An exploration of the land formed by the mighty river
The Mighty Mekong (Back to Tour list)

Saigon - Cai Be - Chau Doc - Can Tho - Saigon  
3-day tour with a big focus on culture exploration and river cruise


The Mekong Delta is the bottom half of Vietnam's two rice baskets, the other being the Red River Delta in the North. This vast delta is formed by the deposition of the multiple tentacles and tributaries of the mighty Mekong River which has its origin in the Tibetan highland plateau 2,800 miles away.
This trip is truly an opportunity to participate in the everyday life of the Mekong Delta. We travel through beautiful areas of lush fruit orchard, endless paddy fields, lively floating market and busy canals.

Highlights
  • Picturesque scenery
  • Colorful floating market 
  • Boat trip on small canals

The Mighty Mekong route map

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Drive to Cai Be, River cruise & visit local orchards. Ovenight in Chau Doc
Day 2: Visit temple & bird sanctuary. Overnight in Can Tho
Day 3: Boat trip to Cai Rang Floating market. Transfer back to Saigon

PRICE (Per person)
Valid to 30th September 2013

1 person:       US$ 613
2 persons:     US$ 330
3-4 persons: US$ 264
5-8 persons: US$ 224
From 9 persons: price on request
Single Supplement: US$ 42

Inclusion:

 

 

  • Private AC vehicle
  • English or French speaking guide
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Hotels based on twin share
  • Water & Snacks
  • Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees

Exclusion:

  • Travel insurance
  • Visa
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Note: The above prices are based on 3-star hotel category. Please contact us if you prefer higher hotel categories.
These prices are subject to change without prior notice.

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Day 1: Saigon – Cai Be – Chau Doc

In the morning we drive to Cai Be for a boat trip to floating market. We cruise over mighty Mekong River to a beautiful island where we promenade around fruit orchards and have lunch in local restaurant. More cruise to Vinh Long Town. We drive along the Mekong River to Long Xuyen. Visit to the village making incense stick before heading onto Chau Doc for the first night. Overnight in hotel in Chau Doc Town.

Summary
Transfer Saigon – Cai Be:  1 hr
Transfer Cai Be – Chau Doc: 2.5 hrs
Transportation:  AC vehicle, Boat
Activities:   River cruise & Culture exploration
Meal:     Lunch
Accommodation:  Hotel in Chau Doc

Day 2: Chau Doc – Can Tho

Up early for a cruise through the amazing riverside market with all its bustling activity and smorgasbord of sounds, colours and smells. We also cruise through the floating village with tons and tons of fish farmed underneath hundreds of shelters. Discover the ethnic Cham village with its famous Mubarak Mosque and watch the locals go about their traditional weaving. After visiting the famous Lady Chua Xu Temple, which date from 1820, we walk up the sacred Sam Mountain with its panoramic view over the vast plains into Cambodia.

After lunch we drive to Hang pagoda built inside a natural grotto which is located high on the western slope of a high mountain range. This ancient pagoda was the hideout for resistance fighters during the last two resistance wars.  Continue to Can Tho Town for our second night. 

Summary
Transfer Chau Doc – Can Tho: 2.5 hrs
Transportation:   AC vehicle, Boat
Activities:  Culture exploration
Meal:      Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:   Hotel in Can Tho

Day 3: Can Tho – Saigon

An early start for a boat trip to Cai Rang floating market, one of the busiest fruit market in Southeast Asia. We have a long distance cruise & walk on a quiet country road to take in the magnificent scenery and get close to the locals as they go about their daily routine. Back to Can Tho, we visit an Binh Thuy ancient house whose design is a combination of Vietnam and France with interesting involved stories but also a garden with various flowers and fruits, including a wide range of orchids and a record cactus... then visit Can Tho Market. After lunch, back to Saigon. Trip completes.

Summary
Transfer Can Tho – Saigon:  3 hrs
Transportation:   AC vehicle
Activities:    Floating market
Meal:      Breakfast, Lunch

Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.


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