This trip is designed to discover the very best of the Mekong in comfort and style. You will spend 4 days meandering the complex maze of the Mekong Delta giving you insight into the life on the mighty Mekong River and its tributaries. You will be taken along the vast network of canals and tributaries to see how people go about their daily lives. Gliding on the busy waterways we have the opportunity to interact with the local people at the floating markets, eat tropical fruits in lush orchards, look into the art of Bonsai, and ship tea on a typical boathouse and taste the delightful local cuisine. We stay in the most beautiful hotels and resorts in the Mekong Region.
We meet our guide in the lobby of our hotel. We then drive through the Mekong Delta area. Pick up at Cai Be, boat trip on the Mekong river and small canals of An Binh island.
Visiting:
- Cai Be floating market - an interesting style of market in the Mekong delta.
- Coconut candy, rice crispy cake, rice paper making workshop.
- Ancient house.
- Lunch at the local or ancient house.
- Strolling on the village paths ( or rowing sampan).
- One of these gardens:
+ An orchard
+ A bonsai garden
+ A nursery garden
- Brick & pottery factory.
- Fish – raft
Seeing of group at Vinh Long. Our car will pick you up and transfer to Can Tho. Check in hotel. Stay at hotel in Can Tho.
After breakfast, we get on boat at Ninkieu cruise boat station 1. Visit Cai Rang floating market, a wholesale and retail market, and Phongdien floating market, primarily a retail market. Phongdien is a remarkable marketplace bustling with many crowded boats and sampans and trading activities every morning. Observe merchants hawking their goods as well as the unique advertising “beo” pole. Stop at an orchard and enjoy some juicy seasonal fruits. In the afternoon, you are free at your own leisure or to enjoy and discove the city. Overnight in Can Tho.
Breakfast at hotel. Starting early from Can Tho, enjoy a full-day exploration of Chau Doc (120km) which is renowned for its marvelous mountain ranges. Visit Lam Vien-Sam Mountain Tourism Zone, Lady Xu Temple and Thoai Ngoc Hau Mausoleum before lunch. We spend one night in Chau Doc.
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Tour Class [A] |
All prices are valid through 30 September 2009 Tour price in USD net per person in group of |
Surcharge If required |
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Hotel Categories |
1 |
2 |
3-5 |
6-9 |
10-12 |
13-15 |
16 up |
Single |
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Budget=2* |
624 |
323 |
255 |
154 |
122 |
107 |
103 |
+ 37 |
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Standard=3* |
665 |
343 |
275 |
175 |
141 |
126 |
123 |
+ 55 |
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Superior =4* |
931 |
476 |
408 |
299 |
260 |
246 |
251 |
+ 173 |
Tour price includes:
• Transfer and transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• English or French Speaking Guide
• Accomodation in hotels (twin sharing room with daily breakfast)
• Sightseeing tickets
• Boat trip as per program.
• Meals as stated in the programme
• Services charge and government taxes
Tour price excludes:
• Visa and visa fees
• All flights
• Accommodation in HCMC
• Travel insurance
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal expenses
• Meals and beverage
Hotels quoted in above packages or similar category
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Location |
2 star |
3 star |
4 star |
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Can Tho |
Phuong Dong hotel |
Ninh Kieu hotel |
Victoria Resort Cantho |
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Chau Doc |
Nui Sam hotel |
Halong Chau Doc hotel |
Victoria hotel Chau Doc |
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