The days and weeks have taken their toll,
here comes the time to recharge.
Time to leave the busy world behind
and slow down to the pace of the river.
Departure in the evening: wake up in the green.
Over two nights, with all meals on board.
Sun salutation at sunrise. Bread making at sunset.
Excursions available every morning and afternoon.
Massage option available upon booking.
No worries, everything is included1)
The ultimate escape from Hồ Chí Minh City for a week-end.
This is a special service of the Bassac.
For the classic Bassac cruise, please see The Bassac.
retreat@bassac.vn / 0903 033148
Leave Saigon on Friday as soon as you are free. Board the Bassac when you arrive, we shall wait for you and take care of your car for you.
Tomorrow morning, wake up in the green and feel how your pulse has slowed already: for two nights, you are away with no worries.
You will be back in Saigon with time left for the evening on Sunday.
Welcome at any time in the evening.
We shall take care of you even if you arrive late.
Welcome on board in the evening.
Join any scheduled activities as you wish. You are also welcome to lean back, relax and simply enjoy the cruise.
Second day, the wilderness
Third day we still have some time together
The Spa Experience is available as an option upon booking.
We shall have an experienced yoga tutor on board on select departures.
Beginning of our services on shore in the Cần Thơ market hall from 17:30.
End of our services on shore in Cần Thơ by the early afternoon, 13:30 on the day after next.
A sweet addition to the Retreat: indulge in a head and foot massage on board.
Bring your mind to quiet and your body to peace while the Mekong scenery flows beside you.
Relieve stress and expand your connection to the natural surroundings for 45 minutes with a foot massage then a head and shoulders massage. The massage is performed on the deck, with refined essential oils.
We have limited availability –be sure to book ahead.
Bassac II is a classic boat entirely built of wood from the region according to the Mekong delta's traditions, with amendments where safety standards require.
With two wide covered decks, a lounge and wide gangways, Bassac II offers numerous places to make your own, and provides everyone with some level of intimacy.
Your cabin offers the comfort you should expect of a hotel room in a small, cozy wooden cabin. En suite and air-con are de rigueur, and access to outside is immediate. Through your window: the Mekong.
The galley on board is fit to cater to the tastes of all, and allowing us to offer freshly cooked and baked meals all the time –try our bread and croissants in the morning.
The whole Retreat is included, save for the bar services.
You can book ahead for our wellness experience head and foot massages at select times on board.
Think of chartering if you wish to be just among friends you already know.
Tell us of your arrangements, we can help.
Per passenger, over 2 nights | 1 or 2 passengers; | 3 pass. or more | |
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Retreat | đ12 300 000 | đ11 200 000 | |
Wellness experience | đ500 000 | đ500 000 | in addition. |
Private or chartered trips | Ship rental; | Service per passenger; | |
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Over two nights | đ109 000 000 | đ3 980 000 | supplements may apply.contact us |
Per additional night | đ49 500 000 | đ1 990 000 |
Price modifiers | |||
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Single cabin suppl. | +50% | per single occupancy; typ. for an odd number of passengers; | does not apply when chartering |
Kids rebate | -50% | for kids under 12 years old; | applies to service part when chartering |
We can arrange road and speedboat transfers through third parties at the prices current at the time of booking.
Our prices are net of all taxes; our Sales terms apply.
Inclusions, exclusions
As a rule of thumb, we take care of you from boarding to disembarkation. You may also ask us to provide you with other services, like road transfer, we can help.
The Retreat includes:
The Wellness Experience includes:
Are excluded: