Indochina Treks Travel Co. offers a 3-day, 2-night cruise on the Mekong River aboard the luxury cruiser L'Amant. The cruise departs from Saigon and sails to Cai Be and Sa Dec, allowing passengers to explore the Mekong Delta region. The itinerary includes visits to local markets, orchards, and homes as well as cycling and boating excursions. Cabins on the colonial-style L'Amant sleep up to 24 passengers and rates start at $530 per person based on double occupancy. Meals, tours, transfers, and guides are included while visas, flights, drinks and tips are excluded.

1. Indochina Treks Travel Co.,Ltd
Add: 24 Au Trieu Str, Hoan Kiem Dis, Hanoi
Tel: (84) 4 66821230; Fax (84) 4 33769113
Website: www.luxurymekongcruisers.com
Email: info@luxurymekongcruisers.com
Saigon - Sadec – Saigon
L’Amant combines traditional boat-building with modern comfort and can accommodate up to 24
passengers in its 12 cabins to cruise the Mekong in luxury. Measuring 39 m long by 7 m wide, L'Amant
cruiser was built in a colonial style. The vessel offers a large restaurant, a bar and a sundeck where
passengers will be captivated by the serenity and the beauty of nature throughout the journey
Schedule: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday Except first Friday of the month
20% off for departures on 01, 03, 09, 12, 19, 22, 26 Aug 2011 (limited offer for early bird)!
Day 1: Saigon - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Sa Dec (L/D)
Meeting point is at 09h30 at the lobby of the Caravelle Hotel. Coach transfer to Cai Be in the very
heart of the Mekong Delta. On arrival, embark on board L'AMANT and enjoy a delectable lunch and get
acquainted with the crew, while the vessel starts its way to Vinh Long. In the early afternoon, embark
on a small boat for a journey towards An Binh islands. On arrival, continue the tour by bicycle to visit
Tien Chau ancient pagoda, some tropical fruit orchard gardens and discover the everyday life in the
Mekong Delta. Continue to visit a traditional house and enjoy some mouth-watering tropical fruits.
Anchorage near Sa Dec. Dinner and overnight on board of L'AMANT.
Day 2: Sa Dec - Cai Be (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit Sa Dec, the old-fashioned town where the French Writer, Marguerite Duras spent
her childhood. Famous for its flowers and bonsai plants, stop at the ancient house of Huynh Thuy Le,
the "house of the Chinese" described in Marguerite Duras'novel, L'Amant. Pass-by the school where
Margerite's mother has taught. Then, enjoy strolling through the lively market streets of this
fascinating town. Return on board L'AMANT. In the early afternoon, arrive in Cai Be and embark on a
local sampan boat for a journey through the numerous arroyos and be captivated by the serenity of
the Mekong Delta. Visit an ancient colonial house and a traditional plant for puffed rice. In the late
afternoon, have fun in a cooking demonstration on board - an interesting way to learn about the local
ingredients and how to cook some Vietnamese traditional
Day 3: Cai Be - Saigon (B)
Early morning (07h00), embark on a local sampan boat and sail through small arroyos to explore the
vibrant Cai Be's floating market. Return on board L'AMANT for breakfast. Disembark at around 09h30

2. and head back to Ho Chi Minh City by coach. Arrive at Caravelle Hotel at around 12h00.
End of our services.
Quotation: Prices & Conditions (July 2011 – September 2012)
Net rate in US$/person
Deck Plan
Single Double/twin
Main Deck 680 530
Upper Deck 790 630
The above rates are public rate by L'Amant Cruise. We will offer special promotion for early and
last minute booking (up to 10% off).
Includes:
Transfer from Saigon to the port of embarkation in Cai Be by coach.
Return from Cai Be to Saigon by bus.
Accommodation in single/double cabin with full board meals as mentioned on the program
(breakfast/lunch/dinner).
English or French speaking guide.
All visits and excursions mentioned.
Port dues.
See L'Amant Cruise
Excludes:
Visa for Vietnam
International flights and airport taxes
Insurances.
Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned.