Once upon a time, Mui Ne was an isolated stretch of sand, but it was too beautiful to be ignored. Times have changed and it is now a string of resorts, expanding in number every year. However, the beach retains much of its charm and the resorts are, for the most part, mercifully low-rise, set amid pretty gardens by the sea. The original fishing village is still here, but tourists outnumber locals these days. Mui Ne is definitely moving upmarket, as more exclusive resorts open their doors, complemented by swish restaurants and swanky shops, but there is still a surfer vibe to the town.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Mui Ne
We will start the day with a minivan ride to Mui Ne. Mui Ne has become famous among the tourist circuit because of its pristine beaches and famous water sports; the most famous being kite-surfing because of the ideal weather conditions. On the way to Mui Ne, visit Ta Cu tourism area where you can conquer Ta Cu Mountain that reaches a height of 490m above the sea level.  While here, we will visit the 49-meter-long Statue of Lying Buddha in Nirvada.  Lying Buddha is the largest statue in South East Asia. When we reach Mui Ne we will check-in to our hotel before taking the remainder of the day to leisure and relax on the beach.

Day 2: Mui Ne – Ho Chi Minh City

We will wake up early to enjoy the beautiful sunrise over the Mui Ne Red Sand Dunes.  After sunrise we will visit theFairy Spring and the Fishing Village. After the touring of the day, take the remainder of the daylight to relax on the beach and participate in some of the water sports if you like. We will enjoy some Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City and concluding our tour.

Inclusion:
Hotel pick-up and return
New minivan
Entrance fee
Mineral water
Lunch
English speaking guide

Exclusion:
Drinks
Personal expenses

Enjoy the unique Phu Quoc experience in a double focus of two days discovering the hidden charm of the tropical island and the wild nature within An Thoi archipelago due South or the color of under water world of Mong Tay & Doi Moi Islets due North of Phu Quoc island

Day 1: Pick up at Phu Quoc airport – Check in – Free leisure at your own in the the resort (–/L/D)
Day 2: Discover the hidden charm of Phu Quoc island (–/L/D)

You are about to discover the hidden charm of a tropical island and the local specialties in 4 hours:
Coi Nguon: See the international recognized Phu Quoc ridge back dogs, the sea eagles and the traditional Phu Quoc house found in early 20th century.
Phu Quoc Pearl Farm: Find out procedures of pearl production. A wide collection of cultured pearls is also displayed for your contemplation and shopping
Sao beach: A not to miss destination where sea, sand & sun blended in a perfect harmony.
Ham Ninh Fisherman Ancient Village: Experience the the simple life of the fishermen. You will be also captured by a lively and cheerfully atmosphere of the marketplace from vendors in conical palm hats sitting on the ground offering fresh sea food to sales people at their well stocked stands.
Pepper garden: Be captivated by word of “itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny peppercorns” of patient growers
A traditional fish sauce factory: Learn about the Phu Quoc fish sauce production and enjoy the unique aromatic flavor of Phu Quoc fish sauce

Day 3:Wild island get-away – one day trip (–/–/–)

Phu Quoc is famous with various small islands, An Thoi archipelago in the South and Mong Tay & Doi Moi islets in the North. Most of them are uninhabited!
A get-away to a wild island with some one special is the romance of a lifetime. You will know the meaning of remote and undiscovered as we head out in our own charter boat to explore a hidden beach on an uninhabited island
Our devoted team is always available to make the most of your day. A delicious BBQ lunch shall be served on the beach accordingly.

Day 4: Free leisure at your own until transfer to Phu Quoc airport (–/–/–)

Rate included:
- Pick up and drop off
- Car on tour and taking guests to restaurants for lunches and dinners
- Pleasure boat
- 6 meals (lunches and dinners)
- 2 mineral water/pax/day on second day and third day on tour
- Tour guide
- Entrance fee
- Government tax

Rate not included: Air ticket , hotel, personal charge and insurance. You are requested to arrange your own travel insurance at your expense.
Hotel: To be charged optionally and additionally. Please check our hotel listing
Air ticket Ho Chi Minh city – Phu Quoc: To be charged additionally, 101 USD/pax/round trip, can be less depends on availability and early booking

With honeymooners, a day out at an uninhabited island of An Thoi archipelago due South of Phu Quoc island is a romance of a life time. You are not there just to discover the nature only but yourselves also…
Day 1: Pick up at Phu Quoc airport – Check in – Free leisure at your own in the resort (–/L/D)
Day 2:Wild island get-away – one day trip (–/L/D)

