The rural villages, tiny islands, and lush rice paddies of the Mekong Delta lie just over an hour’s drive from Ho Chi Minh City. On this tour, set sail along the Mekong aboard a traditional sampan and experience local life on Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands. Along the way, sample delicious Vietnamese food, hear traditional folk music, visit a bee-keeping farm and coconut mill, and explore tropical fruit plantations.
GROUP SIZE: 12 People
PICK UP: 07:30 – 08:00 (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).
RETURN: 17:30
ROUTE: HCM City – My Tho - Ben Tre – HCM City.
PRICE: 30 USD/ PERSON
HIGHLIGHTS:
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Experience local life as you cruise around the Mekong Delta.
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Small-group with a maximum of 12 people.
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Typical Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.
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Hassle-free round-trip transport from Ho Chi Minh City.
ITINERARY:
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Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
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Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
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Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
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Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
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In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip.
*Please note: Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.
INCLUSIONS:
A/c van pick up (centrally located hotel in Dist 1), transfer & sightseeing as per program, boat trip in the Mekong delta, English speaking guide, all entrance fees, local lunch with set menu.
EXCLUSIONS:
Other food and beverage not mentioned in the program, Personal expenses, travel insurance, tax & tip
NOTES:
*Pick up and transfer just for the centrally located hotel/accommodation in Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
*We are not responsible for your lateness.
*Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking.