A Taste Of Mekong River Tour In 1 Day

1 Day

Minimum Age

1
Maximum Age

80
Group Size

2 - 10
Transportation

Private car
Group Size

2-15
Best season

All year round
Tour type

Private tour
Meals

Lunch

Overview

A Taste Of Mekong – Princess Day Cruise offers a relaxing journey through the vibrant waterways of the Mekong Delta aboard a traditional Cai Be Princess sampan. Enjoy scenic river views, observe local life, visit a 19th-century ancient house, and explore traditional cottage industries along the way. Savor a refined lunch at the elegant Le Longanier colonial villa set in a lush tropical garden. The cruise continues through peaceful canals and fruit-orchard islands before ending in Vinh Long and transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Highlights

Leisurely Mekong Delta Cruise aboard a traditional Cai Be Princess sampan, offering scenic river views and authentic local life along the waterways.
Cultural Encounters & Local Crafts with visits to a 19th-century ancient house and traditional cottage industries such as coconut candy and puffed rice making.
Elegant Riverside Lunch at Le Longanier Restaurant, a colonial-style villa set in a lush tropical garden by the river.

Itinerary

Day
01

Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Mekong River - Ho Chi Minh City

In the morning, take a car transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be. The crew welcomes you aboard with cold towels and a refreshing drink while the Cai Be Princess Sampan sets off for its leisurely cruise on the busy waterways of the Mekong Delta.

On the river, all sorts of boats ply the water, from small fishing boats to cargo barges loaded with fruit and vegetables. Observe from the comfort of your sampan life as it plays out on the riverbanks the people, the stunning landscapes while your attentive crew serves you tea and
seasonal fruit. At Tan Phong Islet, board a small row boat to better explore the canal’s hidden mangroves. Return to your sampan to visit an ancient house built in the 19th century.We’ll make stops along the way to explore local cottage industries including the making of coconut candy and puffed rice (the local equivalent of popcorn).

Your cruise ends at Le Longanier Restaurant. Lunch is served in this exquisite colonial-style villa set in a lush tropical garden by the river and surrounded by fruit trees, giving you a sense of privileged life during Indochinese times.

After lunch, at around 2:30 pm, take a short walk along a small canal towards the Ba Bon Bridge where your personal vehicle awaits to drive you approximately 2 hours to Ho Chi Minh City.

Includes

Private car
English speaking tourguide
2-hour cruise aboard Cai Be Princess
Lunch at Le Longanier Restaurant
Sightseeing fees included in above itinerary
Cold towels, seasonal fruit and hot tea
Crew assistance

Excludes

Tip
Personal expense
Insurance

Deposit & Cancellation Policy

Deposit

+ A 30% deposit is required upon booking confirmation.

+ The remaining 70% must be paid at least 14 days prior to tour departure.

Cancellation

+ Cancellations made at least 14 days before the tour departure are eligible for a full refund.

+ Cancellations made between 14 -7 days before departure will incur a 50% cancellation charge.

+ Cancellations made less than 7 days or no show before departure will be subject to a 100% charge.