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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 is the easiest itinerary to spend a night on board on a weekend. It combines very well with a night in Can Tho before, so you have the time to take a breakfast cruise to a Khmer pagoda in the morning before boarding. No need to arrange to transfer of your vehicle. Vietnam Travel can arrange road transfers from/to Ho Chi Minh City or any provinces in the Mekong Delta.Check-in time: 12:00 PM at Can Tho Market Hall.
Check-out time: 10:00 AM D+1 at Can Tho Market Hall.
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Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1: Can Tho - Tra On.
- Boarding at Ninh Kieu Pier in Can Tho City. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure downstream of the Hau River. Lunch on board while en route.
- Turning into Nicolai Canal, towards the Mang Thit River. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks.
- By mid-afternoon, The Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta's countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants, or, at your option, short cycling tour of the surrounding area.
- Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset.
- The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from Tra On for the night. -
Day 2: Tra On - Can Tho.
- The Bassac departs at 06:00, as the ship passes by Tra On. The ship then departs towards Can Tho. The breakfast is available at 7:00.
- Arrival in Can Tho, transfer onto a local boat to visit the Cai Rang Floating Market (8:45), then a noodle factory and return to the Ninh Kieu Tourist Pier.
- End of services by mid-morning on shore at Can Tho.
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
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Additional Services
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Exclusive Offer: Vietnam Visa Approval Letter
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.
• Two visits on shore or on a small skiff.
• 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.
• Bar services.
• Personal travel insurance.
• Tips and gratuities.