3 days Mekong Delta Explorer
Ho Chi Minh City, Cai Be, Can Tho, Ben Tre, Ho Chi Minh City.
The Mekong Delta, with its meandering waterways and flourishing daily life, is a place not to be missed. Riverbanks are laden with coconut palms, rice fields, orchards and stilted houses.
The water is teeming with boats of all shapes and sizes and the Mekong comes alive as you navigate past fishing boats, cargo vessels and even floating houses.
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City / Cai Be / Can Tho
From Ho Chi Minh City we drive to Vinh Long where we board our boats to venture into the green, watery world of the Mekong Delta.
River banks are laden with coconut palms, rice fields, orchards and stilted houses and the water is teeming with boats of all shapes and sizes.
The Mekong comes alive as we enjoy our boat trip past fishing boats, cargo vessels and even floating houses. We visit bonsai gardens, various cottage industries and fruit orchards.
The night is spent in a hotel in Can Tho. (Lunch and dinner are included).
Day 2 Can Tho / Ben Tre
This morning we continue boating to explore the fertile tributaries of the Mekong River then to the floating village of Cai Rang, where we observe the waterways and learn about the way of life in the delta.
In the afternoon we drive to Ben Tre province, home to lush fruit orchards, rivers and a former stronghold of Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.
This evening we settle in with a hospitable local family for a dinner and an overnight stay to experience river life. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included).
Day 3 Ben Tre / Ho Chi Minh City
Our discovery of the delta's waterways and flourishing farms is to boat on the Hau river, and cycle along its banks, passing through mango groves and fruit orchards, stopping at our pleasure to savour the delta's succulent crops and bring us into contact with local people.
Following that we board our vehicle and drive back to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving there at around 5pm. (Breakfast and lunch are included).
The facts…
Physical activities:
Your itinerary includes an easy bicycle ride on gentle terrain with:
- a 1-2 km walk on Day 1.
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a 12-15 bicycle ride on Day 2.
You carry your daypack and we transport any heavy luggage for you.
Meals:
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2 breakfasts.
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3 lunches.
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2 dinners.
A wide variety of food is commonly available in local restaurants, markets and family homes, using fresh local ingredients, typical of the way people eat in the area.
We also cater for Vegetarians but please request this at time of booking.
Transport:
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vehicle.
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bicycle.
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boat.
Tour Guides:
All of our experienced and friendly Tour Guides speak excellent English or French.
They are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment.
Accommodation:
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hotel (1 night).
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local homestay (1 night).
A clean and comfortable homestay with mosquito nets provided.
Trip cost:
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235 USD per person for a group from 2 to 3 people.
- 214 USD per person for a group from 4 to 7 people.
The cost of the trip includes:
- accommodation.
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transportation.
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meals listed on the itinerary.
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Tour Guides.
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entrance fees.
- permits during guided excursions.
The cost of the trip does not include:
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travel insurance.
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drinks (soft drinks, alcohol, bottled water).
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admission fees during free time.
- tips.
- gratuities.
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other personal expenses such as shopping, telephone, laundry & bar bills etc.
What to take:
Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, small day pack for cycling, walking and hiking.
We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat.
Have a great journey!!! |
