Highlights: Enjoy the unique specialties of Mekong River and sense the picturesque riverside environment. The fascinating boat trips will take you to the colorful floating markets where you can see how the locals display and exchange goods. You’ll also travel through the network of canals to visit tropical fruit orchards, bonsai gardens, craft villages and industries. Take a chance to listen to the traditional music which this area is famous for. This tour will feast your eyes and feeling with wonderful countryside experience.
Vinh Long – Can Tho – Soc Trang
Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, G = Guide
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City/Vinh Long/Can Tho (B, L, G)
After breakfast, you will be transfered to Vinh Long, a peaceful province on Co Chien river, which branches out from the Mekong. Upon arrival, you?ll take a boat trip to enjoy ?a beautiful river painting? of Cai Be floating market which was formed in the Nguyen Dynasty in the 19th century and bearing all the characteristics of the locals? life in the western region. Proceed to visit some fruit orchards and local cottage industries. Lunch will await you at a local house. You will also have a chance to listen to the traditional folk music “Don Ca Tai Tu” which is is operated by the local people. You?ll then stroll on the village paths to visit the local markets and enjoy some kind of famous tropical fruit such as banana, pomelo, dragon fruit and so on. Return to Vinh Long by boat and then continue driving to Can Tho. Overnight stay in Can Tho.
Day 2: Can Tho/Soc Trang/Can Tho (B, L, G)
After breakfast, you will board an early morning cruise to visit the colourful Cai Rang and Phong Dien floating markets (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the picturesque scenery and enjoy the fascinating Mekong rural lifestyle.
Later on, our car will transfer you to Soc Trang to visit the grandiose K’leng Pagoda, remarkable Bat Pagoda, and the unusual “Clay Pagoda”. You will have a chance to leran about Khmer?s culture and contemplate their typical architectural styles and arts. You’ll then return to Can Tho for overnight stay.
Day 3: Can Tho/Ho Chi Minh City (B, G)
You’ll drive back to Ho Chi Minh City and free in the afternoon. End of the services at your hotel.
Price in US$ per person:
Our prices include:
Breakfast and accommodation in twin or double room.
Boat cruise as in the programme
Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
Experienced English-speaking tour guide as indicated in the itinerary.
Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned in the programme.
Lunches as specified.
Government Taxes.
Our price do not include:
Flight tickets and airport tax.
Visas
Dinners
Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
Insurance.
Hotel list for Five Star standard
Can Tho: Victoria Hotel (**** overlooking the Mekong River, Superior Room)
Hotel list for Four Star standard
Can Tho: Ninh Kieu 2 Hotel (**** Situated in Ninh Kieu Quay, city Center, Superior room)
Hotel list for Three Star standard
Can Tho: Kim Tho Hotel (*** overlooking the Mekong River, Superior Room)
Hotel list for Two Star standard
Can Tho: Ninh Kieu Hotel (** city centre, Standard Room in Hotel A1 & A2)