Mekong discovery 3 days 2 nights
This enchanting three day trip takes you deep into the watery world of the Mekong Delta Can Tho and Chau Doc, although a few hours away from the hectic and chaotic Sai Gon, it seems worlds away.
Day 1 : Saigon – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho ( L)
08ham depart from the economic centre of Vietnam, Sai Gon, for a visually enchanting drive to Ben Tre. As you leave the bustling city behind, the scenery changes for lush rice paddies to an area is referred to locally as the rice bowl of Vietnam.
On arrival in Ben Tre Province head towards Tien Giang where you will board your sampan for a cruise among the aptly named Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix Islands. En route visit a small factory producing handicrafts made of coconut. Once on Turtle Island, visit a typical orchard where you can taste their exotic fruit.
Next, board smaller boats (3 to 4 people per boat) for a more adventurous cruise on the Xep Canal, this is set amongst a forest of palm trees. After the boat trip, take a ride on a horse driven cart to the famed garden of Mr Tam Nen for a honey tasting session.
Take the “Xe loi” (motor cart) through coconut gardens of Quoi Son , Phu An & An Khanh (three villages). Have sightseeing at local people’s daily activities and enjoy coconut juice. Arrival at Vuon Dau for lunch (if any). Take rowing-boat on water palm creek. Continueous to Can Tho city.
Day 2 : Can Tho – Chau Doc (B,L)
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel you will make an early departure to see the delightful Cai Rang floating market, perhaps the most colourful and unique of all the markets in Vietnam. Depart the floating market by boat, then onto Cai Rang Be canal and after a delicious Vietnamese lunch, visit some of small fruit garden & enjoy tropical fuit there . ( you can take biking 30 mintute in the countryside road – require surcharge for biking fee )
Continuing North-West to Chau Doc which is situated on the Cambodian border, a visit by boat to Thot Not Stork Sanctuary where you can watch from a viewing tower thousands of egrets, herons and cormorants.
On arrival in Chau Doc, check into the charming Hotel. In the late afternoon drive up the Sam Mountain to visit the Chau Su Temple and watch the sunset over the Cambodian border.
Day 3 : Chau Doc – Saigon (B,L)
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel embark by boat to visit the unique farms where fish are bred in wooden cages suspended under floating houses on the river. Continuing on by boat to visit a traditional stilt house village belonging to the ethnic Cham people. Here colourful traditional textiles are woven on old wooden looms.
In the afternoon drive back to Sai Gon stopping for lunch en-route.
| Cost/pax (US$) | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3-4 pax | 5-6 pax | 7-9 pax |
| Mid-range (3*) | 402 | 260 | 225 | 157 | 145 |
| Superior (4*) | 514 | 330 | 280 | 220 | 210 |
| Deluxe (5*) | 638 | 390 | 350 | 290 | 280 |
Trip included:
- Meals: B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= dinner
- English or French speaking guide.
- Private air conditioned vehicle.
- Boat trips in Ben Tre, Cai Rang
- Entrance fees where mentioned
- Biking
- Accommodation twin sharing basis
Package excludes:
- Drinks, tips, personal expenses and extras.
NOTE OF THE TOUR PROGRAM
| Accommodation | |||
| Class | Mid-range(3*) | Superior(4*) | Deluxe(5*) |
| Can Tho Hotels | SaigonCan Tho
Ninh Kieu 1 |
Ninh Kieu 2Kim Tho
Golf Can Tho |
Victoria Can Tho(sup room) |
| Chau Doc Hotels | Chau Pho | Victoria Chau Doc(sup room) | Victoria Chau Doc(dlx room) |
Inclusive:
- Private car/mini van
- Private boat in Vietnam, Join boat to Cambodia
- All entrance fees
- English or French speaking guide from Sai Gon
- All meals as per program
- Accommodation as program, based in twin sharing
Exclusive:
- Drinks, except otherwise mentioned
- Insurance
- Personal expenses & Tips
- Cambodia Visa for MK3-02 (pay on arrival of 20USD/person)
