Mango Mekong River Cruise

Ben Tre – Mo Cay – Vung Liem

11:30 AM: Arrive at Mango Home Riverside and board your Mango cruise boat at the pier. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink while the crew handles your luggage.

Set sail along the An Hoa River, heading towards Phong Nam village in Giong Trom. Here, you’ll take a serene rowing sampan ride through narrow canals lined with lush water coconut plants.

Make a stop at a local home to savor tropical fruits and chat with the farmers. Visit a coconut spirit factory to learn about local production methods, then embark on a bike or rickshaw trip around the village.

Relax and enjoy lunch at Mango Restaurant before resuming your cruise to the Mo Cay canals. Visit a coconut processing workshop to see how locals utilize every part of the coconut.

Continue your journey to Vung Liem province, where you’ll stop at a traditional brick-making factory and witness age-old techniques in action.

Return to your boat to freshen up for a cooking demonstration and dinner on board. Spend the evening at your leisure as you relax on the Co Chien River.

Overnight: Onboard the luxury sampan.

Vung Liem

Wake up to breakfast served on board, then set off to explore the town of Vung Liem by bicycle. Visit the Happy Buddha Temple, a stunning example of Khmer architecture, and continue on to the Cao Dai Temple, representing a unique blend of Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism.

After your visits, return to the cruise to refresh and check out. You’ll be transferred to Vung Liem Market, where your driver will be waiting to take you back to Saigon or onward to your next destination.

Trip ends at 10:00 AM.

Vung Liem – Mo Cay

Upon arrival, board your Mango cruise boat and enjoy a refreshing welcome drink while the crew takes care of your luggage. Lunch will be served on board as you set off on your journey.

After lunch, explore the charming town of Vung Liem by bicycle. Visit the Happy Buddha Temple, a beautiful Khmer temple that reflects the town’s cultural heritage. Continue to the Cao Dai Temple, which showcases a unique blend of Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism.

Return to the cruise to relax and enjoy the scenery as you prepare for a cooking demonstration. Dinner will be served on board, followed by an evening at your leisure.

Overnight: Onboard the luxury sampan on the Upper River.

Mo Cay – Ben Tre

Start your day with breakfast on board while enjoying the sunrise. The cruise will take you to Phong Nam village, where the first stop will be at a coconut processing facility. Next, visit a traditional brick-making shop, where locals still use centuries-old methods to craft bricks by hand.

Enjoy a bicycle ride around Phong Nam village, covering approximately 4 km. Continue your visit with a short walk to Mrs. Huong’s house, where you can meet her and her family, who live off fishing, shrimping, and fruit orchards. Savor fresh fruits and tea in her garden before boarding a rowing sampan for a peaceful ride through narrow canals surrounded by lush nature.

Return to your boat and cruise to Mango Home Riverside Pier in Ben Tre town, where you will disembark and transfer to your vehicle for the drive back to Saigon or your onward trip.

Check-out time: 10:00 AM.

Ben Tre – Phong Nam – Con Oc

11:30 AM: Upon arrival at Mango Home Pier in Bến Tre, board your Mango Cruises boat and set sail on the An Hoa River. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink and the serene scenery as the crew takes care of your luggage.

Your first stop is Phong Nam village in Giong Trom, where you’ll embark on a cycling trip to explore the local daily life. Visit a local home to sample tropical fruits and engage in conversation with the farmer. Next, tour a coconut spirits factory, a supplier to many local markets.

Continue your adventure with a rowing sampan ride through narrow canals shaded by lush water coconut plants. After enjoying the tranquil waters, return to the larger river for lunch served on board.

Post-lunch, head to My Long village to meet Mr. Sau Tuong, a former Vietcong soldier who now crafts rice paper, a local specialty. Enjoy crispy rice paper made by his wife and observe the production process.

Return to the boat and cruise to Cồn Ốc, renowned for its coconut products. Visit Ms. Dung’s house, where her family creates beautiful handicrafts from coconut shells. Engage with the locals before returning to your boat to enjoy the sunset.

As evening falls, our staff will prepare a cooking demonstration followed by dinner on board. Spend the rest of the night at your leisure.

Overnight: Vam Nuoc Trong canals.

Vam Nuoc Trong – Mo Cay

Start your day with breakfast served on board. Afterward, explore Tan Thanh village by bicycle. Visit a local coconut fiber processing facility to see how every part of the coconut is utilized.

Next, stop at the bustling Mỏ Cày local wet market before returning to the cruise to refresh and check out. You’ll be dropped off at Mỏ Cày Bridge for your onward journey or return to Saigon.

Check-out time: 10:00 AM. Enjoy your trip!

