Highlights :
- Explore the canal network of Mekong Delta
- Enjoy the senses of the bustling Cai Rang floating market.
- Experience the culture and taste the typical foods with special cuisines.
Good for :
- This tour is great for any individuals, couples as well as small groups who want to explore Mekong Delta with its people and their daily life
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Saigon – Cai Be – My Thuan – Sa Dec ( L, D )
- At 8h00 in the morning, Far East Tour’s driver picks you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer you to Cai Be.
- 11.00 – 11h30 boarding Douce Mekong boat. Enjoy welcome drink.
- Douce Mekong sets sails to Cai Thia while lunch is served on boat.
- Embark on a lovely cycling excursion on the bank of the peninsula browsing several verdant villages. Visit of the gardens and orchards, local houses and ample opportunity meet with people and get insight into Delta life . Visit Cao Dai temple on the way to My Thuan.
- Continue our cruise toward Sa Dec, a nice and quiet town overlooking Mekong river.
- Visit the lively Sa Dec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras.
- Walks along the village path and get yourself acquaintance with rural activities as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, and vegetable farms, fish farms.
- Back to our boat for a cruise down stream. Relax on boat while sipping an aperitif.
- Dinner and overnight on board
Day 02: Cai Thia – Vinh Long – Tra On (B,L,D)
- Breakfast on board on the Mekong.
- Visit Binh Hoa Phuoc island and go for a walk through the islets, sampling native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meet the local people.
- Transfer to a local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, the mazes of waterway , local pop-rice and sweets production.
- Visit of old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers.
- Douce Mekong continues its cruise to Co Chien. Lunch served on board
- Embark on a pleasant walk on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities. Visit a cottage industry , a local farm and sample seasonal fruits.
- Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Open bar and rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Douce Mekong is cruising Mang Thit river.
- Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 03: Tra On – Can Tho – Saigon (B)
- Breakfast on board
- The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Can Tho through tributary and canals.
- Transfer to Cai Rang: one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing.
- Boarding back at noon, with a welcome – back drink.
- 11 h00 Disembark in Can Tho. The cruise concludes. Drive back to Saigon.. Tour ends. Far East Tour awaits to serve you next time.
Price valid from 01-05-2010 to 31-12-2010
Inclusions
- Land transfer: Saigon – Cai Be, Can Tho – Saigon
- French / English speaking guide on boat
- Accommodation on double/twin basis
- Round trip transfer by private car / van / bus from Saigon
- Meals as mentioned
- Boat ride/sampan , Countryside biking
- Admission fees and permits where applicable
- Aperitif
Exclusions
- Airfares & airport taxes.
- Meals not indicated on itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Tips & gratuities
- Vietnam Visa
- Other not mentioned