Quận 1 Trip Overview
The Mekong Eyes combines regional boat-building traditions with modern comforts to become the perfect holiday vessel to cruise the Mekong Delta in style. At 39 m long and 8.5 m wide, the Mekong Eyes river cruiser was built out of an old, traditional rice barge with the finest quality wood, and artfully decorated by skilled craftsmen of the Mekong Delta.One of the traditional ceremonies performed on a newly constructed Mekong boat is the “eye opening”. The eyes are painted on the bow for good luck, a wide-awake crew and fast and safe journeys. The river cruise boat can comfortably accommodate up to 30 passengers on a large area of approx. 250 m2, it’s like a floating hotel.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Quận 1, Vietnam
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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The Mekong Eyes combines regional boat-building traditions with modern comforts to become the perfect holiday vessel to cruise the Mekong Delta in style. At 39 m long and 8.5 m wide, the Mekong Eyes river cruiser was built out of an old, traditional rice barge with the finest quality wood, and artfully decorated by skilled craftsmen of the Mekong Delta.One of the traditional ceremonies performed on a newly constructed Mekong boat is the “eye opening”. The eyes are painted on the bow for good luck, a wide-awake crew and fast and safe journeys. The river cruise boat can comfortably accommodate up to 30 passengers on a large area of approx. 250 m2, it’s like a floating hotel.
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: SAI GON – CAN THO – CAI BE
Stop At: Mekong River, Long Xuyen 700000 Vietnam
07.30: Pick-up at the hotel in Sai Gon (district 1 and parts of district 3)
(only included for those pax using the shuttle service)
11.30 Boarding of the cruise vessel and check-in
12.00 Panorama cruise and lunch on board
16.00 Guided land excursion – walk in orchards and small villages
17.30 Return to the boat for refreshment and to enjoy the sunset on the top deck
19.00 Dinner on board, night on board
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Day 2 CAI BE – SAI GON
Stop At: Cai Be Floating Market, Cai Be Vietnam
06.30 Morning cruise and morning tea break served until 08.30
08.30 Check-out of cabin. Excursion on a long sampan to Cai Be floating market, sampan rowing in small canals
10.00 Bicycle ride on backroads or walk in a small village along the Mekong Canals (only included for those pax using the shuttle service).
11.00 Departure to Sai Gon
12.00 Lunch in Mekong Rest Stop (only included for those pax using the shuttle service).
~ 15.30 Arrival in Sai Gon
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
