Song Xanh Sampan 3 days Mekong Crossroads

Cai Be – Nha Man – Sa Dec (L/D)

Meet us at Phu An Jetty at 10:00 am and start with a bicycle ride around this picturesque 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 that utilize products from the Delta like rice and coconuts. As we make our way down this famous river take in the local life as you pass by fisher folk checking their daily catch and floating houses imperceivably balanced on the mighty Mekong.

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.

Nha Man – Cai Tau Ha – Vinh Long (B/L/D)

After breakfast on board, cruise towards Vinh Long along a narrow river, passing several houses on stilts to arrive at Cai Tau Ha, a quaint village. Take a stroll along the riverbank to visit a temple that makes traditional medicine from herbs or walk further into the village to see how blacksmiths make a variety of common farming tools and iron objects for everyday life.

Lunch is then served back on board before we make another foray into a clay pot factory in Vinh Long. We will then head back to our sampan to further explore the small tributaries of the river.

The last stopover before sunset is the tinny village of Vinh Long. Enjoy shore excursions to gain insight into how the local people make a living, and stop for a visit to a Cao Dai temple.

Return on board for dinner while the Song Xanh continues its cruise towards the Hau River. Overnight on board.

Vinh Long – Cai Rang – Can Tho (B)

We set off early at about 6:30 am to visit the famous Cai Rang Floating Market. Breakfast is served on board while the Song Xanh navigates towards the market among local barges laden with fruit and vegetables. Be sure to have your camera ready for photos from this unique vantage point!

Later on, cruise towards Victoria Can Tho and disembark at the hotel’s private jetty.

*Note: Actual itinerary may vary depending upon river tides, arrival time or other conditions.

Can Tho – Son Islet (L/D)

Meet us at Victoria Can Tho Resort at 1:00 pm for lunch at Spices Restaurant. After lunch, the crew welcomes you on board the Song Xanh sampan with chilled towels and a refreshing drink as the boat begins its leisurely cruise on the river.

Observe the endless boat traffic and the quiet but constant activity along the banks stop to visit an ancient house. Head ashore on Son Islet and stroll through the tiny village to visit the fish farm and vegetable gardens. Walk along the island’s picturesque paths for close-up views of country living. Back to sampan, we make our way down the Hau River and take in the local life as you pass by fisher folk checking their daily catch during sunset. Tonight, dinner is served on board the vessel. Enjoy your night on the river.

Cai Rang – Cai Von – Tan Phong (B/L/D)

At about 6:30 am, set off early to arrive at the famous Cai Rang Floating Market at its peak. Breakfast is served on board while the Song Xanh navigates among dozens of local barges laden with rice and other products from the Delta. We will then cross the Hau river passing by quaint villages to visit a family who makes delicate tofu skin, a food product made from boiling soy milk with a plethora of uses.

Continue by sampan, observe the endless boat traffic and the quiet but constant activity along the banks. Enjoy shore excursions to gain insight into how the local people make a living, and stop for a visit to a Cao Dai temple..Lunch is served on board while cruising towards Vinh Long along a narrow canal teeming with life. Stop along the river for the shore excursion to visit the countryside area. Back to Song Xanh sampan and continue to clay pot factory before crossing Co Chien River.

Enjoy the sunset cruise while Song Xanh continues its way towards the Tiền River. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 3: Tan Phong – Dong Hoa Hiep – Phu An (B/L)

After breakfast on board, take a rowing boat along the canal or just walk a little bit further into the village to see how local people make a variety of common handicrafts such as hammocks, handbags from water hyacinths. Continue to Phu An village and stop along the way to see local cottage industries that utilize products from the Delta, like rice and coconuts, to make tasty snacks including puffed rice and chewy coconut candy.

Our cruise ends at Le Longanier Restaurant. Lunch is served in this exquisite riverside colonial-style villa set in lush tropical gardens and surrounded by fruit plantations, a throwback to the elegant lifestyle enjoyed by a privileged few in Indochinese times.

*Note: Actual itinerary may vary depending upon river tide, arrival time or other conditions.