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Brief itinerary
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Location Vietnam
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Duration 2 days/1 nights
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Tour Type Group
| 1 : Saigon - Mekong - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Can Tho (L,D) |
| 2 : Can Tho / Cai Rang floating market, Ecological Garden - Sadec - Saigon (B,L) |
Highlights
- Discovering the generous fauna and flora
- Relaxing in the tranquil countryside
- Sharing authentic moments with locals
- Enjoying a circuit off the beaten path
The indicated price applies to the basic circuit. You can customize it, by modifying the duration, upgrading the sampan...
Contact us for more details!
For this cruise, we have carefully selected the sampan 'Le Mekong Queen'.
Using only the best materials, the vessel was designed with traditional construction secrets.
Le Mekong Queen will provide you with all the comfort you need to visit the most beautiful sites of the Mekong Delta.
Note:
The price is based on a group of 2 travelers sharing a cabin on the boat.
Programs are indicative.
Due to hazards such as tides and weather conditions, itineraries may be modified during the cruise.
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Program Description (2 )
1
Saigon - Mekong - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Can Tho (L,D)
07:00: Pick-up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Departure for Cai Be for the excursion aboard the Mekong Queen.
09:00: Arrival in Cai Be, boarding the Mekong Queen sampan, visit to Cai Be floating market.
09:25: Disembarkation and visit to an old local church & traditional craft workshops.
10:10: Return to the boat.
10:40: Visit to a brick kiln.
11:00: The sampan heads towards the entrance of the village.
11:15: A short walk around an old house before lunch.
12:00: Lunch on land.
13:30: Transfer by small boat to the main boat.
13:40: Continue cruising along the Mekong River towards the homestay in Vinh Long.
15:00: Arrival at the homestay to discover the daily life of the local people.
15:20: Cruise back to Vinh Long pier.
19:00: Dinner with the family members, a unique opportunity to share unforgettable moments with them.
Possibility to take part in farming activities at the homestay and enjoy traditional folk songs from the region.
Dinner at the homestay; it is also possible to take part in preparing lunch with the host.
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Can Tho / Cai Rang floating market, Ecological Garden - Sadec - Saigon (B,L)
We recommend waking up early to make the most of the lively atmosphere at the floating market!
After breakfast at the hotel,
Enjoy a pleasant boat trip to visit Cai Rang floating market, where local people trade their products. Here, you can appreciate the richness and great variety of goods sold at the market: from familiar fruits such as mangoes and bananas to more exotic ones, including mangosteens, star apples, sweet longans, and fragrant durians.
Visit Binh Thuy Ancient House, dating from the 19th century.
Continue by car for the return journey to Saigon via Sa Dec, a town associated with the life of Mrs. Marguerite Duras, where you visit the Lover’s House, the local market, and the school.
Back to Saigon and transfer to your hotel.
Detailed Pricing
| Number of Participants | 2 pax | 3-4 pax | 5-7 pax | 8-10 pax | 11-15 pax | 16-19 pax |
| Price / person | 230$ | 230$ | 230$ | 230$ | 230$ | 230$ |
With a private guide & driver, the fair price, including one night in a homestay in a private room for off-the-beaten-path tours.
This tour can be customized (tailor-made) according to your wishes
Services
- 2-day cruise with stops and excursions as planned, 1 night at a local's home.
- English-speaking guide.
- Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Entrance fees and visit locations as mentioned in the program. Bicycle, sampans and boat during visits.
- Crew services during the cruise.
- Foot massage on board.
- Aperitif.
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