Cruise Type: Budget, Sharing, 15 Cabins
Mekong Eyes was built based on traditional rice barges with the finest quality wood, and artfully decorated by skilled craftsmen of the Mekong Delta. It possesses 15 Cabins, which can accommodate up to 30 guests. All cabins are fully equipped with standard facilities and amenities in order to provide the most comfort stay for travellers. Each cabin is designed with big windows to insulate against windy climate and noisy sound. Thanks to an utterly caring crew, travelers will enjoy a high quality service for the whole journey.
| Cabin | Cabin size | Bed size | from |
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| Mekong Eyes | 15.0 m2 | Twin beds or King size bed |
$195 /pax
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Cabin size: 15.0 m2
Bed size: Twin beds or King size bed
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The rooms are well insulated against climate and sound, and all offer a fantastic panoramic view of the Mekong river.
Cabin Facilities:
- Bathrobe
- Beauty mirror
- Complimentary Drinking Water
- En-suite Bathroom
- Hair-dryer
- Hot water
- Individual controller air-conditioning
- Mini bar
- Safety box
- Safety Equipment and Life Vests
- Shower
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Wardrobe
Cruise Tour:
Trip Highlights:
- Take part in many attractive activities in daily life of local people
- Walk through the green fruit orchards and rice fields in the countryside
- Explore one of the most bustling places on Mekong River – Cai Rang floating market
Day 1 :Panorama Cruise
We’ll pick you up at 8:30 – 9:00 AM in Ho Chi Minh City and take you to Cai Be (NOT INCLUDED in cabin price). Board the Mekong Eyes at 12.30. Enjoy a welcome drink and get comfortable in your cabin with a great view through the panoramic windows. As lunch is served the Mekong Eyes starts cruising towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang. Watch the flow of daily life on the Mekong, the sand and rice barges, the locals building boats on the wooden yards and drying tropical fruits.
The boat heads to Cai Nhum, a little town on the banks of the Mang Thit River. Disembark for a pleasant walk through the village life and the surrounding fruit orchards and rice fields.
Back on board, enjoy a drink at the bar or take a rest on the deck as the sun sets over the vast water landscape of the Delta. We continue to Tra On where the boat will anchor for the night. The day ends with a delicious on-board dinner.
Meals: Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Cruise
Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Cruise
Day 2 : Cai Rang / Cai Be Floating Market
Wake up well rested for another wonderful day of sightseeing. At 06.30 we set off for a sunrise cruise and an early breakfast.
After breakfast we will board sampan boats to visit Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the most lively floating markets of the Delta, with wonderful photo opportunities. Witness the fascinating scenes, the hustle and bustle of vendors and small boats laden with fruits. We will pull up to the merchants for talking and bargaining. Boat through the green water landscape to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards.
The boat trip ends at around 11.00 – 11.30 at Ninh Kieu pier in Can Tho. We’ll take you back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: NA
View Can Tho – Cai Be
Day 1 : Panorama Cruise
At 7:00 – 7:30 AM we’ll pick you up in Ho Chi Minh City and take you to Can Tho (NOT INCLUDED in cabin price). Board the Mekong Eyes at 12.30 at Ninh Kieu Pier. We will show you our on-board facilities and your cosy cabin. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink. As lunch is served, the boat starts cruising downstream on the Hau River. Watch the daily life of the Mekong people through the panoramic windows.The boat heads to Tra On Floating Market, then up the Nikolai canal to Cai Nhum, a little town on the banks of the Mang Thit River. Disembark for a leisurely stroll through the village and the surrounding fruit orchards or rice fields. Meet the friendly locals.
Get back on board and enjoy a drink at the bar or relax on the deck as the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape. The boat will anchor for the night, about 2 hours away from Cai Be. The day ends with a delicious on-board dinner.
Meals: Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Cruise
Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Cruise
Day 2 : Life on the water in Cai Be floating market
Wake up to the sound of the River and get ready for another exciting day of sightseeing. At 06.30 we set off for a sunrise cruise through Cho Lach, teeming with sand and rice barges. Watch the locals go about their daily work drying exotic fruits and building ships on the wooden yards.
After breakfast, we will have a sampan boat tour of Cai Be Floating Market, one of the region’s busiest markets. Marvel at the sheer abundance of exotic fruits, vegetables and skilfully handicrafted 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.
The boat trip ends at around 11.00 – 11.30 on the pier in Cai Be.
Cruise and program ends.
We’ll take you back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: NA
Important Notes:
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE