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
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
Expansive 700 sqft sundeck for relaxing and sunset watching, plus a semi-open restaurant & bar area accommodating all guests with full Mekong panoramas
Reliable river navigation design; shallow draft and upgraded engine allow cruising across all Delta waterways—even in low tide
🗓 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
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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