Song Xanh Sampan 3 days deep in the delta
Song Xanh Sampan Mekong Cruise: 3 Days Deep in the Delta Exploration
Embark on an unforgettable mekong cruise with the 3-day DEEP IN THE DELTA program aboard the beautifully crafted Song Xanh Sampan, exploring the hidden wonders of the mekong delta from Cai Be to Sa Dec and Chau Doc. Dedicated to private, overnight journeys, this traditional wooden boat features one or two comfortable cabins with spacious bathrooms, offering travelers an intimate mekong vietnam adventure.
Owned and managed by Victoria Group, Song Xanh Sampan blends authentic design with exceptional service to deliver a truly memorable mekong cruise experience. Sail along quiet canals lined with coconut palms, visit colorful floating markets, centuries-old pagodas, and lively riverside villages that showcase the unique character of the mekong delta.
Enjoy fresh local cuisine served onboard while relaxing on the open deck and watching daily river life unfold. This mekong cruise is designed to immerse you in the distinctive culture, landscapes, and traditions of mekong vietnam, creating an enriching journey through Southern Vietnam’s most captivating waterways. For those seeking a personal mekong cruise that reveals the delta’s hidden charms, the Song Xanh Sampan offers one of the most rewarding travel experiences available.
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Introduction
Song Xanh Sampan are designed for travelers looking for Private Cruise experiences in the Mekong Delta. The sampans “Song Xanh” offer a concept of fully private charter cruises for individuals, ideal for couples, or families with children.
The boats dimensions allow a deep discovery of the delta, its numerous canals and arroyos. Exclusive cruise itineraries have been designed away from touristic areas, and permitt an intimate approach of the authentic inhabitants life style and ancestral activities. While some meals are served on board, others are catered at ancient houses along the river allowing cultural exchanges and privileged contacts with the locals.
For those looking for a more active way to penetrate the delta, bicycles and a small rowing boat are also available.
On each sampan boat, a crew of 4 including an english or french speaking guide is pampering the guests. Exotic fruits, mineral water, green tea, and fresh towels are served on complimentary basis.
- 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)
- Song Xanh 5 (23m long x 4,5m wide, 2 bedrooms,1 living room that can be transformed into 1 more bedroom at night if needed) (16m2/each). The large bathroom is equipped with shower, washbasin, wc, and provide a full set of deluxe amenities such as slippers, cotton bathrobes, bath towels, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, comb, cotton tips, shower cap, and sanitary bags.
Itinerary
3 DAYS: CAI BE - SA DEC - CHAU DOC
| Day | Activities | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cai Be – Sa Dec (L/D) Your journey starts from Phu An Jetty at 10:00 am. Begin with a bicycle ride around this remote countryside 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, start your leisurely cruise on the Delta’s beautiful waterways, with stops along the way to explore local cottage industries 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. |
Cai Be |
| 2 | Sa Dec – Long Xuyen – Phu Tan (B/L/D) Breakfast is served on board while you cruise towards Long Xuyen along a narrow canal, passing several scenic monkey bridges. After enjoying lunch on board, arrive in Long Xuyen to visit Tiger Island, birthplace of Vietnam’s second president. Return to the sampan for dinner and resume your cruise towards Chau Doc. Your boat sails until approximately 10:00 pm before anchoring for the night. Overnight on board. |
Long Xuyen |
| 3 | Phu Tan – Chau Doc (B) Breakfast is served on board while your sampan cruises towards Chau Doc. Close to the border with Cambodia, Chau Doc is the gateway to Phnom Penh. Known throughout Vietnam for its pagodas and temples, Chau Doc is also famous for the Tra Su Bird Sanctuary, a superb eucalyptus mangrove. Disembark at Victoria Chau Doc private pier at approximately 10:00 am. *Note: Actual itinerary may vary depending upon river tide, arrival time or other conditions. |
Chau Doc |
3 DAYS: CHAU DOC - SA DEC - CAI BE
