Brief
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We have launched on last Oct 07 the first of a flotilla of 4 very unique, authentic and charming Sampans named "Song Xanh Cruise", designed for travellers looking for "private" cruise experiences in the Mekong Delta. On board, two spacious spaces of 15sqm each are equipped with beautiful bamboo and rattan furniture, creating a very charming atmosphere. A very attentive service is provided by a team of 4 crew members"
Song Xanh Cruise Features:
Song Xanh 1:
- 15m long x 3,5m wide, 1 living room transformed into a comfortable bedroom at night (15m2), 1 bathroom with wc, lavabo and shower, 1 sundeck at the back where chairs, table, and meals or drinks can be served
Song Xanh 2:
- 18m long x 3,5m wide, 1 bed room, 1 living room that can be transformed into 1 more bedroom at night (15m2/each), 1 bathroom with wc, lavabo and shower, 1 sundeck at the back where chairs, table, and meals or drinks can be served
Song Xanh 3:
- 18m long x 3,5m wide, 1 bed room, 1 living room that can be transformed into 1 more bedroom at night (15m2/each), 1 bathroom with wc, lavabo and shower, 1 sundeck at the back where chairs, table, and meals or drinks can be served
Song Xanh 4:
- 18m long x 3,5m wide, 1 bed room, 1 living room that can be transformed into 1 more bedroom at night (15m2/each), 1 bathroom with wc, lavabo and shower, 1 sundeck at the back where chairs, table, and meals or drinks can be served
- Each sampan will carry a charming rowing boat ("Xuong"), nicely designed for deeper cruises along small canals and arroyos during the itinerary.
- Bicycles can also be taken on board (fixed on a rack a the back) for exciting "out of the track" countryside rides.
- Designed for individuals looking for authentic "Private Cruise" experience, with overnight on board. Exclusive itineraries 2D/1N and 3D/2N.
- Equipped with a bathroom with lavabo, wc and shower, the sampans can also be used for daily private cruise programs for FIT's or Groups.
Song Xanh Cruise Descriptions:
"Song Xanh I": 15m long x 3,5m wide (1 living room transformable into 1 bed room at night) / Capacity max. 2 adults - "Song Xanh II & III & IV": 18m long x 3,5m wide (1 bed room + 1 living room transformable into 1 more bed room at night) / Capacity max. 4 adults + 1 or 2 young childrens.
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2 Days Program & Rate
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Day 1: Cai Be - Sa Dec - Can Tho (L.D )
 Upon embarkation on your sampan you will be welcomed by our crew. After your installation, the cruise will begin with the visit of some local home factories where you will be able to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other specialties are traditionally made. We will then proceed to Cai Be colorful floating market, cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. Your sampan will take direction of Vinh Long and Sa Dec, cruising upstream on the Tien Giang River, one of the two large arms of the Mekong. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers criss-crossed with countless arroyos, and remain unknown to many people. We will then cruise on a small beautiful canal through water jacinth plantations… You will disembark to take a small rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local tiny village and fruit plantations. Further on the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the largest artisanal bricks and tiles factory where you will have an interesting visit. Sa Dec town will appear like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals. You will disembark at the local market place for a guided visit of this charming town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses and Chinese temples dating from the last century are numerous. Visit at an ancient house dating from 1890, home of Ong. Huyen Thuy Le, the “Lover” of Marguerite Duras famous novelist. Back on board your sampan, your lunch will be served while we will be cruising down to Can Tho along a beautiful narrow canal, passing under several wooden “monkey bridges” and by tiny typical villages. Some stops on the banks will be possible to establish contacts with the local population. A visit will be done at a Cao Daist temple. Before sunset, we will have our last stop on the banks arranged at a splendid ancient house or “Nha Co” dating from the early 19th century. After being greeted by the owners, we will cater a candlelight dinner for you, an unforgettable experience in a unique atmosphere. After dinner, we will proceed the cruise for approximately one hour until Can Tho. We will moor for the night in a quiet place. Your bed will be ready for your first night on the Mekong river. |
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Day 2: Cai Rang - Can Tho ( B )
