04/09/2019
Amazing Mekong Delta Tour – 3 Days
This trip will take you into the watery world of the Mekong Delta from Can Tho to Phnom Penh via the charming border town of Chau Doc. Amazing tributaries hidden among vibrant tropical fruit gardens, bustling floating markets that offer a cornucopia of items, and acres of emerald rice fields are what makes the Mekong Delta so unforgettable.
Starts/Ends: Ho Chi Minh City / Ho Chi Minh City or Phnom Penh
Tour Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights
Tour Route: Ho Chi Minh City arrival - My Tho - Can Tho - Chau Doc - Tra Su Sanctuary - Chau Doc – Ho Chi Minh / Phnom Penh
Tour Level: Easy
Group size: Private only - 2 persons minimum and above
Commencement Date: Advice at booking time
Tour Customizable: Absolutely!
BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 01: Ho Chi Minh - My Tho - Can Tho (L)
Day 02: Can Tho - Chau Doc - Tra Su Sanctuary (B, L)
Day 03: Chau Doc – Ho Chi Minh / Phnom Penh (B)
Day 01: Ho Chi Minh - My Tho - Can Tho (L)
07:30 Pick up and start the journey from Ho Chi Minh to My Tho. upon arrive, you will cruise the many lush tributaries of the Mekong under clumps of trees and coconut palms, wander amongst vibrant tropical fruit gardens on the the stunning Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise and Phoenix islets. Stop at a bee-keeping farm for sipping the honey with tea and Kamquat and enjoy the folk songs in the Southern. Back to the pier and go ahead to Can Tho.
Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 02: Can Tho - Chau Doc - Tra Su Sanctuary (B, L)
This morning we will visit Cai Rang floating markets (& Phong Dien is optional), which are the liveliest in the whole religion. Have you ever tasted Vietnamese vermicelli soup? Well, now go and see how it is made. Then wander around the village and meet the friendly local people and experience how to pass a "Monkey bridge" which is built by only one stem of bamboo. Visit the orchard garden. Stop for lunch. Proceed to Chau Doc, continue the tour to visit Tra Su, getting to the wild birds Sanctuary, cruising smoothly with small boats to discover the arrays of splendid canals deep into the forest, watching storks, cranes and other tropical birds. On the way back stop by to visit Sam Mountain, Back to the Town, hotel check in.
Overnight in Chau Doc.
Day 03: Chau Doc – Ho Chi Minh / Phnom Penh (B)
After breakfast. Visitors then take the nice rowing boat trip through the floating village to visit the fish farm to see how the Mekong Delta people raise fish on their floating house. Visit the Cham minority with their traditional weaving village. Back to Ho Chi Minh City or you can take a speed boat to Phnom Penh.
End of the trip here
