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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 a classic itinerary, departing and ending near Ho Chi Minh City. It combines very well with a night in The Island Lodge, Thoi Son before, or after. Vietnam Travel can arrange road transfers and transfer of your own vehicle.Check-in time: 11:00 AM in The Island Lodge, Thoi Son Islet, Tien Giang Province.
Check-out time: 09:30 AM D+1 in The Island Lodge, Thoi Son Islet, Tien Giang Province.
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Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1: Thoi Son Islet - Co Chien River.
- Boarding at the Island Lodge on Thai Son Islet, My Tho City. Welcome drink, Introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.
- Departure towards Cho Lach, upstream the Tien Giang River.
- Lunch while en route. Rest on the deck.
- The Bassac slips into the Cho Lach Canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water.
- By mid-afternoon, The Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore. Be it on foot or by bicycle, be ready to discover a village in the delta while appreciating its peaceful scenery and life with simplicity.
- Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset.
- The crew serves dinner while The Bassac is cruising Mang Thit River, then crossing Co Chien River towards her anchorage point for the night.
- The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river in Tien Giang. -
Day 2: Co Chien River - Thoi Son Islet.
- 06:00 A.M, The Bassac departs towards Thoi Son Islet. Breakfast is served at 7:00 while you enjoy the scenery on the banks.
- Arrival near Thoi Son, check-out and rendezvous with a local boat, which will take you to a visit of a floating fish farm.
- End of services at 9:30 A.M on shore at The Island Lodge, Thoi Son Islet, My Tho City.
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.