Overview: The Bassac II is entirely built of wood in a hull of gỗ sao, the now rare essence of wood used traditionally used for building quality ships. She can accommodate up to 24 passengers in twelve nicely decorated cabins, each with air-con and a private bathroom, and features a 500 sqft restaurant that opens all around, a large galley, a small office room and 1500 sqft of upper deck, mostly covered. The Bassac II can take her passengers on cruises up to seven days without stopping, and offers a great flexibility in programming your journey. She also is so powerful and has such a shallow draft as to be able to cruise upstream the Mekong or bring you to your destination regardless of the season, the tide or the current.
Tour highlights:
Enjoy a tapestry of sights and sounds
Rest on the upper deck of “A floating hotel” – Bassac
Sight seeing a landscape of rice fields, sugar cane, local
Itinerary in glance
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh - Cai Be - Tra On
Day 2: Tra On - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh – Cai Be – Tra On (L, D) After breakfast, depart to Vinh Long. Boarding Bassac Cruise at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, Introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river. Lunch while on route. Rest on the deck. Branching into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards. Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby. Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit River. The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On floating market, for the night.
Summary:
Transportation: A/C car from Ho Chi Minh – Vinh Long
Visit: fruit orchard, local farm
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: O/N in Bassac
Day 2: Tra On – Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh (B) Breakfast is available from 06:30, while the ship is cruising the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho. Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City by car. End of tour.
Summary:
Transportation: A/C car from Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh
Visit: Cai Rang Floating Market, local house
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Not applicable
Attention
Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure
The itinerary may be subject to change due to the bad weather condition
Take a good care of valuable things especially in crowds
What to bring
Passports, spending money
Light weighted bag: soft shoes or sandals, sun block, hat, anti-insect repellent, sunglasses, rain coat, toiletries.
Departure date: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Accommodation Upon the cabin vacancy, we will accommodate you Bassac I or Bassac II Bassac I The comfortable cabins are set in the front of the Bassac I and well insulated so as to provide the passengers with a good night's sleep even if under way. They are entirely fitted with wood, and equipped as rooms in a good hotel. Owing to a large heat exchanger on the main engine, the Bassac I produces enough hot water for many showers a day. Layout: 6 cabins in the front of the main deck: 4 with twin bedding, 2 with a double bed. Services: Heat and sound insulation in each cabin. Air conditioning, private access. En suite bathroom with shower and toilet Bassac II: The comfortable cabins are set in the front of the Bassac II or on the upper deck and well insulated so as to provide the passengers with a good night's sleep even if under way. They are entirely fitted with wood, and equipped as rooms in a good hotel. Owing to a large heat exchanger on the main engines, the Bassac II produces enough hot water for many showers a day. 8 cabins in the front of the main deck 6 with twin bedding, 2 with a double bed. 2 small double-bedded cabins on the upper deck 2 large double-bedded cabins in the front of the hull. Services: Heat and sound insulation in each cabin. Air conditioning, private access. En suite bathroom with showesr and toilet
Group
1 – 2 pax
3 - 12 pax
13 or more
Price per pax (USD)
Single supplement:
Inclusions:
Private transportation Ho Chi Minh – Vinh Long, Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh
Shared Bassac Cruise
Meals as indicated
English speaking tour guide
Admission fee
Exclusions:
Personal expenses, drinks, gratuities and tips for tour guide
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