Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Cai Be Princess Junk


Enjoy private cruises on board authentic sampans, discover the Mekong unseen paths cruising throughout the delta and its numerous canals...
Since early 2004, Mekong Horizon Co., Ltd. has been a pioneer in offering new cruise paths together with high quality cruise standards.

Having our head quarters based in Phu An/Cai Lay (next to Cai Be, Tien Giang Province), we operate cruises and related tours services in the Mekong Delta using our own built sampans, all stylishly designed and inspired by ancient authentic traditional indochinese river boats.

Since June 2006, we also operate our own-built restaurant named "Le Longanier", a beautiful Indochinese two storeys villa with authentic architecture and style.
 
Description of our Services:

Sampans "Cai Be Princess" (I, II, III, IV, V)
Capacity 30 pax / Dimensions: 13m long x 2.8m wide / ideal for small groups or individual travellers - Daily Private chartered cruises (no join-in) from 1 up to 3 days (with overnight at local houses).
Sampans "Mekong Princess" (I & II)
Capacity 45 pax / Dimensions: 15m long x 3m wide / ideal for groups, equipped with toilets on board - Daily Private chartered Cruises (special itineraries possible on request).
In this respect, Mekong Horizon has developped a range of products, activities and projects that:
 

  • Minimises negative economic, environmental and social impacts.

  • Generates economic benefits for local people, enhances the community and improves working conditions.

  • Involves local people in the decision-making process.

  • Contributes to the conservation of the environment and cultural heritage.

  • Provides an enjoyable tourism experience and opportunity for tourists to meet locals.

  • Provides tourists with a greater understanding of local cultural, social and environmental issues.

  • Provides access for physically challenged tourists.
Promotes respect between tourists and hosts, while building locals’ confidence.
Today, the company operates an own-built flottila of 11 boats with designs and styles reflecting true authentic ancient "sampans", using materials such as rattan, bamboo and exotic wood.