Le Cochinchine is a modern and tastefully designed in traditional style . it measures around 30 meters long from bow to stern and has two 420 HP engines , one in back up, making Le Cochinchine a very powerful and safe river vessel. 

Le Cochinchine  offers an elegant,  relaxing and fulfilling ways to  explore endless  water way of Mekong River  with pleasant  encounter with local people.  With Le Cochinchine, you will have ample opportunity to see Vietnam in its authenticity   and sample local culture and food,  in a one unpacking, unforgettable vacation where  your "floating hotel" get  you insight into Mekong Delta and quaint villages.

Aboard Le Cochinchine you will enjoy the continuous and ever-changing scenery
 as you encounter a lively world of legendary  waterways and picturesque landscapes, floating markets, lush bonsais garden, rice fields,  villages, pagodas and temples and fruit-filled orchards, and boat laden bazaar.

ITINERARY 1: Mekong River Cruise - Le Cochinchine Cruise – 2Days/ 1Night

(From CAIBE:  Every Wednesday, Friday, Sunday  -  Vice versa From CANTHO: Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday)

Day 1: Saigon - Cai Be  - Trangon (L, D)
Pick up at your hotel in Saigon 8.00 am and transfer to Cai Be. 11h30 -12h.00 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink . Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, the mazes of waterway , local pop-rice and sweets production. Visit of colonial buildings, old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers. LeCochinchine continues its cruise to Cochien . Lunch served on board .Embark on  a  pleasant walk or cycle on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities. Visit a cottage industry , a local farm  and sample seasonal fruits .Leisurely cruise on the Mekong River while taking in the beautiful scenery . Enjoy an aperitif over the sunset. Dinner and night on board.

Day 2: Mang Thi - Caibe - Ho Chi Minh City (B,)

Breakfast on board . The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Cantho through tributary and canals.  Transfer to Cairang: one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing. Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink. 11 h00 Disembark in Cantho.Transfer back  Saigon City. Drop at your hotel. End of our service

Cost in USD per person based on twin sharing ( valdidity until 30 April 2010)

Cruise includes:

English speaking guide  on board

Round trip of private transfer from Saigon

1 night in twin/ double cabin - Le cochinchine Cruise

Boat Cruise

Cycling excursion

Meals as indicated ( B= breakfast; L= lunch; D = diner)

Admission fees and permits where applicable

Cruise excludes:

Airfares & airport taxes

Pre/post trip arrangement

Visa and visa arrangement

Travel insurance

Other personal expenses

ITINERARY 2: Mekong River Cruise - Le Cochinchine Cruise – 3Days/ 2Nights

(Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday)

Day 1: Saigon - Cai Be - TrangOn (L,D)
Pick up at your hotel in Saigon 8.00 am and transfer to Cai Be. 11h30 -12h.00 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink . Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, the mazes of waterway , local pop-rice and sweets production. Visit of colonial buildings, old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers. LeCochinchine continues its cruise to Cochien . Lunch served on board .Embark on  a  pleasant walk or cycle on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities. Visit a cottage industry , a local farm  and sample seasonal fruits .Leisurely cruise on the Mekong River while taking in the beautiful scenery . Enjoy an aperitif over the sunset. Dinner and night on board.

Day 2 :  Trang ON - My Thuan - Sadec. (B,L,D)
Breakfast on board over splendid sunrise on the Mekong. Walks /cycle amongst the lush vegetation to visit the fruit farm , the handicraft villages  and meet with  local people . Le Cochinchine set sails again to Sadec while lunch is served on board. Visit busy Sadec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras. Walks along the village path and acquaintance with rural activities  as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, vegetable farms,  fish farms. Boarding back at with an aperitif while cruising down to Caithia. Dinner and overnight on board .

 Day 3 : Cai Be - Saigon (B)

Cost in USD per person based on twin sharing  ( valdity until 30 Avril 2010)

Cruise includes:

English speaking guide on board

Round trip of private transfer from Saigon

2 nights in twin/ double cabin - Le cochinchine Cruise

Cycking & Rowing excursion

Welcome drink ,coffee & tea free

Meals as indicated ( B= breakfast; L= lunch; D = diner)

Admission fees and permits where applicable

Cruise excludes:

Airfares & airport taxes

Pre/post trip arrangement

Visa and visa arrangement

Travel insurance

Other personal expenses

As indicated: (A/C= Air-conditioning, O/N= Overnight, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

Tariff for this trip: The tariff may differentiate according to number of participants and the high or low seasons in Vietnam. Please contact our travel consultant for the price of this trip.