Day 1
Boarding at Can Tho at the Ninh Kieu pier, you will be welcomed with a drink and introduced to the ship and crew, then check into your cabin. The boat then heads down the Hau River, with lunch on board while en route. The tour continues to Tra On floating market. The boat then branches into Mang Thit River towards Co Chien River. Rest on the upper deck or enjoy the open bar while you meander through scenery of rice fields, sugar cane and woods on the river banks.
We then visit a village on the banks of River Mang Thit, which is an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. You then take in a visit to the orchard or rice fields nearby. You will be welcomed back on board with a drink, and will be able to take in the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit River towards her anchorage point for the night - near Tra On.
Day 2
Breakfast is available from 06:30, while the ship is cruising through the Tra On floating market. The ship will then depart towards Can Tho. Arriving at the Cai Rang floating market, you will check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens - then returning to the Ninh Kieu Pier. You will arrive at Ninh Kieu pier in Can Tho around late morning.
Cancellation will be charged as follow:
- More than 7 days prior to trip departure. No charge.
- Within 7 days before arrival: 10% charge
- Within 5 days before arrival: 40% charge
- Within 3 days before arrival: 60% charge
- Within 48 hours before arrival: 100% charge
Final payment is due 2 days in advance of the tour.
These payments are due in our office or submitted online 3 days prior to the departure date. If reservations are made less than 2 days prior to departure, payment in full is required at the time of booking. If final payments are not received on time, Mekong Tours may cancel the reservation and invoke the cancellation fee.
Except if otherwise agreed by Mekong Tours, Client's payment shall be executed by cash, credit card or traveller's cheques. Except for cash payment, a service charge may apply (3% of the card holder). In cases where credit facilities have been agreed with the Client/Agent, payment shall be executed by swift or telegraphic transfer to the appropriate Mekong Tours bank account. Any bank charges levied by the sending bank relating to transfers to must be paid by the Mekong Tour Client/Agent.
Payment will be settled through our bank account at least 2 days before arrival.
Refund of Unused services
No refunds or exchange can be made in respect of accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours, transports or any other services which are included in the tour prices but not utilized by the tour member.
Voucher
Voucher will be issued by Mekong Tours after the booked trip is confirmed and payment is completed. A service voucher will be sent by email/fax or snail mail to passenger.
Liability and Insurance
Mekong Tours is not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by passengers incurred due to delay, accidents, natural disaster, political actions and unrest must be borne by passengers. Passengers are required to have full travel insurance. Should this occur, we will endeavour to substitute suitable arrangement of similar value. Participation on any tour implies full agreement to above conditions by all parties involved.
Confirmation
All confirmations are generally confirmed by return fax or e-mail within 2 working days. In case immediate confirmation is not possible, we will inform you of the booking status at the time of reservation.
Includes:
- A/C car or van , boat trips, All transfer and entrance fees, English speaking tour guide, one breakfast, two lunch, two dinner, hotel accommodation based on two people sharing Twin room (Twin or Double).
- Departure time, meeting point : as requested.
