Destination: Vinh Long-Can Tho

Highlights: Catch boat rides through canals, visit colourful floating markets and enjoy the ambience of rural lifestyle in the Mekong Delta. Drive to Vinh Long and cruise to Cai Be floating market, you'll then see different ones in Can Tho namely Cai Rang, the biggest floating market of the delta and Phong Dien, probably the best gathering point with less motorised watercraft and more paddle boats around.

Details Itinerary:

Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, G = Guide  

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City/Vinh Long/Can Tho (B, L, G)

8.30 - 10.30: Drive to Vinh Long, a city famous by the Mekong River and floating market

10.30 - 15.30: You'll cruise to visit Cai Be floating market, fruit orchards, some traditional cottage industries. You'll have a lunch at one of the local family and have a shot show of traditional music in Mekong Delta which is operated by the local people.

15.30 - 16.00: You'll have time to wonder around the fruit market to buy some kind of famous tropical fruit such as banana, pomelo, dragon fruit and so on.

16.00 - 17.30: You'll be driven further into the Mekong Delta to Can Tho where you'll spend the night.

Day 2: Can Tho/Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, G)

8.00 - 10.45: You'll have breakfast at your hotel and then be picked up to Ninh Kieu Harbour. You'll then take about two hour boat trip to cruise along the Mekong River to Cai Rang and Phong Dien floating markets. You can enjoy the Mekong rural lifestyle.

10.45 - 13.15: You'll travel back to Vinh Long to have  lunch at local restaurant.

13.15 - 15.15: You'll return to Ho Chi Minh City. End of the services.

Prices per person in US$:

Valid until December 31, 2011

Surcharge for peak season of hotels are not inclusive in the prices above.

Prices include:

• Breakfast and accommodation in twin or double room.

• Private Boat cruises as programme.

• Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.

• Experienced English-speaking tour guide as indicated in the itinerary.

• Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned in the programme.

• Lunch in a local restaurant.

• Government Taxes.

Price do not include:

• Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

• Insurance.

Hotel listed for Five Star standard

• Can Tho: Victoria Can Tho (**** overlooking the Mekong River, Superior Room)

Hotel listed for Four Star standard

• Can Tho: Golf Can Tho (**** city centre, Superior Cityview Room)

Hotel listed for Three Star standard

• Can Tho: Kim Tho Hotel (*** overlooking the Mekong River, Superior Room)

Hotel listed for Two Star standard

• Can Tho: Ninh Kieu Hotel (** city centre, Standard room in Hotel A1 & A2) or similar

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