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MEKONG DELTA TWO DAYS ONE NIGHT
(CAI BE – CAN THO)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Tasting fresh fruits while enjoying Vietnamese traditional folk music
- visiting distinctive family businesses where the locals make coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn mills.
- Having a boat ride to the floating market on Tien River (Cai Rang floating market).
- Deeply exploring the local village on foot and through handlebars.
- Approaching features of the typical, traditional Vietnamese architectural styles from an ancient house and Khmer temple.
ITINERARY:
Day 1: HCMC – Cai Be – Can Tho (L)
07:30: Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and start the trip to Cai Be. Upon arrival in Cai Be, have a boat ride to the remaining site of a renowned wholesale floating market on the Tien River many years ago. This site entitles you to learn something about the local trading habit that has changed due to the age of modern society when more terrestrial transportation and high techniques of agriculture have dominated everywhere. There, you can realize how diverse the area is and how rich orchard gardens are, which makes it the basket of fruit in the lower part of the Mekong River.
Ramble in small villages where you will uncover the beauty of an ancient house and learn about the indigenous culture. Make a short visit to a small family business where the locals make coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Savor delicious fresh fruit and feel the slow rhythms of Southern Vietnamese folk music – a kind of music entwined with the life and culture of the Mekong Delta people. Paddle through small canals – an exciting experience since you can look around, unwind, and soak up the wonderful atmosphere of the Upper Mekong Delta. Additionally, after arrival on Tan Phong Island, immerse yourself in nature's tranquility.
At lunch time, you not only enjoy luscious food but also get closer to the locals as it is a chance to learn how to prepare Vietnamese specialties. The meal is cooked on your own and served in the heart of the local garden.
Cycle on the village path through orchards. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. Visit Ba Kiệt’s ancient house.
Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip to Can Tho City. Proceed to Can Tho City and overnight in Can Tho.
Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang floating market – HCMC (B/L)
Have breakfast at the hotel. You can take a leisurely boat ride to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River), then visit Cai Rang Floating Market, the most vibrant floating market in the area.
Walking tour of the local noodle factory. Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda - Khmer temple, famous for its unique structure. Then, move by boat to the Con Son tourist area, visit the fruit plantation, and enjoy seasonal fruits.
Have lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh City.
***Please note: Drop-off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.
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Note: Schedule & attractions may change depending on weather conditions & destination.
INCLUDING:
- A/c van/bus pick up (centrally located hotel), transfer & sightseeing as per program.
- Boat trip in the Mekong Delta.
- English-speaking guide.
- All entrance fees.
- Meals as indicated in the program (B = breakfast, L = lunch: 1 breakfast at the hotel and 2 lunch with a set menu and Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant.
- Accommodation is based on twin or double share basic with 3-star or 4-star standard hotel.
EXCLUDING:
- All other services not mentioned in the above program.
- All meals and beverages unspecified in the above program.
- Personal expenses.
- Travel insurance
- Tips for tour guide, driver….
- TAX VAT 8%.
CHILDREN PRICES:
- Children under 3 years old: free of charge, the family pays for the child's own expenses (if any). Families of 2 adults can only accompany 1 child for free, from the 2nd child and above must buy 1 tour ticket as 50% of the adult tour price, sharing a bed with parents.
- Children from 3-9 years old: 75% of the adult tour price, sharing bed with parents.
- Children from 10 years old and above: 100% of the adult tour price.
- In case children join the tour by plane, train ... Transportation fares will apply according to each airline from which the group departs.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Cancellations immediately after registration are charged 30% of the tour price.
- Cancellations made 10 days prior to departure are charged 50% of the tour price.
- Cancellations made 5 days prior to departure are charged 70% of the tour price.
- Cancellations made 3 days prior to departure are charged 100% of the tour price.
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