 At around 06am, your sampan will slowly start cruising.Your breakfast will be served on board at approximately 07am, while approaching Cai Rang floating market, actually the largest in the whole Mekong delta. We will pass by countless sampan boats carrying sand, rice, fruits and vegetables, fish, flowers… showing an intense activity on the river. Your cruise journey will end at around 10am at Ninh Kieu pier after a visit at Can Tho local market. End of the cruise and services. Tour price Include: - 02 days and 01 night cruise on private charter basis on board "Song Xanh" sampan - 01 lunch, 01 candlelight dinner (01 small bottle of wine for 02 at an ancient house - Breakfast on board (coffee, tea, juice, fresh yogurt, fruits, bread, butter and jam) - 02 bottles of mineral water/pers/day - Vietnamese tea - Fresh fruits - Refreshing cotton towels - Vistis mentioned as per cruise program - Service charge and Government taxes - Crew assistance - 01 English or French speaking guide - Bicycles and "Xuong (Canoe)" rowing boat rides Tour price Exclude: - Individual traveling insurance - Personal expenses during the cruise - Drinks during meals and cruise (soft drinks, beer, wine) - Tipping/ Crew and Guide - Road transportation |
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Children Policy:
- 50% for childrens traveling with parents aged between 6 and 11 years
- FOC for childrens under 6 years
- Full price for children from 12 years old up |
3 Days Program & Rate
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Program 01: Cai Be - Vinh Long - Sa Dec - Can Tho
Day 1 : Cai Be - Phu An - Dong Hoa Hiep - Vinh Long/ Sa Dec ( L.D ) 
The excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at 10am. Upon embarkation on your sampan-hotel, you will be welcomed with fresh cotton towels.
After your installation, the cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. Visits will be made at an ancient mandarin house dating from 1890 where you will we welcomed by the owner. Further, another stop at some local home factories will allow you to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other specialties are traditionally made. We will proceed to Phu An hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the best sights the Mekong Delta can offer. A delicious lunch will await you at "Le Longanier", a superb Indochinese villa located by the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations. After lunch, your sampan will proceed to Sa Dec cruising the Tien Giang river, one of the two large arms of the Mekong. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed with countless arroyos, and remaining unknown to many people. We will then cruise on a small beautiful canal through water jacinth plantations… You will take a small rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local tiny village and fruit plantations. Further on the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the largest artisanal bricks and tiles factory where you will have an interesting visit. Sa Dec town will appear like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals. You will disembark for a guided visit of this charming and peaceful town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses, Chinese temples and Vietnamese Dinh are dating from the last century… You will visit the Trung Vuong primary school where famous novelist Marguerite Duras spent her childhood (turned into the movie “The Lover”), then you will have your last visit of the day at the beautiful ancient house of Ong Huynh Thuy Le who was the former “lover” of M. Duras… A delicious dinner will be catered for you on boat. First night onboard your sampan, on the Mekong river… |
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Day 2 : Sa Dec - Can Tho ( B.L.D )
 The breakfast will be served on board at 07.30am.You will then go on land for the visit of Sa Dec local market, one of the most exotic and authentic in Vietnam. Back on board your sampan, cruising down to Can Tho along a beautiful narrow canal, passing under several wooden “monkey bridges” and by tiny typical villages. Your lunch will be served on board. Some stops on the banks will be arranged for you to establish contacts with the local population or discover some interesting villages on the way. A visit will be done at a Cao Daist temple, overlooking the river… A bicycle ride will also be organized in the country side. Before sunset, we will have our last stop on the banks arranged at a splendid ancient house or “Nha Co” dating from the early 19th century. After being greeted by the owners, we will cater a candlelight dinner for you, an unforgettable experience in a unique atmosphere. After dinner, we will proceed the cruise for approximately one hour until Can Tho. We will moor for the night in a quiet place. Your bed will be ready for your second night on the Mekong river. |
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Day 3 : Can Tho - Cai Rang - Can Tho( B )
At around 06am, your sampan will slowly start cruising.
