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This
2-day trip offers a glimpse into the agrarian
life of the vibrant southern Delta region as we
wind our way through the tributaries of the
Mekong Delta. From our boats, we are able to
closely observe the daily rituals of river life
and participate in the bustling commercial
activities as we buy our fruits from the
floating market. Along the way, we will visit an
orchard farm, handicraft village, and a land
market with an abundance of colorful fresh
fruits and vegetables.
Day 1 ~ Ho Chi Minh City to Chau Doc
This morning you will be met at 08.00am
at your hotel by your Travel Indochina
guide and driver for the journey into
the Mekong Delta - the most fertile
region of Vietnam. Your first
destination is Chau Doc, close to the
Cambodian border and approximately 6
hours drive from
Saigon. En route,
pass fields of rice and fruit orchards
and get acquainted with the locals who
have a reputation for hospitality. Upon
arrival you have the opportunity to
climb
Sam Mountain,
a place of worship for the
ethnic-Chinese. From the top enjoy a
cool drink and spectacular views of
neighbouring
Cambodia
before checking in to your hotel.
Accommodation:
Thuan Loi Hotel
Day 2 ~ Chau Doc to Vinh Long
This morning visit a fascinating
floating fishing village, followed by a
village inhabited by Cham people,
Vietnam's largest minority group who now
follow Islam and practice weaving. Then
drive through the delta to Vinh Long,
passing farmers tending their fields and
drying their produce on the sides of the
road. On arrival in Vinh Long take a
boat to visit a small village situated
on the banks of the Mekong River where
you will be welcomed by a local family
and learn about the ways of life of the
people living in the Delta Region. This
evening enjoy a sunset over this amazing
river system before enjoying a family
cooked meal and a night's sleep in the
house of the host family. (B,D)
Accommodation:
Vinh Long Homestay
Day 3 ~ Vinh Long to
Saigon
This morning travel by boat through the
intricate waterways and canals around
Vinh Long. Wander through tropical fruit
orchards, sampling exotic fruits such as
longan, papaya and coconut before having
lunch (not included) on an island.
You'll also pass through a fascinating
floating market before returning to
Saigon by mid-afternoon where the tour
ends. (B)
Notes: 1
Passenger
is a single room, 2 Passengers is
twin share, 3 Passengers is 1 x
twin room + an extra bed. 4
Passengers is 2 x twin rooms in Chau
Doc. Multishare at Home Stay.
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