Mekong Delta Tours - About Cai Be Princess

Enjoy the Mekong river on private cruises on board authentic sampans, explore the Mekong tours unseen paths cruising throughout the delta and its numerous zigzag canal systems.

In early 2004, Mekong Horizon Co., Ltd. has been a pioneer in offering new cruise paths together with high quality cruise standards.

The Mekong Horizon Co., Ltd’s head quarters based in Phu An - Cai Lay (next to Cai Be, Tien Giang Province). The Company operates cruises and related tours services in the Mekong delta tours using its own built sampans, all stylishly designed and inspired by ancient authentic traditional Indochinese river boats.

Since June 2006, the Company has been operating its own-built restaurant named "Le Longanier", a beautiful two storey villa with authentic Indochinese architecture and style.

Sampan Cruises: Cai Be Princess (I, II, III, IV, V)
Cai Be Princess Features & Capacity
- Minimum 30 people / Dimensions: 13m long x 2.8m wide / ideal for small groups or individual travelers
- Daily Private chartered cruises (no join-in) from 1 up to 3 days (with overnight at local houses).

Sampan Cruises: Mekong Princess (I & II)
Mekong Princess Features & Capacity
Maximum 45 people / Dimensions: 15m long x 3m wide / ideal for groups, equipped with toilets on board - Daily Private chartered Cruises (special itineraries possible on request).
The Mekong Horizon has developed a range of products, activities and projects that have great result on local development that: - Minimizes negative economic, environmental and social impacts.
- Generates economic benefits for local people, enhances the community and improves working conditions.
- Involves local people in the decision-making process.
- Contributes to the conservation of the environment and cultural heritage.
- Provides an enjoyable tourism experience and opportunity for tourists to meet locals.
- Provides tourists with a greater understanding of local cultural, social and environmental issues.
- Provides access for physically challenged tourists.
- Promotes respect between tourists and hosts, while building locals’ confidence.
- Today, the company operates an own-built flotilla of 11 boats with designs and styles reflecting true authentic ancient "sampans", using materials such as rattan, bamboo and exotic wood.

Mekong Delta In Style Tours

Travel to Can Tho in the heart of the Delta, using the comfortable Victoria Can Tho Hotel as our base to explore the region.Discover the delta by boat, see the floating markets, sample tropical fruits and be part of the day to day life as we explore one of the world's greatest delta systems.

Day 1     Ho Chi Minh City To Can Tho (Breakfast)

     
    This morning you will be met at 08.00am by your driver to begin your journey south into the heart of the Mekong Delta tours. En route, pass farmers tending their fields and drying their produce on the sides of the road. On arrival at Can Tho (approximately a 4 hour drive) check into your beautiful French colonial style hotel situated on the banks of the Mekong tours River. This afternoon meet your local guide and explore the Mekong Delta tours with a visit to a local village that specializes in making bamboo baskets. You will have a unique opportunity to discover a side of Delta life where few tourists venture. Continue on to a nearby Stork Sanctuary where you can see thousands of storks nesting in a beautiful natural environment.

Day 2     Can Tho (Breakfast/Lunch)

     
    Rising to the sounds of the Delta coming to life for another day, we breakfast and start our trip with a boat cruise on sparking streams along the endless waterway of Mighty Mekong tours River to Cairang and Phongdien floating markets. There will be hundreds of boats loaded with fruits, vegetables and fish jostling for trade. Sellers advertisers their wares by crying out across the waters. We visit the lush orchards and are treated to a delicious tropical fruits. In the afternoon relax and enjoy the hotel facilities (swimming pool, games room and tennis courts) or take the complimentary shuttle boat into Can Tho town.

Day 3     Can Tho To Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast)
     
    This morning is free to relax at your hotel before driving back to Ho Chi Minh City where on arrival at your hotel the tour ends.