Song Xanh Sampan – A Private Mekong River Escape: 2 Days of Culture & Tranquility

Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night (also a 3-Day / 2-Night option)
Route: Ho Chi Minh City → Cai Bê → Sa Đéc → Can Tho → Cai Rang Floating Market
Cruise Style: Intimate wooden sampan with private charter (max 4 guests)
Ideal For: Couples, families, or small groups seeking authentic, slow-paced Mekong experiences

🌿 Why Choose Song Xanh Sampan Cruise?

Fully Private Charter: No mixed groups—only your party aboard, with a crew of 4 ensuring personalized, attentive service .
Charming Environment: Each sampan (approx. 18 m × 3.5 m) features just two 15 m² living spaces, bamboo and rattan furniture, a sundeck, and local-style décor
Local Exploration by Land and Water: Explore tiny canals by rowing boat (“Xuong”), ride bicycles through riverside villages, and interact with locals in a slower pace setting
Cultural Immersion: Visit local cottage industries, Sa Đéc’s Cao Dai temple and heritage house, and end with breakfast at the iconic floating Cai Rang market

🗓 Sample Itinerary

Day 1: From Cai Be to Sa Đéc — Authentic Delta Life (L/D)

10:00 am: Embark at Phú An Jetty in Cai Be. Welcome tea and seasonal fruit served onboard as you cruise the Mekong’s quiet stretch.
Visit local industries—handmade coconut candy, rice paper, clay-brick kilns, and riverside villages.
Lunch at a beautiful colonial villa (Le Longanier) set within a lush garden estate.
Afternoon sampan cruise to Sa Đéc. Shore stop to explore Huỳnh Thủy Lê’s house and local markets.
Candlelit dinner hosted at a 19th-century riverside ancient house. Overnight onboard under a shaded canal mooring

Day 2: Cai Rang Floating Market & Return (B/—)

6:00 am: Begin your day at Cái Răng Floating Market, best experienced at dawn among barges trading fruits and produce. Breakfast served onboard amidst the bustling market scenery.
After breakfast, cruise toward Can Tho, taking in the river life—monkey bridges, floating fishing boats, and green canal fringes. Disembark at Victoria Can Tho jetty around 10:00 am before transfer back to HCMC closes your journey

(3-Day / 2-Night option includes additional stops like Long Xuyên, Tiger Island, Tra Su bird sanctuary, and more cultural highlights.)

🛏 Accommodation & Facilities

One deluxe cabin (~15 m²) convertible between living room and bedroom, features ensuite bathroom, King-size bed, bamboo décor, air conditioning, minibar, slippers, hairdryer, and fresh cotton towels
Sundeck at the rear with teak table & bamboo chairs, ideal for peaceful views and relaxing dinners.
Crew includes an English-speaking guide and experienced boat captain. A small rowing boat and bicycles are available for exploration trips ashore

✅ What’s Included

Private sampan charter with crew (captain + guide + service)
Full board: 1 lunch, 1 candlelit dinner (with wine), and breakfast at floating market
Visits and visits to local workshops, ethnic markets, heritage sites
Cần Thơ Cai Rang market, traditional encounters, bicycles & rowing boat rides
Bottled water, tea, towels, and in-room amenities
English-speaking guide, sightseeing fees, insurance ⚠️

❌ What’s Not Included

Transfers to/from Ho Chi Minh City (available on request)
Additional beverages, gratuities, personal expenses
Visa arrangements and travel insurance

💵 Typical Price Range

2D / 1N Private Charter (cabin): ~USD 250 – 280 per room (low season)
Rates vary by season—contact for current pricing and availability
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