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Song Xanh Sampan Cruises

Cai Be – Sa Dec – Can Tho - Phu Quoc

We launched on October 7 the first of a flotilla of 4 very unique, authentic, and charming Sampans named “Song Xanh Sampan Cruise”, designed for travelers looking for “private” cruise experiences in the Mekong Delta. Onboard, two spacious spaces of 15 sqm each are equipped with beautiful bamboo and rattan furniture, creating a very charming atmosphere. Very attentive service is provided by a team of 4 crew members.

Cruise Itinerary

2 days
Private 2 days - Life on the river (Cai Be - Can Tho) Cai Be – Binh Minh - Tan Quoi - Cai Rang – Can Tho

Day 01: Cai Be – Binh Minh - Tan Quoi

Morning

  • Begin cruising from Phu An Jetty at 10:00 am.
  • From the sampan, observe life as it plays out on shore—people going about their daily activities set against mesmerizing backdrops.
  • En route to Binh Minh, we will stop at various points along the river for a look into some of the cottage industries of the region, including the making of coconut candy and puffed rice (the local equivalent of popcorn), as well as a visit to an ancient house in Dong Hoa Hiep village.
  • Continue by sampan, observing from your boat the life on the shore, the people, and the stunning landscapes.
  • We will then cross the Cochien River, passing by quaint villages to visit a clay pot factory.
  • Lunch is served on board while cruising towards Binh Minh along a narrow canal teeming with life.

Afternoon

  • Observe the endless boat traffic and the quiet but constant activity along the banks.
  • Enjoy shore excursions to gain insight into how the local people make a living, and stop for a visit to a Cao Dai temple.
  • Back to your sampan and enjoy the sunset cruise while Song Xanh continues its way towards the Hau River.

Evening

  • Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 02: Tan Quoi - Cai Rang – Can Tho

  • Wake up early at 6:00 am for a visit to the famous Cai Rang Floating Market.
  • Witness the hustle and bustle of the morning market as traders offer their wares on the waterway, vying for attention from potential punters.
  • Breakfast is served on board while the Song Xanh Sampan navigates towards the market among local barges loaded with fruits and vegetables from the Delta, making for some stunning photos.
  • Continue cruising towards Victoria Can Tho and disembark at the hotel’s private jetty.

SERVICES INCLUDE

Private 2-day cruise overnighting aboard Song Xanh Sampan

  • 1 breakfast and 1 lunch served on board
  • 1 dinner served on board including a bottle of wine for 2 persons
  • Sightseeing fees included in the above itinerary
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Crew assistance

SERVICES EXCLUDE

  • Road transportation (before and after the cruise)
  • Individual travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Beverages not specified in the above program
  • Tips for crew and tour guide
  • Any expenses not indicated in the above program

*Note: Actual itinerary may vary depending upon river tide, arrival time or other conditions.

 

2 days
Private 2 days - Life on the river (Can Tho - Cai Be) Can Tho - Vinh Long - Cai Be

Day 01: Can Tho - Cai Von - Tan Phong

Morning

  • Your crew welcomes you on board your private sampan with cold towels and a refreshing drink.
  • Cruise the waterways of the Mekong Delta, observing villagers going about their daily activities against picturesque landscapes while your attentive crew serves tea and seasonal fruit.
  • We will then cross the Hau River, passing by quaint villages to visit a family who makes delicate tofu skin, a food product made from boiling soy milk with a plethora of uses.
  • Continue by sampan, and observe the endless boat traffic and the quiet but constant activity along the banks.
  • Enjoy shore excursions to gain insight into how the local people make a living, and stop for a visit to a Cao Dai temple.
  • Lunch is served on board while cruising towards Vinh Long along a narrow canal teeming with life.

Afternoon

  • Stop for a visit at a clay pot factory before crossing the Cochien River.
  • Enjoy the sunset cruise while Song Xanh continues its way towards the Tien River.

Evening

  • Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 02: Tan Phong - Dong Hoa Hiep - Phu An

  • After breakfast on board, take a rowing boat along the canal or just walk a little bit further into the village to see how local people make a variety of common handicrafts, such as hammocks, and handbags, from water hyacinths.
  • Back to Song Xanh Sampan and cruise to Dong Hoa Hiep for a visit to an ancient house.
  • Continue to Phu An village and stop along the way to see local cottage industries that utilize products from the Delta, like rice and coconuts, to make tasty snacks, including puffed rice and chewy coconut candy.
  • Our cruise ends at Le Longanier Restaurant.
  • Lunch is served in this exquisite riverside colonial-style villa set in lush tropical gardens and surrounded by fruit plantations, a throwback to the elegant lifestyle enjoyed by a privileged few in Indochinese times.

*Note: Actual itinerary may vary depending upon river
tide, arrival time or other conditions.

INCLUDE

  • Private 2-day cruise with overnight aboard Song
    Xanh Sampan
  • 1 breakfast, 1 lunch served on board
  • 1 dinner including a bottle of wine for 2 persons
  • 1 lunch at Le Longanier Restaurant
  • Sightseeing fees included in above itinerary
  • Cold towels, seasonal fruit and hot tea
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Crew assistance

EXCLUDE

  • Road transportation (before and after cruise)
  • Individual travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Beverages not specified in above program
  • Tips for crew and tour guide
  • Any expenses not clearly indicated in above program
3 days
Private 3 days – Mekong Crossroad (Cai Be - Can Tho) Ho Chi Minh - Cai Be - Nha Man - Cai Tau Ha - Vinh Long - Cai Rang - Can Tho

Day 01: Ho - Chi Minh - Cai Be - Nha Man

Morning

  • Meet us at Phu An Jetty at 10:00 am and start with a bicycle ride around this picturesque rural area, ending up at Le Longanier Restaurant.
  • Lunch is served in this exquisite colonial-style villa set in a lush tropical garden by the river.

Afternoon

  • After lunch, board the Song Xanh Sampan for a leisurely cruise on the busy waterways of the Mekong Delta
  • We stop along the way to visit an ancient house in Dong Hoa Hiep village and local cottage industries that utilize products from the Delta like rice and coconuts.
  • As we make our way down this famous river, take in the local life as you pass by fishermen checking their daily catch and floating houses imperceivably balanced on the mighty Mekong.

Evening

  • Dinner is served on board the vessel.

Day 02: Nha Man - Cai Tau Ha - Vinh Long

Morning

  • After breakfast on board, cruise towards Vinh Long along a narrow river, passing several houses on stilts to arrive at Cai Tau Ha, a quaint village.
  • Take a stroll along the riverbank to visit a temple that makes traditional medicine from herbs, or walk further into the village to see how black-smiths make a variety of common farming tools and iron objects for everyday life.
  • Lunch is then served back on board

Afternoon

  • We make another foray into a clay pot factory in Vinh Long.
  • We will then head back to our sampan to further explore the small tributaries of the river.
  • The last stopover before sunset is a charming outdoor market where you can see how people sell local materials such as agricultural products, farming tools, and fishing tools.
  • Observe the endless boat traffic and the quiet but constant activity along the banks.
  • Enjoy shore excursions to gain insight into how the local people make a living, and stop for a visit to a Cao Dai temple.

Evening

  • Return on board for dinner while the Song Xanh continues its cruise towards the Hau River.
  • Overnight on board.

Day 03: Vinh Long - Cai Rang - Can Tho

  • We set off early, at about 6:30 am to visit the famous Cai Rang Floating Market.
  • Breakfast is served on board while the Song Xanh Sampan navigates towards the market among local barges laden with fruit and vegetables.
  • Be sure to have your camera ready for photos from this unique vantage point!
  • Later on, cruise towards Victoria Can Tho and disembark at the hotel’s private jetty.

*Note: Actual itinerary may vary depending upon river tides, arrival time or other conditions

SERVICES INCLUDE

Private 3-day cruise overnighting aboard Song Xanh Sampan

  • 2 breakfasts & 2 lunches served on board
  • 2 dinners served on board including a bottle of wine for 2 persons
  • Sightseeing fees included in the above itinerary
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Crew assistance

SERVICES EXCLUDE

  • Individual travel insurance
  • Beverages and meals not included in the program
  • Personal expenses during the trip
  • Tips for the crew and guide
  • Any expense not clearly indicated in above program
  • Road transportation (before and after cruise)
3 days
Private 3 days – Mekong Crossroad (Can Tho - Cai Be) Can Tho - Vinh Long - Cai Be

Day 01: Can Tho - Son Islet

Afternoon

  • Meet us at Victoria Can Tho Resort at 1:00 pm for lunch
    at Spices Restaurant.
  • After lunch, the crew welcomes you on board the Song Xanh sampan with chilled towels and a refreshing drink as the boat begins its leisurely cruise on the river.
  • Observe the endless boat traffic and the quiet but constant activity along the banks.
  • Head ashore on Son Islet and stroll through the tiny village to visit fish farms and vegetable gardens. Walk along the island’s picturesque paths for close-up views of country life.
  • Back to Sampan, we make our way down the Hau River and take in the local life as you pass by fisher folk checking their daily catch during sunset.

Evening

  • Dinner is served on board the vessel.
  • Enjoy your night on the river.

Day 02: Cai Rang - Cai Von - Tan Phong

Morning

  • At about 6:30 am, set off early to arrive at the famous Cai Rang Floating Market at its peak.
  • Breakfast is served on board
  • Song Xanh navigates among dozens of local barges laden with rice and other products from the Delta.
  • We will then cross the Hau River, passing by quaint
    villages to visit a family who makes delicate tofu skin, a
    food product made from boiling soy milk with a plethora of uses.
  • Continue by sampan, and observe the endless boat traffic and the quiet but constant activity along the banks.
  • Enjoy shore excursions to gain insight into how the local people make a living, and stop for a visit to a Cao Dai temple.
  • Lunch is served on board while cruising towards Vinh Long along a narrow canal teeming with life.

Afternoon

  • Stop along the river for the shore excursion to visit the countryside area.
  • Back to Song Xanh Sampan and continue to the clay pot factory before crossing the Co Chien River.
  • Enjoy the sunset cruise while Song Xanh continues its way toward the Tien River.

Evening

  • Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 03: Tan Phong - Dong Hoa Hiep - Phu An

  • After breakfast on board, take a rowing boat along the canal or just walk a little bit further into the village to see how local people make a variety of common handicrafts, such as hammocks, and handbags from water hyacinths. Back to Sampan and cruise to Dong Hoa Hiep for a visit to an ancient house.
  • Continue to Phu An village and stop along the way to see local cottage industries that utilize products from the Delta, like rice and coconuts, to make tasty snacks including puffed rice and chewy coconut candy.
  • Our cruise ends at Le Longanier Restaurant. ‘
  • Lunch is served in this exquisite riverside colonial-style villa set in lush tropical gardens and surrounded by fruit plantations, a throwback to the elegant lifestyle enjoyed by a privileged few in Indochinese times.

*Note: Actual itinerary may vary depending upon river tide, arrival time or other conditions.

INCLUDE

  • Private 2-day cruise with overnight aboard Song
    Xanh Sampan
  • 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch served on board
  • 2 dinners served on board including a bottle of
    wine for 02 persons
  • 1 lunch at Spices restaurant
  • Entry fees included in above itinerary
  • Row boat guide
  • Cold towels, seasonal fruit and hot tea
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Crew assistance

EXCLUDE

  • Road transportation (before and after cruise)
  • Individual travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Beverages not specified in above program
  • Tips for crew and tour guide
  • Any expenses not clearly indicated in above
    program
3 days
Private 3 days - Deep in the delta Cai Be - Sa Dec - Long Xuyen - Phu Tan - Chau Doc

Day 01: Cai Be – Sa Dec

Morning

  • Your journey starts from Phu An Jetty at 10:00 am.
  • Begin with a bicycle ride around this remote countryside area, ending up at Le Longanier Restaurant.
  • Lunch is served in this exquisite colonial-style villa set in a lush tropical garden by the river.

