Boat description:

TECHNIQUE  of  LECOCHINCHINE III :

LE COCHINCHINE III is entirely made of wood in a hull built of Oak (go sao), Long of 33 m and wide of 7m00 , the Vietnamese essence traditionnally used for quality ships and now a rare deed and is powered by an isuzu (450 HP) engines and 1 generator ISUZU 55KVA (220V-50HZ) .

It accommodates 28 passengers in 12 cabins including

8 Twin cabins

2 Double cabins

2 Family cabins ( each with 1 double bed & 2 single bed )

All cabins are equiped with air- condition, private bathroom with hot water

1 living room

2 restaurants

2 bar

A wide upper deck for contemplate sunset with an aperitif

The ship has been launched in june 2008 and construction is scheduled to be finished by september 08.

LE COCHINCHINE III is equipped with heat exchangers for hot water piloted by an automat that ensures constant shower water pressure and temperature. She brings along city water in sufficient.

Day 1:Saigon – Caibe – Tra on   ( L,D )

 8:00 Am pick up at your hotel in Saigon, transfer to Caibe

10h00 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Explore the lively Cai Be floating market.Walking  for visit the handicraft village of the local people. Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.

10h00 Up for  cruise to continue to Cantho via Cho LACH and TRAON.

12h00 Disembark Cho LACH village.Make a  pleasant walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities,especially somes orchards (orange grove) with its famer.

Cruise to continue to Traon.Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the

river. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and the

aperitifs, sunset cruise .

A wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River branches .Dinner and nite on board in TRAON

Day 2: Tra on – Can Tho – Chau doc( B )

The noise of the floating market wake you up early in the morning. After breakfast, the cruise to continue to Can Tho. Enjoy the magnificent sunrise on the river. Leisurely cruise up the BASSAC river while enyoying the beautiful scenery.

Arrive Can Tho, a small boat will take you explore the Cai Rang 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. And through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.

10h00 Disembark in Cantho.

We now travel by land to Chau Doc, on the way we will pass Thot Not to visit Bang Lang Bird Sanctuary (StorkGarden)-  or Crocodile Farm. On arrival at Chau Doc, visit the Sam mountain to enjoy the a breath-taking view and enjoy the sunset on the top of SamMountain. Over night at hotel in Chau Doc

 Day 3: Chau doc – Phnompenh by speed boat ( B )

This morning we will have a boat ride from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh departing around 7:30 AM.

The boat takes us  along the Mekong River. It continues on to the Vietnamese (Vinh Xuong) - Cambodian (Kaom Samnar) border and then to Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. The journey takes approximately 4,5 hours. Arrive in Phnompenh pier around 12:00 PM. Tour ends.

Tour includes:

2 days 1 night cruise with Le Cochinchine boat

Tours & transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles

1 night at hotel in Chau doc with breakfast as stated above

Private English speaking guide

Meals as indicated in the itinerary  at local restaurant with local foods (B= breakfast; L=Lunch; D = Dinner)

Entrance fees and permits for all sights visited

Speed boat ticket Chau doc - Phnompenh

Mineral Water and towel

Government taxes & Service charges

Tour excludes:

International flights to and from Vietnam.

Vietnam visa arrangement (upon request visa on arrival at 15 USD, not including stamping fee at 25 USD)

Cambodia Visa ( available at the border  )

Meals not indicated in the itinerary

All other services which are not mentioned above

Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).

Personal expenses such as  Telephone and Laundry bills.

Tips and gratuities