Tour Name: Mekong Delta River Cruise Tour 2 days/
1 nights
Tour Code : MKT1
Departure : Everyday from Hochiminh (Saigon)
End in :
Hochiminh City (Saigon)
Type of tour:
Private
Grade of tour :Easy
Description:
This 2-day trip offers a glimpse into the agrarian life of the
vibrant southern Delta region as we wind our
way through the tributaries of the Mekong
Delta. From our boats, we are able to
closely observe the daily rituals of river
life and participate in the bustling
commercial activities as we buy our fruits
from the floating market. Along the way, we
will visit an orchard farm, handicraft
village, and a land market with an abundance
of colorful fresh fruits and vegetables.
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Vinh Long- Cantho
.
This morning we set off for a drive through the Mekong Delta
to the town of Cai Be, well-known for it's floating market. Here
we will board our private boat for a cruise along the maze of
waterways and canals to Vinh Long. We will stop at the home of a
Bonsai gardener for a sumptuous Delta lunch, including the
popular dish of 'Elephant ear fish', before continuing our
exploration of the tributaries and canals of the delta. Towards
the end of the day we arrive in Cantho where we stay in hotel in
Can Tho
.
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Day 2: Cantho - Ho Chi Minh City
Rising early to the sounds of the Delta coming to life for another day, we
breakfast and start our trip with a boat cruise on sparking streams along
the endless waterway of Mighty Mekong River to Cairang and Phongdien
floating markets. There will be hundreds of boats loaded with fruits,
vegetables and fish jostling for trade. Sellers advertisers their wares by
crying out across the waters. We visit the lush orchards and are treated to
a delicious tropical fruits. . Afternoon drive to Ho Chi Minh city.
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Tour prices : in USD (min 2 persons)
luxury; 210$ per person
Hotel in Cantho: Victoria Cantho
Deluxe: 185$ per person
Hotel in Cantho: Ninh Kieu
