Day 1: Cai Be, Vinh Long or Ben Tre - Nhon Trach or Tan Phong, Phu An or Dong Hoa Hiep, Phu Nhuan

1. Through The Lush Ben Tre Countryside on Cai Be Princess- Ben Tre - Nhon Trach

Explore the beautiful Ben Tre countryside by sampan, rowboat, bicycle and tuk tuk on this fascinating expedition into the lush Mekong Delta.

Be picked up at your hotel at 8:00am and transfered to Ben Tre by road.

Meet us at Phong Nẫm bridge to start a short cycling trip through picturesque villages at 10:00 am. Stop along the way to visit activated charcoal, coconut workshop and bridge factory.

After the shore excursion, your crew is set to welcome you aboard with chilled towelettes and a refreshing drink as the Cai Be Princess sets off on a leisurely cruise on the Ben Tre River.

From the boat’s unique vantage point, observe life as it is lived along the river – a fascinating procession of boats both big and small, fishermen casting their nets, and brilliant landscapes in every shade of green.

At the village of Nhon Trach, step ashore and stroll to a small outdoor market. Stop at a home that makes straw mats, and put your craftsmanship to the test!

 Sightseeing picturesque villages and fruit orchards on the three-wheeled tuk tuk along the way heading to an elegant countryside restaurant to have lunch in tropical garden setting by the river.

After lunch, board a small rowing sampan exploring the ecosystem by the river covered with nipa palm lined along narrow and peaceful canals.

Then, your personal vehicle awaits to drive you back to Ho Chi Minh City.

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

2. Experience the Simple Life- Cai Be to Tan Phong to Phu An

Be picked up at your hotel at 8:00 am and transfer to Cai Be by road.

Meet us at Cai Be jetty at 10:00 am. Your crew is set to welcome you aboard with cold towels and a refreshing drink while the Cai Be Princess sampan sets off for its leisurely cruise towards Tan Phong Islet.

From the boat’s unique vantage point, observe life as it is lived along the river - endless boats both big and small, people working the fields, and brilliant landscapes in every shade of green.

Once at Tan Phong Islet, take a short cycling trip through the villages and fruit gardens, looking out in particular for the red, spiky rambutan with its deliciously sweet flesh, the specialty of the islet.

Make stops along the way to visit local cottage industries where families make everything from rice paper and rice flour cakes to roof panels from water coconut fronds and homewares from water hyacinths.

From the islet, travel via rowing sampan through the peaceful, narrow canals, back to the Cai Be Princess where you’ll continue on to the village of Phu An.

Your cruise ends at Le Longanier Restaurant. Lunch is served in this elegant colonial-style villa set in a lush tropical garden by the river surrounded by fruit trees, giving you a sense of how the privileged class lived in Indochina times.

After lunch at approximately 2:30 pm, take a short walk along the canal towards Ba Bon Bridge where your personal vehicle awaits to drive you back to Ho Chi Minh City.

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

3. A taste of the Mekong (Private)- Cai Be to Dong Hoa Hiep to Phu An

Be picked up at your hotel at 8:00 am then transferred to Cai Be by road and arrived at Cai Be jetty by 10:00 am.

The crew welcomes you aboard with cold towels and a refreshing drink while the Cai Be Princess Sampan sets off for its leisurely cruise on the busy waterways of the Mekong Delta.

On the river, all sorts of boats ply the water, from small fishing boats to cargo barges loaded with fruit and vegetables.

Observe from the comfort of your sampan life as it plays out on the riverbanks the people, the stunning landscapes while your attentive crew serves you tea and seasonal fruit.

At Tan Phong Islet, board a small row boat to better explore the canal’s hidden mangroves. Return to your sampan to visit an ancient house built in the 19th century.

We’ll make stops along the way to explore local cottage industries including the making of coconut candy and puffed rice (the local equivalent of popcorn).

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 and surrounded by fruit trees, giving you a sense of privileged life during Indochinese times.

After lunch, at around 2:30 pm, take a short walk along a small canal towards the Ba Bon Bridge where your personal vehicle awaits to drive you approximately 2 hours to Ho Chi Minh City.

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

4. Mekong Impressions - Upstream (Private) - Cai Be to Vinh Long 

Be picked up at your hotel at 8:00 am and transfer to Cai Be by road.

Meet us at Cai Be Jetty at 10:00 am where the crew will be ready to welcome you aboard with cold towels and a refreshing drink while the Cai Be Princess Sampan sets off for its leisurely cruise on the busy waterways of the Mekong Delta.

Observe from the comfort of your sampan life as it plays out on the riverbanks the people, the stunning landscapes while your attentive crew serves you tea and seasonal fruit.

Visit an ancient house built in the 19th century. We’ll make stops along the way to explore local cottage industries including the making of coconut candy and puffed rice (the local equivalent of popcorn).

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 and surrounded by fruit trees, giving you a sense of privileged life during Indochinese times.

After lunch, re-board the Cai Be Princess and continue your cruise towards Vinh Long, via the Dong Phu Canal, before arriving at Binh Hoa Phuoc and An Binh, small islands renowned for their fruit orchards.

Stop on the way to visit historic An Binh Church. After crossing the Co Chien River, your sampan docks at Vinh Long Pier at around 4:30 pm, where your personal vehicle awaits for the drive to Can Tho.

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

5. Mekong Impressions - Downstream (Private) - Vinh Long to Cai Be 

Be picked up at your hotel at 9:00 am and transferred to Vinh Long by road.

Meet us at the pier in front of Cuu Long Hotel in Vinh Long where your crew will be ready to welcome you aboard with cold towels and a refreshing drink while the Cai Be Princess Sampan sets off for its leisurely cruise on the busy waterways of the Mekong Delta.

Crossing the Co Chien River, one of the original nine branches of the mighty Mekong in the Delta, enter the Dong Phu Canal. Cruise past the islands of An Binh and Binh Hoa Phuoc, famous for their fruit orchards.

Observe from the comfort of your sampan life as it plays out on the riverbanks the people, the stunning landscapes while your attentive crew serves you tea and seasonal fruit.

 Continue cruising along narrow canals past rural, unspoiled landscapes and lush greenery while observing the activity along the banks.

Visit an ancient house built in the 19th century. When you arrive at the bustling trading town of Cai Be, you’ll notice much more boat traffic, from motorized canoes to barges laden with fruit, vegetables, consumer goods and other products.

Continue towards Phu An Hamlet and stop in on local workshops to observe the traditional process of making coconut candy and puffed rice (the local equivalent of popcorn).

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 and surrounded by fruit trees, giving you a sense of privileged life during Indochinese times.

After lunch (at around 2:30 pm), take a short walk along a small canal back to Ba Bon Bridge where your personal vehicle awaits to drive you to Ho Chi Minh City.

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

6. Mekong Escapade (Private) - Cai Be to Phu An to Phu Nhuan

Be picked up at your hotel at 8.00 am then transferred to Cai Be by road and arrived at Cai Be jetty by 10:00 am.

The crew welcomes you aboard with cold towels and a refreshing drink while the Cai Be Princess Sampan sets off for its leisurely cruise on the busy waterways of the Mekong Delta.

Proceed to Hoa Khanh, a remote unspoiled area offering scenic views.

Observe from the comfort of your sampan life as it plays out on the riverbanks the people, the stunning landscapes while your attentive crew serves you tea and seasonal fruit.

In Hoa Khanh, take a bicycle for a better view of the surrounding countryside, ending up at Ba Kiet Ancient House, built in the 19th century.

Alternatively, opt for a gentle stroll instead or simply relax on board.

We’ll make stops along the way to explore local cottage industries including the making of coconut candy and puffed rice (the local equivalent of popcorn).

We make our way to Le Longanier Restaurant where lunch is served in this exquisite colonial-style villa set in a lush tropical garden by the river and surrounded by fruit trees, giving you a sense of privileged life during Indochinese times. After lunch, at around 2:30 pm, take a short walk along a small canal back to Ba Bon Bridge where your personal vehicle awaits to drive you to Ho Chi Minh City.

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