Mo Cay – Con Oc

11:30 AM: Upon arrival at Mỏ Cày Bridge, board your Mango Cruises boat and set off on the An Hoa River. Enjoy a welcome drink and the peaceful scenery as the crew manages your luggage.

Your first visit is the Mỏ Cày local wet market, followed by a cycling tour through Tan Thanh village. Stop at a local coconut fiber processing facility to see how locals make use of every part of the coconut.

Continue your journey to Cồn Ốc, famous for its coconut products. Visit Ms. Dung’s house, renowned for her family’s handicrafts made from coconut shells. Engage with the locals before returning to your boat for a spectacular sunset.

Later, enjoy a cooking demonstration and dinner on board. Spend the remainder of the evening at your leisure.

Overnight: Vam Nuoc Trong canals.

Phong Nam – Ben Tre

Breakfast will be served on board while you enjoy the sunrise. The cruise will take you to Phong Nam village, where your first stop is at a coconut processing facility, followed by a visit to a brick-making shop that uses traditional methods.

Next, embark on a 4 km bicycle tour around Phong Nam village. Afterward, take a short walk to Mrs. Huong’s house, where she lives with her family and cultivates fish, shrimp, and fruit orchards. Enjoy fresh fruits and tea in her garden, then board a rowing sampan for a peaceful ride through the lush canals.

Return to your boat and cruise to Mango Home Riverside Pier in Bến Tre town, where you will disembark and transfer to your vehicle for the trip back to Saigon or your onward destination.

End of tour.

Sa Dec – Vung Liem

Upon arrival, board your Mango Cruises Sampan at Sa Dec, a picturesque town famously known as the setting for the film The Lover, based on Marguerite Duras’s semi-autobiographical novel. The story revolves around a teenage French girl who falls in love with a wealthy Chinese man, Huynh Thuy Le, highlighting the complexities of their romance.

Kick off your adventure with a cycling trip to the local flower village, where you can admire the vibrant flower farms that bloom year-round. Afterward, return to the cruise and head towards Cai Be while enjoying a refreshing welcome cocktail on the deck, taking in the scenic views.

A delicious set menu lunch will be served onboard as you continue your cruise to Vung Liem, with an opportunity to stop at a local market for a cycling excursion.

In the evening, unwind and enjoy the ambiance of the cruise, followed by a cooking demonstration and dinner.

Overnight: Onboard near Vung Liem.

Vung Liem – Ben Tre

Start your day with breakfast served onboard as you take in the sunrise. The cruise will set off towards Ben Tre, known as the “coconut kingdom.” En route, you’ll disembark for a bicycle ride through the village, exploring peaceful and untouched areas.

Throughout the day, the cruise will make various stops, allowing you to experience the local countryside. Enjoy lunch and dinner onboard as you soak in the beautiful surroundings.

Overnight: Near Ben Tre.

Ben Tre

Enjoy breakfast onboard before visiting Mrs. Huong, who lives with her three children and grandson, cultivating fish, shrimp, and fruit orchards. Experience a rowing boat trip and savor fresh fruits and tea before rejoining your cruise.

Conclude your journey by bidding farewell to the crew.

End of tour.

Ben Tre – Vung Liem

Upon arrival, board your private sampan at Mango Pier and cruise through the An Hoa canals. As your luggage is settled in your cabin, enjoy a refreshing welcome cocktail on the deck while meeting your crew and taking in the scenic views.

Your journey begins with a bicycle trip to Huu Dinh village in Ben Tre, where you can explore the local life (approximately 4 km). Afterward, return to your sampan and navigate through quiet canals lined with water coconut plants.

Stop at a local home to taste tropical fruits and chat with the farmer before enjoying lunch onboard. Continue your cruise to Vung Liem, making stops along the way for further exploration of the area’s daily life and natural beauty.

Relax on the boat, then prepare for a cooking class followed by dinner.

Overnight: Near Vung Liem.

Vung Liem – Cai Be

After a breakfast served onboard, continue your cruise towards Cai Be. Enjoy a bike ride through the picturesque scenery before returning to your sampan for lunch.

In the afternoon, stop at a local market to experience the vibrant selection of fruits, flowers, and vegetables. Return to your boat, relax, and enjoy dinner onboard.

Overnight: Near Cai Be.

Cai Be – Sa Dec

Start your day with breakfast onboard as you cruise towards Sa Dec. Explore this charming town, which also served as the backdrop for The Lover. Enjoy scenic views and then take a bicycle trip to the famous flower village of Tan Qui Dong, known for supplying Saigon with flowers for centuries.

After your exploration, it’s time to bid farewell to your guide and crew.

End of tour.