Can Tho The central Mekong Delta is Vietnam's richest, most prolific agricultural region. Covering some 41, 632 square miles, it is one of the country's most densely populated areas. Can Tho, in the heart of the Delta, is a bustling market community. Lectures discuss Mekong River commerce, rice production in the Delta, and Khmer influences on Buddhism in Vietnam. We take a field trip to a local fish farming community and enjoy a boating excursion to the floating markets.
In brief:
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Homestay
Day 2: My Tho - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Homestay (L, D)
Our car will pick up at your hotel in early morning. Upon arrival at My Tho, cruising along small creek to Mekong River estuary, to Con Phung (Phoenix Island) and stop over a garden restaurant at a local house for Vietnamese lunch. The motorized boat cruise more along natural creeks and quiet village in Ben Tre Province. Visit orchards, bee - keeping farm, taste natural honey and honey wine, enjoy tropical fruit, traditional music, see round a distillery, explore the local coconut candy production process, taste candy & coconut pulp. Then transferring to Can Tho. Diner and Homestay.
Day 2: My Tho - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
Cruising along the small and picturesque tributaries by rowing boat, we will see the Cai Rang - Phong Dien floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily activities of the locals who lives along the Mekong canals and you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles making shop. A nice chance to discover the daily life of Vietnamese people in Mekong Delta. Have lunch at local restaurant before coming back to Ho Chi Minh City. VietnamTripAdvisor can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.
Class
Number of Person in Group/Pax Valid From 1 July 2009 to 31 Aug 2010
2 Pax
3- 5 Pax
6 - 9 Pax
10 - 12 Pax
HomeStay
195
180
170
150
Trip Included:
Pick up & drop off at hotels at the places
Accommodation based on twin sharing in places as indicated in program
Food as mentioned in the itinerary (B- breakfast, L- lunch, D- dinner)
All transfers and transportation
All guided sightseeing fees and entrance fees as per itinerary
Local professional English/ France speaking tour guide at places
Private Car
Boat Trip
Trip Excluded :
International flights
Airport tax and International departure tax (14 USD/ person, accept US dollar and Vietnam dong)
Visas and visa fee to Vietnam
Personal expenses such as shopping, telephone, laundry and bar bills etc.
Other meals and drinks
Late check out & early check in for all accommodation at the places
