LE COCHINCHINE III is entirely made of wood in a hull built of Oak (go sao), Long of 33 m and wide of 7m00 , the Vietnamese essence traditionnally used for quality ships and now a rare deed and is powered by an isuzu (450 HP) engines and 1 generator ISUZU 55KVA (220V-50HZ) .

 

It accommodates 28 passengers in 12 cabins including

8 Twin cabins

2 Double cabins

2 Family cabins ( each with 1 double bed & 2 single bed )

All cabins are equiped with air- condition, private bathroom with hot water

1 living room

2 restaurants

2 bar

A wide upper deck for contemplate sunset with an aperitif

 

The ship has been launched in june 2008 and construction is scheduled to be finished by september 08.

LE COCHINCHINE III is equipped with heat exchangers for hot water piloted by an automat that ensures constant shower water pressure and temperature. She brings along city water in sufficient

Day 1: Saigon – Caibe – Tra on   ( L, D )

8:00 Am pick up at your hotel in Saigon, transfer to Caibe

10h00 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Explore the lively Cai Be floating market.Walking  for visit the handicraft village of the local people. Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.

10h00 Up for  cruise to continue to Cantho via Cho LACH and TRAON.

12h00 Disembark Cho LACH village.Make 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.

Cruise to continue to Traon.Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the

river. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and the

aperitifs, sunset cruise .

A wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River branches .Dinner and nite on board in TRAON

Day 2: Tra on – Can Tho – Saigon ( B )

The noise of the floating market wake you up early in the morning. After breakfast, the cruise to continue to Can Tho. Enjoy the magnificent sunrise on the river. Leisurely cruise up the BASSAC river while enyoying the beautiful scenery.

Arrive Can Tho, a small boat will take you explore the Cai Rang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. And through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.

10h00 Disembark in Cantho. The car and driver pick up you, transfer to hotel in Saigon. Drop off at your hotel. End of tour.

Tour price Include:
- English/ French speaking guide on boat
- Round trip of private transfer from Saigon
- 02 days, 01 night cruise in twin/double cabin by Le Cochinchine Cruise
- 02 days cruise with stops and visits as stated in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Admission fees and permits where applicable
- Biking, Sampab boat ride

Tour price Exclude:
- Pre/post trip arrangement
- Surcharge on Christmas, New Year and Our Lunar New Year
- Travel insurance
- Other personal expenses

Day 1: Saigon – Can tho - Caibe   ( L, D )

8:00 Am pick up at your hotel in Saigon, transfer to Can Tho

11h00 Boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat at NINHKIEU jetty.

A small boat take you to explore the CaiRang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. A small boat will take you through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.

Return the boat.Then the cruise continue to Cai Be via Tra On.

Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enyoying the beautiful scenery. Lunch on board

After lunch disembark then a pleasant walk 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 and sample various tropical fruits in LACH village.

Then return the boat to cruise to Cai Be. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Co Chien river.

Dinner and overnight on board in Cai Be.

Day 2: Caibe – Saigon ( B )

After breakfast on board over splendid sunrise on the Mekong.

Explore the lively Cai Be floating market in early morning.

Walking  for visit the handicraft village of the local people.Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.

A small boat trip through rivulets of Tan Phong islands. A pleasant walk on the footpaths of the village to discover tropical fruit orchards

10h00 Disembark in Caibe. The car and driver pick up you, transfer to hotel in Saigon. Drop off at your hotel. End of tour.


Tour price Include:
- English/French speaking guide on boat
- Round trip of private transfer from Saigon
- 02 days, 01 night cruise in twin/double cabin by Le Cochinchine Cruise
- 02 days cruise with stops and visits as stated in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Admission fees and permits where applicable
- Biking, sampan boat ride

Tour price Exclude:
- Pre/post trip arrangement
- Surcharge on Christmas, New Year and our lunar New Year
- Travel insurance
- Other personal expenses

Day 1: Cai Be – My Thuan – Sa Dec (Lunch, Dinner)

8:00 Am pick up at your hotel in Saigon, transfer to Caibe.

10h00 – 11h00am boarding Le Cochinchine boat. Enjoy welcome drink.

Explore the lively Cai Be floating market.Walking for visit the handicraft village of the local people. Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.

Continue our cruise toward Sa Dec via My Thuan, a nice and quiet  town overlooking Mekong river.

Visit the lively Sa Dec 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 in Sa Dec.

Day 2: Sa Dec – Vinh Long- Tra On  (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

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.

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 Le Cochinchine is cruising Mang Thit river.

Dinner and night on board in Tra On.

