Mekong Delta 2D1N Sampan Cruise
Overview
Sleep on the Mekong. Drift past floating markets at sunrise, paddle through coconut-palm canals, and wake to the rhythm of a river that feeds half of Vietnam.
Highlights
- One night sleeping on a traditional wooden sampan
- Cai Rang floating market at sunrise (Day 2)
- Coconut-candy and rice-paper family workshops
- Home-cooked Vietnamese dinner served on deck
- Paddle a traditional rowboat through narrow canals
- Round-trip transport from Ho Chi Minh City
Tour Schedule
- Day 1 · 8:00 AM
Hotel Pickup - Saigon
Drive to Cai Be (approx. 2.5 hrs) with rest stop.
- 11:30 AM
Board the Sampan + Lunch
Welcome aboard. Traditional Vietnamese lunch cooked and served by the onboard chef.
- 2:00 PM
Canal Exploration
Transfer to a rowboat and paddle through narrow coconut-palm canals to a rice-paper workshop and coconut candy cottage.
- 6:00 PM
Sunset Cocktails + Dinner
Dock at a quiet riverside cove. Sunset drinks on deck followed by a five-course home-cooked dinner.
- Day 2 · 5:30 AM
Cai Rang Floating Market
Early departure to catch the market at peak activity - fruit, produce, and wholesalers trading from boat to boat.
- 8:00 AM
Breakfast on Board
Vietnamese breakfast with fresh tropical fruit as you cruise back upriver.
- 11:00 AM
Drive Back to Saigon
Disembark at Cai Be. Return drive to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving by 2:00 PM.
What's in the box
What's Included
- Round-trip transport from Ho Chi Minh City
- 1 night accommodation on traditional sampan
- All meals: 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast
- English-speaking guide for both days
- All rowboat and market fees
- Bottled water throughout
Good to Know
- Cabins are compact but have fans and mosquito nets (shared bathrooms)
- Bring mosquito repellent and a light jacket for evening
- Early 5:30 AM start on Day 2 - the market is worth it
- Best season: Dec-Apr (dry); May-Nov is greener but rain-heavy
- Placeholder images - real Mekong sampan photos to be swapped in
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Drinks (beer, wine, cocktails)
- Tips for guide and crew
- Private cabin upgrade (optional)
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