MEKONG DELTA & VINH LONG

1-day tour in Vinh Long & Mekong River (EV08-1)

Price $136.00*

Vacation Overview

In Vietnamese, you refer to the country of Land and Water, which does evoke the major role that the river and its delta play in everyday life. The Delta stretches on a large variety of landscapes: ricefields, shaded coconut trees, mangroves, orchards, interspersed with timeless villages with their handicraft and even traditional industries of fruit drying, sugar cane processing, ...

Far from the pace of the city, the rhythm of life there is that of a gentle, rich and bountiful nature. Here even fieldwork is hard, the land is endowed with rich soil and water, bringing rice and fruits, fish and shrimps to the lucky peasants. Mekong Delta area is considered to be a granary of Viet Nam. In the Delta, you will be often warmly welcomed at the peasants’ houses and invited some tea and fruits sometimes.

Itinerary

Depart Saigon city for Vinh Long. Arrive in Vinh Long. A boat trip on Mekong River to visit Cai Be floating market, a typically bustling trade on water of southern villagers. Continue to small channel of An Binh Islet. Visit ceramic tile factory, ceramics, coconut candy factory, and a rice husking business. Stop to enjoy fruits in the orchards, home–made honey alcohol, local traditional songs or visit famous Bonsai of gaderner Sau Giao, sapling garden of Tam Ho. Return to Saigon city.

Tour services include

• Transfer and transportation by private car
• Sightseeing and entrance fee as per the mentioned itinerary.
• English speaking guide.
• Lunch at local restaurant.
• Boat trip

Tour services exclude

• Travel insurance, visa fee to Vietnam
• Drink and beverage
• International airfare & airport taxes at all routes.
• Personal expenses.
• Late check out at hotel
• All the things are not mentioned in the itinerary.

*Price is per person and base on double occupancy. Price is subject to change without prior notice

Contact Information:

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