Mango Sampan Cruise

Arrive at Mango Home Riverside around 11:30 AM, where you will board your Mango Cruise at the private pier and begin your jouey along the peaceful An Hoa River. Enjoy a welcome drink while the crew assists with your luggage and the scenic Mekong Delta landscapes slowly unfold around you.
The cruise continues toward Phong Nam Village in Giong Trom, where guests will explore the narrow coconut-lined canals by traditional rowing sampan. Visit a local family to enjoy fresh tropical fruits and experience authentic Mekong hospitality.
Continue to a local coconut spirit workshop before taking a leisurely cycling or rickshaw tour through the peaceful countryside villages.
Lunch is served at Mango Restaurant before reboarding the cruise and continuing through the canals of Mo Cay. Along the way, visit a coconut processing workshop to discover how local people utilize every part of the coconut in daily life.
The jouey then continues toward Vung Liem Province with a stop at a traditional brick factory, where centuries-old handmade brick-making techniques are still preserved today.
Retu to the cruise in the late afteoon to relax and freshen up before joining an onboard cooking demonstration followed by dinner.
Enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure while the cruise anchors oveight on the Co Chien River.

Start the moing with breakfast onboard before exploring the charming town of Vung Liem by bicycle.
Visit the Happy Buddha Temple, a beautiful Khmer-style temple reflecting the region’s cultural diversity. Continue to the Cao Dai Temple, home to one of Vietnam’s unique religions that combines elements of Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism.
After the excursion, retu to the cruise to refresh and check out.
You will then transfer to Vung Liem Market, where your driver awaits for the jouey back to Saigon or your onward destination.
The cruise concludes around 10:00 AM.

Arrive at Mango Home Pier in Ben Tre around 11:30 AM and board your Mango Cruise for a peaceful jouey along the An Hoa River. Enjoy a welcome drink while admiring the tranquil scenery of the Mekong Delta.
The cruise continues to Phong Nam Village in Giong Trom, where guests will explore the countryside by bicycle and experience authentic local life. Visit a local family to taste fresh tropical fruits and lea about traditional coconut spirit production, a specialty of the region.
Continue the jouey by traditional rowing sampan through narrow canals shaded by lush water coconut palms before retuing to the main river for lunch onboard.
In the afteoon, visit My Long Village and meet Mr. Sau Tuong, a former Viet Cong soldier who survived the Khmer Rouge period in Phnom Penh. Today, he and his wife preserve the village’s famous rice paper-making tradition. Enjoy a conversation with the family while tasting freshly made crispy rice paper and observing the traditional production process.
The cruise then continues toward Con Oc Island, well known for its coconut handicrafts. Visit Ms. Dung’s family workshop to discover handmade products crafted from coconut shells and interact with local artisans.
Retu to the cruise in the late afteoon to relax and enjoy the sunset. Later, join an onboard cooking demonstration followed by dinner.
Oveight onboard at Vam Nuoc Trong Canal.

Enjoy breakfast onboard before exploring Tan Thanh Village by bicycle.
Visit a local coconut fiber workshop to see how every part of the coconut is utilized in daily life and traditional handicrafts.
Continue to Mo Cay local market for a glimpse into the vibrant trading culture of the Mekong Delta.
Retu to the cruise to refresh and prepare for check-out before continuing your onward jouey or transfer back to Saigon.
Disembarkation takes place at Mo Cay Bridge around 10:00 AM.

Arrive at the meeting point around 10:00 AM and meet your local guide for a short walk through a peaceful village surrounded by lush gardens and traditional local houses.
Upon reaching the pier, board your Mango Cruises day boat and begin cruising through the tranquil waterways and small tributaries of Ben Tre Province.
Your first stop is Bao Island, where you will visit a coconut garden and enjoy fresh coconut juice. Continue cruising to a local coconut processing workshop to lea more about one of the region’s most important industries.
Next, enjoy a cycling tour through Huu Dinh Village (approximately 4 km), followed by a visit to a traditional brick factory where local artisans still produce handmade bricks using centuries-old techniques.
The jouey continues with a peaceful rowing sampan ride through narrow canals shaded by water coconut palms. Along the way, visit the home of Mrs. Huong, whose family lives from fishing, shrimp trapping, and farming. Enjoy tropical fruits and honey tea in her garden before experiencing a traditional “xe loi” ride through charming village roads lined with coconut trees and tropical greenery.
Retu to the cruise and transfer to Mango Home Restaurant for a delicious 5-course lunch.
In the afteoon, continue exploring the countryside by bicycle. Visit Mr. Ba Tai’s house to discover the traditional rice wine-making process before continuing to Ms. Sau Tuong’s home, where you can observe the handmade production of My Long’s famous crispy rice paper.
Retu to Mango Home Riverside and enjoy free time relaxing by the swimming pool or peaceful riverside sitting areas before dinner at Mango Home Restaurant.
Oveight at Mango Home Riverside.

Enjoy breakfast at the restaurant before spending the moing at leisure.
Guests may relax by the swimming pool, enjoy a massage, unwind in a hammock, or explore the surrounding countryside independently with complimentary bicycles and a local map.
At 12:00 PM, check out of the room and enjoy a set-menu lunch at Mango Home Restaurant.
After lunch, a private transfer will take you back to Ho Chi Minh City.
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Upon arrival at Mango Pier in Ben Tre, board your private sampan and begin cruising along the peaceful An Hoa canals. While the crew transfers your luggage to the cabin, relax on deck with a refreshing welcome drink and enjoy the tranquil Mekong scenery.
The cruise continues toward Huu Dinh Village, where you will enjoy a guided bicycle ride through the countryside (approximately 4 km). Continue exploring the narrow coconut-lined canals by traditional rowing sampan.
Visit a local family to taste tropical fruits and experience authentic Mekong hospitality before retuing to the cruise for lunch onboard.
In the afteoon, continue cruising toward Vung Liem with another cycling excursion through quiet villages and rural landscapes, offering opportunities to interact with friendly locals and observe daily life along the Delta.
Retu to the sampan to relax before joining an onboard cooking demonstration followed by dinner.
Oveight onboard near Vung Liem.

Enjoy breakfast onboard while cruising toward Cai Be.
Today’s excursion includes a bicycle ride through the peaceful countryside, allowing guests to experience local life and scenic Mekong landscapes.
Retu to the sampan for lunch while continuing the jouey toward Cai Be town.
In the afteoon, visit a vibrant local market filled with tropical fruits, flowers, and fresh produce, offering an authentic glimpse into local trading culture.
Back onboard, relax and enjoy the peaceful river atmosphere before dinner is served.
Oveight onboard near Cai Be.

After breakfast onboard, cruise toward the charming town of Sa Dec, famously known as the setting of The Lover by Marguerite Duras.
Explore the town and lea about the romantic story between the French writer and the wealthy Chinese merchant Huynh Thuy Le, which inspired the famous novel and film adaptation.
Continue with a bicycle ride to Tan Qui Dong Flower Village, one of the largest flower-growing villages in southe Vietnam, which has supplied Saigon with flowers for generations.
After the excursion, retu to the sampan to say farewell to the crew before disembarkation.
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