Day 1
Saigon - Cai Be - Sa Dec - Vinh Long (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'AMANTand
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 C
