MEKONG DELTA – DELUXE MY THO – BEN TRE – CAN THO 2D1N (MAX 15P)

$110.00

A trip to Ben Tre, My Tho and Can Tho in the heart of the Mekong Delta is to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and the rich culture of the vibrant southern Delta region. Boating down the river to experience local life, fishing ports, floating fishing houses and enjoy the local folk song music and seasonal fresh fruits. Explore the local floating market at its nicest time and most exciting of the day.

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DAY 1

HCMC – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (lunch)

Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and start the trip to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising around four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking in the village paths to contemplate orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and Vietnamese folk music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Be rowed in a small sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business & bee-keeping farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at the local restaurant. Break time.

The afternoon is time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meeting the local people to experience their daily life in the Mekong delta. Relaxing on hammocks to enjoy the cool breeze is for those do not want to join the cycling trip. Proceed to Can Tho. Your leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Can Tho.

DAY 2

Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – HCMC

After breakfast at the hotel we take a leisure boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River) then visit to Cai Rang floating market, which is the liveliest one in the whole of region. Walking trip to visit the fruit plantation and local noodle factory.

Visit Binh Thuy communal house and Munir Ansay Pagoda – a Khmer pagoda, renowned for its unique structure.

Have lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh City, arrive around 5pm.

  • A/C transfers by minibus for pick up, transfer & sightseeing as programmed
  • Boat trips and cycling in the Mekong Delta
  • Lunch on day 1 and breakfast and lunch on day 2
  • Overnight of your choice
  • All entry fees and other fares like boat trips
  • English speaking guide
  • Beverages, taxes or personal expenses
  • All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above
  • Booking voucher from us
  • Cash for personal expense 

Specific food requests

Please let us know if you have specific eating restrictions, allergic for certain things or if you are vegetarian, we can take that into account during the trips.

Useful information

Especially for the north and central Vietnam;

In the period between November and April, the weather is variable, from sunny to cold and rainy. It is advisable during this period to bring some rain gear with some warmer clothes. In the period from April to November, it is good to pack a hat with a wide brim, sunscreen (at least SPF15) and a reliable insect repellent. A thin rain poncho is useful all year round.

The south of Vietnam is generally a lot warmer all year round, so warm clothing is not really necessary.

Get Up And Go Vietnam does everything to make your trip an unforgettable experience. Unfortunately, we have no control over weather conditions. Our apologies for that!

What do I need to know? 

During the period March to November it will good to pack your swimming gear, a towel, a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen (at least SPF15), a reliable insect repellent, toiletries, a camera and lots of batteries. Warm clothing for the cooler months of November to March is advised. How much luggage can I take? Your vehicle has limited space so please keep your luggage to a maximum of 15kgs in a backpack or soft over-night bag and include a small day pack to hand carry for easy access to camera, sunscreen, water etc. Inhibitions can be left in the luggage storage rooms at your hotel with your other unwanted baggage. 

Get Up and Go Vietnam is doing all possible to make your journey and travel experience an unforgettable one. Weather conditions, we unfortunately cannot control. Our apologies for that! 

 

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