The days and weeks have taken their toll,
here comes the time to recharge.
It is 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.
Open art ateliers on board. Massage option.
Excursions available every morning and afternoon.
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.
bassac@mekong-delta.com
0903 033148 any time
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, and a meditation guide on most.
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.
Ateliers on board are open all along a Retreat.
Free your talent and your sense of touch. Express yourself.
The day begins with an opportunity for some yoga and meditation.
Throughout the day, you are invited to take a brush and colors and sit at an easel, or some clay to model into an object of your own.
In the evening, we shall share, prepare and knead sourdough from the board.
Seize the occasion to feel the connection with nature and with your inner self.
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.
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:
Our Sales terms apply.
The following is in Việt Nam đồng, including all taxes.
These rates are subject to change depending on the cost of fuel.
Joining in on a Retreat | 1 or 2 passengers; | 3 to 12 passengers; | 13 pass. or more |
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Per passenger for 2 nights | đ11 340 000 | đ10 330 000 | đ9 770 000 |
Private Retreat | Ship rental | + service per passenger | |
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Over 2 nights | đ100 800 000 | + đ4 080 000 per pass. | Rate for 2 nights contact us |
Massage: foot, head and shoulders: đ500 000 per participant.
Price modifiers | ||
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Single cabin suppl. | +50% | per single occupancy; typ. for an odd number of passengers |
Kids rebate | -50% | for kids under 12 years old |
Infants | -100% | Free of charge for kids under 2 years old |
We can arrange road and speedboat transfers through third parties at the prices current at the time of booking.