Phu Quoc is famous with various small islands, An Thoi archipelago in the South or Mong Tay & Doi Moi islets in the North. Most of them are uninhabited!
A get-away to a wild island with some one special is the romance of a lifetime. You will know the meaning of remote and undiscovered as we head out in our own charter boat to explore a hidden beach on an uninhabited island
Our devoted team is always available to make the most of your day. A delicious BBQ lunch shall be served on the beach accordingly.
Day 3: Free leisure at your own until transfer to Phu Quoc airport (–/–/–)

Rate included:
- Pick up and drop off
- Car on tour and taking guests to restaurants for lunches and dinners
- Pleasure boat
- 4 meals (lunches and dinners): 10 USD/pax/meal (if less meals are taken, they will be minus accordingly)
- 2 mineral water/pax on second day on tour
- Tour guide
- Entrance fee
- Government tax
Rate not included: Air ticket , hotel, personal charge and insurance. You are requested to arrange your own travel insurance at your expense.
Hotel: To be charged optionally and additionally.
Air ticket Ho Chi Minh city – Phu Quoc: To be charged additionally, 101 USD/pax/round trip, can be less depends on availability and early booking

Enjoy your own small world on the beach of an uninhabited island of An Thoi archipelago in the South or Mong Tay & Doi Moi islets in the North.
Day 1: Pick up at Phu Quoc airport – Check in – Free leisure at your own in the the resort (–/L/D)
Day 2: Wild island get-away – one day trip (–/L/D)

Phu Quoc is famous with various small islands, An Thoi archipelago in the South and Mong Tay & Doi Moi islets in the North. Most of them are uninhabited!
A get-away to a wild island with some one special is the romance of a lifetime. You will know the meaning of remote and undiscovered as we head out in our own charter boat to explore a hidden beach on an uninhabited island
Our devoted team is always available to make the most of your day. A delicious BBQ lunch shall be served on the beach accordingly
Day 3: Free leisure at your own until transfer to Phu Quoc airport (–/–/–)

Rate included:
- Pick up and drop off
- Car on tour and taking guests to restaurants for lunches and dinners
- Pleasure boat
- 4 meals (lunches and dinners): 10 USD/pax/meal (if less meals are taken, they will be minus accordingly)
- 2 mineral water/pax on second day on tour
- Tour guide
- Entrance fee
- Government tax

Rate not included: Air ticket , hotel, personal charge and insurance. You are requested to arrange your own travel insurance at your expense.

Hotel: To be charged optionally and additionally. Please check our hotel listing
Air ticket Ho Chi Minh city – Phu Quoc: To be charged additionally, 101 USD/pax/round trip, can be less depends on availability and early booking

Enjoy your stay in Phu Quoc and  discover out the hidden charm of the tropical island

Day 1: Pick up at Phu Quoc airport – Check in – Free leisure at your own in the the resort (–/L/D)
Day 2: Discover the hidden charm of Phu Quoc island (–/L/D)

You are about to discover the hidden charm of a tropical island and the local specialties in 4 hours:
Coi Nguon: See the international recognized Phu Quoc ridge back dogs, the sea eagles and the traditional Phu Quoc house found in early 20th century.
Phu Quoc Pearl Farm: Find out procedures of pearl production. A wide collection of cultured pearls is also displayed for your contemplation and shopping
Sao beach: A not to miss destination where sea, sand & sun blended in a perfect harmony.
Ham Ninh Fisherman Ancient Village: Experience the the simple life of the fishermen. You will be also captured by a lively and cheerfully atmosphere of the marketplace from vendors in conical palm hats sitting on the ground offering fresh sea food to sales people at their well stocked stands.
Pepper garden: Be captivated by word of “itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny peppercorns” of patient growers
A traditional fish sauce factory: Learn about the Phu Quoc fish sauce production and enjoy the unique aromatic flavor of Phu Quoc fish sauce

Day 3: Free leisure at your own until transfer to Phu Quoc airport (–/–/–)

Rate included:
- Pick up and drop off
- Car on tour and taking guests to restaurants for lunches and dinners
- 4 meals (lunches and dinners): 10 USD/pax/meal (if less meals are taken, they will be minus accordingly)
- 2 mineral water/pax on second day on tour
- Tour guide
- Entrance fee
- Government tax

Rate not included: Air ticket , hotel, personal charge and insurance. You are requested to arrange your own travel insurance at your expense.
Hotel: To be charged optionally and additionally. Please check our hotel listing
Air ticket Ho Chi Minh city – Phu Quoc: To be charged additionally, 101 USD/pax/round trip, can be less depends on availability and early booking

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.

