Song Xanh Sampan 2 days life on the river
2 Days Mekong Cruises on Song Xanh Sampan: Can Tho – Cai Be
Discover the magic of the Mekong Delta on a beautifully curated Mekong cruise with Song Xanh Sampan. This handcrafted wooden boat offers a truly unique overnight cruise experience, ideal for couples and small groups seeking comfort, privacy, and authenticity.
Sailing through the heart of the Mekong Delta, your 2-day overnight cruise brings you closer to local life – from bustling floating markets to peaceful villages and French-colonial landmarks. Each Mekong cruise is personalized, with guided shore excursions, locally inspired meals, and relaxing moments on deck.
Designed for immersive journeys, this overnight cruise offers air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms, candlelit dinners, and attentive service throughout. Whether you choose to travel from Can Tho to Cai Be or vice versa, every Mekong cruise route highlights the cultural richness and natural charm of southern Vietnam.
Aboard Song Xanh Sampan, your Mekong cruise becomes more than just a journey – it is a story of discovery, serenity, and connection with river life.
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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
2 DAYS: CAI BE – CAN THO
| Day | Activities | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cai Be – Binh Minh – Tan Quoi (L/D) Begin cruising from Phu An Jetty at 10:00 am. From the Sampan, observe life as it plays out on shore – people going about their daily activities set against mesmerising backdrops. En route to Binh Minh, we will stop at various points along the river for a look at some of the cottage industries of the region including the making of coconut candy and puffed rice (the local equivalent of popcorn) including a visit to an ancient house in Dong Hoa Hiep village. Continue by Sampan, observing from your boat the life on the shore, the people, and the stunning landscapes. We will then cross the Co Chien river passing by quaint villages to visit a clay pot factory. Lunch is served on board while cruising towards Binh Minh along a narrow canal teeming with life. 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. Back to your sampan and enjoy the sunset cruise while Song Xanh continues its way towards the Hau River. Dinner and overnight on board. |
Cai Be |
| 2 | Tan Quoi – Cai Rang – Can Tho (B) Early wake-up for a visit to the famous Cai Rang Floating Market up at 6h00am which only operates from 5h00 to 8h00am every day. 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!Later on, cruise towards Victoria Can Tho and disembark at the hotel’s private jetty. |
Can Tho |
2 DAYS: CAN THO - CAI BE
| Day | Activities | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can Tho – Cai Von – Tan Phong (L/D) Meet at the Victoria Can Tho Resort jetty at 10:00 am. Your crew welcomes you on board your private sampan with cold towels and a refreshing drink. Cruise the waterways of the Mekong Delta, observing villagers going about their daily activities against picturesque landscapes while your attentive crew serves tea and seasonal fruit. 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, and 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 for a visit at a clay pot factory before crossing Co Chien River. Enjoy the sunset cruise while Song Xanh continues its way towards the Tien River. Dinner and overnight on board. |
Can Tho |
| 2 | 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. Back to the sampan and cruise to Dong Hoa Hiep for a visit to an ancient house. 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. |
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 388 | USD 342 | USD 292 | on request |
| Rate on HIGH SEASON (Oct, 2025 – May, 2026) | USD 429 | USD 379 | USD 324 | 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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