An ideal tour in the South of Vietnam by visiting Mekong Delta River then escapes to Con Dao Island, an untouched paradise of white sandy beaches, warm blue water, a perfect place to spend time with friends and family in the warm sun.
From Mekong to Con Dao Island 6 days
Price from:
$695
Overview
Itinerary
DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG DELTA
In the morning we pick you up at your hotel in Saigon and take you to Can Tho. You board your wooden river cruise vessel around noon. After a refreshing welcome drink, we show you our on-board facilities and your cozy cabin. As lunch is served, the boat starts cruising. Sit back and watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekong people. In the afternoon you can disembark for a guided leisurely stroll through a village and the surrounding fruit orchards or rice fields. Meet the friendly locals and taste the local produce and fruits. Get back on board and enjoy a drink at the bar or relax on deck as the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape of the Mekong River. The cruise boat will anchor for the night. The day ends with a delicious on-board dinner. You stay overnight on board your floating hotel in the Mekong Delta.
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
Tour guide: English speaking guide
DAY 2: MEKONG DELTA
Wake up well rested to the sound of the river and get ready for another exciting day of sightseeing in the Mekong Delta. At 6.30h the cruise vessel sets off for a sunrise cruise. Watch the locals go about their daily work drying exotic fruits and building ships on the wooden yards while enjoying an early breakfast.
After breakfast, we will board a sampan boat to Cai Rang floating market, the region’s busiest and most lively market. Marvel at the sheer abundance of exotic fruits and vegetables. We will pull up to the boats for talking and bargaining with the merchants. We will also visit some of the local candy and cake making factories or boat through the green water landscape to see local houses, verdant orchards, and ship-building yards. Alternatively, you can discover the nearby town by foot or explore the small side canals of the Mekong river on a bicycle. The cruise boat then resumes its journey as lunch is served. In the afternoon there will be another side trip to one of the exotic villages along the way.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tour guide: English speaking guide
DAY 3: CAN THO - CON DAO
On day 3 you wake up well rested to the sound of the river and get ready for another exciting day of sightseeing in the Mekong Delta. At 6.30h the cruise vessel sets off for a sunrise cruise. Watch the locals go about their daily work drying exotic fruits and building ships on the wooden yards while enjoying an early breakfast.
After breakfast and check out, we board a sampan boat to Cai Rang floating market, the region’s busiest and most lively markets. Marvel at the sheer abundance of exotic fruits, vegetables, and skilfully handcrafted regional products. We will pull up to the boats for talking and bargaining with the merchants.
After the excursion to the market, it is time to start the journey to Con Dao. From Can Tho we travel by road (approx. 2h) to Tran De a small port town at the mouth of the Mekong into the ocean and the gateway to Con Dao. You board the speed boat to Con Dao (travel time 2h30). After arrival in Con Dao island, a shuttle to the center of Con Dao is available free of charge. Leisure beach time. Check-in and overnight in Con Dao.
Meal: Breakfast
Tour guide: English speaking guide
DAY 4: CON DAO
Leisure beach time. Overnight in Con Dao.
Meal: Breakfast
Tour guide: English speaking guide
DAY 5: CON DAO
Leisure beach time. Overnight in Con Dao.
Meal: Breakfast
Tour guide: English speaking guide
DAY 6: CON DAO - HO CHI MINH CITY
Transfer to the airport for flight to HCMC.
Meal: Breakfast
Tour guide: English speaking guide
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 |
|
| $715 | $705 | $698 | $695 | $664 | |
ACCOMMODATION
| Destination |
Hotel Names |
| Mekong Cruise |
Mekong Eyes Classic Cruise – Deluxe Room |
| Con Dao Island |
Con Dao Resort – Deluxe Seaview Room |
Include & Exclude
TRIP INCLUSIVE
- All private transfer and transportation
- Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
- Experienced local English / French speaking guide
- Two dáy river cruise package
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
- All sightseeing tickets
- Water and tissues on coach
- Services charges and government tax.
TRIP EXCLUSIVE
- International flights & departures taxes
- Beverage
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
- Vietnam visa stamping fee.
- Others not mentioned above
Note:
* Check-in time: 02.00pm – Check-out time: 12.00pm.
* Price is based on a minimum of 2 people sharing 1 double/ twin room. A single supplement is surcharged when one person occupies one room.
Saigon – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market 
