GLIMPSE OF MEKONG DELTA

DURATION

2 Days 1 Night

DESTINATIONS

Ho Chi Minh City- Ben Tre- Can Tho

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Best fit for couples, group of friends, families, wellness communities
Best time to go: All year round

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Enjoy a scenic boat ride and explore the rustic, lush countryside in Ben Tre, home of coconuts and The Coconut Festival since 2008
Get in close touch with local people to learn about their lifestyle
Discover the famous floating market in Can Tho by motorboat
Explore the ancient house of Binh Thuy where the famous movie ‘The Lover” was filmed.
Experience many specialties of the Mekong Delta

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✔ Accommodations with breakfast in Can Tho
✔ Transfer services in private air-conditioned vehicle in place
✔ English-speaking guide
✔ All mentioned entrance fees
✔ Boat trip where applicable
✔ Meals as listed in the program
✔ Bottled water on coach during transfers
✔ Government taxes

✘ Drinks during meals and minibar in hotel rooms
✘ Insurance, gratuities for guides and drivers
✘ Personal Expenses
✘ Surcharge for public holidays (if any)
✘ All other services not stated in the program

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Overview

The Mekong Delta is a fascinating region cradled by the tributaries of its legendary river. Here, land and river merge to create the most fertile region of Vietnam. It’s a rich world brimming with diverse culture, verdant rice fields, tropical fruit orchards and where fish abound in the rivers and canals that create this bountiful plain. This itinerary offers a huge opportunity for travelers to discover the crucial parts of the Mekong Delta and life alongside its river. You will discover local family-run workshops, such as those that produce coconut candy, and floating markets, where fishing and agriculture are the main occupations of the area. Sunsets on the Mekong are unforgettable.

DAY 1 HO CHI MINH CITY-BEN TRE-CAN THO

This morning, we will head out to an area in Ben Tre that is not well-known to visitors. Board a motorboat for a wind-swept cruise on the Mekong River to experience local life along the river’s banks. Visit with local families and watch how local traditional methods utilize every bit of the coconut. Visit a local farmer’s house where you will interact with the host to understand his daily farming work. Take a rowboat through palm-fringed water-coconut canals; bicycle along lush rural roads, and sample tasty local cakes, tea with honey, and enjoy lunch served with Mekong specialties at our well selected riverside restaurant.
After lunch, you will continue driving to Can Tho where you will have the evening free.
Overnight in Can Tho City
Meal: Lunch

Notes: The cycling distance is around 4-5 km (2.4-3 mi), depending on your physical ability and duration you desire

DAY 2 CAN THO-HO CHI MINH CITY

Wake up in the early morning and board a local boat to visit the Cai Rang Floating Market. This is the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta, also the most popular one due to its location and accessibility. The waterway turns into a maze of hundreds of boats jostling for position: at present, the Mekong Delta comprises 25,000 km (15,534 mi) of rivers and canals which are used daily by 500,000 vessels of all sizes.

One of the more interesting activities to watch is the traditional “pole offering” used in trading: because there are so many boats, local sellers are forced to hang their fruits and vegetables on a long bamboo pole. As this is early morning, many floating boats offer breakfast to sellers and even visitors. Have your camera ready as this vibrant wholesale market on the water makes for excellent photo opportunities, especially from the unique vantage point of your boat.

Return to the shore for a visit to the Binh Thuy Ancient House, filled with features that represent rural areas of the Mekong Delta region during the 20th century. Built in 1870, the exterior looks French, but the interior is uniquely Vietnamese, and all five rooms are furnished with antiques. The house appeared briefly in the 1992 film The Lover, based on the novel of the same name by French author Marguerite Duras. Drive to Ho Chi Minh City and have lunch at a local restaurant on the way back.

Accommodations: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch