Saigon Tours - Ho Chi Minh City Tours Vietnam - Mekong River Delta Tours

Mekong Delta Waterways Tour 3 Days - 2 Nights

On this three day & two night southern Vietnam tour, enjoy a leisurely exploration of the Mekong Delta. Leave the buzz of Ho Chi Minh City behind and discover the tranquil rhythms of Delta life with tours through waterways and on land. Encounter the diverse mixture of markets, weaving villages and cultures in this fascinating region.

Tour program:

 Day 1 - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - Chau Doc(/L/)
This morning, leave the hustle and bustle of the big city behind as the scenery is gradually replaced with rice paddies and rural villages on your drive to Chau Doc. Stop en route in the charming town of Sa Dec where you will visit the lush gardens and fruit orchards of a local family. After reaching Chau Doc, transfer to the top of Sam Mountain, a popular pilgrimage site, where you will enjoy sweeping views of the countryside as the sun sets. Overnight in a hotel in Chau Doc.

 Day 2 - Chau Doc - Can Tho (B/L)
This morning visit Chau Doc's busy local market where vendors come to sell fish, rice and a variety of other goods. Travel by boat to the Chau Giang District to visit a tiny mosque and weaving village of the Cham people. As you continue the cruise through the Delta's waterways, discover hidden temples, floating houses and the tranquil rhythms of Delta life. Return to land for the drive to Can Tho stopping en route to visit the bamboo basket-making hamlet of Long Thanh. Overnight in Can Tho.

 Day 3 - Can Tho - Cai Rang Floating Market - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/)
07:00 A.M we'll check out and visit the floating market of Cai Rang – the most colorful floating market on the Mekong River in Vietnam. Merchants and farmers from nearby regions travel by boat to Cai Rang and start their trading very early in the morning.

At Cai Rang, you'll find all kinds of agricultural produce from rice to pumpkins, potatoes ...and other vegetables. The market is so busy that there are even traffic jams on the river. You can take part in the trade for some agricultural products or for some fresh seasonal fruits here. If taking photos and witnessing the live activities get too much out of you, then there are boats that sell you all kinds of cold and fresh drinks right on the water for you to relax and enjoy the scene from a different angle. When the sun starts getting bright around 9A.M-11 A.M, people would wrap up their daily trading session and take the boat trip back home. Drive back to Can Tho for Lunch then drive to Ho Chi Minh City. Tour ends at your hotel.

Tour includes:

• Accommodation with daily breakfast in your selected hotel.
• Tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Services of a driver and Private air-conditioned vehicles during all tours and transfers.
• Services of an English speaking guide during all tours and transfers.
• Entrance fees for all sights visited.
• Camera and video cameras fees if applicable
• Lunch or dinner if mentioned in itinerary with (L,D)
• Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary

Tour excludes:

• International flights to and from Vietnam.
• Vietnam visa arrangement (Visa is compulsory and must be arranged in advance)
• Domestic flights.
• Meals other than those mentioned above
• All other services which are not mentioned above.
• Personal expenses are such as laundry, telephone, drinks etc....
• Tips for tour guide
• Travel insurance