Highlights: Explore the typical feature of rural life in the Mekong Delta, cruise along Mekong River to visit Cai Be floating market, fruits orchards and small traditional industries. Have your homestay at local village and wake up in the fresh air of early morning. Continue boat tour to the bonsai garden, the old house and confectionery-made workshops the next day, enjoy a beautiful music performance and buy some famous tropical fruits at the market.
Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, G = Guide
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City/Vinh Long (B, L, D, G)
After breakfast, you will be transferred 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. You’ll travel to a garden house to spend the night.
Day 2: Vinh Long/Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, G)
After breakfast, you will board an early morning cruise to visit the picturesque scenery and enjoy the fascinating Mekong rural lifestyle. Return to Ho Chi Minh City and have a break at My Tho for lunch.
Prices include:
Breakfast and accommodation in the local family
Boat cruises as 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.
Lunch and dinner as above in the local restaurant.
Government Taxes.
Price do not include:
Dinners except as specified above.
Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
Insurance.
Home Stay
Vinh Long: House of local family (local standard)