Day 3: Tra On – Can Tho - Saigon (Breakfast)

Breakfast on board.

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 canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing.

10h00am disembark in Can Tho.

The car and driver pick up you, transfer to hotel in Saigon. Drop off at your hotel. End of tour.



Tour price Include:
- English/French speaking guide on board
- Round trip of private transfer from Saigon
- 02 nights in twin/double cabin Le Cochinchine Cruise
- 03 days cruise with stops and visits as stated in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
Admission fees and permits where applicable
- Biking, Sampan boat ride

Tour price Exclude:
- Pre/post trip arrangement
- Visa and visa arrangement
- Travel insurance
- Other personal expenses such as soft drink meals, Laundry bill

Day 1: Saigon – Caibe – Tra on   ( L,D )

8:00 Am pick up at your hotel in Saigon, transfer to Caibe

10h00 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Explore the lively Cai Be floating market.Walking  for visit the handicraft village of the local people. Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.

10h00 Up for  cruise to continue to Cantho via Cho LACH and TRAON.

12h00 Disembark Cho LACH village.Make 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.

Cruise to continue to Traon.Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the

river. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and the

aperitifs, sunset cruise .

A wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River branches .Dinner and nite on board in TRAON

Day 2: Tra on – Can Tho – Chau doc( B )

The noise of the floating market wake you up early in the morning. After breakfast, the cruise to continue to Can Tho. Enjoy the magnificent sunrise on the river. Leisurely cruise up the BASSAC river while enyoying the beautiful scenery.

Arrive Can Tho, a small boat will take you explore the Cai Rang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. And through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.

10h00 Disembark in Cantho.

We now travel by land to Chau Doc, on the way we will pass Thot Not to visit Bang Lang Bird Sanctuary (StorkGarden)-  or Crocodile Farm. On arrival at Chau Doc, visit the Sam mountain to enjoy the a breath-taking view and enjoy the sunset on the top of SamMountain. Over night at hotel in Chau Doc

Day 3: Chau doc – Phnompenh by speed boat ( B )

This morning we will have a boat ride from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh departing around 7:30 AM.

The boat takes us  along the Mekong River. It continues on to the Vietnamese (Vinh Xuong) - Cambodian (Kaom Samnar) border and then to Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. The journey takes approximately 4,5 hours. Arrive in Phnompenh pier around 12:00 PM. Tour ends.



Tour price Include:
- 02 days, 01 night cruise with Le Cochinchine boat
- Tours and transfer in private air-conditioned vehicles
- 01 night at hotel in Chau Doc with breakfast as stated above
- Private English speaking guide during guided time
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary with local foods (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Entrance fees and permits for all sights visited
- Speed boat ticket Chau Doc - Phnompenh
- Mineral water and towel
- Government taxes and service charges

Tour price Exclude:
- Vietnam visa arrangement (upon request visa on arrival at 15 USD, not including stamping fee at 25 USD)
- Cambodia Visa (available at the border at 20 USD/person)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Surcharge on Christmas, New Year and Our Lunar New Year
- Personal travel insurance (Compulsory)
- Personal travel such as Telephone, Laundry bills, soft drink during meals
- Tips and gratuities
 

Day 1: Cai Be – My Thuan – Sa Dec (L, D)

8:00 Am pick up at your hotel in Saigon, transfer to Caibe.

10h00 – 11h00am boarding Le Cochinchine boat. Enjoy welcome drink.

Explore the lively Cai Be floating market.Walking for visit the handicraft village of the local people. Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.

Continue our cruise toward Sa Dec via My Thuan, a nice and quiet  town overlooking Mekong river.

Visit the lively Sa Dec 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 in Sa Dec.

Day 2: Sa Dec – 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.

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 Le Cochinchine is cruising Mang Thit river.

Dinner and night on board in Tra On.

Day 3: Tra On – Can Tho – Chau doc (B)

Breakfast on board.

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 canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing.

10h00am disembark in Can Tho.

We now travel by land to Chau Doc, on the way we will visit Crocodile Farm. On arrival at Chau Doc, visit the Sam mountain to enjoy the a breath-taking view and enjoy the sunset on the top of SamMountain. Over night at hotel in Chau Doc

Day 4: Chau doc – Phnompenh by speed boat ( B )

This morning we will have a boat ride from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh departing around 7:30 AM.

The boat takes us  along the Mekong River. It continues on to the Vietnamese (Vinh Xuong) - Cambodian (Kaom Samnar) border and then to Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. The journey takes approximately 4,5 hours. Arrive in Phnompenh pier around 12:00 PM. Tour ends.

