DAY 1: CHAU DOC - CHO MOI
Boarding at the Chau Doc pier, welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into your cabin.
Departure downstream on the Bassac river, as the crew serves lunch.
We connect through river Vam Nao and around the district of Cho Moi to the First River.
Mid-afternoon, we sail along a small tributary to Song Ho. Exploratory visit at Cho Moi: Village and old churches.
Boarding back at dusk, welcome drink. Dinner is served en route.
The Bassac drops anchor on the way in view of the My Thuan bridge for the night.
DAY 2: CRUISSING TO CAI BE
Breakfast is available from 6:30 on.
The Bassac sets sail after sunrise towards Cai Be, through sceneries of sweet water mangroves on river My Tho.
Arrival in Cai Be, transfer to a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft.
Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, 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 3: CRUISSING TO 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, 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.
End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cần Thơ.
***** Please note you will leave the Bassac for good at the time you embark for the last visit.
Inclusions of the trip
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Transportation on board
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Accommodation of each passenger in a twin-share cabin, double- or twin-bedded.
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Meals served onboard
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Vietnamese coffee, tea; mineral water
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Visits on shore or on a small skiff
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Access to all services on board
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Access to and from the board on a longboat
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All taxes are included |
Exclusions of the trip
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Price of private car |
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4 seat car |
7 seat van |
16 seat van |
24 seat van |
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$ 260 |
$ 280 |
$ 310 |
$ 450 |
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