Route: Ho Chi Minh city - My Tho - Ben Tre - Can Tho - Phong Dien - Cai Rang
Price: from 111 $US
This 2-day trip offers a glimpse into the agrarian life of the vibrant southern Delta region as we wind our way through the tributaries of the Mekong Delta.
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Vinh Long (L)
This morning we set off for a drive through the Mekong Delta to the town of Cai Be, well-known for it's floating market. Here we will board our private boat for a cruise along the maze of waterways and canals to Vinh Long. We will stop at the home of a Bonsai gardener for a sumptuous Delta lunch, including the popular dish of 'Elephant ear fish', before continuing our exploration of the tributaries and canals of the delta. Towards the end of the day we arrive in Cantho. Overnight in Cantho.
Day 2: Cantho - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
Rising early to the sounds of the Delta coming to life for another day, we have breakfast and start our trip with a boat cruise on sparking streams along the endless waterway of Mighty Mekong River to Cairang and Phongdien floating markets. There will be hundreds of boats loaded with fruits, vegetables and fish jostling for trade. Sellers advertisers their wares by crying out across the waters. We visit the lush orchards and are treated to a delicious tropical fruits. In the afternoon, driven to Ho Chi Minh city.
Tour price:
Class
Number of Person in Group/Pax
Tour cost per Person (in $US)
2 pax
3 - 4 pax
5 - 6 pax
7 - 8 pax
9 - 10 pax
3 star
216
176
140
121
111
4 star
234
194
158
139
128
5 star
282
242
206
187
177
Tour includes:
English/ French speaking tour guide(s)
All transfers and transportation
Double or twin accommodation in places as indicated in program
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner)
All guided sightseeing fees and entrance fees as per itinerary