MB07: CANTHO- CAIBE with BEAUTIFUL BASSAC CRUISE 2 DAYS

DAY 1: SAIGON - CAN THO (Lunch, Dinner)

Hotel pick up in Saigon heading to Cần Thơ, on the first day at noon

- Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route.

- Turning into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks.

- By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta's countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants.It your option, short cycling tour of the surrounding area.

- Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset.

- The crew serves dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river towards her anchorage point for the night.

- The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit.

DAY 2: CAN THO - CAI BE - SAIGON (Breakfast)

-  06:00 Departure towards Cai Be. The passengers take their breakfast at 7:00 while enjoying the scenery on the banks.

- The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards.

- Arrival near Cai Be, check-out and transfer to a rowing boat for a quiet visit through a small canal if the tide allows.

- Rendez-vous with a local boat, which will take you to shore for a visit of Cai Be's handicraft.

- End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cái Bè. Back to Saigon by private car

Please note you will leave the Bacssac for good upon boarding the small boat fot the last visit, typically about 8:00AM. The details of the program and the visits may vary depending on logistics or technical contraints.

INCLUDES

- English speaking guide on board 
- Round trip of private transfer from Saigon 
- 1 night in twin/ double cabin - Le Bassac Cruise 
- 2 days cruise with stops and visits as stated in the itinerary 
- 3 meals
- Admission fees and permits where applicable 
- Vietnamese tea and coffee, mineral water

-  Access to all services on board

EXCLUDES

- Pre/post trip arrangement 
- Visa and visa arrangement 
- Travel insurance 
- Other personal expenses such as bar services, other extra drinks.

- Bar services

- Tips and gratuities

*Pricing:

• Rates are quoted in US dollars (USD) per person.

*Children's Pricing:

• Children aged 1 to 4 years old are eligible for free admission.
• Children aged 5 to 10 years old are charged at 75% of the adult rate.
• Children aged 11 years old and above are charged at 100% of the adult rate.
• Each adult can be accompanied by one child only.

*Cancellation Policy:

• Cancellation 3 days or more before the scheduled departure time is allowed without any charge.
• Cancellation within 72 to 12 hours before the departure time will result in a 50% charge of the total cost.
• Cancellation within 12 hours of the departure time will result in a 100% charge of the total cost.