Boat description:

TECHNIQUE of LE COCHINCHINE 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 – Saigon ( 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. The car and driver pick up you, transfer to hotel in Saigon. Drop off at your hotel. End of tour.

Cost in USD per person based on twin/double sharing, valid until 30 Sep.2010

Cruise includes:

English / French speaking guide on board

Round trip of private transfer from Saigon

1 night in twin/ double cabin - Le Cochinchine  Cruise

2 days cruise with stops and visits as stated in the itinerary

Meals as indicated ( B= breakfast; L= lunch; D = diner)

Admission fees and permits where applicable

Biking, Sampan boat ride

Cruise excludes:

Airfares & airport taxes

Pre/post trip arrangement

Visa and visa arrangement

Travel insurance

Other personal expenses