LE COCHINCHINE (Le Cochinchine 3) is entirely made of wood in a hull built of Oak (go sao), Long of 33 m and wide of 7m00 , the Vietnamese essence traditionnally used for quality ships and now a rare deed and is powered by an isuzu (450 HP) engines and 1 generator ISUZU 55KVA (220V-50HZ).

Le Cochinchine accommodates 28 passengers in 12 cabins (08 twin,2 dbl and 2 family cabines (1 dbl bed & 2 sgl bed/each) with a.c and  private bathroom with hot water.1 living-room (6m*3m), 2 restaurant and 2 bar 7m*6m,a wide upper deck for contemplate sunset with an aperitif.

Le Cochinchine has been launched in june 2008 and construction is scheduled to be finished by september 08. LE COCHINCHINE is equipped with heat exchangers for hot water piloted by an automat that ensures constant shower water pressure and temperature. She brings along city water in sufficient.

ROUTE A: CAI BE – CANTHO

• Departure : Every Tue, Thu and Saturday

DAY 01: CAI BE – TRA ON (L,D)

11h30 -12h.00, boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink.

Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, the mazes of waterway , local pop-rice and sweets production.

Visit of colonial buildings, old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.

Le Cochinchine continues its cruise to Cochien . Lunch served on board

Embark on  a  pleasant walk or cycle on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people’s activities. Visit a cottage industry , a local farm  and sample seasonal fruits

Leisurely cruise on the Mekong River while taking in the beautiful scenery .

Enjoy an aperitif over the sunset.

Dinner and night on board.

DAY 02: TRA ON – CAN THO (B)

Breakfast on board

The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Can Tho through tributary and canals.

Transfer to Cai Rang: one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing.

Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink.

11.00, Disembark in Can Tho.

The cruise concludes.

ROUTE B: CAN THO – CAI BE

• Departure : Every Mon, Wed, Fri and Sunday

DAY 01: CAN THO – TRA ON  (L,D)

12.00-12h30, boarding Le Cochinchine boat. Enjoy welcome drink

Transfer on a local boat to  explore the Cai Rang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.

Le Cochinchine continues its cruise to Tra On (Trà Ôn). Lunch served on board

Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful scenery

Visits of the fruit farm and walks amongst pleasant villages on the footpaths of the countryside. Opportunity to  meet with  local people.

Boarding back at with an aperitif while enjoying the magnificent sunset on the Mangthit canal and Nicola river.

Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 02: TRA ON – CAI BE (B)

Breakfast  on boat in the morning.

Visit the fruit farm and walks amongst the lush vegetation through verdant villages and meet with  local people

Le Cochinchine Cruise continues its cruise toward Cai Be.

Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, local pop-rice and sweets production. Visit of colonial buildings, old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.

Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink.

11.00, Disembark in Cai Be.

The cruise concludes.

DAY 01: CAI BE – MY THUAN – SA DEC (L,D)

11.00-11h30 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink.

LeCochinchine continues sets sails to Caithia while lunch is served on boat.

Embark on a lovely cycling excursion on the bank of the peninsula browsing several verdant villages. Visit of the gardens and orchards, local houses and ample opportunity meet with people and get insight into Delta life . Visit Caodai temple on the way to Mythuan.

Continue our cruise toward Sadec, a nice and quiet town overlooking Mekong river

Visit the lively Sadec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras.

Walks along the village path and get yourself acquaintance with rural activities as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, and vegetable farms, fish farms.

Back to our boat for a cruise down stream. Relax on boat while sipping an aperitif.

Dinner and overnight on board

DAY 02: CAITHIA – VINHLONG – TRAON (B,L,D)

Breakfast on board on the Mekong.

Visit Binh Hoa Phuoc island and go for walk walk through the islets, sampling native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meet the local people.

Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, the mazes of waterway , local pop-rice and sweets production.

Visit of old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.

LeCochinchine continues its cruise to Cochien. Lunch served on board

Embark on a pleasant walk on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people’s activities. Visit a cottage industry , a local farm and sample seasonal fruits.

Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Open bar and rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Le Cochinchine is cruising Mang Thit river.

Dinner and night on board.

DAY 03: TRAON – CANTHO DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast on board

The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Cantho through tributary and canals.

Transfer to Cairang: one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing.

Boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink.

11 h00 Disembark in Cantho. The cruise concludes.

CRUISE ENDS.