3 days The Treasure of Mekong Delta

Ho Chi Minh City, Vinh Long, Cai Be, Ben Tre, Ho Chi Minh City.

This is the ultimate journey to experience the essence of the mighty Mekong Delta. From the lively floating market of Cai Be to the simple village life of the delta. There are rivers to boat, bicycles to ride and hospitable local people to stay with. Join us in Mekong Delta!

Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City / Vinh Long
From Ho Chi Minh City we drive to Vinh Long where we board our boat 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 the township of Vinh Long. (Lunch and dinner are included).

Day 2 Vinh Long / Cai Be / Ben Tre
This morning we continue boating to explore the fertile tributaries of the Mekong River then to the floating village of Cai Be, where we observe the waterways and learn about the way of life in the delta. In the afternoon our boat will take us 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 mangroves 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: moderate. Your itinerary includes an easy bicycle ride on gentle terrain with a 12-15 bicycle ride on Day 2.

You carry your daypack and we transport any heavy luggage for you.

Meals:
- 2 breakfasts.
- 3 lunches.
- 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: car, bicycle and 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:
- hotel (1 night).
- local homestay (1 night).

A Clean and comfortable homestay with mosquito nets provided.

Trip cost: 215 USD per person for a group from 2 to 3 people.
                  188 USD per person for a group from 4 to 7 people.

The cost of the trip includes: all accommodation, transportation, meals listed on the itinerary, Tour Guides and all entrance fees and permits during guided excursions.

The cost of the trip does not include: travel insurance, drinks (soft drinks, alcohol, bottled water), admission fees during free time, tips and gratuities and 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.

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