The Bassac Cruise – 2 Days of Authentic Experience on the Mekong Delta

Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night (also available: 3-Day or longer itineraries)
Route: Cai Bè → Cho Lach → Tra On → Cần Thơ (including Cai Rang floating market)
Vessel: Traditional wooden rice-barge-style boat converted into a boutique cruise vessel—6 cabins, max 12 guests Reddit+13TNK Travel+13Vietnam Online+13
Perfect For: Couples, small groups, cultural travelers, nature lovers

🌿 Why Book The Bassac Cruise?

• Crafted from an 80ft wooden rice barge, the Bassac boats offer an intimate experience with only six air‑conditioned cabins (4 twin, 2 double), each with sound‑insulated walls, private bathroom, and panoramic window views mekongboat.com+2TNK Travel+2Travel Vietnam+2.

• Expansive 700 sqft sundeck for relaxing and sunset watching, plus a semi-open restaurant & bar area accommodating all guests with full Mekong panoramas TNK Travel.

• Reliable river navigation design; shallow draft and upgraded engine allow cruising across all Delta waterways—even in low tide Mekong Delta+4Travel Vietnam+4mekongboat.com+4.

🗓 Itinerary: 2 Days / 1 Night

Day 1 – Cai Bè → Cho Lạch → Tra On

• 12:00 PM: Board at Cai Bè. Welcome drink, cabin check-in, meet crew.

• Sail through Cho Lạch canal with bustling floating life, markets, churches, and riverside activity. Lunch served on board.

• Visit a local village by Mang Thít River, walk through orchards or rice fields and meet hospitable locals.

• Return aboard for sunset drink followed by a riverside dinner as the Bassac cruises toward anchorage near Tra On floating market Mekong Delta+8TNK Travel+8Vietnam Online+8mekongcruise.com+3Vietnam Online+3Vietnam Paradise Travel+3.

Day 2 – Tra On → Cai Rang → Cần Thơ

• Early wake-up to watch Tra On market activity from the sundeck. Breakfast served while cruising toward Cần Thơ.

• Visit the Cai Rang floating market by smaller boat, with options to tour a noodle workshop or local crafts community.

• Disembark at Ninh Kiều Pier around mid-morning. Transfers available back to Saigon or onward destinations

(A 3-day itinerary includes additional shore excursions like Thốt Nốt village or upstream canals.)

🛏 Accommodation & Facilities

• Each cabin (~8–10 m²) features tasteful wood interiors, en‑suite bathroom with hot shower, air conditioning, mini-bar, bathrobe, slippers, and complimentary bottled water 

• Public areas include an open‑plan dining/bar deck, shaded sundeck with sunbeds, front lounge gallery, and upper observation deck

✅ Inclusions

• 1 night in deluxe cabin, all meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast)

• Welcome refreshment, afternoon tea/fruit, unlimited tea & coffee (some boats)

• Land and river excursions: local village visits, orchard & rice field tours, floating markets

• English-speaking guide, entrance & market fees, insurance

• Use of sundeck, bar, lounge, and casual onboard vibe

❌ Exclusions

• Transfers between Ho Chi Minh City and Cai Bè or Cần Thơ (optional add-on)

• Alcoholic drinks, spa or massage services, gratuities

• Visa & personal travel insurance

💰 Price Range

• 2D/1N cruises begin at approximately USD 260–285 per person (double/twin share) depending on season and availability

• 3‑Day cruises often range from USD 350–400 pp with extended inland visits.

🌍 Experience Snapshot

• A serene journey through lesser-known Mekong tributaries

• Local riverside life, floating market culture, and friendly Delta inhabitants

• Traditional wooden cruising vessel with boutique comfort

• Small group size ensures personalized service and unhurried discovery

🛎 Travel Tip

Traveler feedback often notes excellent crew service and tranquil atmosphere—but advises confirming transfers and itinerary details directly if booking through travel agencies to avoid unexpected charges. 

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