Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Mekong Delta Tours 3 Days / 2 Nights


The Mekong Delta (Vietnamese-Nine Dragon river delta) is the region in Southeast Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of tributaries. The Mekong delta region encompasses a large portion of southeastern Vietnam of 39,000 km². The area covered by water depends on the season.

Itinerary: My Tho - Ben Tre - Chau Doc - Long Xuyen - Can Tho

Day 1: Sai Gon - My Tho - Ben Tre - Chau Doc ( L )

Pick up at hotel. Depart for My Tho. Take the boat ride through the Bao Dinh natural canal, view the stilt houses and the fruit plantation along the river sides. Visit the My Tho wholesale fruit market. Proceed to the Tortoise island. Lunch served in the heart of the orchard. Enjoy the nice boat ride through the Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre, cruise under the shadow of the water coconut trees. Visit the family where you can experience the agricultural lifestyle. Trekking through the fruit plantation in Thoi Son island, enjoy the rowing boat ride along the creeks before returning to My Tho by motorised boat. Proceed to Chau Doc. Check in on arrival. Visit the Sam Moutain, the caved pagoda, Enjoy the sunset over the Vietnamese - Cambodian Frontier. Dinner on guests account. Ovenight at your proposed hotel in Chau Doc.

Day 2: Chau Doc - Long Xuyen - Can Tho ( B, L )

Breakfast at hotel. Take the morning boat trip to visit the floating fish farm and the floating village, the Cham weaving village. Depart for Can Tho via Long Xuyen, visit the incense stick village, the Crocodile farm. Check in on arrival. Free at leisure in the evening. Dinner cruise on the Bassac river. Overnight your proposed hotel.

Day 3: Can Tho - Cai Rang - Phong Dien ( B , L )

Breakfast at hotel. Take a three hour boat trip to visit the Cai Rang & Phong Dien floating markets. Roam into the villages to visit the rice paper mill, the rice noodles. Return to Can Tho. Drive to Sai Gon. Stop for visit the bonsai garden in My Tho. Finish the trip around 18h00. End of services.

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Class
Tour cost per Person (in $US) from 1 Jan 2010 to 31 Oct 2010
2
3 - 5
6 - 8
9 - 12
Superior 3*
350
310
270
240
 Fist Class 4*
440
390
330
310
 Deluxe 5*
520
470
420
410
Class 
Mid-range (3*)
Superior (4*)
Deluxe (5*)
Saigon Can Tho , Ninh Kieu Hotels
Golf Can Tho , Kim Tho Hotel
Victoria Can Tho 
Chau Pho Hotel
Victoria Chau Doc (sup room)
Victoria
Trip Included:
 
  • A/C car or van
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Boat trips and entrance fee
  • Meals : B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
  • 2nights hotel acommodation with daily breakfast
  • Departure time, meeting point : as requested.
  • Mineral water and wet towel
 
Trip Excluded
 
  • Any kind of drinks
  • Camera/video entrance fees
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)
  • Travel insurance. We strongly recommend purchase a travel insurance covering medical evacuation before your trip