Why Mekong Eyes? – 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:

There are 15 lavishly furnished twin and double rooms, each with a private bathroom with shower and hot water, wardrobe, air-conditioning and fan. The rooms are well insulated against climate and sound, and all offer a fantastic panoramic view of the Mekong river.

There is a large dining room in the lower deck, where you can enjoy culinary specialties of Vietnam or a sun downer in the cosy bar.

A stylish upper-deck inside panorama lounge invites you to sit back and take in the impressions of the fantastic scenery and the busy every day life on the river.

On the top deck you will find an open sitting area and sun deck with breathtaking views. While you are basking on the sun deck our friendly staff will pamper you with cool drinks and freshly cooked delicacies.

Our crew will do their utmost to provide you with all the services and comfort you need during your Mekong Delta cruise. The captain and his deck hand as well as the engineer are in charge of the technical details and the routing. An experienced chef and service staff will take you on a culinary journey through Vietnam. A local guide will explain the life and culture of the Mekong Delta to you and answer any questions you might have. Our staff also get regular safety trainings.

The Dragon Eyes is a vacation paradise for couples, families or friends. Cruising on the vast waters and the small canals of the mighty Mekong river is a great way to discover the Mekong Delta.
Why not spend your romantic honeymoon on board? You can even charter the vessel and explore the Mekong river in exclusive privacy.

The two sister boats Dragon Eyes I and Dragon Eyes II were built in the traditional style of the Mekong Delta river boats. Their elegant, slender and shallow hulls enable the Dragon Eyes to cruise also the secondary side canals of the Mekong river which are too small for the larger cruisers to explore. There we find serene river front life that makes the Mekong Delta so unique.
At the same time the river cruise boats are big enough to provide you with ample space for relaxation and privacy. Each of the Dragon Eyes provides around 100 m2 for its guests. It’s like a floating hotel:

Two spacy private cabins (14 — 16 m2), providing a nicely designed bath room, a French balcony, sitting area, individual air conditioning, fans and fantastic Mekong river views through the panorama windows.
In the indoor panorama lounge you can watch the hustle and bustle of the Mekong Delta sitting in the cool and cosy front salon with air condition and large panorama windows and 270° views on the river.
On the sun deck on the top deck you can enjoy a sun bath while watching the scenery passing by. Indulge in the culinary specialties of Vietnam in the roofed outdoor restaurant or enjoy a sun-downer in your private bar on the top deck — all with fantastic river views.

Our crew of five will do their utmost to provide you with all the services and comfort you need during your Mekong Delta river cruise. Your captain and his deck hand are in charge of the technical details and the routing. An experienced chef and the service staff will take you on a culinary journey through Vietnam. Your personal guide and cruise director show you all the sights you need to see and will explain life and culture of the Mekong Delta. Our staff get regular safety trainings. They will do their best to fulfill the special requests of our customers to make their luxurious cruise unique.

The boats were built by local ship builders from following traditional designs. The cabins and the interior were build by Vietnamese master craftsmen. Most interiors and furniture are built from exclusive tropical woods, where available with certification for sustainable forest plantation. All critical technical equipment like engine, navigation, rudder, air-conditioning, water purification or fire protection system are imported from Japan or Europe.

Day 1: Panorama river cruise (L,D)

In the morning we pick you up at your hotel (district 1 and parts of district 3) in Saigon and take you to Cai Be. You board your comfortable wooden river cruise vessel around noon. After a refreshing welcome drink we show you our on-board facilities and your cosy cabin. As lunch is served, the boat starts cruising. Sit back and watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekong people.
In the afternoon you can disembark for a guided leisurely stroll through a village and the surrounding fruit orchards or rice fields. Meet the friendly locals and taste the local produce and fruits.
Get back on board and enjoy a drink at the bar or relax on deck as the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape of the Mekong river. The cruise boat will anchor for the night. The day ends with a delicious on-board dinner. You stay overnight on board your floating hotel in the Mekong Delta.

