra On – Can Tho – Mang Thit (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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.
Services included: Guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and shared cabin on Cruise.

Day 03: Mang Thit – Cho Lach – Cai Be (Breakfast)
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 Cai Be.

Mekong Delta on Bassac Cruise 4 Days and 3 Nights

Day 01: Boarding Cai Be (Lunch, Dinner)
Boarding at noon at Cai Be, introduction to the ship and crew, checking into the cabins.
Lunch is served as the Bassac sets sail along her route.
After coffee and a nap if you wish, you may enjoy the banks scenery unrolling; then the Bassac drops anchor by mid-afternoon for the visit.
After boarding back and a welcome back drink, the Bassac gets under way, and night falls.
Dinner is served as the Bassac reaches her anchoring point for the night.

Services included: Guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip, shared cabin on Cruise.

Day 02: Cai Be – Vinh Long (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast is available from 6:30 on, with croissants, tea, coffee, a selection of fruit juices.
The Bassac gets under way towards Vinh Long.
Upon arrival at Vinh Long, boarding of a local boat for the morning visit.
The visit brings you to mid-morning.
Boarding back at VVinh Long at noon.
Lunch is served as the Bassac sets sail along her route.
After coffee and a nap if you wish, you may enjoy the banks scenery unrolling; then the Bassac drops anchor by mid-afternoon for the visit.
After boarding back and a welcome back drink, the Bassac gets under way, and night falls.
Dinner is served as the Bassac reaches her anchoring point for the night.

Services included: Guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip, shared cabin on Cruise.

Day 03: Vinh Long – Long Xuyen (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast is available from 6:30 on, with croissants, tea, coffee, a selection of fruit juices.
The Bassac gets under way towards Long Xuyen.
Upon arrival at Long Xuyen, boarding of a local boat for the morning visit.
The visit brings you to mid-morning.
Boarding back at noon, refreshement as a welcome back.
Departure towards Tiger Island on the middle of the Bassac river. Lunch is served on board while en route.
Upon arrival at Tiger Island, transfer onto the longboat for a visit of stilted houses, a typical local architecture, then tour the island on a bike cyclo.
Boarding back before dusk, a welcome drink and the dinner are served on board while en route.
The bar is open, rest on the deck before the night. The Bassac drops anchor near Long Xuyen for the night.

Services included: Guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and shared cabin on Cruise

Day 04: Long Xuyen – Chau Doc (Breakfast)
Breakfast is served from 6:30 AM, as the Bassac is on its way upstream the river towards Chau Doc.
Upon arrival to Chau Doc, check-out and transfer onto a local boat for the visit of a village of the Muslim Cham minority and a floating fish farm on the way, then final disembarkment.
End of services by mid-morning on shore at Chau Doc.
Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit.

Services included: Guide, meals, entrance fee and boat trip

Included:
+ Accommodation of each passenger in a twin-share cabin, double- or twin-bedded, except where other accommodation arrangements are mentioned in the booking slip;
+ Meals mentioned in the trip
+ Vietnamese coffee, tea; mineral water;
+ Two 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.

Excluded:
+ Road trip from/to Saigon
+ Bar services; Personal travel insurance;
+ Visas and visa fees;
+ Tips and gratuities.
+ Payment services charge by credit card or bank transfer (+3%)

Trip Note:
+ Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather and operations conditions.
+Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number for all passengers.
+No additional charge for one child under 2 sharing the same bed, limited to one child per booking only.
+ 50% cost applied for kid 2 – 11 years
+All major Credit cards are accepted on board: Visa and MasterCard..

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