Mekong River Adventure
Itinerary
Meet your group early this morning and get right to it! Travel to the beautiful Mekong River Delta, south of Ho Chi Minh City, and experience the local way of living. Visit two of the main regions of the Delta, Ben Tre and Cai Thia. Cruise through the river in a traditional sampan boat, bike along the waterways and spend time with the family at your local guesthouse preparing a dinner of spring rolls and Banh Xeo before a lantern lit evening performance by the local villagers.
Please ensure you arrive at the joining location in Ho Chi Minh City at 7:00 am on the first day of the trip. We recommend booking a pre-night hotel for a stress-free start.
- Ben Tre Mekong River Visit: Visit the Ben Tre region of the Mekong River Delta. Visit a coconut plantation, row a sampan down the river and cycle along the waterways.
- Cai Thia Mekong River Visit: Visit the Cai Thia community of the Mekong River. Arrive by boat to a local home to observe how a traditional rice paper is made. Have a chance to try to make one for yourself. Continue by boat to your local guesthouse. Make a home cooked local dinner with our hosts. After dinner, use a lamp to walk through the dark to watch the local villagers' traditional music and performance.
- Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Depart your homestay after breakfast and visit the community riverside market. From there, board a boat to arrive to the Pottery Brick Village, known as the Red Kingdom, and explore by bicycle. Then drive to the last region we'll visit on the Mekong Delta called Can Tho. Enjoy a free afternoon at leisure to explore the area. Opt to do some bird watching or visit the local town.
- Pottery Brick Village Cycle: Take a boat to the Pottery Brick Village, Mang Thit, known as the the Red Kingdom. The cycle though the beautiful river side town. Ride through rice fields, plantations and local factories.
- Free Time: Enjoy a free afternoon in the Can Tho region of the Mekong River Delta.
Wake up to watch the sun rise over one of the most unique parts of life on the Mekong River, Cai Rang Floating Market. Explore by land and boat before driving back to Ho Chi Minh City. Your tour finishes upon arrival to the city.
Please book departure flights no earlier that 5:00 pm on the final day of your trip.
- Cai Rang Floating Market: Cai Rang Floating Market is one of the ten most impressive markets in the world, characterized by colorful boats selling tropical fruits and vegetables that are tossed from craft to craft and a little coffee vendor boat bounces in and out of the gaps, serving strong iced coffee to both vendors and customers. This market is considered a special gem in Vietnam, boasting the uniqueness of life on the Mekong River.
Trip Inclusions
- Experience local living in the Mekong River Delta.
- Visit floating markets.
- Lamp lit walk through riverside village.
- Cycle through the Pottery Brick Village.
- Your Local Living Moment: Cai Thia Mekong River Visit, Mekong Delta
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Ben Tre Mekong River cycle
- Cai Thia rice paper and cooking demonstration
- Pottery Brick Village cycle
- Free time in Mekong River Delta
- Cai Rang Floating Market
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Air-conditioned bus, boat, cycling, walking
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
- Guesthouse (2 Nights)
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included.
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