Afternoon

  • After lunch, start your leisurely cruise on the Delta’s beautiful waterways, with stops along the way to explore local cottage industries that provide a living for the river people.
  • Board the local row boat to better explore the Tan Phong islet.
  • Before arriving at Sa Dec, visit a traditional brick factory where everything is made by hand.
  • Arriving at Sa Dec, step ashore and stroll to the outdoor market.
  • Visit the Kien An Cung, ancient Chinese architecture has played an important part in the Chinese community in Dong Thap for nearly a hundred years.

Evening

  • Dinner is served on board.
  • Enjoy your first night on board the Song Xanh on the Mekong River.

Day 02: Sa Dec – Long Xuyen - Phu Tan

Morning

  • Breakfast is served on board while you cruise towards Long Xuyen along a narrow canal, passing several scenic monkey bridges.
  • Lunch on board

Afternoon

  • Arrive in Long Xuyen to visit Tiger Island, the birthplace of Vietnam’s second president.

Evening

  • Return to the sampan for dinner and resume your cruise towards Chau Doc.
  • Your boat sails until approximately 10:00 pm before anchoring for the night.
  • Overnight on board.

Day 03: Phu Tan - Chau Doc

  • Breakfast is served on board while your sampan cruises towards Chau Doc.
  • Close to the border with Cambodia, Chau Doc is the gateway to Phnom Penh. Known throughout Vietnam for its pagodas and temples, Chau Doc is also famous for the Tra Su Bird Sanctuary, a superb eucalyptus mangrove.
  • Disembark at Victoria Chau Doc private pier at approximately 10:00 am.

SERVICES INCLUDE

  • Private 3-day cruise overnighting aboard Song
    Xanh Sampan
  • 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners on board
  • 1 lunch at Le Longanier Restaurant
  • Sightseeing fees included in above itinerary
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Bicycle or local row-boat “xuong”
  • Crew assistance

SERVICES EXCLUDE

  • Road transportation (before and after the cruise)
  • Individual travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Beverages not specified in the above program
  • Tips for crew and tour guide
  • Any expenses not indicated in the above program
3 days
Crossing the Delta to the sea (Phu Quoc island) Cai Be - Sa Dec - Long Xuyen - Rach Gia

Day 01: Cai Be – Sa Dec

Morning

  • Your trip starts from Phu An Jetty at 10:00 am.
  • Start with a bicycle ride to better explore this wonderfully rural area, ending up at Le Longanier Restaurant.
  • Lunch is served in this exquisite colonial-style villa set in a lush tropical garden by the river.

Afternoon

  • After lunch, board the Song Xanh Sampan for a leisurely cruise on the busy waterways of the Mekong Delta, with stops along the way to visit local cottage industries that utilize products from the Delta like rice and coconuts.
  • Board the local row boat to better explore the Tan Phong islet.
  • Before arriving in Sa Dec, stop to visit a traditional brick factory where everything is made by hand.
  • Arriving in Sa Dec, step ashore and take a stroll to a lively outdoor market.
  • Visit the Kien An Cung, ancient Chinese architecture has played an important part in the Chinese community in Dong Thap for nearly a hundred years.

Evening

  • Dinner is served on board.
  • Enjoy your night on board your sampan as it moors on the Mekong River.

Day 02: Sa Dec – Long Xuyen – Rach Gia

Morning

  • Breakfast is served on board as you cruise towards Long Xuyen along narrow canals past several rustic monkey bridges and pristine countryside scenes.
  • Lunch on board

Afternoon

  • Arrive at Long Xuyen to visit Tiger Island, the birthplace of Vietnam’s second president.

