Services at the destination: Mekong delta

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1 Services at the destination: Mekong delta The destination services of TransMékong in the Mekong delta. All our services Abstract of the services our short guide for making the best of 9Dragons information as a partner. We provide our own services. See Who we are. Overnight accommodation The Island Lodge, a relaxing escape 1.5 hours away from Ho Chi Minh City Nam Bộ Boutique Hotel, a 7-suite city hotel in Cần Thơ Day cruises Excursions from 3 hours to a full day. We offer 20% last minute rebate for all bookings initiated within 2 days of departure (not for extensions). 05/09/16 08:59 1 of 20

2 Be sure to see the Mystic sampans, the daily time table and services on board. Breakfast cruise to Cái Răng, may extend with cycling or kayaking Breakfast cruise to Phong Điền, a more in-depth cruise; may extend with cycling or kayaking Breakfast cruise to a Khmer pagoda, may extend with cycling; easy connection to a road transfer. Lunch cruise to a Khmer pagoda, may extend with cycling; easy connection to a road transfer. Sunset cruise on a Mystic sampan, may connect from a road transfer for the best arrival into Cần Thơ at sunset Dinner cruise on a Mystic sampan, and Cần Thơ by night Day out in Gold and Green -- full day tour with lunch at a farm Most of these services give opportunities for extensions. The extensions are not subject to last minute booking rebate. Excursions These excursions take place around Cần Thơ Golden hour cycling tour, an exploration into the greener outskirts of Cần Thơ Ba Láng cycling tour, an easy extension to cruises to the floating market Kayaking Traditional arts tutorials Cooking class Fruit & vegetable carving 05/09/16 08:59 2 of 20

3 Definition and inclusions of all our services The Island Lodge, Thới Sơn At the remote western end of Thới Sơn island, hidden away from the crowds and in a sea of green, The Island Lodge is a very relaxing lodge just an hour and a half away from Saigon and already at the heart of the Mekong delta. Included Also available Accommodation in double-bedded rooms with all amenities Breakfast at Le Comptoir de Marthe et Édouard Swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna Applicable terms Excursions and activities Spa and massage Road transfer 05/09/16 08:59 3 of 20

4 Nam Bộ Boutique Hotel, Cần Thơ The Nam Bộ Boutique Hotel is an all-suite hotel located right in the center of the Ninh Kiều pier, in Cần Thơ, at a stone's throw of every river transport, and which affords a panoramic view of the Mekong river. Applicable terms 05/09/16 08:59 4 of 20

5 Breakfast cruise to Cái Răng floating market Departure: 07:00 AM at the Cần Thơ market hall - Duration: 3 hours Board a Mystic sampan at the Cần Thơ old market and take a breakfast of Vietnamese and Western dishes while watching the scenery of daily local life on the banks. After the breakfast the Mystic sampan cruises right into the Cái Răng floating market, in between the traders' boats. Leaving the floating market, the sampan takes you to a visit on shore before returning to Cần Thơ. The excursion includes Extras & Options breakfast on board a Mystic sampan selection of drinks on board visit of Cái Răng floating market visit on shore local English-speaking guide on board Possible extensions cycling excursion in Ba Láng kayaking 05/09/16 08:59 5 of 20

6 Breakfast cruise to Phong Điền floating market Departure: 07:00 AM near Phong Điền - duration: 3 hours Board a Mystic sampan near Phong Điền. Take a breakfast of Vietnamese as well as Western dishes as the sampan reaches Phong Điền floating market. Here, few larger collector's boats and fewer propellers, most of the trade skiffs are rowed. The sampan resumes the cruise and takes you to a visit on shore, then enters the larger Cái Răng floating market against the current for a glimpse of wholesale trade taking place: here sellers dispatch fruit and vegetable produce to be sold on smaller markets, afloat or on shore. The excursion includes Extras & Options breakfast on board a Mystic sampan selection of drinks on board visit to Phong Điền floating market visit of Cái Răng floating market visit to shore on the way Road transfer to the boarding point local English-speaking guide Possible extensions local cycling tour 05/09/16 08:59 6 of 20

