Can
Tho - Cai Be
Can Tho, on day 1 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.
Tour near Tra On floating market.
Branching into Mang Thit river towards Co Chien river.Rest
on the upper deck or enjoy the open bar in a scenery of rice
fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks.
Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity
to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local
inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby.
Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board.
Open bar and rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew
will serve 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
06:30
Departure towards Cai Be. The passengers take their breakfast
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 in Cai Be, check-out and boarding of a local boat
for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft.
End of the services on shore at Cai Be late morning.
Please
note you will leave the Bassac for good at the time you embark
for the last visit.
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