Day 2: Life on the water and floating markets (B,L,D)

Wake up well rested to the sound of the river and get ready for another exciting day of sightseeing in the Mekong Delta. At 6.30h the cruise vessel sets off for a sunrise cruise. Watch the locals go about their daily work drying exotic fruits and building ships on the wooden yards while enjoying an early breakfast.
After breakfast, we will board a sampan boat to Cai Rang floating market, the region’s busiest and most lively market. Marvel at the sheer abundance of exotic fruits, vegetables and skilfully handcrafted regional products. We will pull up to the boats for talking and bargaining with the merchants. We will also visit some of the local candy and cake making factories or boat through the green water landscape to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards. Afterwards you have the opportunity to explore some small back roads by bicycle.
While you enjoy your lunch on board, the Dragon Eyes or Gecko Eyes cruises towards Long Xuyen, where you will see many floating houses and fish farms. This is the centre of the local Hoa Hao, a religion based on Buddhism. In the afternoon you can visit the bird sanctuary Ban Lang, which is well known for its population of storks (subject to season and weather, alternative: visit of handicraft village or mushroom farm).

Day 3: Cruise to Chau Doc (B,L)

The boat starts cruising towards Chau Doc early in the morning. After breakfast on the top deck, you can visit a floating fish farm and take part in an excursion to a cham village.
The Mekong river cruise ends after a delicious lunch on board. You will be transferred to your hotel (Victoria Chau Doc Hotel, superior room) and you can relax or explore for the rest of the day.

Day 4: Across the border into Cambodia (B)
Ride a Tuk Tuk to the pier where you embark the speed boat for an exciting ride to Phnom Penh, your starting point for discovering Cambodia and the famous temples of Angkor Wat.
The trip ends here. Please contact us if we can help you organise your tour to Angkor or any further trips. Of course we will also be happy to arrange your transfer back to Saigon.

Price includes:
Road transfer from Saigon
Accommodation in cosy double or twin bedded cabins on the Dragon Eyes or Gecko Eyes
7 savoury meals on board
English speaking guide on the Dragon Eyes or Gecko Eyes (other languages available on request)
Mineral water placed in your cabin
hotel accommodation incl. breakfast (Victoria Chau Doc Hotel, superior room)
speedboat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh
All entry fees
Side trips and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary

Drinks are not included in the price (except the mineral water in your cabin)

Day 1: Panorama River Cruise (L,D)

In the morning we pick you up at your hotel in Saigon and take you to Can Tho or Cai Be. You board your wooden river cruise vessel around noon. After a refreshing welcome drink we show you our on-board facilities and your cosy cabin. As lunch is served, the boat starts cruising. Sit back and watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekong people.
In the afternoon you can disembark for a guided leisurely stroll through a village and the surrounding fruit orchards or rice fields. Meet the friendly locals and taste the local produce and fruits.
Get back on board and enjoy a drink at the bar or relax on deck as the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape of the Mekong River. The boat will anchor for the night. The day ends with a delicious on-board dinner. You stay overnight on board your floating hotel in the Mekong Delta.

Day 2: Life on the water and floating markets (B,L)

Wake up well rested to the sound of the Mekong river and get ready for another exciting day of sightseeing in the Mekong Delta. At 6.30h the cruise vessel sets off for a sunrise cruise. Watch the locals go about their daily work drying exotic fruits and building ships on the wooden yards while enjoying an early breakfast.
After breakfast, we will board a sampan boat to Cai Be or Cai Rang floating market, the region’s busiest and most lively markets. Marvel at the sheer abundance of exotic fruits, vegetables and skilfully handcrafted regional products. We will pull up to the boats for talking and bargaining with the merchants. We will also visit some of the local candy and cake making factories or boat through the green water landscape to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards.
Disembark the boat at around 11.00 — 11.30h on the pier and enjoy lunch in the Ancient Anh Kiet House or brunch on board. Sit back in the shuttle and watch the water landscape from a land perspective until you reach Chau Doc where we bring you to your hotel. Depending on your budget you can choose the famous colonial-style Victoria hotel (superior room) or a family managed local 2-star hotel.

Day 3: Across the border towards Cambodia (B)

Ride a Tuk Tuk to the pier where you embark the speed boat for an exciting ride to Phnom Penh, your starting point for discovering Cambodia and the famous temples of Angkor Wat.
The trip ends here. Please contact us if we can help you organise your tour to Angkor or any further trips. Of course we will also be happy to arrange your transfer back to Saigon.

Departures
Tours with Mekong Eyes and Dragon Eyes start from Can Tho to Phnom Penh via Cai Be (on odd dates, e. g. Sept 1, 3, 5, 7 etc.) or from Cai Be to Phnom Penh via Can Tho (on even dates, e. g. Sept. 2, 4, 6, 8 etc.). Departures with Gecko Eyes are daily. If you are staying in Saigon, we will pick you up at your hotel (district 1 and parts of district 3) and take you to the pier. The drive to / from Cai Be takes about 2 hours, to / from Can Tho approx. 4 hours.