7 Breakfast cruise to a Khmer pagoda Departure: 07:00 AM from the Cần Thơ market hall - Duration: 3.5 hours A Mystic sampan takes you on a breakfast cruise all the way to a Khmer pagoda hidden in the countryside on the other side of the Mekong. An opportunity to visit a small local market, then for a promenade to the Phù Ly Khmer sanctuary with its theravada pagoda and large lying Buddha before turning back. The excursion includes breakfast cruise on a Mystic sampan local English-speaking guide visit to a Khmer sanctuary visit on shore on the way Possible extensions cycling excursion 05/09/16 08:59 7 of 20

8 Lunch cruise to a Khmer pagoda Departure: 11:30 AM at the Cần Thơ market hall - Duration: 3 hours An appealing alternative to having lunch on shore: the Mystic sampan takes you to lunch on the way to a Khmer pagoda hidden in the countryside on the other side of the Mekong. The menu is typically Vietnamese, but given advance notice we can prepare the menu of your choice. Ideal if you are about to get away from Cần Thơ, as you can rendez-vous with your vehicle and shorten your road. The excursion includes Extras & Options cruise on a Mystic sampan Vietnamese meal local English-speaking guide visit to a Khmer sanctuary a selection of drinks your own choice of dishes Possible extensions cycling excursion 05/09/16 08:59 8 of 20

9 Sunset cruise on a sampan Departure 16:00 at the Cần Thơ market hall - Duration: 2 hours Take a snack and a drink while cruising on a Mystic sampan about the river through the photographer's golden hour. A stop in a shaded arroyo for a stroll gives you a unique opportunity to come near the rural life of the Cần Thơ area. You can choose your drink in a selection of home drinks: punch and juices. Additional drinks, wine, soda and beer are also available at a premium. Water is available at your discretion. The services include Extras & Options cruise on a Mystic sampan snacks one drink, water additional drinks, wine, soda and beer local English-speaking guide on board Possible extensions local cycling tour before departure further your excursion with a dinner on board 05/09/16 08:59 9 of 20

10 Dinner cruise on a sampan Departure: 19:00 at the Cần Thơ market hall - Duration: 2.5 hours The Mystic sampan welcomes you for dinner on a round trip to outside the city of Cần Thơ. It takes you around an island to see the night lights of the Cần Thơ bridge then to skirt the city by night. Dinner is prepared at the premises of the Sao Hôm restaurant, just at the boarding point, and makes the best of the professional kitchen and bakery. The menu is typically Vietnamese, but given advance notice we can prepare the menu of your choice. The excursion includes Extras & Options cruise on a Mystic sampan Vietnamese dinner set menu Cần Thơ and the bridge by night selection of drinks your own choice of dishes local English-speaking guide Possible extensions aperitive on board before dinner cycling excursion before departure 05/09/16 08:59 10 of 20

11 Day out - Gold and Green Departure: 07:00 AM, at the Cần Thơ market hall - End: 17:00 - From 2 passengers Board a Mystic sampan with a full breakfast to start a cruise across the wide Mekong and slither into a green river; stop at a local market for a stroll, then further on at a Khmer sanctuary with its guarded surrounding walls, its golden pagoda and a large lying Buddha. Downstream, leave the sampan and start riding a bicycle through the countryside on the way to a small typical farm. Meet its inhabitants, give a hand in the kitchen or follow the ducks in the garden. After a good meal with the farmers and a little nap, take a stroll in the orchard. A short stroll across a ferry takes you to a rendez-vous with a car that will take you back to town. This excursion includes Extras & Options Mystic cruise with breakfast on board additional drinks on board visit to Phù Ly Khmer pagoda drinks and beers are available at the local house bicycle tour --an easy 5-15 km visit of an orchard and some local activities meal at a small farm and with the farmers local English-speaking guide road transfer back to Cần Thơ 05/09/16 08:59 11 of 20