Your breakfast will be served on board at 07am while approaching Cai Rang floating market actually still the largest in the whole Mekong delta. We will pass by countless sampan boats carrying sand, rice, fruits and vegetables, fish, flowers… showing an intense activity on the river. Your cruise journey will end at around 10am at Ninh Kieu pier after a visit at Can Tho local market. End of the cruise and services. Program 02: Cai Be - Vinh Long - Sa Dec - Long Xuyen - Chau Doc
Day 1: Cai Be - Phu An - Dong Hoa Hiep - Vinh Long - Sa Dec (L.D)
The excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at around 10:00 am. Upon embarkation on your sampan hotel, You will be welcomed with fresh cotton towels.After your installation, the cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. Visits will be made at an ancient mandarin house from 1890 where you will we welcomed by the owner. Further, another stop at some local home factories will allow to abserve how rice paste, coconut candies and other specialties are traditionally made. We will proceed to Phu An Hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the best sights the Mekong Delta can offer. A delicious lunch will await you at "Le Longanier", a superb Indochinese villa located by the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations. After Lunch, your sampan will proceed to Sa Dec cruising the Tien Giang River, one of the two large arms of the Mekong. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed with countless arroyos, and remaining unknown to many people. We will then cruise on a small beautiful canal through water jacinth plantations...You will take a small rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local tiny village and fruit platations. Further on the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the largest artisanal bricks and tiles factory where will have an interesting visit. Sa Dec Town will appear like a little "Venice" with numerous narrow canals. You will disembark for a very interesting visit at a beautiful ancient house or "Nha Co" dating from the early 19th century, home of Ong Huynh Thuy Le, former "lover" of famous French novelist Marguerite Duras... Back on your sampan, you willbe served a delicious dinner. First night on the Mekong River.
Day 2: Sac De - Long Xuyen - Cho Moi (B.L.D)
The breakfast will be served on board at 07am. You will disembark for a guided visit of this charming and peaceful town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses, Chinese temples and Vietnamese Dinh are dating from the last century... You will visit the local market, one of the most attractive in Vietnam.Back on boat, your sampan will slowly leave Sa Dec and proceed the cruise upstream to Long Xuyen, a peaceful provincial town located on the Mekong banks. We will pass by serveral luxuriant islands, crossing countless sampan boats carrying sand, rice, fruits and vegetable, fishes showing an intense activity on the river. Approaching Long Xuyen, your lunch will be served on boat Later you will have a quick tour of Long Xuyen typical center before cruising further to "Cu Lao Ong Ho" (The Tiger Island) for a vist at Ton Duc Thang museum,second president of Vietnam... We will proceed upstream on the Mekong River to Chau Doc. Some stops on the banks will be possible for cycling tours to discover deeper the inhabitants life style. In the evening, we will organize for you an exciting experience at an ancient house located by the river in the suburbs of Cho Moi, where your dinner will be arranged. You will be able to share experiences with familly members and learn about traditional Southern Vietnam lifestyle, one of the hightlights of your journey on the Mekong which should not be forgotten. Back on boat your private sampan for your second night on the river
Day 3: Cho Moi - Chau Doc (B)
Early morning, your breakfast will be served on boat while we will be cruising to Chau Doc.
