The Mekong Delta (Vietnamese-Nine Dragon river delta) is the region in Southeast Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of tributaries. The Mekong delta region encompasses a large portion of southeastern Vietnam of 39,000 km². The area covered by water depends on the season.
Day 1 : Ho Chi Minh City - Vinh Long - Can Tho (L)
Our car will pick up at your hotel in early morning. Upon arrival at Cai Be, embark a private boat to cruise around Cai Be Floating Market to see local people being selling, buying, exchanging goods from their boats. Visit local garden and house to see orchard, rice crisped producing process. After lunch taking a cruise along river to see peaceful tranquil life of villagers, admire marvelous natural setting of Mekong Delta region. About 3 pm, the boat will arrival at Vinh Long Market, walking around to explore Vinh Long Market. Then transfer to Can Tho City. Over night in Can Tho.
Day 2: Can Tho - Phong Dien - Thot Not - Chau Doc (B/L)
Cruising along the small and picturesque tributaries by machine boat, we will see the Cai Rang or Phong Dien floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily life in Mekong River and you will roam through the , village to visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles making shop. We now travel by land to Chau Doc, on the way we will pass Thot Not to visit Bang Lang Bird Sanctuary (Stork Garden)- (in forbiddance as of bird flu) or Crocodile Farm. On arrival at Chau Doc, visit the Sam mountain to enjoy the a breath-taking view and enjoy the sunset on the top of Sam Mountain.
Over night in Hotels Chau Doc
Day 3 Chau Doc - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
A boat trip to visit the floating fish breeding farms reveals the amazing highlight of Chau Doc, a Cham minority village, whom still again employment from traditional weaving. The last stop in Chau Doc is to a local Islamic Mosque. Have lunch at local restaurant before going back to Ho Chi Minh City.
We can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.
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Price per person in USD in the party of
01 Jun 2009 - 30 Jun 2010 |
2p |
3-4 |
5-6 |
7-8 |
9 -10 |
Standard 2* |
250 |
220 |
190 |
165 |
135 |
Superior 3* |
295 |
255 |
225 |
200 |
175 |
First Class 4* |
320 |
290 |
265 |
240 |
205 |
Deluxe 5* |
380 |
355 |
320 |
290 |
260 |
Class |
Mid-range (3*) |
Superior (4*) |
Deluxe (5*) |
Can Tho Hotels |
Saigon Can Tho |
Golf Can Tho |
Victoria Can Tho |
Chau Doc Tho Hotels |
Chau Pho |
Victoria Chau Doc (sup room) |
Victoria Chau Doc |