Song Xanh Sampan - Life on Mekong

Highlights

Song Xanh Sampan offers a private and authentic cruising experience through the Mekong Delta, perfect for couples, families, or solo travelers. Each sampan is fully chartered, allowing guests to explore quiet waterways and hidden canals, far from typical tourist routes.

The journey reveals the daily rhythms of local life along the river, with visits to ancestral homes and traditional workshops. Some meals are served onboard, while others are arranged at ancient houses, offering unique cultural exchanges with local families.

Itinerary

DAY 1 – CAI BE – BINH MINH – TAN QUOI . 10;00 Depart - Tour with guide
– Depart from Phu An Jetty aboard your private sampan. As the cruise begins, you’ll observe vibrant scenes of daily life along the riverbanks — people trading, washing, or relaxing by the water set against the lush Mekong landscape.
10:30 . Visit to Local Workshops & Ancient House - Tour with guide
Make several stops to explore the region’s traditional cottage industries, including coconut candy and puffed rice making. Continue to a 19th-century ancient house in Dong Hoa Hiep village, offering a glimpse into Mekong heritage and architecture.
12:30 . Clay Pot Factory Visit - Tour with guide
Cross the Co Chien River and visit a local clay pot factory, where artisans use traditional techniques to produce large terracotta jars used for food storage.
13:00 . Lunch On Board While Cruising - Tour with guide
Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch as you continue cruising towards Binh Minh through a quiet, narrow canal surrounded by natural scenery.
14:30 . Cao Dai Temple - Tour with guide
Stop to visit a colorful Cao Dai temple and learn about this uniquely Vietnamese religion that blends spiritual beliefs from East and West.
16:00 . Sunset Cruise to Hau Rive - Tour with guide
Return to your sampan and relax on deck as you enjoy a tranquil sunset cruise along the Hau River.
19:00 . Dinner & Overnight On Board - Tour with guide
Savor a peaceful dinner served onboard before settling in for the night on the Mekong.
DAY 2 – TAN QUOI – CAI RANG – CAN THO . 06:00 Cai Rang Floating Market Visit - Tour with guide
Rise early to explore the famous Cai Rang Floating Market, where local traders sell fresh produce and daily essentials from their boats. Experience the energy of this unique river economy.
07:00 . Breakfast On Board - Tour with guide
Enjoy breakfast on the sampan while continuing to cruise through the market and surrounding waterways.
09:00 . Scenic Cruise to Can Tho - Tour with guide
Cruise toward Can Tho, passing by local villages and lush riverbanks, with time to relax and take photos along the way.
10:30 . Disembarkation at Victoria Can Tho - Tour with guide
Arrive at the private jetty of Victoria Can Tho Hotel and disembark, concluding your two-day journey through the heart of the Mekong Delta.

What to Expect

Private 2-day cruise on Song Xanh Sampan

Visits to local workshops and an ancient house

Stop at a Cao Dai temple

Explore Cai Rang Floating Market

Meals onboard: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner with wine

English-speaking guide and crew assistance

Peaceful views of life along the Mekong Rive

Term & conditions

SERVICES INCLUDE

Private 2-day cruise overnighting aboard Song Xanh Sampan
1 breakfast and 1 lunch served on board
1 dinner served on board including a bottle of wine for 2 persons
Sightseeing fees included in the above itinerary
English-speaking tour guide
Crew assistance

SERVICES EXCLUDE

Road transportation (before and after the cruise)
Individual travel insurance
Personal expenses
Beverages not specified in the above program
Tips for crew and tour guide
Any expenses not indicated in the above program

Cancellation Policy

More than 15 days before departure: no charge

Between 4 and 14 days before departure: 50% of total estimated expenses is chargeable

Within 3 days before departure or no show: 100% of total estimated expenses is chargeable