We will cruise on a little arm of the Mekong where several traditional activities can be abserved on the banks (artisanal boat factorories, bamboo baskets making, palm leaves cutting, net fishing), as well as old Vietnamese temples dationg from late 19th century. We will reach Chau Doc late in the morning. Located on the upper Mekong Delta, the town is 280 km south-west of Saigon on to the Cambodian border. With such proximity the local population is an electic. At around 11 am, you will disembark at Chau Doc main city pier. End of services. Program 03: Cai Be - Vinh Long - Sa Dec - Long Xuyen - Rach Gia Day 1 : Cai Be - Phu An - Dong Hoa Hiep - Vinh Long/ Sa Dec ( L.D ) The excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at 10am. Upon embarkation on your sampan you will be welcomed by your crew. After your installation the cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be floating market, cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. We will proceed to Phu An hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the Mekong delta best sights. On the way, stop will be made at some local home factories to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other regional specialties are made. A delicious lunch will await you at "Le Longanier" restaurant, a superb Indochinese house located by the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations. After lunch, your sampan will proceed to Sa Dec cruising the TienGiang river, one of the two large arms of the Mekong. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed with countless arroyos, and remaining unknown to many people. We will then cruise on a small beautiful canal through water jacinth plantations… You will take a small rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local tiny village and fruit plantations. Further on the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the largest artisanal bricks and tiles factory where you will have an interesting visit. Sa Dec town will appear like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals. You will have a very interesting visit at a beautiful ancient house or “Nha Co” dating from the early 19th century, home of Ong Huyh Thuy Le, former “lover” of famous French novelist Marguerite Duras….Back on board your sampan, you will be served a delicious dinner. First night on the Mekong river…
Day 2 : Sa Dec - Long Xuyen - Ong Ho Insland ( B.L.D )
The breakfast will be served on board at 07am. The day will begin with a guidedvisit of Sa Dec charming and peaceful town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses and Chinese temples dating from the last century are numerous… You will also visit the local market and the Trung Vuong primary school where Marguerite Duras spent her childhood… (see her famous novel “The Lover”). Back on board your private sampan for your second day cruise in the delta. While your sampan will proceed upstream on the Mekong river to Long Xuyen, your lunch will be served on board… Long Xuyen is a peaceful typical provincial town lying on the Mekong’s banks, dotted with an attractive floating market… In the afternoon, excursion to “Ong Ho” island to visit the museum of Ton Duc Thang, second president of Vietnam… At the end of the day, we will organize for you an exciting evening with your dinner arranged at a local ancient house. You will be able to share experiences with family members and learn about traditional southern lifestyle, a highlight of your journey to be kept for long time in your memory… Back on board your private sampan for the your second night on the river. The cruise will slowly continue during the night to Rach Gia.
Day 3: Long Xuyen - Rach Gia (B)
Arrival at Rach Gia, a port town located atthe southern end of Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand. Its main industries are fishing and agriculture. The breakfast will be served on board at 07 am (for those having a connecting flight to Phu Quoc island at 08am, breakfast will be served at 06 am). End of services. In Rach Gia, there are several places of interest including Ha Tien about 100km north-west which has some unusual limestone formations. Many of the rock formations have caves that have been turned into temples… Tour price Include: - 3 Days & 2 Nights cruise on private charter basis on board “Song Xanh” sampan - 2 lunches, 2 dinners incl.1 small btle. of wine for 2 at an ancient house - 2 Breakfast on board (coffee, tea, juice, fresh yogurt, omelet or fried eggs, fresh fruits, bread, butter and jam) - 2 bottles of min. water/pers./day, Vietnamese tea, Fresh fruits, Refreshing cotton towels - Visits mentioned as per cruise program - Service Charge and Gvt. Taxes - Crew assistance - 1 English or French speaking guide - Bicycles and “Xuong” rowing boat rides Tour price Exclude: - Individual traveling insurance - Personal expenses during the cruise - Drinks during meals and cruise (soft drinks, beer, wine) - Tipping/ crew and guide - Road transportation Children Policy: - 50% for childrens traveling with parents aged between 6 and 11 years- FOC for childrens under 6 years - Full price for children from 12 years old up - Full price for children from 12 years old up |
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