Route 1:
Day 1: HO CHI MINH CITY / CAI BE / VINH LONG / SADEC (L/D)
Meeting point is at 09h30 at the lobby of the Caravelle Hotel.
Coach transfer to Cai Be in the very heart of the Mekong Delta. On arrival, embark on board L’AMANT and enjoy a delectable lunch and get acquainted with the crew, while the vessel starts its way to Vinh Long.
In the early afternoon, embark on a small boat for a journey towards An Binh islands.  On arrival, continue the tour by bicycle to visit Tien Chau ancient pagoda, some tropical fruit orchard gardens and discover the everyday life in the Mekong Delta. Continue to visit a traditional house and enjoy some mouth-watering tropical fruits.  Then tour on a small boat along the canals and stop at a bonsai garden.
Anchorage near Sa Dec. Welcome dinner and overnight on board of L’AMANT.

Day 2: SA DEC / CAI BE (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit Sa Dec, the old-fashioned town where the French Writer, Marguerite Duras spent her childhood.  Famous for its flowers and bonsai plants, stop at the ancient house of Huynh Thuy Le, the “house of the Chinese” described in Marguerite Duras’novel, L’Amant.  Pass-by the school where Margerite’s mother has taught. Then, enjoy strolling through the lively market streets of this fascinating town.
Return on board L’AMANT.
In the early afternoon, arrive in Cai Be and embark on a local sampan boat for a journey through the numerous arroyos and be captivated by the serenity of the Mekong Delta. Visit an ancient colonial house and a traditional plant for puffed rice. In the late afternoon, have fun in a cooking demonstration on board - an interesting way to learn about the local ingredients and how to cook some Vietnamese traditional dishes.
Farewell dinner and overnight on board of L’AMANT.

Day 3: CAI BE / HO CHI MINH CITY (B)
Early morning (07h00), embark on a local sampan boat and sail through small arroyos to explore the vibrant Cai Be’s floating market. Return on board L’AMANT for breakfast. Disembark at around 09h30 and head back to Ho Chi Minh City by coach. Arrive at Caravelle Hotel at around 12h00.

Tour price includes:
- Transfer from Saigon to the port of embarkation in Cai Be by coach.
- Return from Cai Be to Saigon by bus.
- Accommodation in single/double cabin with full board meals as mentioned on the program (breakfast/lunch/dinner).
- English or French speaking guide.
- All visits and excursions mentioned.
- Port dues & Government tax VAT at 10%.

Tour price excludes:
- Entrance visa to Vietnam.
- International flights and airport taxes.
- Insurances.
- Drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not mentioned on the program.



Route 2:
Day 1: HO CHI MINH CITY / MY THO / BEN TRE / CAI BE (L/D)
Meeting point is at 10H30 at the lobby of the Caravelle Hotel. Then, drive through to My Tho - the gateway to the Mekong Delta. On arrival, embark on board L’AMANT and enjoy a delectable lunch and get acquainted with the crew.
After lunch, board a river-boat to explore the hidden treasures of the Xep canal and islands with tropical fruit gardens. An exciting ride on a carriage drawn by small horses awaits you for a stroll through the fascinating farming villages. Enjoy the tasty fruits and tea with natural honey.
Then continue your journey on a sampan boat through small canals. Welcome dinner and overnight on board of L’AMANT.

Day 2: CAI BE / VINH LONG / SA DEC  (B/L/D)
After breakfast, board a local sampan boat and sail through the canals to explore Cai Be’s vibrant floating market, visit a charming ancient colonial house and handicraft workshop.
Return on board of L’Amant for lunch.
In the early afternoon, take a small boat for a journey towards An Binh islands, continue the tour by bicycle to visit Tien Chau ancient pagoda, some tropical fruit orchard gardens and witness the everyday life of the Mekong Delta. Continue to visit a traditional house and enjoy some mouth-watering tropical fruits.  Then tour on a small boat along the canals and stop at a bonsai garden.
Anchorage near Sa Dec. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 3: SA DEC / NEAR  CHAU DOC (B/L/D)
After breakfast, tour Sa Dec, the old-fashioned town where the French Writer, Marguerite Duras spent her childhood.  Famous for its flowers and bonsai plants, stop at the ancient house of Huynh Thuy Le, the “house of the Chinese” described in Marguerite Duras’novel, L’Amant.  Pass-by the school where Margerite’s mother has taught and be charmed by the pleasant greetings of the school children.
Return on board of L’AMANT for lunch.
Sail to Chau Doc. During the afternoon you can enjoy a cooking class or just relax on the sun deck.
Anchorage on the way to chau Doc. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 4: CHAU DOC (B/L/D)
In the morning, you will reach the city of Chau Doc, the border city with Cambodia. Visit a floating fishing farm where thousands of fishes are breed for export and visit a mosque in a Cham village. In the afternoon, visit Sam Mountain, a popular pilgrimage site where you will find a large number of Chinese, Cham and Khmer temples. Farewell dinner and overnight on board.

Day 5: CHAU DOC – PHNOM PENH (B)
After breakfast, disembark and depart to the Cambodian border by a speed boat, go through the customs formalities and continue your cruise to Phnom Penh arriving by early afternoon. End of our services.

Tour price includes:
Transfer from Saigon to the port of embarkation in My Tho by coach.
Transfer from Chau Doc to Phom Phenh by speed boat.
Accommodation in single/double cabin with full board meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner).
German speaking guide.
All visits and excursions mentioned.
Port dues & Government tax VAT at 10%

Tour price excludes:
- Entrance visa to Vietnam.
- International flights and airport taxes.
- Insurances.
- Drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not mentioned on the program.