Mekong Delta is one of the most beautiful landscapes among the Vietnam’s highlights. A deep discovery of the region will bring you an unforgettable and valuable experience of our country. Our special cruise not only gets you deep into The Mekong Delta but also experience local life in all its facets. Immerse your self in the rich culture of the Mekong Delta and enjoy your overnights on board are spectacular memories to take home
Itinerary
Day 01: HCMC - Can Giuoc - Cho Gao - My Tho - Cai Be
Canduoc - Delta Mekong Vietnam
Cangiuoc - Delta Mekong
In the early morning we travel by our comfortable bus towards Can Duoc, where we come aboard of our boat to cruise to the Cho Gao floating market. This sightseeing is extremely interesting as we participate in the life of the local people. The market is a melting pot of colors, shapes, sounds and smells. Rice, fresh fruit, fish, handicrafts, bonsais, almost everything is for sale, a great opportunity to find some nice souvenirs for the beloved ones at home! We continue our trip over the Mekong Delta towards My Tho. On the way we make a stop to enter Thoi Son Island, which is covered by tropical fruit orchards. We make a magnificent walk through this big green garden where we enjoy fresh fruit gathered on the spot. We leave Thoi Son to continue our way up to Cai Be. We moor our little ship on the crossing point of 4 canals as we enjoy an excellent local dinner. The beauty of the countryside will overwhelm you as we watch the sun go down…The night is spend on board. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Day 02: Cai Be - Long Xuyen
Canduoc - Delta Mekong Vietnam
Caibe Delta Mekong
Noises of the surrounding boats will wake you up in the early morning. After enjoying a Vietnamese breakfast we exchange our boat into a little sampan to get closer to the Cai Be floating market. Immediately you will recognize the differences with the market we saw before. After our visit to the morning - market we continue our cruise with a visit to the impressing Khmer pagoda. We also participate in some home-run workshop in which we learn how to produce rice crape and how to dry longan (fruit). We return to our boat to cruise towards Long Xuyen via Sadec. Here we will spend the night and enjoy dinner (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Day 03: Long Xuyen - Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong attaction Vietnam
Mekong Food
Today we visit our last floating market, called Long Xuyen Market. After breakfast we bring a visit to Cu Lao Ong Ho Island to make an interesting promenade through authentic villages and magnificent green gardens. Afterwards we explore local waterways by little sampan, which offers you an interesting in deep exploration of local life. Lunch is served on board. You will have the time to evaluate your experiences as we return to Ho Chi Minh City by bus. On the way we make a stop to visit the Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh, the center of Caodaism in Vietnam. Caodaism is a bizarre and unique sect in Vietnam, which represents a mix of Taoism, Christianity and Confucianism. Saints who are praised here are Jesus, Buddha and famous people like Victor Hugor, Churchill and Nguyen Binh Khiem! Their religious ceremony is celebrated everyday and we will have the chance to get to know more about this mysterious sect. Afterwards we transfer you to Ho Chi Minh City and bring you to your hotel. End of our service. (Breakfast and lunch included)
Price: US nbsp;271 per person. Single supp: US $ 65
Minimum 2 people
Tour includes
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English Speaking Guide.
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Tranport (Bus and boat trip)
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Daily Breakfast and all meals as mentionned
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Entrance fee
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Hotel based on two peoble sharing a twin room.
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Sampan trips as mentioned in the program
Tour excludes
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Personal travel insurance
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Personal expenses such as Bar, Telephone and Laundry bills.
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Tips and gratuities
Accommodation
We will stay at clean local hotel with friendly staffs in good location: easy access to city central, dining area, and favorite hangouts. While our emphasis is not on luxury accommodation, we can upgrade or downgrade the lodging pending your request.
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