Explore the authentic sites of lush Mekong waterways on the four-day adventure through canals, rivers and mangrove forests. Your journey highlights the charming bonsai garden and orchard of Sa Dec, the sleepy riverside of My Tho, the greenery mangrove forests of Chau Doc and the unique Cai Rang floating market. Plenty of hands-on activities at a local workshop awaits.
Experience the Mekong Delta 4 days
Saigon – My Tho – Cao Lanh – Sa Dec – Can Tho
Overview
Itinerary
Please check the full itinerary and photograph of this Mekong Delta tour for your reference. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
DAY 1: SAIGON - MY THO - XEO QUYT- CAO LANH (DONG THAP)
Depart from Saigon to Mekong Delta, enjoy the scenic journey along the way bordered by green rice fields. Upon arrival at My Tho, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank then stop at famous Tortoise islet, have lunch at the orchard garden. Then enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shade of water coconut trees along natural canals to of Ben Tre – the kingdom of coconut, taste seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music” performed by the locals. Continue your trip to Dong Thap, stop at the historical Xeo Quyt, a basement among residential places which is preserved formerly containing: underground house, store, secret tunnel… Overnight in Cao Lanh.
Accommodation: Double/Twin sharing
Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Lunch
DAY 2: CAO LANH - SA DEC - CAN THO
After breakfast in Cao Lanh, go through the Mekong River by ferry to Sa Dec, which is well-known for its ornamental floriculture of South-west of Vietnam, visit the famous ancient house Huynh Thuy Le of Marguerite Duras, author of The Lover. The trip is followed by Sa Dec flower village having various types of flowers and numerous bonsai dating for a hundred years. Later visit Kien An Cung Pagoda which was built with a unique and sophisticated architecture. Lunch is served at local restaurant then we head to Can Tho for overnight.
Accommodation: Double/Twin sharing
Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 3: CAN THO - CHAU DOC
Today you will start early in the morning to explore the busiest floating market of the Mekong Delta – Cai Rang floating market. Take in the beautiful scenery and daily activities of locals who live along the Mekong canals and you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles making shop. The boat drops you off at Ninh Kieu Quay then get back to the hotel for breakfast and check out.
After lunch, go on to Tra Su cajuput forest which is renowned for not only its almost-untouched natural beauty but also its sanctuary of flora and fauna. Take a boat trip into the forest and harmonizing oneself with nature. The impressive pictures of cajuput, the fragrance of flowers and the music-like noise of birds, insects, and animals will definitely make travelers do not want to leave. On the way back stop by to visit Sam Mountain, the Cave pagoda. Check-in hotel in Chau Doc and free time for sightseeing.
Accommodation: Double/Twin sharing
Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4: CHAU DOC- PHNOM PENH
After early morning breakfast, we will embark on the speedboat trip from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh. End the Saigon to Phnom Penh tour for 4 days at Phnom Penh Boat pier at about 13h30. End of services.
Accommodation: None
Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast
Pricing
| Category | Price valid from Jan 1st – Dec 31th, 2020 (per person in US dollar) | ||||
| 2 people | 3 – 4 people | 5 – 6 people | 7 – 8 people |
Single supplement |
|
| Superior | $416 | $330 | $271 | $238 | $56 |
| Deluxe | $452 | $366 | $307 | $275 | $93 |
| Luxury | $550 | $463 | $404 | $372 | $190 |
ACCOMMODATION
| Cities | Hotel Category | ||
| Superior | Deluxe | Luxury | |
| Can Tho | Kim Tho Hotel Deluxe |
Vin Pearl Can Tho Hotel Deluxe |
Victoria Can Tho Hotel Superior |
| Dong Thap | Homestay | Van Kim Long Hotel Deluxe |
Van Kim Long Hotel Suite |
| Chau Doc | Hung Cuong Hotel Deluxe |
Chau Pho Hotel Deluxe |
Victoria Chau Doc Hotel Superior |
Include & Exclude
Trip Inclusive:
- All private transfer and transportation.
- Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
- Experienced local English speaking guide
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
- All entrance fee & sightseeing tickets
- Water and tissues on the coach
- Boat trips in the itinerary, bicycle
Trip Exclusive:
- Travel insurances
- Vietnam visa
- Drink and meals not mention in Inclusive column
- Personal tipping and gratuities
- International flight tickets
- Early check-in & late check-out at all hotel
- Bank fees if paying by credit cards/ TT
- Surcharges/compulsory dinner (if there is any) during Peak seasons