Our tours include
Road transfer from Saigon (private transfer with Cruise)
Accommodation in cosy double or twin bedded cabins
Guided walk and side trip on sampan as mentioned in the itinerary
English speaking guide on the cruise boat and side trips
Shuttle service from Can Tho / Cai Be to Chau Doc
Hotel in Chau Doc (Victoria Hotel superior room or ** Hotel double room)
Public speed boat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh
Transfer from the hotel in Chau Doc to the jetty for the public speed boat
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Mineral water placed in your cabin on your cruise boat and in hotel room

Exclusions
Visa fee for Cambodia (you can get a visa for Cambodia at the border crossing where the speed boat stops for immigration; for this you need to bring 20 USD and a passport photograph)
private transfer from Saigon available
Drinks (except for breakfast and the mineral water in your cabin/hotel room)
Dinner in Chau Doc on the second evening
Tips

This 2-day tour starts on even dates (e. g. Sept. 2, 4, 6, 8 etc.). If you would like to begin your tour on an odd date in Saigon you can book our 3-day tour to Phu Quoc.
This tour is available with the wooden cruise vessels Mekong Eyes (15 cabins), the exclusive Dragon Eyes (2 cabins) and the private Gecko Eyes house boat (1 cabin plus panorama lounge)..

Day 1: Panorama Cruise (L,D)

In the morning we pick you up at your hotel (district 1 and parts of district 3) in Saigon and take you to Cai Be (approx. two hours drive). You board the wooden cruise boat around noon. After a refreshing welcome drink we show you our on-board facilities and your cosy cabin. As lunch is served, the boat starts cruising. Sit back and watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekong people.
In the afternoon you can disembark for a guided leisurely stroll through the village and the surrounding fruit orchards or rice fields. Meet the friendly locals and taste the local produce and fruits.
Get back on board for fantastic photo opportunities along the river. Enjoy a drink at the bar or relax on deck as the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape. The boat will anchor for the night. The day ends with a delicious on-board dinner.
If you book this tour on our Gecko Eyes house boat, you will visit the forest of Xeo Quyt on the first day. During the Vietnam war this jungle was the headquarters of the local partisans. During rainy season when the water levels are high enough you can explore the labyrinth by rowing sampan. In the afternoon you will visit the small and charming town of Sa Dec.

Day 2: Floating market and travel to Phu Quoc (B,L)

Wake up well rested to the sound of the River and get ready for another exciting day of sightseeing. At 6.30h the vessel sets off for a sunrise cruise.
After breakfast, we will board a sampan boat to Cai Rang floating market, one of the region’s busiest and most lively markets. Marvel at the sheer abundance of exotic fruits, vegetables and skilfully handcrafted regional products. We will pull up to the boats for talking and bargaining with the merchants.
Directly after visiting the floating market a car takes you to the waterfront town of Rach Gia and to the pier for the ferry to the holiday paradise of Phu Quoc. Alternatively you can return to the boat for a sumptuous brunch before we bring you to Can Tho airport for your flight to Phu Quoc.
The tour ends here. We will be happy to help you book a resort on the island and organize your trip back to Saigon.

Price includes:
Road transfer from / to Saigon (private transfer with Cruise)
Accommodation in cosy double or twin bedded cabins
4 savoury meals
Side trips on sampans as mentioned in the itineraries.

Drinks are not included in the price (except the mineral water in your cabin).

On this tour you have more time to discover the sights of the Mekong Delta and enjoy the river life. You can visit two famous floating markets of Cai Rang and Cai Be. On several land excursions you have the chance to see local handicraft production, colorful brick kilns, opulent orchards and peaceful villages. Take an excursion with a small rowing Sampan or a short bike trip to explore the small side canals of the mighty Mekong river.
This Mekong Delta river cruise is available with the wooden cruise vessels Mekong Eyes (15 cabins), the exclusive Dragon Eyes (2 cabins) and the private house boat Gecko Eyes.
Our 3-day tours leave from Can Tho to Cai Be and back (on odd dates, e. g. Sept 1, 3, 5, 7 etc.) or from Cai Be to Can Tho and back (on even dates, e. g. Sept. 2, 4, 6, 8 etc.). If you are staying in Saigon, we will pick you up at your hotel (district 1 and parts of district 3) and take you back there after the end of the Mekong Delta cruise tour. The drive to / from Cai Be takes about 2 hours, to / from Can Tho approx. 4 hours. Daily departures. There are no set departures for the Gecko Eyes.

Day 1: Panorama River Cruise (L,D)

In the morning we pick you up at your hotel in Saigon and take you to Can Tho or Cai Be. You board your wooden river cruise vessel around noon. After a refreshing welcome drink we show you our on-board facilities and your cosy cabin. As lunch is served, the boat starts cruising. Sit back and watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekong people.
In the afternoon you can disembark for a guided leisurely stroll through a village and the surrounding fruit orchards or rice fields. Meet the friendly locals and taste the local produce and fruits.
Get back on board and enjoy a drink at the bar or relax on deck as the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape of the Mekong river. The cruise boat will anchor for the night. The day ends with a delicious on-board dinner. You stay overnight on board your floating hotel in the Mekong Delta.
If you book this tour on our Gecko Eyes house boat, you will visit the forest of Xeo Quyt on the first day. During the Vietnam war this jungle was the headquarters of the local partisans. During rainy season when the water levels are high enough you can explore the labyrinth by rowing sampan. In the afternoon you will visit the small and charming town of Sa Dec.

Day 2: Life on the water and floating markets (B,L,D)

Wake up well rested to the sound of the river and get ready for another exciting day of sightseeing in the Mekong Delta. At 6.30h the cruise vessel sets off for a sunrise cruise. Watch the locals go about their daily work drying exotic fruits and building ships on the wooden yards while enjoying an early breakfast.
After breakfast, we will board a sampan boat to Cai Be or Cai Rang floating market, the region’s busiest and most lively markets. Marvel at the sheer abundance of exotic fruits and vegetables. We will pull up to the boats for talking and bargaining with the merchants. We will also visit some of the local candy and cake making factories or boat through the green water landscape to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards.
Later in the morning your can boat through the green water landscape on a little rowing sampan to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards. Alternatively you can discover the nearby town by foot or explore the small side canals of the Mekong river on a bicycle.
The cruise boat then resumes its journey as lunch is served. In the afternoon there will be another side trip to one of the exotic villages along the way.
Gecko Eyes: visit of the morning market in Sa Dec. If you like you can go shopping with the chef and take part in a cooking lesson on board. Once the boat resumes its journey, you travel through small channels towards Can Tho (or Cai Be). In the afternoon there is the option of a land excursion either by bicycle or on foot and visit of a small village, a stroll through orchards, or a cooking class.

Day 3: An exotic world of its own (B,L)

After breakfast and an early start through the glorious morning atmosphere on the Mekong river we will visit another floating market. Be sure not to miss the great photo opportunities for authentic snapshots of the Mekong people and their life.
Take another sampan side trip right into the lush rural landscape, the fertile fields, the exuberant green. Then it’s time to pack up and return to the pier from which we started.
The Mekong Delta cruise boat tour ends at around 11.00 — 11.30h on the pier. After lunch in the Ancient Anh Kiet House (Cai Be) or brunchon board (Can Tho), we will take you back to your hotel in Saigon.

Price includes:
Road transfer from / to Saigon (private transfer with Cruise)
Accommodation in cosy double or twin bedded cabins
4 savoury meals
Side trips on sampans as mentioned in the itineraries.

Drinks are not included in the price (except the mineral water in your cabin).

This tour is available with the wooden cruise vessels Mekong Eyes (15 cabins), the exclusive Dragon Eyes (2 cabins) or the private house boat Gecko Eyes.
Our cruise boat tours leave from Can Tho to Cai Be (on odd dates, e. g. Sept 1, 3, 5, 7 etc.) or from Cai Be to Can Tho (on even dates, e. g. Sept. 2, 4, 6, 8 etc.). Daily departures. The Gecko Eyes has no set departures.
If you are staying in Saigon, we will pick you up at your hotel (district 1 and parts of district 3) and will take you back there after the end of the Mekong Delta cruise tour. The drive to / from Cai Be takes about 2 hours, to / from Can Tho approx. 4 hours.

Day 1: Panorama River Cruise (L,D)

In the morning we take you to Can Tho or Cai Be. You board your comfortable wooden river cruise vessel around noon. After a refreshing welcome drink we show you our on-board facilities and your cosy cabin. As lunch is served, the boat starts cruising. Sit back and watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekong people.
In the afternoon you can disembark for a guided leisurely stroll through a village and the surrounding fruit orchards or rice fields. Meet the friendly locals and taste the local produce and fruits.
Get back on board and enjoy a drink at the bar or relax on deck as the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape of the Mekong river. The cruise boat will anchor for the night. The day ends with a delicious on-board dinner. You stay overnight on board your floating hotel in the Mekong Delta.

