Brief
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Founded in 2002, Mientay Boat Cruise boasts a fleet of 2 similar oak wood vessels: each is 22-meters long and 4.5 meters wide, with accommodation for up to 16 guests in a common dormitory for some comfortable cruises. Each boat is equipped with state-of-the-art security devices, fine restaurant on board and a sundeck too; and carries bicycles with for the guests, enabling utmost flexibility for particular discovery wishes.
Fleet’s Safety Policy
For safety and comfort, Mientay Boat Cruise operates a strictly non-smoking policy indoor. Smoking is allowed for the outside areas only.
Safety instructions are located in public access. In case of emergency, each passenger is requested to follow crew’s instructions.
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2 Days Program & Rate
| Option 01: Ho Chi Minh - My Tho - Cai Be - Ho Chi Minh & Vice Versa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Day 1: My Tho - Cai Be (L.D)
-08h00am: pick up at hotel in Saigon then route for My Tho (70km).
-10h00am: boarding on Mien Tay sampan in My Tho, welcome drink and check in Mien Tay sampan. -The guests can walk throught the island, trying native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meeting the local people. Then take a brief sampan ride throught palm-shaded creeks. -Back to Mien Tay sampan. Lunch served on board. -Then cruise for Cai Be via Ngu Hiep. -Arrive Ngu Hiep island. Disembark and leisure biking or walking tour on this island seeing daily life and local people’s activities. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Tien river. -Dinner and overnight on board between Ngu Hiep island and Cai Be. |
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Day 2: Cai Be - Disembark (B.L)
 -In the morning, the noise of the floating market wake you up, visit the daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong river, breakfast on board, then boat depart for Cai Be.-After breakfast, check out luggages to small motor boat to explore the lively Cai Be floating market in the morning. -Walking for visit a handicraft village of the local people then sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits. -Continue boat trip to Mekong Lodge – an eco-resort Mekong Lodge includes 29private pretty bungalows and River View Restaurant, stretched in an area of more than 10000 m2 lays just beside the Tien River. -Visit Mekong Lodge and walking around this area to see local people who are doing daily activities and preparing lunch for their families. -Lunch served at River View Restaurant of Mekong Lodge. -After lunch, boat return Cai Be tourist pier then disembark and route for Saigon. Transfer to hotel. (17h00) |
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| Option 02: Ho Chi Minh - Cai Be - My Tho - Ho Chi Minh Vice Versa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Day 1: Cai Be - My Tho (L.D)
 -07h30am: pick up at hotel in Saigon then route for Cai Be (120km).-10h00am: arrive Cai Be, small motor boat trip to explore the lively Cai Be floating market in the morning. -Walking for visit a handicraft village of the local people then sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits. -Continue boat trip to Mekong Lodge – an eco-resort Mekong Lodge includes 29 private pretty bungalows and River View Restaurant, stretched in an area of more than 10.000 m2 lays just beside the Tien River. -Visit Mekong Lodge and walking around this area to see local people who are doing daily activities and preparing lunch for their families. -Embark Mien Tay sampan, welcome drink and check in Mien Tay sampan. -Lunch served on board. -After lunch, cruise depart from Cai Be to My Tho via Ngu Hiep island. -02h30pm: arrive Ngu Hiep island. Disembark and leisure biking or walking tour on this island seeing daily life and local people’s activities. Leisurely cruise down the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Tien river. -Dinner and overnight on board between Ngu Hiep island and My Tho. |
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Day 2: My Tho - Disembark (B.L)
-In the morning, the noise of the boats wake you up, watch the daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong river, breakfast on board.
-Continue cruising to My Tho. -After breakfast, check out luggages to small motor boat to explore one of the islands in My Tho. -The guests can walk throught the island, trying native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meeting the local people. Then take a brief sampan ride throught palm-shaded creeks. -Disembark in My Tho and return to the vehicle. Drive to a restaurant in My Tho. -Lunch at restaurant. -After lunch, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda - the pagoda is a beautiful and well-maintained sanctuary. The charitable monks here provide a home to orphans, disabled and other needy children. The pagoda is about 1km from the city center. The Vinh Trang pagoda is the largest in Tien Giang province. Built in the 19th century, the pagoda is a harmonious mix of colonial French, Chinese, Vietnamese and Khmer architectural styles. There are many precious statues made of wood inside the pagoda. -Leave My Tho and route for Saigon. Transfer to hotel. (16h30) |
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Tour price Include:
- Round transfers with driver only
- English speaking guide on boat
- Boat cruiseing featured in the program in details - All meals as mentionned (B= Breakfast. L= Lunch, D=Dinner) - Overnight on boat - All entrance fees - Walking and biking tour up to health's situation of clients
Tour price Exclude: |
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Children Policy: - A special child rate (from 02 - 11 years old) is granted on most cruise package provided that the child shares the room with 2 full-paying participants. On cruisers, no additional charge if children under 6 years old shared room and existing beds with parents (no breakfast included). If an extra cabin is requested, the applicable rate as per our tariff for an extra cabin will be charged, which also includes breakfast. - Children under 6 years old: free - Children from 07 - 11 years old: 75% of adult |
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3 Days Program & Rate
| Option 01: Ho Chi Minh - My Tho - Cai Be - Sa Dec - Long Xuyen - Ho Chi Minh and Vice Versa | |||
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Day 1: My Tho - Cai Be (L.D)
-08h00am: pick up at hotel in Saigon then route for My Tho (70km).