Tour price Include:
- 03 days, 02 nights cruise with Le Cochinchine boat
- Tours and transfer in private air-conditioned vehicles
- 01 night at hotel in Chau Doc with breakfast as stated above
- Private English speaking guide during guided time
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary with local foods (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Entrance fees and permits for all sights visisted
- Speed boat ticket Chau Doc - Phnompenh
- Mineral water and towel
- Government taxes and service charges

Tour price Exclude:
- Vietnam visa arrangement (upon request visa on arrival at 15 USD, not including stamping fee at 25 USD
- Cambodia Visa (available at border at 20 USD/person)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Surcharge on Christmas, New Year and our Lunar New Year
- Personal travel insurance (compulsory)
- Personal expenses such as Telephone, Laundry bills, soft drink during meals
- Tips and gratuities

Day 1: Saigon - Caibe ( L, D )

8:00 Am pick up at your hotel in Saigon, transfer to Caibe

10h00: boarding Le Cochinchine  boat in My Tho…, welcome drink and check in Le- Cochinchine  boat…

The tourist can biking or walking for visit the Thoi Son Island and take a paddle boat though the small canals ,enjoy the tropical fruits. Lunch on board. Then cruise for Cai Be … Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Tien river. Dinner and nite on board in Cai Be…

Day 2: Cai Be-Vinh Long-Tra On ( B, L, D )

Breakfast on board.

Explore the lively Cai Be floating market. Cruising amongst the mazes of waterway to visit the handicraft villages  and meet with local people. Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.

Arrive  in Vinh Long island we  then embark on  a walk or bike for sightseeing tour of the Culao Binh Hoa Phuoc

Le Cochinchine boat sets sail to Can Tho via Cho Lach and Tra On.

Walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities. Enroute to visit a cottage industry , a local farm  and sample seasonal fruits.

Cruise to continue to Mang Thit. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the river. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and the aperitifs, sunset cruise .

A wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River branches. Dinner and nite on board in Tra On.

Day 3: Can Tho –  Chau doc  ( B )

Breakfast on board.

Visit Cai Rang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. A small boat will take you through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.

Check out and disembark in Can Tho at 10h00am. We now travel by land to Chau Doc. On arrival at Chau Doc, visit the Sam mountain to enjoy the a breath-taking view and enjoy the sunset on the top of Sam Mountain. Over night at hotel in Chau Doc.

Day 4: Chau doc – Phnompenh ( B, L )

This morning we will have a boat ride from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh departing at 7:30 AM. The boat takes us  along the Mekong River. It continues on to the Vietnamese (Vinh Xuong) - Cambodian (Kaom Samnar) border and then to Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. The journey takes approximately 5 hours. Arriva in Phnompenh at noon time, enjoy the lunch at nice restaurant, transfer to hotel, check in, relax.

Afternoon, explore the capital of Kingdom of Cambodia. A visit to Phnom Penh 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. Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.

Day 5: Phnompenh – Cruise to Siemreap ( B, D )

This morning there will be a transfer to Phompenh port for the boat ride to Siemriep. The boat winding our way on Tonlesap river, taking in such spectacular view of rural life on water. Arrival Siemriep, transfer to the hotel, check in, relax.

Afternoon, 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 Takeo, Chau Say Tevoda and Thommanon. Dinner at local restaurant and enjoy the Apsara show. Overnight at hotel in Siemreap

Day 6: Angkor Wat Temple ( B, L, )

Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian 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 world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Lunch at local restaurant.

Aftenroon 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 in Siemreap.

Day 7 :Siemreap departure ( B )

Breakfast at hotel, at leisure  to visit  the market or  "Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles" of Siem Reap (if time permits). Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure flight to the next destination. End of tour.




Tour price Include:
- Tours and transfer in private air-conditioned vehicles
- 03 days, 02 nights Le Cochinchine cruise with full board (private cabin - sharing boat)
- All accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
- Private English speaking guide during time
- Meals a indicated in the itinerary with local foods (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Boat cruise as stated
- Entrance fees and permits for all sights visited
- Speed boat ticket Chau Doc - PhnomPenh, PhnomPenh - Siemreap
- Mineral water and towel
- Government taxes and service charges

Tour price Exclude:
- Vietnam visa arrangement (upon request visa on arrival at 15 USD, not including stamping fee at 25 USD)
- Cambodia Visa (available at the border at 20 USD/visa)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Surcharge on Chistmas, New Year and Lunar New Year
- Personal travel insurance (compulsory)
- Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills
- Tips and gratuities