Discovery of the Mekong Delta off the beaten track 2 days | 1 night
Start |
: Ho Chi Minh city |
Finish |
: Ho Chi Minh City |
Destinations: Saigon – My tho – Ben Tre - Cai Lay - Mr. Sau Nghiep house |
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Day 1: Saigon – My tho – Cai Lay homestay (L ; D) / 90m - 2h30'
- AM: Our guide picks you up at your hotel at 8:30 to start a full day tour Mytho&caiLay to a new & attractive destination of Mekong Delta.
- Traveling about 2 hours south from HCM city to Mytho city take a boat to
- Arrival at boat station My Tho , boat trip along Mekong river and around 4 islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix for sight-seeing
- Cruising on Bao Dinh cannel then landing on the TAN LONG fishing village and riding bicycle, on the way you enjoy the air of country sites
- Back to boat , crossing Mekong river, keeping on taking a boat trip along VamXep cannel to see daily life of local inhabitants in Ben Tre province (called coconut village), visiting QUE DUA tourist spot for bee farm and enjoying honey – tea.
- Taking horse-cart on the countryside road
- Enjoying seasonal tropical fruits and listening to traditional music by local inhabitants.
- Discover a small canal by rowing boat.
- After lunch at Mientay River site with special food , return to boat station get in car to driving to Cai Lay for home stay.
- Cai Lay district (Tien Giang province) - the gate way to Mekong delta , known as the "rice bowl " of Vietnam. The Delta is the most fertile region in the country and the main producer of rice and tropical fruits.
- Check in at homestay Mr Sau Nghiep house. Exploring around the village on foot in the evening
- Have dinner with local family.
- Overnight at homestay Mr.Sau Nghiep
Day 2: Cai Lay –Saigon (B ; L) / 90m - 2h30'
- After breakfast , we start the tour with the boat sailing to see the countryside . On the way , you will see the scenery like in the jungle , dee "Monkey bridge".
- And then you take a leisure bicycle ride around the village in 1 hour, meeting and talking with the farmers who are very friendly and kind ..you also stop at the rice field, see how farmers sowing or harvesting rice or planning water melon.
- You will also have an opportunity to enjoy the local hospitality with some fresh fruits, some local tea, rice wine and having lunch with "elephant ear fish" and " Banh xeo" -a special local dish - from Cai Lay.
- After a full day with a lot of activities there, you will say good bye to the local people and get on our car back to Ho Chi Minh city.
- Arrival at your hotel in HCMC at around 5PM.
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Price include
- Transfer round trip from Saigon.
- Vietnam visa entry letter.
- 1 night at homestay.
- Private English / French speaking guide.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary at local restaurant with local foods (B= breakfast; L=Lunch; D = Dinner).
- Boat cruise as stated.
- Entrance fees and permits for all sights visited.
- Mineral Water.
- Government taxes & Service charges.
Price exclude
- Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
- Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills :Tips and gratuities.
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Testimonials
Mrs. Diane Radlowski
Mr. Francis De Becker
Ms. Tan Bee Leng