Day 1: TRAVEL TO MY THO
This Mekong Delta Three Day Tour combines an adventurous speedboat journey through the waterways of the Delta, relaxing stay at a boutique hotel on one of the islands of My Tho, a cruise to Can Tho aboard a vintage Bassac ship and much more…
It is a perfect choice for those who want to explore the Mekong Delta thoroughly and also appreciate comfort and excellent service from the hotel pick-up to drop off.
By speedboat, slip away from downtown Saigon via narrow canals, and enter the verdant green tributaries of the Mekong Delta. Stop at a colorful riverside market, visit local houses, various workshops and a Buddhist temple; take a ride around the village on a local vehicle Xe Loi and explore a small canal by traditional rowboat.
Arrive to a beautiful boutique hotel The Island Lodge, where you can relax by the river with a glass of wine, chill at the pool or take a bike ride on the peaceful alleys of the Unicorn Island full of shady fruit trees. Have a delicious dinner specially cooked for you by a French chef.
Day 2: DISCOVERING THE DELTA
In the morning of the second day, after having breakfast and visiting Cai Be floating market, you will board one of the vintage Bassac cruise ships. All vessels are entirely built of wood in the Mekong delta according to the local marine traditions, and adapted for discovery cruises, offering passengers an easy contact with surroundings.
You will be taken into the greener areas of the Mekong Delta and explore the local countryside, enjoy the sunset with a drink on the deck. You will spend overnight in one of the comfortable and well-equipped yet authentic cabins, while the ship is parked in the middle of Mang Thit River.
All meals are cooked by the boat chef and are different depending on the time. You will be served a Vietnamese lunch at noon, will try local Delta specialties for dinner and a western breakfast will wait for you in the morning of the third day of your tour.
Day 3: THE DELTA AROUND CAN THO
Shortly after breakfast you will arrive to a floating market in Can Tho and change your vessel to a smaller boat to be able to pass between the market traffic. You will visit a noodle factory and disembark at Can Tho central pier.
After lunch, Les Rives mini van will pick you up to bring you back to your hotel in Saigon.
SAI GON – EVENING STREET-FOOD AND DRINKS WITH THE LOCALS
Experience Saigon the local way!
You will ride on the back of typical Saigon transportation – the xe-om (motorbike)… With an experienced driver to get away from the main tourist spots and see the ‘real Saigon’. Our night time Vietnamese food tour will take us through Districts 1,3,5 and 10 of this energetic city. We will be visiting local Vietnamese Street food vendors on the pavement or in small local Vietnamese style restaurants so please be prepared to be outdoors in the open air for most of the tour unless the weather in Vietnam decides to not cooperate.
Guests will be paired with an English speaking Vietnamese guide from a local university who will be with them through the whole tour to help explain all of the Vietnamese food as you spend your evening in a unique and highly enjoyable way.
The atmosphere is light and fun with a focus on enjoying great Vietnamese food. It is truly like going to a dinner party with local Vietnamese, except this one moves!
Included in this small-group tour:
Unlimited Food and Drink, Helmet, Rain Poncho, English Speaking Drivers, Tour Leaders, Security and Support Team, $5,000 Accident Insurance Coverage
Tour starts at 18:00 and finishes around 22:00.
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Traveling with us in the meaning of “CONNECT and SHARE”, you will see how life becomes special to catholic communities and it is a great chance to understand more about Vietnamese culture and catholic stories through the real local catholics.
Ho Thi Suong Lan
0161000885230
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Viet Orchid Travel Co., Ltd.
16 Doan Huu Trung, Phuoc Vinh Ward, Hue City,
Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam.
(+84) 914 544 660 – 234 3623 896
Fax: 0234 3935 621
