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Cái Bè, on the first day at noon
- Boarding
at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, Introduction to the ship
and crew, check into the cabins.
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Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river.
- Lunch
while on route. Rest on the deck.
- The
Bassac slips into the Chợ Lách 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.
- Visit of
a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, 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. Rest
on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner
while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.
- The
Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On
floating market, for the night.
Day 2
- You may
get up for breakfast as early as 06:30, as the ship is
resuming its cruise the Tra On floating market. The ship
then departs towards Can Tho.
- Arrival
in Cai Rang floating market, transfer onto a local boat to
visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens
and return to the Ninh Kieu pier by mid-morning.
- Boarding
back, welcome drink and departure towards upstream river
Bassac. Lunch is served on board while en route.
- Upon
arrival at Thot Not, transfer on the longboat for a visit of
a bamboo-knitting village near the Thot Not bird park, at
the time the egrets return home from a day out.
- Boarding
back before dusk, a welcome drink and the dinner are served
on board while en route.
- Rest on
the deck before the night. The Bassac drops anchor upstream
of Long Xuyen for the night.
Day 3
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Breakfast is served from 6:30 AM, as the Bassac is on its
way upstream the river towards Châu Đốc.
- Upon
arrival in Chau Doc, transfer onto a local boat for the
visit of a village of the Muslim Cham minority.
- Boarding
at noon at the Chau Doc pier, welcome drink.
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Departure downstream on the Bassac river, as the crew serves
lunch.
- We
connect through river Vam Nao and around the district of Cho
Moi to the First River.
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Mid-afternoon, we sail along a small tributary to Song Ho.
Exploratory visit at Cho Moi: Village and old churches.
- Boarding
back at dusk, welcome drink. Dinner is served en route.
- The
Bassac drops anchor on the way in view of the My Thuan
bridge for the night.
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Day 4
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Breakfast is available from 6:30 on.
- The
Bassac sets sail after sunrise towards Cai Be, through
sceneries of sweet water mangroves on river My Tho.
- Arrival
in Cai Be, check-out and boarding of a local boat for a tour
of Cai Be floating market and handicraft.
End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cái Bè.
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