Evening

  • Return to the sampan for dinner and resume your cruise towards Rach Gia.
  • Enjoy your second night on board.

Day 03: Rach Gia

  • Arrive in Rach Gia at around 7:00 am, the capital of Kien Giang Province, located on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand.
  • Breakfast is served on board before disembarkation.
  • For travelers traveling early to Phu Quoc, we can serve breakfast as early as 6:00 am.

*Note: Actual itinerary may vary depending upon river tide, arrival time or other conditions.

SERVICES INCLUDE

Private 3-day cruise with overnight aboard Song Xanh Sampan

  • 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner served on board
  • 1 lunch at Le Longanier Restaurant
  • 1 dinner including a bottle of wine for 2 persons
  • Sightseeing fees included in above itinerary
  • Bicycles or local row boat rides
  • Cold towels, seasonal fruit and hot tea
  • English-speaking tour guide

SERVICES EXCLUDE

  • Individual travel insurance
  • Beverages and meals not included in the program
  • Personal expenses during the trip
  • Tips for the crew and guide
  • Any expense not clearly indicated in above program
  • Road transportation (before and after cruise)

Stateroom:

Cabin Amenities:

  • Salon amenities: 1 rattan sofa and 2 rattan armchairs with cotton pillows, 1 rattan low table, books, 1 rattan standing lamp, water Jacynth floor carpet.
  • Bathroom amenities: toothbrushes and toothpaste, cotton buds, shower cap, shampoo, soap, bath and hands cotton towels.
  • Bedroom amenities: cotton kimonos, rattan slippers, fans, double bed with silk bed covers and pillows, 2 rattan bed drawers/bedroom with 2 silk bed lamps lotus style, 1 ratan chest drawer/bedroom, 1 rattan sofa with cotton pillows, water Jacynth floor carpets (bedsides and front).
  • Sun deck amenities: teak wood square table with 4 or 6 bamboo/hard cotton chairs.
  • 1 small rowing boat attached at the back (“Xuong”) with bicycles for deeper canals discovery.

Feet Launch:

  • Number of boats: 04
  • Number of cabins: 02
  • Length: 18m
  • Width: 5m
  • Number of crew members: 04

Facilities:

  • Sundeck
  • Restaurant & bar
  • Spa

Food & Dining:

We offer a mixture of local cuisine with rich flavor and taste, and there are always vegetarian dishes offered. Passengers requiring special diets, such as vegetarian, low-salt, and low-cholesterol meals, may make their requests to the chef when onboard.

The chef on the Song Xanh Sampan cruise will try to honor all requests. Exotic fruit, fresh organic vegetables, locally caught fish, and prawns are the preferences of most of our passengers.

Activities:

  • Visiting places
  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Relaxing
  • Taking sampan
  • Kayaking

Price:

Travelling time High season

Oct 1st, 2024 – May 31st, 2025

(Rate per person in US dollar)

 Low season

Jun 1st – Sep 30th, 2025

(Rate per person in US dollar)
Routing 2 people 3 – 4 people 5 – 6 people 2 people 3 – 4 people 5 – 6 people
Private 2 days
Life on the river		 $374 $336 $290 $336 $303 $272
Private 3 days
Mekong crossroad		 $446 $401 $346 $401 $361 $312
Private 3 days
Deep in the delta		 $518 $466 $402 $492 $443 $382
Private 3 days
Crossing to Phu Quoc		 $518 $466 $402 $492 $443 $382

Notes:

  • Surcharge for cruise with air-conditioner: US$95 /boat/ night
  • Surcharge Peak Season: US$50 /boat/ night
    • New Year’s Day – 01 January
    • Reunification’s Day – 30 April
    • International Workers’ Day – 01 May
    • Independence Day – 02 September
    • Hung King’s Commemorations – 10 March Lunar Calendar
  • Children from the age of 5 to 11: 50% discount based on adult price
  • Children from the age of 12 and above: Full price
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