Mekong delta tour 2 days
Taking a slow boat through the fertile islands of the upper Mekong River, enjoying some fresh air under the shadow of the water coconut trees, this Mekong delta tour 2 days will offer you a chance to explore and touch the hidden charms of Mekong Delta – a rice basket of Vietnam. The journey is an exciting experience which you could explore the unique life and culture of locals through visiting the floating market, traditional handicraft facilities, the fresh seasonal fruits in the orchard, as well as enjoy the natural beauty of Vietnam rivers.
Mekong Delta life
Itinerary of Mekong delta tour 2 days
Day 1: My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho
After breakfast, the tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and start the journey to My Tho City (taking around 90 minutes). On the way, you can feel the rustic beauty of Vietnam villages with the colorful rice fields stretching to the horizon along the sides of the road. If you want to take some wonderful photos in here, feel free to ask the driver to stop the car.
Vinh Trang Pagoda
The first attraction is Vinh Trang Pagoda – an ancient southern architectural gem in Tien Giang Province with the harmonious combination of Vietnam, Kho Me and Western architecture.
After that, the trip is continued heading to My Tho wharf. Taking a boat along Tien River, you will have a chance to witness the bustle of the floating villages and learn how the locals cultivate freshwater fish and shrimps in nets and wire baskets under their houses.
The next destination is Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden there. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shade of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music”, performed by the locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through fruit plantations and villages.
You continue to move to Can Tho city, do check-in process in the hotel, then spend the whole evening to explore the largest city of Southwest of Vietnam.
Day 2: Cai Rang Floating Market
After having a breakfast, you will take a boat trip (around 40 minutes) to Cai Rang – the most famous floating market in Mekong Delta. Hundreds of boats gathering here from the dawn till before noon makes the area extraordinary animated and the water surface colorful with numerous tropical fruits. It’s a good chance for you to experience the hustle and bustle of business exchange on the river – one of the unique cultural characteristic of Me Kong locals.
Cai Rang floating market
Then, we will visit some traditional handicraft villages. In here, we will witness by our own eyes the manufacturing process, and under the guidelines of craftsman, we can create some special products by our own hand
The time now should be around 12:00 noon. Let’s go back to Can Tho for lunch, then we will return back to Ho Chi Minh City
Price of Mekong delta tour 2 days
Tour Price: USD/pax (valid until April 30th, 2018)
| Standard of
Accommodation |
1 pax | 02 – 03 pax | 04 – 05 pax | Group tours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestay | 85 | 55 | 38 | 25 |
| Superior | 85 | 55 | 38 | 25 |
| 1st class | 85 | 55 | 38 | 25 |
| Deluxe | 85 | 55 | 38 | 25 |
Accommodation
Destination Superior 1st class Deluxe Can Tho 85 55 Hotel Hotels and cruises listed above as reference, in case of out of room, other hotel/ cruise with same standard will be selected
Tour inclusive
- Transportation in the van with A/C;
- English speaking tour guide;
- Lunch/tea or coffee as mentioned in Itinerary;
- Entrance fees;
- 01 mineral water/pax;
- Boat trip;
Tour exclusive
- Food and drinks, unless specified above;
- Gratuities (recommended);
- Travel insurance;
- Personal costs.
Pick-up service
For group tour:
- Free pick up if your hotel located in BackPacker areas (such as Bùi Viện Str , Phạm Ngũ Lão Street, Đề Thám street).
- Surcharge for pick up if your hotel not located outside of all area above but in central District 1 ( Lê Thánh Tôn, Nguyễn An Ninh, Lý Tự Trọng …..) $3/1-2 pax/ way, $4/3-4 pax/way, $5/ 5 and above /way
For private tour: the pick-up time is up to the guest, it is customizable
Cancellation Policies
- More than 7 days before arrival: 10% of total tour price.
- Within 1 day to 7 days before arrival: 30% of total tour price.
- Within 12 hours to 24 hours before starting time: 50% of total tour price.
- Within 12 hours before starting time: 75% of total tour price.
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