Day 2: Cai Rang / Cai Be Floating Market (B,L)

Wake up well rested to the sound of the river and get ready for another exciting day of sightseeing in the Mekong Delta. At 6.30h the cruise vessel sets off for a sunrise cruise. Watch the locals go about their daily work drying exotic fruits and building ships on the wooden yards while enjoying an early breakfast.
After breakfast, we will board a sampan boat to Cai Be or Cai Rang floating market, the region’s busiest and most lively markets. Marvel at the sheer abundance of exotic fruits, vegetables and skilfully handcrafted regional products. We will pull up to the boats for talking and bargaining with the merchants. We will also visit some of the local candy and cake making factories or boat through the green water landscape to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards.
N. B.: The floating markets in the Mekong Delta are no tourist markets but wholesale markets where produce of the Mekong Delta like fruits and vegetables are traded. For this reason the number of boats on the market fluctuates depending on harvesting seasons and market demand. Furthermore, modern wholesale markets are becoming more popular in Vietnam. This can result in decreasing numbers of boats being present on the markets.
After brunch on board (Can Tho) or lunch in the Ancient Anh Kiet House (Cai Be) we will take you back to your hotel in Saigon.

Price includes:
Road transfer from / to Saigon (private transfer with Cruise)
Accommodation in cosy double or twin bedded cabins
4 savoury meals
Side trips on sampans as mentioned in the itineraries.

Drinks are not included in the price (except the mineral water in your cabin).

Day 1: River Cruise to Sa Dec and visit of the flower gardens (B,L)

We pick you up at your hotel in Saigon (district 1 and parts of district 3) and bring you to the pier in Cai Be (approx. 2 hours drive) where you board the Gecko Eyes. After a refreshing welcome drink we show you our on-board facilities and your cosy cabin. As lunch is served on the top deck, the boat starts cruising. Sit back on the sun deck or in our air-conditioned lounge and watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekong people.
After lunch we arrive in charming Sa Dec for a city tour. There you can see the busy and colorful local market, enjoy a coffee on the nice riverside promenade and visit a nearby flower village with orchards. The charming town still has a lot of colonial architecture, in particular the old market, the church and many old villas and trader’s houses. We visit one of them, a beautifully renovated traditional house of a Chinese trader’s family. This sumptuous building belonged to the main character of the novel „The Lover“ and indeed to the lover of Marguerite Duras (see below).
In the late afternoon we return to the Gecko Eyes vessel and enjoy a sunset cruise with more fantastic photo opportunities from aboard. If time allows there is a chance for a brief stop at a brick kiln or short bicycle ride before dinner is served on board and we moor for the night. You stay overnight on board your floating hotel in the Mekong Delta.

Day 2: Cruise to Cai Be and visit of the floating market (L,D)

Wake up well rested to the sound of the Mekong river and get ready for another exciting day of sightseeing in the Mekong Delta. At 6.30h the boat sets off for a sunrise cruise. Watch the locals go about their daily work drying exotic fruits and building ships on the wooden yards while enjoying an early breakfast.
After the tasty breakfast, we board a sampan boat to Cai Be floating market. Marvel at the sheer abundance of exotic fruits, vegetables and skillfully handcrafted regional products. We will pull up to the boats for talking and bargaining with the merchants. Please note that time does not stand still in Vietnam — modern forms of trading are pushing back the more traditional forms of trading; this also affects Cai Be floating market which is currently getting smaller and smaller.
After the floating market you have the opportunity to go for a guided walk around Cai Be, a beautiful Mekong Delta town with fruit orchards a French church and many local handicrafts. You can also opt for a bicycle ride on backroads to a small village along the Mekong canals. Or you can explore some small canals with the sampan before lunch.
Lunch is served at the famous Ancient House; traditionally build in wood and recently carefully renovated with the support of Japanese specialists.
After lunch or brunch we take you back to your hotel in Saigon

Price includes:
Road transfer from / to Saigon (private transfer with Gecko Eyes)
Accommodation in cosy double or twin bedded cabins
4 savoury meals
Mineral water placed in your cabin
Side trips on sampans as mentioned in the itineraries.

Drinks are not included in the price (except the mineral water in your cabin).

