~ Travelling to one of the biggest world’s rice baskets.
Code: OKC 03
Routes: SaiGon – Vinh long – Can Tho - Sai Gon
Duration: 03 days
Feature: Explore the original Mekong’s charm and friendliness on two wheels and by boat. Cycling is a great way to see the countryside and life of the locals and cruising down the Mekong Delta’s channels by boat is a great way to relax and take in the sites. These methods of travel are both fun and less harmful to the environment. This is your chance to travel into the hidden parts of the Mekong’s people and culture
Itinerary in Details:
Day 1: SaiGon – VinhLong
Take a bus transfer from your hotel in Saigon (2 hours) to My Tho village for our first boat trip. Take part in some late morning drifting, down the bustling branches of the Mekong Delta and into her tranquil canals.
The first stop is on one of the area’s many islands to sight see. Visit a traditional Mekong Delta house & kitchen; indulge is some seasonal fruit along with some local tea and fresh honey; visit a local rice wine distillery for wine tasting; then paddle one of the small sampans along the arroyos. Break for lunch after this jam packed morning, then a short rest, followed by a leisurely afternoon bicycle ride (2 hours) on small dirt roads and walking bridges.Reach a local ferry crossing and then onto to Cai Be where we board a touring boat to the floating market and cruise over the mighty Mekong River. Our day ends at Binh Hoa Phuoc & An Binh Island where you can take in a great sunset view from the shores of the Mekong. Dinner and overnight at a guesthouse on island.
Included: Car / van, tour guide, bicycle, entrance fee(s), boat , seasonal fruits, lunch, dinner and hotel
Day 2: VinhLong – CanTho
Wake up early and its back on the bikes for a 1/2 hour pedal under the natural green canopy to the ferry crossing for Vinh Long. Then its time to cover some distance, by bike, to Can Tho. Depending on the groups cycling ability, a tailored special route will be planned for this day possibly passing villages with brick kilns where terracotta and pottery are made, or riding along immense rice fields, or cycling through numerous rural riverside villages.
We break for our lunch at a local street-side stall then the bus picks us up to Can Tho city. Late afternoon you have free time for a scenic promenade along the city quay or more cycling along the Can Tho riverbank (time permitting). Overnight in Can Tho at a hotel.
Included: Car / van, tour guide, bicycle, entrance fee(s), all meals, boat and hotel
Day 3: CanTho – SaiGon
Start your day off with a morning boat trip to the exciting and chaotic Cai Rang Floating Market then up a quiet canal for more of a pleasure cruise and some peace and relaxation. By van to explore some back country roads (2 hours) enjoying the beautiful Delta scenery, meet the locals along the way. After lunch we head back to Saigon where we drop you off at your hotel.
Included: Car / van, tour guide, bicycle, entrance fee(s), breakfast, lunch and boat
Costs are $US NET. Subject to 3% surcharge if paid by credit cards or 2% on travellers’ cheque.
Inclusion: See inclusive items listed after each day
Exclusion: Visa, insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details, tips are welcome!
Notes:
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We use standard 3 star hotel, twin shared room. Upgrade is available on request.
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Meals: Vietnam food.
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Guide: English speaking guide (on site).
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Time to travel: Good to travel year round but best from September to April.
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Please travel responsibly: The small things you do will make a big difference!
Booking Terms & Conditions: Tour itinerary and tour prices are subject to change without notice. Please click here for more information or contact us at info@originvietnam.com
Why book this tour with Origin Vietnam ?
- Origin Travel bring you SEE and KNOW the Original of Vietnamese people’s culture, tradition, customs and habits…
- Origin works to help local communities by sharing the benefits of RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
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