Itinerary in Details
Day 1 : Ho Chi Minh City – My tho – Ben tre - Can Tho (L)
8:00 AM Pick up at hotel, transfer to My tho, the first bustling town of the Mekong Delta. This trip provides a look at a wide variety of the life and scenery on Vietnam River from the peaceful Delta. The huge ships, which come from many different countries moving slowly, quietly along the river is what you will see at the Saigon River. Do not miss this sight! On the way you will see daily activities of local people along the river sellers and buyers bargaining, exchanging fish, the products that they got from their working on the sea. From My Tho, you will ride on a local motor boat around Dragon Island, Unicorn Island, Phoenix Island, Turtle Island and stop at the famous Unicorn Island. While at the Unicorn Island, you will take a short trek and go for a rowing boat trip. You will also enjoy lunch, tropical fruit and free time bike ride in the rural village. From there, you will continue your motor boat trip to Ben Tre province to visit a handmade coconut candy workshop. Then transfer to a small motor boat and travel along the lush, green canals that are so beautiful for photography. Continue to Can tho, check in, relax. Overnight at the hotel in Can Tho.
Day 2: Can Tho - Thot Not - Chau Doc (B, L)
Cruising along the small and picturesque tributaries by machine boat, we will see the Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily life in Mekong River and you will roam through the , village to visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles making shop. We now travel by land to Chau Doc, on the way we will pass Thot Not to visit Bang Lang Bird Sanctuary (Stork Garden)- (in forbiddance as of bird flu) or Crocodile Farm. On arrival at Chau Doc, visit the Sam mountain to enjoy the a breath-taking view and enjoy the sunset on the top of Sam Mountain. Over night at hotel in Chau Doc.
Day 3: Chau Doc - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
A boat trip to visit the floating fish breeding farms reveals the amazing highlight of Chau Doc, a Cham minority village, whom still again employment from traditional weaving. The last stop in Chau Doc is to a local Islamic Mosque. Have lunch at local restaurant before going back to Ho Chi Minh City. Drop off at your hotel, end of tour. Thank you for travelling with Asia View Travel.
Accommodation Options
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Location |
Superior |
First class |
Deluxe |
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Can Tho |
Kim tho 3* |
Ninh Kieu II 4* |
Victoria Can Tho 4* |
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Chau doc |
Chau Pho 3* |
Victoria Chau Doc 4* |
Victoria Chau Doc 4* |
Tour includes:
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Tours & transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
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All accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
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Private English speaking guide
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Meals as indicated in the itinerary with local foods (B= breakfast; L=Lunch; D = Dinner)
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Boat cruise as stated
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Entrance fees and permits for all sights visited
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Mineral Water and towel
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Government taxes & Service charges
Tour excludes:
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Pre and post trip
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Meals not indicated in the itinerary
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Surcharge on Christmas, New Year and our Lunar New Year
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Personal travel insurance
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Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills.
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Tips and gratuities
