Overview

This tour will give us a taste of life on the Mekong River and its tributaries. This tour starts in Ho Chi Minh City and from there we travel to heart center of Mekong delta through small channel, peace and lush villages, Here you would enjoy beautiful unique floating market of Cai Rang in Can Tho. Viewing life as the local population does gliding on the bustling waterways and shopping at floating markets and visiting local villages along the way.

Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Vinh long (L, D)

Your tour starts with 3 hour driving through the Mekong Delta to nice town by river of Vinh Long, get on river sampan boats for a cruise along the endless waterways of the mighty Mekong. First stops at the small restaurant by the river for enjoying the local delicacies lunch. Arrive at the lush orchards garden of Vinh Long where we spend the night in a local home-stay. The accommodation is simple – but it provides a unique experience and the chance to get to know a local family.

Day 2: Vinh Long - Can Tho (B, L)
After having breakfast, we bid farewell to our hosts then the boat continue gliding to visit Mr Giao’s garden and the handicraft villages to see how bricks and pottery items are made. The visit also allows you to discover how fish sauce and Soya bean sauce is made. Arrive in Vinh Long Town for lunch. Afterwards, it takes about 1.5 hours to arrive Can Tho city, which is considered to be the heart of the Mekong Delta. Spend the night at our hotel.

Day 3: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
Before starting our journey back to Ho Chi Minh City, we board a motor boat to visit a great unique floating market of Cai Rang, see the beautiful scenery and daily life culture activities of the locals on the water. Disembark at Ninh Kieu quay, visit an ancient house (in Binh Thuy, 10 km from Cantho) and Can Tho museum. Have lunch at a local restaurant on the way back to Sai Gon via My Tho. Our tour concluded at hotel around 3 PM

Rates

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Tour includes:

• Private round trip A/c transportation
• Sampan boat trip
• English speaking guide (other languages upon request)
• All accommodation on twin share basis
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary. 2 breakfasts, 2 Lunch, 1 Dinner
• Admission fees and permits where applicable

Tour Excludes:

• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc
• Pre & post accommodation
• Personal expense
• Tips and gratuities

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