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The Bassac Cruises
Lose yourself deep into the heart of the Mekong Delta, over one night or more, on board The Bassac - three classic wooden cruisers with all comfort on board and caring service (sharing the same standards and mostly differing in size).
Bassac I (maximum 12 passengers) actually once was a rice barge, which TransMékong bought and overhauled into the cozy cabin cruiser it is today, and although Bassac II (maximum 20 passengers) and Bassac III (maximum 24 passengers) are entirely new hull designs, more adapted to their present purpose, they were built with the same craftsmanship and according to the same tradition.
Departure at noon - Arrival by mid-morning. Anywhere in the Mekong delta as you can pick your own itinerary, to charter a boat and run along your own route, but typically either Can Tho or Cai Be.
Classic Vietnamese cuisine fresh from the galley for lunch and dinner, with an extra touch of class in the evening. And for breakfast: all manners of bread hot from the oven, as you bake afresh every day.
In the afternoon, for a change of scenery, we take you on a visit to the local countryside. Expect the genuine welcome of the Mekong Delta people in their pristine setting. You will also visit what each destination is known for, be it its market, a famous old house or the local handicraft. Part of the visits is planned, some always remains subject to tide and current, so you may have an unique experience even to other Bassac passengers.
Discover the Mekong Delta's intense life on the river while enjoying all the comfort of the last wooden boats. Contact Vietnam Travel for the best offers on The Bassac cruises and 24/7 personal assistance!
Itinerary
About This Cruise
This 2 day/ 1 night program would be an ideal for visitors who like to explore Vietnam's Mekong River Delta after visiting Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho and before traveling to Cambodia from Chau Doc (charter only).Check-in time: 12:00 PM at Can Tho Market Hall.
Check-out time: 09:00 AM D+1 in Chau Doc.
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Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1: Can Tho - Long Xuyen.
- Boarding at Ninh Kieu Tourist Boat Pier in Can Tho City at noon. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check-in into the cabins. The Bassac departs towards upstream on the Bassac River. Lunch is served on board while en route.
- Upon arrival at Thot Not, transfer on the longboat for a visit of a village.
- Boarding back before dusk, a welcome drink and the dinner are served on board while en route.
- Rest on the deck before the night. The Bassac drops anchor upstream of Long Xuyen City for the night. -
Day 2: Long Xuyen - Chau Doc.
- Breakfast is served from 6:30 AM, as The Bassac is on its way upstream the river towards Chau Doc.
- Upon arrival in Chau Doc, check-out and transfer onto a local boat for the visit of a village of the Muslim Cham minority, then final disembarkment.
- End of services by mid-morning on shore at Chau Doc.
Deck Plan
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Total Cabin(s)
#Cabin 1
Cabins
- Partial River View
- 8m2
- Non-Smoking
- Shower
- Non Balcony
- 1 Queen Size Bed or 2 Single Beds
Cabins
Our Offers
Price Includes
• Transportation on board.
• Accommodation of each passenger in a twin-share cabin, double- or twin-bedded.
• English-speaking host on board and during the visits.
• Three meals.
• Vietnamese coffee, tea; mineral water.
• Visits on shore or on a small skiff as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Access to all services on board.
• Access to and from the board on a longboat.
Price Excludes
• Road, speedboat transfer, except if specifically mentioned in the booking confirmation.
• Pre and post trip accommodations.
• Bar services.
• Personal travel insurance.
• Tips and gratuities.