| Day | Activities | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chau Doc – Long Xuyen (L/D) Your crew welcomes you at the Victoria Chau Doc Hotel jetty at 10:00 am with cold towels and a refreshing drink as your Song Xanh private sampan sets off for its leisurely cruise on the waterways around Chau Doc towards Long Xuyen, traveling along a narrow canal past monkey bridges and peaceful villages. Lunch is served on board before arriving in Long Xuyen. Visit Tiger Island (Cu Lao Ong Ho), a small island that was once the home of Vietnam’s second president- Ton Duc Thang. Take a stroll around the park surrounding the museum. Dinner is served onboard. Enjoy your first night on board the Song Xanh on the Hau River. |
Chau Doc |
| 2 | Long Xuyen – Sa Dec (B/L/D) Breakfast is served on board at 7:00 am while your sampan cruises downstream. Arrive in Sa Dec in time for a stroll around this charming town. Visit the Kien An Cung, ancient Chinese architecture has played an important part in the Chinese community in Dong Thap for nearly a hundred years. The small town is well worth exploring as it played an important role in the development of the Mekong Delta. Large Chinese and Khmer communities were established here, while the French also left their mark on the local architecture. As a result, many religions are represented side by side: a Cao Dai temple, a Catholic church, a Chinese temple and Vietnamese pagodas. Lunch and dinner are served on board. Enjoy your second night aboard the Song Xanh on the Mekong River. |
Sa Dec |
| 3 | Sa Dec – Cai Be (B/L) We begin cruising at 6:00 am towards Cai Be. Observe life as it plays out on shore – people going about their daily activities against picturesque landscapes – while your crew serves breakfast onboard. Stop at various points along the way for a look into some of the cottage industry of the region: a brick factory and local food production like coconut candy and puffed rice (the local equivalent of popcorn), small home-based businesses that provide a living for the river people. Your cruise ends at Le Longanier Restaurant. Lunch is served in this exquisite colonial-style villa set in a lush tropical garden by the river, surrounded by fruit plantations, a glimpse into the Indochina of yesteryear. *Note: Actual itinerary may vary depending upon river tide, arrival time or other conditions. |
Cai Be |
Tour details
PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON (USD)
| Period | Rate/person (group 2 pax) | Rate/person (group 3-4 pax) | Rate/person (group 5-6 pax) | Round trip transfer Rate/per car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate on LOW SEASON (Jun, 2025 – Sep, 2025) | USD 580 | USD 508 | USD 433 | on request |
| Rate on HIGH SEASON (Oct, 2025 – May, 2026) | USD 608 | USD 533 | USD 455 | on request |
NOTE
- The quotation does not include surcharges on Vietnamese Lunar New Year (17th-20th Feb 2026), Christmas (24th Dec) and New Year Eve (31th Dec).
- Child policy: Age of children based on date of birth, please contact for more information.
- Extra charge: please contact for more information.
- All cruises on Song Xanh Sampan are private.
TRIP INCLUDED
- Local English speaking guide where mentioned
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program
- Cold towels, exotic seasonal fruits, hot green tea and two bottles of mineral water per person per day.
- Crew assistance
- Accommodation on cruise
- Government tax and service charges
TRIP EXCLUDED
- Land transportation from/to Ho Chi Minh City: please contact ATA for your transportation rate
- Travel insurance of any kind
- Tip, drinks, personal expenses
- Others services not mentioned
- Bank transfer fees & credit card service fees
- Other not mentioned above
ATTENTION
- What to bring: Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, some cash in Vietnamese Dong / USD for personal expenses (do not accept credit card payments on board), bring something warm to wear [From Dec till March]
- The program may be subject to change depending on weather conditions or specific tides without announcing to visitors in advance.
Visitors are not recommended on board (for safety reasons):
- Person with disability: physical or sensory.
- Person who has symptoms of hallucinations, sleepwalking, fear of being enclosed, epilepsy
- Person who is older than 80.
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