PRI10- Private 3-Day Mekong Delta River Tour - Optional exit to Phnom penh

This trip encapsulates the magic of Vietnam: the conservative north, coastal scenery, rural rolling countryside with soaring mountains and the vibrant life of Saigon and the Mekong Delta. We come face to face with an outgoing culture, where so much goes on in the streets; eating, washing, socializing, buying and selling or impromptu games. This intoxicating parade of Vietnamese daily life may leave us with our strongest memories, as much as the superb landscapes and amazing cuisine.

Summary of Itinerary
DAY 1: Sai Gon – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (Meal: L)
DAY 2: Can Tho – Floating Market – Chau Doc ((Meal: B,L)
DAY 3: CHAU DOC – SAI GON (Meal: B)

Mekong delta tour

• Day 1 HCM – MY THO – BEN TRE - CAN THO (Meal: L)

  Around 8:00, Get picked up from your hotel in center of Ho Chi Minh City and head to the Mekong Delta. During the 1.5 car ride, we will pass through by green rice fields before arriving at the beautiful rural My Tho. The first stop is Vinh Trang pagoda – one of the most well-known temples in the Mekong Delta region. You will be guided to explore the most beautiful, ancient and significant temple in the Mekong Delta.

  Your trip continues from here to My Tho, travel on a motorized boat on the Tien River to the Qui, the Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn Islet. Walk into the village, where you can visit a local fruit garden and enjoy the tropical fruit while listening to Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by islanders. Next, enjoy a rowing boat trip on the small canal, fully covered by water coconut palms on both sides.

  The boat cruises to Ben Tre province known as “The Land of Coconut. Here you’ll visit the coconut candy-making shop, see how the local products are made from coconut.

  Lunch will be served at the local restaurant.

  After that, you will have time to relax on a hammock or bike around the village.

  In the afternoon, head to Can Tho – the heart of the Mekong Delta region. Check in hotel, free time to explore the city at night.

• Day 2 CAN THO – CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET – CHAU DOC (Meal: B, L)

  Start your day early by boarding a boat to visit the famous Cai Rang Floating Market. The market is most vibrant in the early hours of the morning. Witness the hustle and bustle of boats selling fruits, vegetables, and various local products.

  – During your boat tour, make a pit stop at one of the boats selling vermicelli and coffee. You can choose to buy and enjoy these local delicacies while soaking in the unique atmosphere of the market.

  Continue your boat tour to visit a Rice Noodle Factory. Here, you can witness the traditional process of making rice noodles.

  We’ll also take some time to explore a bustling local market, where colorful stalls are brimming with fresh produce, spices, and vegetables.

  Return to your hotel for check-out and freshening up after the morning’s activities.

  After lunch, proceed to Chau Doc and continue the tour to visit Tra Su, getting to the wild birds Sanctuary, cruising smoothly with small boats to discover the arrays of splendid canals deep into the forest, watching storks, cranes and other tropical birds.

  Arrive in Chau Doc, check in hotel and overnight in Chau Doc.

• Day 3 CHAU DOC – SAI GON (Meal: B)

  Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, visitors take the nice motorized boat trip through the floating village to visit the fish farm and to see how the people in Mekong Delta raise fish on their floating house. Visit the Champa minorities with their traditional towel weaving village, have a look at their Muslim.

  Then our car will take you back to Sai Gon. On the way we stop for lunch. You will get back HCM City (Sai Gon) around 5.00pm – 6.00pm.
  End tour. Say goodbye and see you again.

  Optional: exit to Phnom Penh by speedboat
  07:00 AM See off you to the speedboat station.
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