MEKONG TOURS MEKONG DELTA - CAN THO - CHAU DOC
The Mekong Delta, at the south end of Vietnam is a vast and low plain, divided by the "Nine Dragons", the arms of the mighty Mekong River. The country most fertile soil is formed by allusions and sediments deposited by the great river. It is a world of rice fields, orchards, arroyos, and canals, where in many places a boat is the most convenient way of transportation, people live on the water, do shopping on the water and so on. Itinerary DAY 1: SAIGON – CAI BE – VINH LONG – CAN THO (-/L/-) Morning departure from Ho Chi Minh City and drive overland to Cai Be, in the heart of the Mekong Delta. On arrival board a sampan for a cruise on the Mekong River and its multiple canals to Vinh Long. Visit an old colonial house, a rice corn factory and taste local specialties for lunch. In the afternoon, continue to Can Tho, the main town of the Mekong Delta. Overnight in Can Tho. DAY 2: CAN THO – CAI RANG – CHAU DOC (B/L/-) Cruising along the small and picturesque tributaries by rowing boat, we will see the Cai Rang floating market. Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily life in Mekong River and you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles making shop. In the afternoon, drive to Chau Doc not far from the Cambodia border. DAY 3: CHAU DOC – TRI TON – CHAU DOC (B/L/-) After breakfast cruise through a surprising village of floating houses, where fish are bred in their natural environment and learn more about Cham culture while visiting a small village and its mosque. In the afternoon, visit the popular pilgrimage site gathering temples of Chinese, Cham or Khmer influences and then continue to Tri Ton, a place renowned for its numerous Khmer sanctuaries. Return to Chau Doc in the afternoon. Overnight in Chau Doc. DAY 4: CHAU DOC – SAIGON (B/L/-) Return to Ho Chi Minh City by road via Cao Lanh. On the way stop at Vinh Trang pagodas. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City by the end of the afternoon. (Accommodation in Saigon not included) Tour rate: 188 US$ / per person Inclusions * Entrance fees
* Air-conditioned transportation * Meals as specified in the itinerary * English/ French speaking tour guide * Accommodation for three nights
* Mineral water during the trip * Boat trip
Exclusions * Personal expenses Additional information * The tour is operated daily but you need to book at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
* Prices are per person. Infant and child prices will be applied for children under 12 years old.
* The prices are for group tour. For private tour, please contact us for the quote
* Complimentary pick-up service available from your selected point of departure in Ho Chi Minh City. Please advise pick-up location at time of booking and call upon arrival in Vietnam to re-confirm pick-up time.
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