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Douce Mekong is a modern and tastefully designed river barge. Built in traditional style with local touch and western comfort Douce Mekong offers an elegant, relaxing and fulfilling ways to explore endless water way of Mekong River.
The cruise brings us into contact with people in different corner of the Delta. With Douce Mekong, you will have ample opportunity to see Vietnam in its authenticity and sample local culture and food, in a one unpacking, unforgettable vacation where your "floating hotel" get you insight into Mekong Delta and quaint villages.
Aboard Douce Mekong you will enjoy the continuous and ever-changing scenery as you encounter a lively world of legendary waterways and picturesque landscapes, floating markets, lush bonsais garden, rice fields, villages, pagodas and temples, fruit-filled orchards, boat laden bazaar and a host of smiling children.
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2 Days Program & Rate
| Option 01: Cai Be - Can Tho | |
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Day 1: Cai Be - Tra On (L.D)
 + 11:30 - 12h:00 boarding Douce Mekong boat. Enjoy welcome drink+ Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, the mazes of waterway , local pop-rice and sweets production. + Visit of colonial buildings, old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers. + Douce Mekong continues its cruise to Cochien . Lunch served on board + Embark on a pleasant walk or cycle on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities. Visit a cottage industry , a local farm and sample seasonal fruit + Leisurely cruise on the Mekong River while taking in the beautiful scenery. + Enjoy an aperitif over the sunset. + Dinner and night on board. |
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Day 2: Traon - Can Tho (B)
 + Breakfast on board+ The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Cantho through tributary and canals. + Transfer to Cairang: one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing. + Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink. +11 h00 Disembark in Cantho. The cruise concludes. |
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| Option 02: Can Tho - Cai Be | |
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Day 1: Can Tho - Tra On ( L.D)
 + 12.00-12h30 boarding Douce Mekong boat. Enjoy welcome drink+ Transfer on a local boat to explore the CaiRang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards. + Douce Mekong continues its cruise to Tra On. Lunch served on board + Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful scenery + Visits of the fruit farm and walks amongst pleasant villages on the footpaths of the countryside. Opportunity to meet with local people. + Boarding back at with an aperitif while enjoying the magnificent sunset on the Mangthit canal and Nicola river. + Dinner and overnight on board. |
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Day 2: Traon - Cai Be (B)
 + Breakfast on boat in the morning.+ Visit the fruit farm and walks amongst the lush vegetation through verdant villages and meet with local people + Douce Mekong continues its cruise toward Caibe. + Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, local pop-rice and sweets production. Visit of colonial buildings, old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers. + Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink. + 11 h00 Disembark in Caibe. The cruise concludes. |
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Tour price Include: - 02 days cruise with stops and visits as stated with English/French speaking escort - 01 night accommodation on board - Meals as mentioned during the cruise (B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner) - Admission fee at visiting points as mentioned in the program - Biking, sampan boat ride - Services of crews during the cruise - Aperitif Tour price Exclude: - Visa approval and fees for Vietnam or Cambodia - Travel insurance - Ground transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to pier in Mekong or ect... - Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenir, laundry, ect... |
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Notes:
- Child age 2-12 years old discount 50% when sharing cabin with parents.
- Infants (under 2 years old) are free of charge.
- Above tour prices exclude current VAT.
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3 Days Program & Rate
| Option 01: Can Tho - Sa Dec - Cai Be | |
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Day 1: Cai Be - Tra On ( L.D)
+ 12.00-12h30 boarding Douce Mekong boat. Enjoy welcome drink
+ Transfer on a local boat to explore the CaiRang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards. + Douce Mekong continues its cruise to Tra On. Lunch served on board. + Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful scenery + Visits of the fruit farm and walks amongst pleasant villages on the footpaths of the countryside. Opportunity to meet with local people. + Boarding back at with an aperitif while enjoying the magnificent sunset on the Mangthit canal and Nicola river. + Dinner and overnight on board + 12.00-12h30 boarding Douce Mekong boat. Enjoy welcome drink + Transfer on a local boat to explore the CaiRang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards. + Douce Mekong continues its cruise to Tra On. Lunch served on board. + Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful scenery + Visits of the fruit farm and walks amongst pleasant villages on the footpaths of the countryside. Opportunity to meet with local people. + Boarding back at with an aperitif while enjoying the magnificent sunset on the Mangthit canal and Nicola river. + Dinner and overnight on board |
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Day 2: Vinh Long - My Thuan - Sa Dec (B.L.D)
+ Breakfast on board over splendid sunrise on the Mekong.
