Mekong Cruise: Life on the River – 1 day and 1 night

Mekong 1 day and 1 night: Life on the river

Spending a day and a night on the Mekong river is to enter a universe where water punctuates every gesture, every encounter, every emotion. From the first moments, the river envelops you in its softness: a golden light glides over the water palm trees, the boats gently swing, the houses on stilts are reflected in a tranquil mirror. Here, time seems to slow down to make way for a simple, warm and deeply human life.

Over the hours, you discover a living, vibrant Mekong. The inhabitants prepare meals in front of their house, the children play by the water’s edge, the fishermen return with their morning catches. A sampan takes you to narrow channels, lined with lush vegetation: the river becomes an intimate path that reveals the true nature of the delta. The noises of the engine fade, only the gliding of the boat and the songs of the birds remain.

Then comes the night, a rare and precious moment. By the light of hanging lamps, the river changes face: insects awaken, the lapping of water becomes deeper, and houses light up like a discreet garland. From your traditional accommodation, you observe this unique nocturnal ballet, between absolute serenity and total authenticity.

This fabulous experience of 1 day / 1 night in the heart of the Mekong is not just a stay: it is an immersion in local life, a journey closer to the inhabitants and their daily lives. A gentle, luminous and unforgettable adventure, where the river tells its story to those who take the time to listen.

Schedule of the cruise on the Mekong for 1 day and 1 night

Day 1 – Cai Be – Binh Minh– Tan Quoi (L, D):

Start the cruise at Phu An Jetty at 10 a.m. Observe the life of the locals going about their daily activities and stop at various places along the river to discover some of the craft industries in the region, including the manufacture of coconut candy and puffed rice and an old house in the village of Dong Hoa Hiep as well as a clay pot factory.

Lunch is served on board while cruising towards Binh Minh along a narrow canal teeming with life. Enjoy shore excursions to gain insight into how the local people make a living, and stop for a visit to a Cao Dai temple.

Back to your sampan and enjoy the sunset while the Song Xanh continues its way towards the Hau River. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 2 Tan Quoi – Cai Rang – Can Tho (B):

Wake up early at 6 a.m. for a visit to the famous Cai Rang Floating Market. Witness the hustle and bustle of the morning market as traders offer their wares on the waterway vying for attention from potential buyers. 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: 9.050.000 VND / pax

3 and 4 pax: 8.150.000 VND / pax