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Family Cruise Vacation The Mekong
2days 1night
Trip Code:CMK2
Tour Highlights:
- Taking the Bassac Cruise along the Tien Giang River in Cai Be, that branches into Cho Lach Canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards
- Visiting a village on the banks of Mang Thít River to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants, including the orchard or rice fields nearby
- Dining or wining on the cruise deck under the romantic sunset, while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit River
- Visiting the Tra On and Cai Rang floating markets
DETAILED ITINERARY:
DAY1: SAIGON-CAIBE-TRA ON
Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and depart for Cai Be Of Mekong Delta, get on boat on arrival at noon time and take a briefing the ship and crew members, check into your cabin and start our cruising heading for Cho Lach on the Tien Giang River. Lunch on the upper deck while en route. Rest on the deck, or enjoy the open ba. Branching into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards. Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thít, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby. Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Open bar and rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit River. The Bassac sets anchor in front of Phuoc Huu pagoda, in Tra On, for the night. (L/D)
DAY2: TRA ON-CAN THO-SAIGON
Breakfast is available from 06:30, while the ship is cruising the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho. Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier. Arrival at Ninh Kieu, Can Tho, late morning. Meet again your driver and return to Saigon. Upon arrival in Saigon, transfer to your hotel. End of services.(B/L)
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
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All transportation and transfers
Guided aboard (English/French)
Accommodation based on a twin-share cabin, double - or twin-bedded.
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
EXCLUSION:
Except if specifically mentioned in the booking slip
Tour guide from Saigon
Bar services
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Drinks
Tips and gratuities
Accommodation Information:
Aboard
Trip Cost:
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Tour costs in USD /Per person in group of
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Single Supplement
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1
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2
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4-6
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8-12
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14-Up
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471
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328
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270
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250
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220
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125
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Notes:
- Single Supplement only applies up on your request and if there is an odd number of passengers.
- Depart every: Tue, Thu and Sun from Cai Be.
- Depart every : Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat from Can Tho.
- Validity: 31st December 2009
++ Local Currency:
The official currency is Dong which is non-convertible. The US dollar, preferably crisp clean bills, is widely accepted among major shops and restaurants. Travellers cheques can be cashed at authorized foreign exchange outlets and banks and require presentation of a passport. There is normally a 2 to 5 percent transaction fee for cashing Travellers cheques. Visa and Mastercard are becoming more accepted in many of the larger hotels and restaurants, especially in the major cities. Make sure that the Vietnamese notes you receive are not torn, because many shops and restaurants will not accept them. The largest denomination is currently 500,000 dong (approx. US$33). The government introduced new 500,000 and 50,000 notes made from plastic rather than the regular paper notes. In 2004 Vietnam introduced coins for smaller transactions. These are in the form of 200; 1,000 and 5,000 Dong. Other paper denominations include 2,000; 5,000; 10,000 and 20,000. Most are clearly identifiable by colour.
There are a number of international banks operating in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with 24hour cash withdrawal facilities, including ANZ Bank in Hanoi and the HSBC in Ho Chi Minh City. Here cash can be withdrawn on Visa and Mastercards as well as other cards such as Cirrus.
Please note that the Vietnamese Dong is non-convertible outside Vietnam.
Your personal expenses, souvenirs, evening out, alcoholic drinks etc can be cost from 10 to 50 USD/ Day, US dollars cash is more widely accepted than pounds sterling and the US dollars cash are needed to pay for visas on borders. t is often a good idea to have a small amount of the currency of the country you are visiting prior to arrival. This will cover you for any initial expenses at or from the airport. ATM’s are now available at arrival airports.
Banks in Vietnam are open at 0.800 Am to 04.30 Pm from Monday to Friday and some are open on Saturday morning. In the main cities such as Hanoi, Saigon, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang your travellers’ cheques can be exchanged at banks and some exchange bureaux, but this can be very difficult in small towns, specially in the mountain provinces.
Useful to read:
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++ Map of Vietnam, Please click here!
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