Mekong Waterways
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Start and Finish in: Saigon Group size: Private only - 2 persons minimum and above
Brief itinerary Day 1: Saigon - Vinh Long (home stay) Day 2: Vinh Long -Can Tho (overnight in Hotel ) Day 3: Can Tho - floating market of Cairang - Saigon
Description Three days on the complex maze of the Mekong Delta is hardly enough for some people, but this tour will give you a taste of life on the Mekong River and its tributaries. The tour starts in Ho Chi Minh City and from there we travel to Cai Be. Here we board our boat and cruise down into the heart of the Delta, viewing life as the local population does. Gliding on the bustling waterways and shopping at floating markets and visiting local villages along the way.
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Included: A/c transportation and transfers English speaking guide (other languages upon request) All accommodation on twin share basis Meals as indicated in the itinerary. 2 breakfasts, 2 Lunch, 1 Dinner Admission fees and permits where applicable
Excluded: Travel insurance Personal expenses such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc. Tips and gratuities
Detail itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Vinh long Our tour starts with 3 hour driving through the Mekong Delta to Vinh Long Province, where we board our river boats for a cruise along the endless waterways of the mighty Mekong. One of our stops will be to a small restaurant serving the local delicacies on the river. We arrive at the lush orchards of Vinh Long where we spend the night in a local home-stay. The accommodation is simple – but it provides a unique experience and the chance to get to know a local family. Today Lunch & Dinner included
Day 2: Vinh Long - Can Tho  After having breakfast, we bid farewell to our hosts we will cruise to visit Ong Giao Garden and the handicraft village to see how bricks and pottery items are made. The visit also allows you to discover how fish sauce and soya bean sauce is made. We arrive in Vinh Long Town for lunch. After lunch, it takes about 1.5 hours to arrive Can Tho, which is considered to be the heart of the Mekong Delta. We will spend the night at our hotel. Today Breakfast & Lunch included
Day 3: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City Before starting our journey back to Ho Chi Minh City we board a motor boat to visit Cai Rang floating market and fruit gardens in Can Tho. We arrive back in Ho Chi Minh city at around 12:00PM. Today Breakfast included
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