Mekong Crossroads – 2 days and 2 nights

Mekong 2 days and 2 nights: authentic immersion in the heart of the delta

Venturing into the Mekong Delta for two days and nights is like entering a world where every gesture, every sound, every scent seems to be born from the river itself. At dawn, the dim light glides over the water palm trees, the boats sway as if to the rhythm of a slow breathing, and the villages awaken in peaceful harmony. Here, time stretches along the water, inviting the traveler to slow down, to observe, to feel.

The Mekong is not just a river: it is a living memory, a crossroads of stories, cultures and expertise. The sinuous channels reveal simple and authentic scenes of life: a fisherman who lifts his nets, children who laugh while diving from a wooden bridge, a family who prepares breakfast under the palm trees... Each moment tells the intimate relationship that unites the inhabitants to this nourishing giant.

Over the hours, your sampan glides in the silence of the morning, explores hidden arms of the river, crosses lush gardens and joins villages where the welcome is warm and spontaneous. At nightfall, the magic intensifies: fireflies sparkle, the lapping of the water becomes almost hypnotic, and the traditional house that hosts you turns into a peaceful refuge in the heart of the delta.

This fabulous stay, short but deeply striking, is a total immersion in the life of the river: a sensitive journey, intimate, vibrant, where one discovers the Mekong not as a setting, but as a living soul that continues to shape the life of those who live there.

Planning of the 2-day and 2-night cruise on the Mekong

Day 1 – Cai Be – Nha Man (L, D):

Meet us at Phu An Jetty at 10 a.m. and start with a bicycle ride around this picturesque rural area, ending up at Le Longanier Restaurant for lunch.

Then board the Song Xanh Sampan for a leisurely cruise on the busy waterways of the Mekong Delta, with stops along the way to visit an ancient house in Dong Hoa Hiep village and local cottage industries that utilize products from the Delta like rice and coconuts. As we make our way down this famous river take in the local life as you pass by fisher folk checking their daily catch and floating houses imperceivable balanced on the mighty Mekong. In the evening, the dinner is served on the boat.

Day 2 Nha Man – Cai Tau Ha – Vinh Long (B, L, D):

After breakfast on board, cruise towards Vinh Long along a narrow river, passing several houses on stilts to arrive at Cai Tau Ha, a quaint village. Take a stroll along the riverbank to visit a temple which makes traditional medicine from herbs or walk further into the village to see how black-smiths work.

Lunch is then served on board before another foray into a clay pot factory in Vinh long. We will then head back to our sampan to further explore the small tributaries of the river.

The last stopover before sunset is a charming outdoor market where you can see how people sell local materials such as agricultural products, farming tools and fishing tools, then stop for a visit to a Cao Dai temple.

Return on board for dinner while the Song Xanh continues its cruise towards the Hau River and overnight on board.

Day 3 Vinh Long – Cai Rang – Can Tho (B):

Early departure around 6.30 a.m. to visit to the famous Cai Rang Floating Market. Breakfast is served on board while the Song Xanh navigates towards the market among local barges loaded down with fruits and vegetables from the Delta. Continue cruising towards Can Tho and disembark at the Victoria’s private jetty around 9 a.m.

Price 2025 :

2 pax: 10.800.000 VND / pax

3 and 4 pax: 9.750.000 VND / pax