Through the Mekong to the Sea: Cai Be to Rach Gia Journey

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Through the Mekong to the Sea: Cai Be – Rach Gia Journey

An Giang, Dong Thap, Kien Giang, Mekong Delta

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Duration

Private 3-Day Song Xanh Sampan Cruise

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Tour Type

Victoria Exclusive

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Itinerary

Explore the wonders of southern Vietnam on a memorable 3-day journey through the Mekong Delta, featuring Sa Dec’s colonial charm, the vibrant markets of Long Xuyen, and peaceful canals en route to Rach Gia—all from the comfort of a private sampan.

Highlight

Travel through the Delta by river to Rach Gia, gateway to Phu Quoc
Discover historic Sa Dec
Explore areas rarely visited by tourists
Unique photo opportunities

Inclusions

Private 3-day cruise with overnight aboard Song Xanh Sampan
1 lunch served at Le Longanier
2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner served on board
1 dinner served at an ancient house including a bottle of wine
Sightseeing fees included in above itinerary
Bicycles
Cold towels, seasonal fruit and hot tea
English-speaking tour guide
Crew assistance

Exclusions

Individual travel insurance
Beverages and meals not included in the program
Personal expenses during the trip
Tips for the crew and guide
Any expense not clearly indicated in above program
Road transportation (before and after cruise)

Your trip starts from Phu An Jetty at 10:00 am. Start with a bicycle ride to better explore this wonderfully rural area, ending up at Le Longanier Restaurant.

Lunch is served in this exquisite colonial-style villa set in a lush tropical garden by the river. After lunch, board the Song Xanh Sampan for a leisurely cruise on the busy waterways of the Mekong Delta, with stops along the way to visit local cottage industries including a clay pot factory that provide a living for the river people.

Arriving at Sa Dec, step ashore and stroll through the colorful outdoor market. Visit the historic house of the real-life character in the acclaimed novel and film “The Lover” by Marguerite Duras.

A candlelit dinner awaits at this dramatic house. Enjoy your first night on board the Song Xanh, on the Tien River.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast is served on board as you cruise towards Long Xuyen along narrow canals past several rustic monkey bridges and pristine countryside scenes.

After enjoying lunch on board, arrive at Long Xuyen to visit Tiger Island, birthplace of Vietnam’s second president.

Return to the sampan for dinner and resume your cruise towards Rach Gia.

Enjoy your second night on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arrive in Rach Gia at around 7:00 am, the capital of Kien Giang Province, located on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Breakfast is served on board before disembarkation. For travelers traveling early to Phu Quoc, we can serve breakfast as early as 6:00 am.

Meals: Breakfast