12 Golden hour cycling tour Departure: 15:00 at 9Dragons - End: 18:00 (~20km cycling) An easy 20km tour departing from the center of Cần Thơ and taking you past a ferry and into the greener outskirts of the city, contrasting the ways of life and taking you through the photographer's golden hour. You may chance upon water buffaloes. The excursion includes Ferry crossing Local English-speaking guide Bicycle A bottle of water Kid seat upon request (< 20kg) 05/09/16 08:59 12 of 20

13 Ba Láng cycling tour Start: flexible time, at Ba Láng - Cycling distance: 6 to 14km Cycle in Ba Láng countryside, near Cái Răng floating market. Take a ferry to reach a peaceful village. Ride along the river and take time to observe the typical Mekong delta scenery. Stop in a garden, in a rice field on the way. Cross a bridge and continue riding on the path leading back to the ferry station. The activity includes Option bicycle and bottle of water local English-speaking guide ferry crossing kid seat (< 20 kg) upon request Possible extensions road transfer to/from town kayaking 05/09/16 08:59 13 of 20

14 Kayaking Start: flexible time at Ba Láng - Duration: 2 hours - 2 to 5 participants Explore the river in the countryside of Cần Thơ, 10km away from the city centre. Slide on the water at your rhythm and have a look at the life on the banks, or just enjoy the fun of kayaking. This activity includes One kayak and life jacket per participant Local English-speaking guide Possible extensions Ba Láng cycling tour Road transfer to/from town 05/09/16 08:59 14 of 20

15 Cooking class Start: 09:00 AM at the Cần Thơ market hall - End: 13:00 at l'escale - 2 to 10 participants Meet your guide at the old Cần Thơ market hall. Choose the dishes you will cook, then go to the market for fresh ingredients. A small walk along the riverbanks takes you to l'escale. There, after a fresh fruit cocktail, you carry out the cooking of a 3-course meal with the help of l'escale chef, by which time you should be ravenous. Time to sit and taste your dishes. Bon appétit! The activity includes 3 recipes out of a possible 11 purchase at local market with a guide recipes booklet individual preparation fruit cocktail 05/09/16 08:59 15 of 20

16 Fruit and vegetable carving Start: 09:00 AM - Duration: 2 hours - 2 to 10 participants This tuition introduces you to the art of fruit and vegetable carving. It takes place at Sao Hôm restaurant and entails a demonstration followed by a practical exercise during which you develop your skills and your creativity under the guidance of our expert. The activity includes Welcome fruit cocktail Demonstration Individual set up 05/09/16 08:59 16 of 20

17 Partners' guide How to make the best of the 9Dragons website without losing time. Public pages The public pages present: a short operation summary: time, duration, place of departure and typ. one paragraph summing up the programme. a table of the inclusions, extras and options, and the possible extensions a table of the public prices if available, a list of the available extensions with their public details. Log in as a partner at the bottom of any page, with your user name and your keyword to access your privileged information. 05/09/16 08:59 17 of 20

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19 Partner's information on a service page Once you are logged in, the service pages display with additional information only for our partners at the bottom of the page: Your price list under the same format as on the public prices Additional operational information, like rendez-vous points for drivers including links to a map and GPS coordinates Additional information such as the menus or links thereto If there are any available extensions, they are listed as well, with your partner's prices. For each service, you have all your own information right on the same page, so as to save time and avoid mistakes. 05/09/16 08:59 19 of 20

20 Français English Cty TNHH Xuyên Mékong, 144 Hai Bà Trung, P. Tân An, TP. Can Tho, Vietnam Tel +84 (0) / Fax +84 (0) /09/16 08:59 20 of 20