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)
US$ 29 ++ for buffet lunch per person (minimum 35 people)
Transportation services between Ho Chi Minh City & Long Xuyen:
US$ 150 ++ per way Private 4-seater car
US$ 170 ++ per way 7-seater van
++ plus 10% VAT & 5% 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 10% VAT & 5% 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 10% government tax and 5% 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, 2009
Le Jarai exclusively reserved for Victoria Chau Doc in-house guests
Le Jarai departure times are subject to change without prior notice