+ Walks /cycle amongst the lush vegetation to visit the fruit farm , the handicraft villages and meet with local people . + Douce Mekong set sails again to Sadec while lunch is served on board. + Visit busy Sadec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras. + Walks along the village path and acquaintance with rural activities as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, vegetable farms, fish farms. + Boarding back at with an aperitif while cruising down to Caithia. + Dinner and overnight on board . |
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Day 3: Sa Dec - Cai Be - Departure (B)
+ Breakfast on boat in the morning.+ Cycling on the bank of the peninsula for a visit of the gardens and orchards. + Douce Mekong continues its cruise toward Caibe. + Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, local pop-rice and sweets production. Visit of colonial buildings, old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers. + Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink. + 11 h00-11h30 Disembark in Caibe. The cruise concludes. |
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| Option 02: Cai Be - Sa Dec - Can Tho | |
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Day 1: Cai Be - My Thuan - Sa Dec (L.D)
+ 11.00-11h30 boarding Douce Mekong boat. Enjoy welcome drink.+ Douce Mekong continues sets sails to Caithia while lunch is served on boat. + Embark on a lovely cycling excursion on the bank of the peninsula browsing several verdant villages. Visit of the gardens and orchards, local houses and ample opportunity meet with people and get insight into Delta life . Visit Caodai temple on the way to Mythuan. + Continue our cruise toward Sadec, a nice and quiet town overlooking Mekong river + Visit the lively Sadec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras. + Walks along the village path and get yourself acquaintance with rural activities as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, and vegetable farms, fish farms. + Back to our boat for a cruise down stream. Relax on boat while sipping an aperitif . + Dinner and overnight on board. |
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Day 2: Cai Thia - Vinh Long - Tra On (B.L.D)
+ Breakfast on board on the Mekong.+ Visit Binh Hoa Phuoc island and go for walk walk through the islets, sampling native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meet the local people. + Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, the mazes of waterway , local pop-rice and sweets production. + Visit of old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers. + Douce Mekong continues its cruise to Cochien. Lunch served on board + Embark on a pleasant walk on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities. Visit a cottage industry , a local farm and sample seasonal fruits. + Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Open bar and rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Douce Mekong is cruising Mang Thit river. + Dinner and night on board. |
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Day 3: Traon - Can Tho - Departure (B)+ Breakfast on boat + The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Can Tho through tributary and canals +Transfer to Cai Rang: one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk along the canls and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing + Boarding back at noon, with a welcome back drink + 11:00 Disembark in Can Tho. The cruise concludes. |
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Tour price Include: - 03 days cruise with stops and visits as stated with English/ French speaking escort - 02 nights accommodation on boat - Meals as mentioned during the cruise (B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) - Admission the fees at visiting points as mentioned in the program - Biking, sampan boat ride - Services of crews during the cruises - Aperitif - Group insurance Tour price Exclude: - Visa approval and fees for Vietnam or Cambodia - Ground transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to pier in Mekong or ect... - Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, ect... |
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Notes:
- Child age 2-12 years old discount 50% when sharing cabin with parents.
- Infants (under 2 years old) are free of charge.
- Above tour prices exclude current VAT.
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7 Days Program & Rate
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Day 1: Saigon - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Tra On (L.D)
+ Pick up from your hotel in Saigon + Arrival Mekong Delta, we will board our sampan for an exploration of lush vegetation of Mekong Delta and the lively Cai Be floating market. Walking for visit the handicraft village of the local people. Sightseeing the old house and simple various tropical fruits. Return to our boat. + Our boat sets sail and cruise through zizag cannales and river heading out to Can Tho via Cho Lach village while we enjoy lunch on board + Arrival Cho Lach village, we will go for 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. Interaction with friendly people and meet with a host of smiling children. Our cruise continue to Tra On + Enjoy the magnificen sunset on the river. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enjoying the beatiful scenery and the aperitifs, sunset cruise. A wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River branches. Dinner and stay overnight on boat Douce Mekong in Tra On |
Day 2: Tra On - Cai Rang - Can Tho (B.L.D)
 + The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong River life comes to life for another lovely day, we have breakfast and set sails to Can Tho through tributary and canals+ Enjoy the manificent sunrise on Bassac river. A small boat will take you to Cai Rang floating market. One of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundereds of small boats bargaining and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. And through the palm-shaded creek local houses and green orchards comes into your view. + Leisurely cruise down the Mekong River while enjoying the beatiful scenery and the aperitifs, sunset cruise on boat Douce Mekokong. Dinner and stay overnight on boat. |
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Day 3: Long Xuyen - Cho Moi - Hoa Hao (B.L.D) + Rising up early for another nice day, we contemplate sunrise while having breakfast on boat. Visit Long Xuyen floating market by small boats intermingled through the water as vendors buy and sell their fruit. Visit a crocodile farm and promenade on Ong Ho Island, see daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong (Bassac River), and small arroyos on the Island. Noon approaching we return to Douce Mekong boat and carry on our fourney to Hoa Hao Village + Lunch on boat. Disembark and head to Chau Doc. Tonight we stay overnight at Victorua Chau Doc hotel in Chau Doc |
Day 4: Chau Doc - PhnomPenh (B.L.D)
 + This morning we will have a boat ride from Chau Doc to PhnomPenh departing at 08:00 am. The boat takes us along the Mekong River. It continues on to the Vietnamese (Vinh Xuong) - Cambodia (Kaom Samnar) border and then to PhnomPenh, the capital of Cambodia. The fourney takes approximately 4 hours+ Arrival transfer our hotel in Phnompenh, the capital of Kingdom of Cambodia. A visit to Phnompenh is a very interesting experience indeed. It is a city with an interesting pulse and it gives you a very true taste of Asia + We will visit the Wats Phnom, National museum, silver Pagoda and Royal Palace. Overnightt at Sunway hotel (4 stars hotel) in Phnompenh |
Day 5: Phnompenh Cruise to SiemReap (B.L.D)
 + This morning there will be a transfer to Phnompenh port for the boat ride to Siemreap. The boat winding our way on Tonle Sap River, taking in such spectacular view of rural life on water.+ Arrival Siemreap, transfer to the hotel. Visit Prasat Kravan with its unique brick sculptures and Ta Prohm. One of the area's most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. + Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. Visit as well Ta Keo, Chau Say Tevode and Thommanon. + Dinner and overnight at Prince d'Angkor hotel |
Day 6: Angkor Wat Temple (B.L.D)
 + Breskfast at hotel. In the morning, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace on Beijjing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Combodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture.Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the ocean beyond+ Lunch at loacal restaurant. Afternoon visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), until sunset. Dinner local restaurant and accommodation at hotel + Tonight we will enjoy dinner with traditional Khmer folk performance of Apsara. Overnight at Prince d'Angkor hotel in Siemreap. |
Day 7: Departure (B)
 + At leisure to visit the market or "Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles" of Siemreap ( if time permits)+ Transfer to Siemreap International Airport fot departure flight to the next destination + At leisure to vist the market or " Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles" of Siem Reap ( if time permits) + Transfer to Siemreap International Airport for departure flight to the next destination |
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Tour price Include:
- All boat cruise Douce Mekong with meals
- Boat ride from Chau Doc to PhnomPenh and PhnomPenh - SiemReap - All accommodation on the Douce Mekong boat and at the hotels (Victoria Chau Doc hotel, Sunway hotel, Prince d'Angkor hotel) - Meals as indicated (B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D= Dinner) - Admission fees and permits where applicable - Land transportation - Airport transfers - Service of crew and English speaking guide on boat Tour price Exclude: - Pre/post trip arrangement - Beverages - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Other personal expenses |
Services
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Services & Facilities
- Aircon Cabin with scenic view
- Spacious double, twin & connecting cabin
- Traditional herbal foot massage (complimentary)
- Restaurants
- Bar
- Sun desk with relaxing beds / folding chair
- Shoe cleaning service ( complimentary)
- Bicycles /Mountain bikes (free of charge)
- Shuttle boat (free of charge)
- Walks/ cruise boating to villages/markets
- Doctor on call
- Safe deposit boxes at reception
- Visa/Master Card /Amex accepted
- English & speaking monitor/guide on boat
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