Feature: One could not feel confident enough to boast ‘well-traveled’ if this part of the country was missed. This short trip offers the highlights of Mekong River life and traditional handicraft. The area is alive and welcoming with activity and a charm that is cherished by both locals and visitors alike. Explore this fertile area from boat, cruising down secluded canals, and by walking along quiet country roads.
Itinerary in Detail:
Day 1: SaiGon - CaiBe - Can Tho.
mekong Tour - Float market in Can ThoDepart Saigon at 8:00 am from your hotel. Head south to Cai Be. Upon arrival at 10:30 am, board a boat for a journey through the Mekong’s floating market. See how river life goes on here, watch the trading between merchant ships and local farmers. Alive and exciting. Cruise through the secluded canals and cross the Mighty Mekong to an island where we will stop to enjoy fresh seasonal fruit before boating to Vinh Long. Back on the bus for our trip to Can Tho to overnight.
Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, local boat , seasonal fruits and hotel
Day 2: Can Tho - SaiGon
Mekong tour - Saigon VietnamAn early start for a boat trip to Cai Rang floating markets, then we have some distance to cover. First a cruise, then a walk on a quiet country road taking in the magnificent scenery and getting a little bit closer to the locals as they go about their daily routine. In the afternoon we head back to Saigon. At your hotel by 6:00 pm.
Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee and breakfast
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Price in details
Based on 4 sharing: $US 127.00/person, Single Sup: $US 17.00
S.S is used for Single Supplement: own room A surcharge added to the cost per person when one want to have her/his own room.
Costs are $US NET. Subject to 3% surcharge if paid by credit cards or 2% on travellers’ cheque.
Inclusion: See inclusive items listed after each day
Exclusion: Insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details, tips are welcome!
What to bring: Passport, sun block, sunglasses & hat, insect repellent, camera.
Notes:
* We use standard 3 star hotel, twin shared room. Upgrade is available on request.
* Meals: Vietnam food.
* Guide: English speaking guides (on site).
* Time to travel: Good to travel year round but best from September to April.
* With other tour options: Hue Imperial City 1 day, Hue – Bach Ma 2 days, Hue – Hoi An 3 days or your tailor made tours, please contact us.
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Link to tour: http://www.footprintsvietnam.com/Tours/Classic/Mekong-Tour2day.htm
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