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MEKONG DELTA - CAN THO - CHAU DOC - PHNOMPENH (3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS) |
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| Transfer to Mekong Delta. Arrive in the beautiful rural district of Trung Luong. Take the motorized boat to enter My Tho City though the Bao Dinh canal, visit the My Tho street fruit market... |
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 Detail Itinerary |
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 Day 1: HCM – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (180km)
A smooth one and half hour bus ride passing the green rice fields, lead you to the beautiful rural My Tho city. The morning trip continues on the motorized boat on the Tien river to the Qui (Tortoise islet). On the way, you will view the fishing port, stilt houses, , the other Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn islet. The cruise will lead you through Bao Dinh canal to enter Ben Tre province, “the country of coconut”, to see a typical agricultural model call “Garden – Pond – Cage” then enjoy coconut candy and the relaxing honey tea. Then the amazing rowing boat trip on the small canal – fully covered by the shadow of the water coconut’s tree and cool breezes is something you can not miss. Lunch will be served right in the heart of the orchard garden.
After lunch, we will walk along the village, visit fruit garden, enjoy the tropical fruit while you are listening to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music” performed by the islanders. Here we also can join the daily activities of the local people and enjoy the atmosphere of this beautiful natural countryside.
Your expectations will be fulfilled by final boat trip back to My Tho on the Tan Thach natural canal. After that, you will continue to Can tho by A/C bus in two hours, arrived in Can Tho city – the heart of Mekong river. From this point, you can choose your accommodation in one of the following options:
(L, D)
Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Chau Doc (120km)
After breakfast, you first take the boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River. The boat trip later takes you to the Cai Rang floating market, which is the most original ones and bustling places of the region. Have you tried the Vietnamese vermicelli noodle? So, you will go and see how it is made. After that, you will trek along the village to get in touch with the local people. Here, you have a chance to experience how to pass a “Monkey bridge” which is built by only one bamboo. Leaving the village, you will go to visit Can Tho market, have lunch there. Then, our bus will take you straight to Chau Doc. Arrive in Chau Doc, you will climb up to Sam mountain, admire the landscape, small villages among the border. From there summit down the Vietnamese – Cambodian border, visit the Cave pagoda before you get to town and check in your hotel (If we get there before 4.00pm).
(B, L)
Day 3: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh (150km)
After breakfast, you are free until time to take a boat to Phnomphenh. Arrive in Phnompenh around 12.00 AM at the Sisowath tourist dock. End of tour
(B)
(B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner)
Including:
- Private car transfer
- Boat to visit Mekong
- English speaking guide
- Hotels (3 stars standard)
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (meals only, without drinks)
- Water & cold towel on sightseeing days
Excluding:
- Express boat from Chau Doc – Phnom Penh (22 USD)
- Visa to Cambodia
- Personal expenses
- Tipping for tour guide/driver
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2 pax |
3 pax |
4 pax upward |
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N/A |
285 USD |
270 USD |
210USD |
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