MEKONG DELTA EXPLORATION MEKONG DELTA EXPLORATION
Tour Code: VDE-MK/03
Saigon - Vinh Long - Can Tho - Chau Doc    Journey Map
The Mekong Delta is always impressive with the natural scenery and lovely people that can only be fully discovered when traveling from place to place at a nice, slow pace. In the Mekong Delta, you can do sightseeing the waterway regions, visit old pagodas, orchards, family –run factories and interact with humble people. In addition, you can try authentic foods and listen to Southern Vietnam traditional music of Don Ca Tai Tu.
With Mekong Delta Exploration, you also can make an extension tour to Cambodia via Chau Doc by boat.
TOUR HIGHTLIGHTS
   Visit orchards, taste fresh fruits and discover local culinary specialties.

   Enjoy the scenery on rowing sampan and motorized –boat; especially catching
    lively images of the famous floating market in Can Tho.


   Recognize specific features of Chau Doc Province.

   Interact with local people
Day 1: Saigon –Vinh Long –Can Tho (L)
At 8 hours, our tour starts with a drive through the Mekong Delta to the small but quaint Cai Be floating market; from here we board our river boats for a cruise along the endless waterways of the mighty Mekong. There a time to visit fruit garden and bonsai garden on an islet, a pop –corn made factory as well as other handicraft village. At lunch time you will discover local culinary specialties.
In the afternoon, we will reach Vinh Long Town where our waiting car will pick us up and transfer to the city of Can Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta. We check in the hotel and relax after a long journey. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 2: Can Tho –Cai Rang –Chau Doc (B, L)
Today you will get up very early for breakfast so that we will be on time to catch amazing scene of Cai Rang Floating Market. Trip starts at 6.30hours with a river cruise to Cai Rang. There a chance to capture the most impressive pictures of the lively market on water and opportunities to buy some fruits and interact with local people. Leaving the market, take another boat trip along the river bank and canals to witness the local daily life; then relax in an orchard before boating back to the quay. More time to stroll around Can Tho City while waiting for lunchtime or collect luggage and check out for approximately 4 -hour journey to Chau Doc. Upon arrival in Chau Doc, we will get to the top of Sam Mountain for the great sunset view. Overnight in Chau Doc.
Day 3: Chau Doc –Saigon (B)
After breakfast, we take a boat trip to experience Vinh Te channel, a 90- km man made channel from Chau Doc to Ha Tien and to visit Cham minority village with houses on stilts and floating houses with fish-bred in wooden cages. Then you also can stop over the Muslim Mosque of this Cham village.
Return our hotel at around 10am. We check out and drive back to Saigon.

INCLUSIVE:
Private A/C transportation
English speaking guide
All accommodation on twin share basis with breakfast
Entrance fees and permits during guided time
Additional meals as described in the itinerary
Sampans
Private boat trips
EXCLUSIVE:
Services not mentioned.
Drinks and other meals not clearly mentioned
Personal expenses
Travel insurance, Tips
ACCOMMODATION:

This is another important element of your Vietnam tour. Our Vietnam travel consultant will offer you Vietnam hotel options based on your Vietnam travel budget and taste.
*Accommodation in hotels is subject to availability. If the listed hotels are fully booked, alternate accommodation will be offered at the same level.
PRICING:
Price per person in USD 2 PAX 3 - 5 Pax Single Supplement
Standard 0 0 0.0000
*The above prices are based on the group from 4 - 6pax and valid until Sep, 2008. All prices might be changed subject to your group size and travel period. Some tours have Deluxe Option available. Please contact us for further information.
Note:
We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel and set a schedule at your convenience
This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date

Related information:

   Mekong Vietnam 

   Hotels in Can Tho Vietnam

   Hotels in Chau Doc Vietnam

   Mekong homestay

   Vietnam Mekong travel photos