Ho Chi Minh: 3-Day Mekong Delta & Optional Exit to PhnomPenh

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Experience the full diversity of the Mekong Delta across three provinces, from bustling floating markets to serene forests, and choose to end your trip in Phnom Penh by fast boat.

Highlights

  • Discover Cai Be’s orchards, villages & ancient houses.
  • Visit Cai Rang Floating Market & noodle workshop.
  • Explore Khmer culture at Munir Ansay Pagoda in Can Tho.
  • Take a rowing boat through Tra Su Mangrove Forest.
  • Experience Chau Doc’s floating village & Cham culture.

Description

Day 1: HCMC – Cai Be – Can Tho (L) 07:30: Hotel pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City, then depart for Cai Be. Upon arrival, take a boat ride and explore on the Tien River. Experience the area's diversity and lush orchard gardens, known as the fruit basket of the Lower Mekong River. Venture through charming villages, discovering ancient houses and indigenous culture. Visit a family business producing coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Taste fresh fruit, enjoy Southern Vietnamese folk music, and paddle through scenic canals in the Upper Mekong Delta. Lunch offers a chance to prepare and relish Vietnamese specialties amidst a local garden, engaging with the community. Cycle through orchards, interact with islanders for insights into daily life, and visit Ba Kiet’s ancient house. Return by boat to Cai Be, then commence the journey to Can Tho City for an overnight stay. Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Tra Su Forest – Chau Doc (B/L/D) 06:00: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a leisurely boat ride to explore the scenic tributaries of the Hau river and a visit to the lively Cai Rang Floating Market. Embark on a walking tour of a local noodle factory and visit the Munir Ansay Pagoda, a renowned Khmer temple known for its unique architecture. Next, travel by boat to the Con Son tourist area to tour the fruit plantation and indulge in seasonal fruits. Enjoy lunch before departing for Chau Doc. Visit the Tra Su Forest, an intriguing destination in An Giang known for its diverse flora and fauna within a vast mangrove forest. Experience a rowing boat journey through the lush green forest with breathtaking views of the surroundings. Checking in and relaxing at the hotel. End the day with a delightful dinner at a local restaurant. Day 3: Chau Doc – HCMC (B) 06:00: Check out from your hotel and enjoy breakfast. Visit the vibrant floating village and the Cham Village to learn about the cultural heritage shared between the Cham people and the Mekong Delta region. 7:00: The tour guide will take the passengers departing for Phnom Penh to stop the tour at the boat meeting point. End tour

Includes

Transportation by air-conditioned bus or van Boat trip in the Mekong Delta Tour guide All entry fees 2 breakfasts at the hotel 2 lunches 1 dinner with a set menu and Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant Twin or double shared accommodation at a 3-star hotel Fast boat or bus ticket to Phnom Penh (dependent on real-time availability).

Important Information

  • Accommodation is based on twin or double share basic at a 3-star hotel in Can Tho City (West hotel or similar) and a 3-star local hotel in Chau Doc Province (Paris Hotel or similar)
  • Depending on actual conditions, the boat transfer to Phnom Penh may be replaced by a bus transfer.
  • For those staying in hotels outside of this area you will have to go to the meeting point.
  • Please be on time, as the tour operator will not wait for latecomers.
  • Please dress appropriately for a visit to the pagoda (shoulders and knees must be covered).
  • For all other meals that are not included you will have to pay for yourself. There are many local restaurants to choose from.

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