Song Xanh Sampan Cruises

Location: Cai Be, Can Tho

Launched in Oct 2007 the first of a flotilla of 4 very unique, authentic and charming Sampans named "Song Xanh Cruise", designed for travellers looking for "private" cruise experiences in the Mekong Delta. On board, two spacious spaces of 15sqm each are equipped with beautiful bamboo and rattan furniture, creating a very charming atmosphere. A very attentive service is provided by a team of 4 crew members".

Overview

Song Xanh I :  18 metres long x 4 metres large, 1 bedroom + 1 salon at the front that can be transformed into 1 more bed room at night with same space and facilities, 1 bathroom including wc, hands washer, shower) + 1 sun deck at the back with table and chairs / Capacity 4 adults or less with children/ 3 Crew members including Captain + 1 English or French speaking guide.
 
Song Xanh II :  22 metres long x 4,5 metres large, 2 bedrooms + 1 salon at the front that can be transformed into 1 more bed room at night with same space and facilities, 1 bathroom including wc, hands washer, shower) + 1 sun deck at the back with table and chairs / Capacity 6 adults or less with children/ 4 Crew members including Captain + 1 English or French speaking guide.
 
Equipments :
- Salon amenities: 1 rattan sofa and 2 rattan armchairs with cotton pillows, 1 rattan low table, books, 1 rattan standing lamp, water jacinth floor carpet.
- Bathroom amenities: tooth brushes and tooth paste, cotton buds, shower cap, shampoo, soap, bath and hands cotton towels.
- Bed room 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 rattan chest drawer/bedroom, 1 rattan sofa with cotton pillows, water jacinth floor carpets (bed sides 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.
 
Mode of Operation:
- All of our cruises are operated on "private charter" basis.
- No "join-in".
- No fixed departure dates.
- Confirmations are given on "first come first" basis according to boat availabilities on requested dates.

Cabins

2 or 3 cabins per Sampan Boat with traditional style
Cabin type Max adults
Double Cabin

Double Cabin

  • Size: 15 sqm
  • King Size
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Tour Itinerary

Cai Be - Chau Doc by Private Song Xanh Sampan Cruise 3 Days

Saigon - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Sa Dec - Long Xuyen - Chau Doc - Saigon/Boat to Phnom Penh or vice versa
Travel low and slow on a private 2-night cruise through the Mekong Delta, from Cai Be (gateway to Ho Chi Minh City) to Chau Doc on the Vietnam – Cambodia...
From US $415 Duration: 3 days 2 nights
    • Private transfer from Saigon to Cai Be
    • Private cruises overnighting aboard Song Xanh Sampan
    • Meals on boat
    • 1 candlelit dinner including a bottle of wine for 2 persons at an ancient house
    • Sightseeing fees included in above itinerary
    • English-speaking tour guide
    • “xuong” rowboat rides
    • Crew assistance
    • 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

    Children aged 4 or less: Free of Charge
    Children from the age of 5 to 12: 40% discount based on adult price
    Children above 12 years old: Full price

Cruise brief

    Song Xanh I :
    18 metres long x 4 metres large
    1 bedroom + 1 salon
    1 sun deck
    Capacity :  2  adults

    Song Xanh II :
    22 metres long x 4,5 metres large
    2 bedrooms + 1 salon
    1 sun deck
    Capacity 6 adults

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