An unforgettable cruise between Cai Be and Sa Dec. You will see a floating market, a flower village and the cosy colonial town of Sa Dec. This tour is operated with our exclusive and private Gecko Eyes.
SA DEC

Writer Marguerite Duras grew up in the colonial town of Sa Dec where her mother worked as a teacher. In 1984 she published the apparently autobiographical novel L’Amant, translated into English as The Lover, which describes her adolescent affair with a Chinese man. The text won the Goncourt prize in 1984. In 1991 Jean-Jaques Annaut directed the successful movie The Lover. The film was one of the first Western films shot in Vietnam after the Vietnam war. Many of the scenes were actually filmed in Sa Dec where a number of the original locations of Marguerite Duras’ life still exist: in particular the family house of her Chinese lover, Huynh Thuy Le (until some years ago a police station, today a museum), his grave and a pagoda with pictures of him, the school where her mother was a teacher as well as the house which was represented in the movie to be the family house of Marguerite Duras.

Cruise the Mekong in style and luxury

Did you always dream of exploring the Mekong in an individual way? The new Gecko Eyes houseboats will be perfect for you. The fleet consists of three beautiful vessels and the private houseboats are perfect for two or four people, made for tours on a high level — for couples, small families or a group of friends.

The houseboat
Based on the traditional An-Giang fishing boats we are offering you new luxurious houseboats for private and exclusive tours through the Mekong delta. The vessels, built by local craftsmen, are made of local woods decorated with elegant carvings for a special touch.
To provide your safety and well-being, our staff on board (captain, sailor, chef, tour guide) is at your constant disposition.
The guest area (40 sqm) has a luxurious cabin (double or twin occupancy) with a French balcony, air-con, a private bathroom, a panoramic lounge with French balconies and a sun deck at the bow. On request, the salon can be changed into an additional bedroom with two beds.
The staff area, with a well equipped kitchen, is at the back of the ship. This area is completely separated from the guest area by a lockable door to ensure your privacy.

Visit the famous floating markets with the Gecko Eyes, travel through small canals along orchards and floating villages up to the boarder to Cambodia or down to the port cities of Ha Tien or Rach Gia.
Due to its shallow draft, the Gecko Eyes is able to glide through small tributaries and canals of the Mekong delta. The sailing area is from My Tho and Cai Be, near Saigon, through the lovely colonial town of Sa Dec, along Can Tho with its famous floating markets to Long Xuyen an Chau Doc near the Cambodian border. Basically the Gecko Eyes has the whole Mekong delta region at its disposal, as the ships are self-sufficient for several days.
There are always bikes on board for spontaneous trips on the river islands along the small canals.

For your safety and your well-being.
An electrical generator provides an on-board electricity supply of 220V and a battery pack ensures a quite night. Modern on-board waste-water treatment and solar hot water boilers reduce the environmental impact of our boats.
Modern safety equipment (heat and smoke detectors and fire fighting system) a total of six separate compartments and a regular emergency training of the staff ensures the safety of the guests.

Day 1: My Tho – Cai Be (L,D)

10h00 Boarding the on LE COCHINCHINE boat in Mytho.. ,welcome drink and check in LE COCHINCHINE…

The tourist can biking or walking for visit the Thoison Island and take a paddle boat though the small canals ,enjoy the tropical fruits

Then cruise for Caibe….Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enjoying the beautiful scenery and Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the TIEN river.Dinner and nite on board in Caibe…

Day 2: Cai Be – Vinh Long – Can Tho (B,L,D) 

After breakfast explore the Cai Be floating market,Walking for visit the handicraft village of the local people ,Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits .A small boat trip through rivulets of Binhhoaphuoc islands.A pleasant walk on the footpaths of the village to discover tropical fruit orchards and bonsai garden.Then return the luxury boat.Lunch on board.

Boat continue to Cantho. Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful scenery and the magnificent sunset on the river.Diner and night on board.

Day 3: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh city (B) 

 In the early morning , the noise of the floating market wake you up.Discover the CaiRang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. A small boat will take you through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.

Return the boat for Lunch,Then disembark at the NINHKIEU jetty…
CRUISE ENDS.

PRICE INCLUDES:
2 day cruise with stops and visits as stated  with English /French-speaking escort.
1 nights accommodation on board.
Meal mentioned (B,L,D = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Entrance & sightseeing fees.
Biking
Sampan boat ride
Services of crews.
Aperitif

EXCLUDES:
Transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City  to pier in Mekong and return.
Personal expenses