Enquiries & Booking : Bassac

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[image] Bassac II on river Mang Thit in the heart of the Mekong delta

If you need support and advice about your trip, please call us at +84 (0) 292 382 9540, we shall be happy to hear from you.

Please also see our rates.

Please mind, it is 10:49 PM now in Vietnam (GMT+7). The office is available from 8 to 12 and from 13:30 to 17:30 everyday but Saturday afternoons and Sundays.

For a journey along Vinhlong-Sadec-Cantho-Sadec, please just fill-in the message here-under and send it.

If you are open to other journeys or wish to make a broader enquiry, simply mention it in your introduction.

Vĩnh Long, on the first day at noon

Boarding at noon at Vinh Long. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.
Lunch is served on board.
Departure from Vinh Long to Binh Hoa Phuoc district. Transfer onto a local boat for a visit of the gardens and orchards on the bank of the peninsula.
Back on board, a refreshment awaits you.
Dinner is served as the Bassac gets under way towards the My Thuan bridge then drops anchor in view of the bridge for the night.

Day 2

Breakfast is available from 6:30.
The Bassac gets under way for a short run towards Sa Dec.
Transfer for a visit of the town of Sa Dec, following the tracks of French novelist Marguerite Duras.
Boarding back about noon at Sa Dec. Welcome back drink.
Lunch while en route. The Bassac goes downstream the Tiền Giang River towards Vinh Long. Rest on the deck, or enjoy the open bar.
By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta's countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants, or, at your option, short cycling tour of the surrounding area.
Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Open bar and rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.
The Bassac sets anchor in front of Phuoc Hau pagoda, in Tra On, for the night.

Day 3

Breakfast is available from 07:00, while the ship is passing by Tra On. The ship then continues its way towards Can Tho.
Arrival in Can Tho, transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, then a noodle factory and return to the Ninh Kieu pier.
Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route.
Branching into Nicolai canal, then Mang Thit river towards Co Chien river. Rest on the upper deck or enjoy the open bar in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks.
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. You may pot to take a short cycling ride instead of a walk.
Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. The bar services are available; rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river towards her anchorage point for the night.
The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit.

Day 4

06:30 Departure towards Sa Dec. The passengers take their breakfast while enjoying the scenery on the banks.
The Bassac cruises upstream Co Chien river along the banks of Ben Tre.
On the way towards Sa Dec, the Bassac crosses the My Thuan bridge.
Upon arrival at Sa Dec, check-out and transfer onto a local boat for a visit of the market, then disembarkation.

End of services by mid-morning on shore at Sa Đéc.

Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit, typically about 8:30.
The details of the program and the visits may vary depending on logistics or technical constraints.

In a few moments, our availabilities for tomorrow and the day after.

We offer a 20% late booking rebate to passengers boarding within the next 48 hours.¹

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