Mekong Delta is an enormous area with many small rivers, islands and islets, but what characterizes it most is the water-based lifestyle: the river is the region’s lifeblood and source of everyone’s livelihood. If Mekong Delta could speak, it would probably be able to tell tales as old as time. Venturing into the Mekong Delta region is to glimpse glimpse of what the Mekong Delta is famous for. As we cruise through the canals, rivers and backwaters of the Delta, we’ll discover how the local people lead their lives and go about their daily business.
Tour cost : USD per person
- Tour length: 2 days 1 day
- Type of tour : Private / group
- Departure: Daily Depart from Ho Chi Minh Centre ( District 1.)
- Transportation : By Car
- Theme: Nature/Soft Adventure, Off the beaten track
- Suitable: Family with children, Active traveler
Highlights
- Visit colorful and bustling local market, buying the fresh fruits and communicate with friendly locals
- Learn about religious life of locals by visit Cao Dai temple and Cai Be Cathedral
- Take leisure boat trip through waterways of this “water world”
- Visit small-scale factories and learn about cottage industry in the region
- Enjoy freshly picked fruits and gain a true appreciation of why this area is known as the ‘ricebowl of Vietnam’.
- Use the local vehicles including bicycle, hand-rowing boat
- Visit 135 year ancient house of Binh Thuy
Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Can Tho
Depart from at 283/8 Pham Ngu Lao Street, District 1, HCMC at 7:00. Reaching Cai Be at around 9:30, we will firstly visit Cao Dai Temple Cai Be with the Caodaism, an unique homegrown religion founded in Vietnam; and Cai Be Catholic Church. After that, embark on a boat to enjoy a peaceful cruise to the colorful local markets. Transfer into a hand-rowing boat, this smaller boat can glide through the narrow canals to enjoy the lush scenery further. Back to the main tourist boat and head to Tan Phong Island. Take a short rest, have a drink and taste the local fresh fruits.
Next, we will cycle around Tan Phong. The sight of fruit orchards, bonsai gardens, and the daily life are sure to astound you. If it is on school days, you can have a chance to meet cute pupils in the village school who are always happy to say “Hello” to you.
After lunch, leave Tan Phong Island, back to the mainland and transfer to hotel in Can Tho.
Specialty of delta
Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh CIty
Start from the early morning, leave Can Tho to make our way up the river to the market at Cai Rang, which is about 6km away. It’s one of the most photogenic spots you’ll find in Vietnam. The most famous and largest floating market in the Mekong Delta, it’s a colorful, bustling affair, with hundreds of boats jostling for position, both buying and selling. Sellers tie their goods to a tall pole so it’s easy to find what you are looking for. If anything, a boat trip is a great experience to have a somewhat more personal experience on the market because it really is a memorable and fascinating adventure. You will see bustling activities along the riverbanks as well as how they transport passengers and goods by the waterway. To understand more about local lifestyle, keep on cruising into smaller canal. Disembark to visit Binh Thuy Temple and the 135 year Binh Thuy House. End of service, transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
floating market
Price Includes
- Transfer private car from/to hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
- All entrance fees.
- 01 night in Can Tho
- English Speaking guide.
- Meals mentioned on tour
- Cold water and issues
Cancellation by Customer
- More than 7 days prior: 10% of total rates.
- From 4 to 7 days prior: 50% of total rates.
- Less than 3 days prior: 100% of total rates.
- No-Show: 100% of total rates.
Children Policy
- 50% discount for child under 3 years accompany with 2 full paying clients, staying in same room with parents
- 75% charged for child from 3-10 years accompany with 2 full paying clients, staying on extra bed
- The above children rates are applicable for booking made with 2 adults and a maximum of 2 children occupancy in a room.
- Child age of 11 years up is subject to adult rate
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