Mekong cruise: Saigon - Phnompenh by Le cochinchine 4 days
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Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Tour route: Sai Gon - Cai Be - Tra On - Can Tho - Chau Doc ...
Transportation type: Cruise
Tour code: IET - VN 13.17
Le Cochinchine is a modern and tastefully designed river barge. Built in traditional style Le Cochinchine measures around 30 meters long from bow to stern and has two 420 HP engines , one in back up, making Le Cochinchine a very powerful and safe river vessel.

Le Cochinchine 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 Le Cochinchine, 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.

Le Cochinchine is a modern and tastefully designed river barge. Built in traditional style Le Cochinchine measures around 30 meters long from bow to stern and has two 420 HP engines , one in back up, making Le Cochinchine a very powerful and safe river vessel.

Le Cochinchine 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 Le Cochinchine, 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 Le Cochinchine 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.

Dining
Meals on board Le Cochinchine are taken at one sitting. It is not necessary to sit at the same table each time and we have tables for individuals, couples right up to larger groups. We offer a mixture of local cuisine with richly flavor and taste and there are always vegetarian dishes offered. Passengers requiring special diets, such as vegetarian, low salt & low cholesterol meals, may make their requests to the chef when onboard. The chef will try to honor all requests. Exotic fruit, fresh organic vegetables, locally caught fish and prawns are the preference of most of our passengers.

The bar
The cruise bar is always open, it offers while selection of drinks including
famous wine French, Australian, Italian wine.

Kid Room
This play rooms will keep your baby busy with different games as chess, playing card, darts, dominos, toys, and reading, painting books.

Sun Desk
The sun deck is located on the top of our boat, It is spacious for your relaxation and suntans . For your enjoyment, there are plenty of deck chairs.

Optional activities
Bicycles on board
Row boat on board
Sight-seeing excursions
Bicycles

Bicycles are carried onboard. Crew will be happy to help you with bike adjustments and getting it on and off the barge. Please remember to use caution when riding along towpaths or into villages. A decision to engage in cycling during the cruise constitute the travellers assumption of all risks associated and an agreement not to make a claim against the barge owners for any personal injury, death or property damage that arises out of such activity.

Kayaking
Exploring the Mekong Delta with kayak along the small canal and arrayos.

Cruise Manager
An experienced, English /French -speaking Passenger Service Manager accompanies every departure. They are there to ensure your comfort, answer questions and make your vacation the most memorable trip ever.
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 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

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 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 3: Chau doc – Phnompenh by speed boat ( B, L, D )
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.
Arrival Phompenh, you are picked up and transferred to hotel in Phnompenh, the capital of Kingdom of Cambodia, check in, relax.
This afternoon we visit Phnompenh, 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 Phnom Penh hotel**** in Phnom Penh.

Day 4 : Phnom Penh departure (B)
Today you are free until transfer to transfer to airport for your departure flight. End of tour.
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TOUR PRICE: This is a sample itinerary so the cost really depends on your choice, number of people in your group and time of travel. Please contact us to customize this itinerary and price to meet your needs and budget.

Tour includes:
Tours & transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
All accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
Private English speaking guide
Meals as indicated in the itinerary at local restaurant 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
Mineral Water and towel
Government taxes & Service charges

Tour excludes:
International flights to and from Vietnam.
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
All other services which are not mentioned above
Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills.
Tips and gratuities

Package 1 pax 2 - 3 pax 4 - 6 pax Over 7
Mekong cruise: Saigon - Phnompenh by Le cochinchine 4 days $620 $575 $512 $500


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