Mekong Escape
- A Secret Retreats journey -
This journey has been personally designed by Anh and Benoit, owners of Bassac Cruise who have spent decades in Can Tho, the main city on the Mekong Delta.
We can of course adjust according to your request.
Highlights of the Journey:
- The Unicorn Island and its plantation, fish markets
- Floating markets
- A night cruise on a traditional wooden rice barge
- Possible extension for 1 night in Can Tho
The Mekong Delta is a rich and vibrant escape a few hours from Saigon: colonial architecture, floating markets, plantations, fishing, boats and bikes... it is a condensed mosaic of Vietnam and a fascinating journey through this vital artery of the country: My Tho and Can Tho. A cruise in the delta is the best way to witness the daily life and activity of the water, but also the still heritage Khmer pagodas with the rich colours and fancy script of Cambodian-style temples.
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Your Journey Day by Day
based on 2 people sharing the same room
Dinner at leisure.

In the morning around 9am, we go for a bicycle ride across the island to visit fishing villages and markets, along the “Fish Farm road”. It will take about 3h30 at slow speed to cycle around the island (13km in total) and explore local life and activities through the villages.
Back to the lodge for lunch, then free afternoon: rest, swim or enjoy a spa, nap.
Dinner at leisure.


Arrival at Cần Thơ, transfer on a lighter boat to visit the floating market of Cái Răng, then a noodle factory and return to the pier Ninh Kiều transfer directly to the airport or center of HCM. You can opt also for an extension of one night in our boutique properties in Can Tho
Mekong Escape
based on 2 people sharing the same room
The total price includes:
3 or 4 nights (depending if you go for the extension or not) on a bed & breakfast basis in the hotels detailed in the itinerary.
All meals as mentioned d in the program
All transfers by private, spacious, air conditioned car, with provision of water and refreshing towels, and a professional driver
Local English-speaking guide for all visits mentioned in the program
All program activities (cycling, bike, kayak, or others...) and shows mentioned in the program
Cruise on board of Bassac
Government taxes currently in force (VAT, etc...)
The total price does not include:
Visa if needed (Please make sure your passport is valid for 6 months beyond your departure date).
Other meals that are not included in the program
Drinks, personal expenses, tips and gratuities.
Travel insurance
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