Cruise between Long Xuyen & Chau Doc on a traditional rice barge taking in the daily life of the river.
Itinerary (can also be done in reverse – Chau Doc – Long Xuyen - Ho Chi Minh City):
- 07:30 Depart Ho Chi Minh City by car (transportation fee not included) for Long Xuyen
- 11:30 Arrive at the Long Xuyen pier and board Le Jarai, a traditional rice barge converted into a Mekong cruiser. While onboard enjoy lunch, massages, an introduction to Vietnamese spices, cooking class and other activities. Relax while lounging on the upper deck and taking in the lush surroundings
- 18:00 Arrive at the jetty of Victoria Chau Doc Hotel. End of services.
Boat Departures:
- Depart Long Xuyen: 11:30 am - Arrive Chau Doc: 6:00 pm (Estimated 6 hours cruise)
- Depart Chau Doc: 7:30am - Arrive Long Xuyen: 12 noon (Estimated 4 hours cruise)
Cruise rates:
- US$ 525 ++ fixed charter fee
- US$ 24 ++ for set menu lunch per person
- US$ 32 ++ for buffet lunch per person (minimum 35 people)
Transportation services between Ho Chi Minh City & Long Xuyen:
- US$ 170 ++ per way Private 4-seater car
- US$ 190 ++ per way 7-seater van
++ plus applicable government taxes and service charge
Rates are inclusive of:
- Welcome drink & fresh cold towel upon arrival
- Free flow of drinking water throughout the cruise
- Lunch includes one glass of soft drink / local beer and coffee / tea
- Maximum capacity : 45 persons
Complimentary services onboard:
- Introduction to Vietnamese spice & herbs
- Short Vietnamese cooking class: Handroll Fresh Spring Roll & Vietnamese Fresh Salad
- Complimentary afternoon tea time with fresh fruits, Vietnamese tea and cookies
- Selection of books and magazines available in the library
- Board & card games
Additional services onboard (chargeable items)
- 1 hour body massage: US$ 35 net per person
- Foot massage: US$ 14 net per person
- Manicure & pedicure: US$ 10 net per person
- 30 minute Head & shoulder massage: US$ 20 net per person
Above prices are subject to change without prior notice, net rates are inclusive of applicable government taxes and service charge . Please note that there is only one message chamber onboard.
Le Jarai is exclusively reserved for Victoria Chau Doc Hotel’s in-house guests. To make a reservation for Le Jarai, you need to complete a Le Jarai information form, that is located in the contact us page in the transportation section or fill in the Special Requests section on the Victoria Chau Doc Hotel room booking form.
* SPECIFIC TERMS & CONDITIONS:
- Chartered cruise rates are per trip with no minimum passengers – maximum 45 passengers
- All rates are in US dollars, exclusive of applicable government taxes and service charge
- Lunch is compulsory for all passengers
- 20% discount for lunch rate for children between 6 - 12 years old, FOC for children below 6 years old
- Rates are applicable from 1st November 2008 until 30th September, 2010
- Le Jarai exclusively reserved for Victoria Chau Doc in-house guests
- Le Jarai departure times are subject to change without prior notice