-10h00am: boarding on Mien Tay sampan in My Tho, welcome drink and check in Mien Tay sampan. -The guests can walk throught the island, trying native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meeting the local people. Then take a brief sampan ride throught palm-shaded creeks. -Back to Mien Tay sampan. Lunch served on board. -Then cruise for Cai Be via Ngu Hiep. -Arrive Ngu Hiep island. Disembark and leisure biking or walking tour on this island seeing daily life and local people’s activities. -Then boat depart 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 overnight on board in Cai Be. |
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Day 2: Cai Be - Sa Dec - Long Xuyen (B.L.D)
-After breakfast, 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. -Continue boat trip to Mekong Lodge – an eco-resort Mekong Lodge includes 29private pretty bungalows and River View Restaurant, stretched in an area of more than 10000 m2 lays just beside the Tien River. -Lunch on board. -Boat flowing to LONG XUYEN via SADEC, walking for visit Sadec town where Margueritte Duras's famous novel Lover was set and made famous by the film L’Amant, the Marguerite Duras story and explore this town. Visit a bonsai garden.and the local market. -Cruise continue to Long Xuyen. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and the aperitifs and sunset cruise. -Dinner and nite on board in LONGXUYEN. |
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Day 3: Long Xuyen - Ho Chi Minh City (B.L)
 -In the morning, the noise of the floating market wake you up, visit the daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong river breakfast on board, then our small boat take you to visit of CULAO Ong Ho (museum of the 02nd President of the Vietnam) and the small arroyos on the island and a biggest crocodile farm in Mekong.-Check out, disembark and return to vehicle at Long Xuyen pier. Having lunch(up to river tide and according to the availibility of Mien Tay boat, clients will have lunch at restaurant or on board). After lunch, drive back to HCMC and arrive HCMC about 18h00. |
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| Option 02: Ho Chi Minh - My Tho - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh and Vice Versa | |||
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Day 1: My Tho - Cai Be (L.D)-08h00am: pick up at hotel in Saigon then route for My Tho (70km). -10h00am: boarding on Mien Tay sampan in My Tho, welcome drink and check in Mien Tay sampan. -The guests can walk throught the island, trying native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meeting the local people. Then take a brief sampan ride throught palm-shaded creeks. -Back to Mien Tay sampan. Lunch served on board. -Then cruise for Cai Be via Ngu Hiep. -Arrive Ngu Hiep island. Disembark and leisure biking or walking tour on this island seeing daily life and local people’s activities. -Then boat depart 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 overnight on board in Cai Be. |
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Day 2: Cai Be - Vinh Long - Tra On (B.L.D)
-In the morning, the noise of the floating market wake you up, visit the daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong river, breakfast on board.
-After breakfast, cruising by small motor boat to explore the lively Cai Be floating market in the morning. -Walking for visit a handicraft village of the local people then sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits. -Continue boat trip to Mekong Lodge – an eco-resort Mekong Lodge includes 29private pretty bungalows and River View Restaurant, stretched in an area of more than 10000 m2 lays just beside the Tien River. -Lunch on board. -Up to river tide, disembark and 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 Tra On. 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. |
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Day 3: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh (B.L)
-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.
-After breakfast, when arrive Can Tho check out luggages to small motor boat which 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. -Check out, disembark and return to vehicle at Ninh Kieu pier in Can Tho. Having lunch(up to river tide and according to the availibility of Mien Tay boat, clients will have lunch at restaurant or on board). After lunch, drive back to HCMC and arrive HCMC about 17h00. |
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Tour price Include: - Round transfers with driver only - English speaking guide on boat - Boat cruiseing featured in the program in details - All meals as mentionned (B= Breakfast. L= Lunch, D=Dinner) - Overnight on boat - All entrance fees - Walking and biking tour up to health's situation of clients Tour price Exclude: - Beverages or drinks - Tourists insurances - Tips - Personal expenses - Other service not mentioned in the program |
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Children Policy: - A special child rate (from 02 - 11 years old) is granted on most cruise package provided that the child shares the room with 2 full-paying participants. On cruisers, no additional charge if children under 6 years old shared room and existing beds with parents (no breakfast included). If an extra cabin is requested, the applicable rate as per our tariff for an extra cabin will be charged, which also includes breakfast. - Children under 6 years old: free - Children from 07 - 11 years old: 75% of adult |
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Services
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Services on board
Our crew is trained to make your stay on board as pleasant as you wish. Besides a bar with a wine and spirits list and a choice of refreshments and beers, we offer you a quality food on board: continental breakfast; and local cuisine at each of your lunches and dinners.
Safety instructions are located in every cabin and public access. In case of emergency, each passenger is requested to follow crew’s instructions.
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