Cai Be - Can Tho - Chau Doc on Bassac Cruise

Board at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink. Introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.

Departure to 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.

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.

Breakfast is served from 6:30 AM, as the Bassac is on its way upstream the river towards Châu Đốc.

Upon arrival to Chau Doc, check-out and transfer onto a local boat for the visit of a village of the Muslim Cham minority, then final disembarkment.

 Leaving the board at: Châu Đốc

End of the services on shore at Châu Đốc by mid-morning.