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Number of Rooms: 6
Eco Rating: 3
Location: Mekong Delta, Vietnam
The traditional, wooden-built river cruisers Bassac I or Bassac II depart from Can Tho or Cai Be for overnight cruises, navigating some of the many river channels and canals that bisect the delta.
Bassac I is an 80ft boat, based on a rice barge, and sleeps up to 12 passengers in six comfortable cabins, each with air-con and a private bathroom. She has an open-air restaurant area, a galley that provides good Vietnamese food, a bar and a partly shaded upper deck for sunbathing or watching the scenery drift by.
Bassac II is a larger version, sleeping a maximum of 24.
Both vessels have a very shallow draft, which enables them to go through all the main waterways regardless of the season, the tide or the current.
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When relaxing, the best way to see Vietnam's Mekong delta region is to take to the water.
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Itineraries that feature Bassac River Cruisers
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
Highlights of Vietnam
On this jam packed 13-day adventure experience the very best
Vietnam has to offer. From villages to cities, sea to mountains and
history to contemporary...
13 Days
From £3,030pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
Vietnam & Cambodia: Mekong Delta Explorer
Vietnam and Cambodia go hand in hand as holiday destinations and
offer a fantastic variation of experiences. On this two-week trip
we've included...
14 Days
From £3,880pp
Best for: Families
Island Escapes, Countryside Roadtrips & Cruising in Pirate Boats: A Fun-Filled Family Adventure in Vietnam
Vietnam is a great family destination, with varied culture and
landscapes meaning those dreaded two words - 'I'm bored' - should
never be uttered....
16 Days
From £2,870pp
Best for: Couples, Families and Solo Travellers
Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia: Cuisine, Countryside & Culture
This 15-day tour of Vietnam and Cambodia combines culture,
countryside and cuisine. Explore vibrant cities, traverse the
Mekong Delta's tranquil...
15 Days
From £3,950pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
The Ultimate Indochina Trip
Long trips around Asia aren't just for backpackers, and the
temples, scenery and culture in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos are some
of the most impressive...
29 Days
From £5,710pp
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