Bassac cruise 02days
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The Bassac are three boats sharing the same standards and mostly differing in size. They are made of wood according to tradition while respecting the best standards, all cabins have a private bathroom, and are air-conned, sound-proofed, heat insulated, and fitted with fire detection. They are meant for discovery cruises and favor the contact with outside: they offer several different living areas each, including a common room that can be completely opened, a rear upper deck suitable for dinner and a front sundeck. There is power and hot water at all times on board, and they are quiet enough to allow the passengers to sleep while the ship is under way.
Bassac cruise 02days
- 1. Program 1: Can Tho - Cai Be Day 1: Can Tho on the first day at noon (L.D) Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while on the road. Tour near Tra On floating market. Turning into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks. By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quite discover of the peaceful life in the delta's countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants. Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river towards her anchorage point for the night. The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit. Day 2: Cai Be (B) 06:30 Departure towards Cai Be. Have your breakfast while enjoying the scenery on the banks. The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards. Arrival in Cai Be, check-out and boarding of a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft. End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cai Be Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit, typical about 8.30. Get transferred to Saigon City. Tour ends. Far East Tour awaits to serve you next time. Program 2: Cai Be - Can Tho Day 1: Cai Be on the first day at noon (L.D) Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, Introduction to the ship and screw, check into the cabins Add : 416, Vinh Hung St, Hoang Mai Dist, Hanoi. Tel : (84-4) 3 768 9470 - Fax: (84-4) 3 768 7604 Email : sales@vietnamcruises.asia Website : www.vietnamcruises.asia
- 2. Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river Lunch while on the road. Rest on the deck The Bassac slips into the Cho Lach canal, in the middle of hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, an unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river The Bassac sets anchor just dowm stream from the little Tra On floating market for the night Day 2: Can Tho (B) You may get up for breakfast as 06.30, as the ship is resuming its cruise the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier End of service by mid-morning on shore Can Tho Program 3: Can Tho - Thot Not - Can Tho Day 1: Can Tho on the first day at noon (L.D) Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure upstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route. Upon arrival at Thot Not, transfer on the longboat to take some walks at the bamboo village in Thot Not Boarding back at dusk, rest on the deck for the sunset while taking somes drinks at the bar. The dinner is served on board. The Bassac takes the way back to Can Tho and casts anchor near Can Tho for the night. Day 2: Thot Not - Can Tho (B) Breakfast is available from 06:30, while the ship is cruising towards Can Tho city. Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier. Arrival at Ninh Kieu, Can Tho, late morning. Add : 416, Vinh Hung St, Hoang Mai Dist, Hanoi. Tel : (84-4) 3 768 9470 - Fax: (84-4) 3 768 7604 Email : sales@vietnamcruises.asia Website : www.vietnamcruises.asia
- 3. End of services by mid-morning on shore at Can Tho. Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit. Tour price Include: - Transportation on boat - Accommodation of each passenger in a twin cabin, double - or twin bedded. Except where other accommodation arrangements are mentioned in the booking slip - Three meals as mentioned in the program - Vietnamese coffee, tea, mineral water - Two visits on shore or on a small skiff - Access to all services on board - Access to and from the board on a long boat - All taxes are included Tour price Exclude: - Road transfer except if specifically mentioned in the booking slip - Bar services - Travel insurance - Visas and visa fees - Tips and grauities Children Policy: - Single cabin supplement: 50% only applies if there is an odd number of passengers - Kids rebate: 50% for kids under 12 years old - Infants: 0% FOC for kids under 2 years old RATE: This rate is quoted in USD per person Nunber of passengers 1 or 2 3 to 12 13 or more Per night on board 200$ 187$ 170$ Bassac I: 01-12pax Over one night 1.176$ + 56$/pax Charter Bassac II: 01-24 pax Over one night 1.685$ + 56$/pax Add : 416, Vinh Hung St, Hoang Mai Dist, Hanoi. Tel : (84-4) 3 768 9470 - Fax: (84-4) 3 768 7604 Email : sales@vietnamcruises.asia Website : www.vietnamcruises.asia
- 4. Services: Heat and sound insulation in each cabin. Air conditioning, private access. En suite bathroom with shower and toilet. The comfortable cabins are set in the front of the Bassac II or on the upper deck and well insulated so as to provide the passengers with a good night's sleep even if under way. They are entirely fitted with wood, and equipped as rooms in a good hotel. Owing to a large heat exchanger on the main engines, the Bassac II produces enough hot water for many showers a day. and free drinking water and Vietnamese tea and coffee Restaurant and bar The 500 square feet at the stern of the main deck accommodate the restaurant and the bar can be completely opened to outside for you to enjoy the evening. Upper deck 1500 square feet, mostly shaded. The front is fit for sunbathing and rest on sunbathing couches; The bar at the back welcomes you for a drink outside as the sun sets. Safety Safety comes first in the design and operation of the ships. Floatation devices are available for all on board and more, redundant alarm and fire detection as well as redundant fire fighting means are present on all the Bassac. The handrails all around the ship are sturdy and a mesh of rope prevents any kids from falling. Upon boarding, the passengers are informed of the areas that are open or off-limits to them, and instructed about emergency situations, how to give the alarm and where to meet. Add : 416, Vinh Hung St, Hoang Mai Dist, Hanoi. Tel : (84-4) 3 768 9470 - Fax: (84-4) 3 768 7604 Email : sales@vietnamcruises.asia Website : www.vietnamcruises.asia