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MEKONG DELTA EXPLORATION

Tour Code: VDE-MK/03

Saigon - Vinh Long - Can Tho - Chau Doc Journey Map

Mekong Delta is an area where boats are still the main means of transport and where rice paddies stretch as far as the eye can see. For those who love to explore the culture of the wet rice civilization, the Mekong Delta is really an unforgettable experience. This tour will offer us a deeper vision of fertile land.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Visit orchards, taste fresh fruits and discover local culinary specialties.

Enjoy the scenery on rowing sampan and motorized –boat; especially catching lively
images of the famous floating market in Can Tho.

Recognize specific features of Chau Doc Province.

Day 1: Saigon –Vinh Long –Can Tho (L)

At 8 hours, our tour starts with a drive through the Mekong Delta to Cai Be floating market; from here we board our river boats for a cruise along the endless waterways of the mighty Mekong. There a time to visit fruit garden and bonsai garden on an islet, a pop –corn made factory as well as other handicraft village. At lunch time you will discover local culinary specialties.
In the afternoon, we will reach Vinh Long Town where our waiting car will pick us up and transfer to the city of Can Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta. We check in the hotel and relax after a long journey. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 2: Can Tho –Cai Rang –Chau Doc (B, L)

Today you will get up very early for breakfast so that we will be on time to catch amazing scene of Cai Rang Floating Market. Trip starts at 6.30hours with a river cruise to Cai Rang. There a chance to capture the most impressive pictures of the lively market on water and opportunities to buy some fruits and interact with local people. Leaving the market, take another boat trip along the river bank and canals to witness the local daily life; then relax in an orchard before boating back to the quay. More time to stroll around Can Tho City while waiting for lunchtime or collect luggage and check out for approximately 4 -hour journey to Chau Doc. Upon arrival in Chau Doc, we will get to the top of Sam Mountain for the great sunset view. Overnight in Chau Doc.

Day 3: Chau Doc –Saigon (B)

After breakfast, we take a boat trip to experience Vinh Te channel, a 90- km man made channel from Chau Doc to Ha Tien and to visit Cham minority village with houses on stilts and floating houses with fish-bred in wooden cages. Then you also can stop over the Muslim Mosque of this Cham village.
Return our hotel at around 10am. We check out and drive back to Saigon.

INCLUSIVE:

	Private A/C transportation
	English speaking guide
	All accommodation on twin share basis with breakfast
	Entrance fees and permits during guided time
	Additional meals as described in the itinerary
	Sampans
	Private boat trips

EXCLUSIVE:

	Services not mentioned.
	Drinks and other meals not clearly mentioned
	Personal expenses
	Travel insurance, Tips

ACCOMMODATION:

Location	Standard Option	Superior Option
Can Tho	Ninh Kieu Hotel***	Victoria Can Tho Hotel****
Chau Doc	Chau Pho Hotel	Victoria Chau Doc Hotel****

*Accommodation in hotels is subject to availability. If the listed hotels are fully booked, alternate accommodation will be offered at the same level.

PRICING:

Price per person in USD

Single Supplement

Standard	USD 208	USD 35
Superior	USD 396	USD 149

*The above prices are based on the group from 4 - 6pax and valid until Sep, 2008. All prices might be changed subject to your group size and travel period. Some tours have Deluxe Option available. Please contact us for further information.

Note:

Boat in Cai Rang will be upgraded for those who stay in superior hotels