Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Prices:
329 $
Start Date: Upon Request
Depart From:
Saigon
Destination(s) to visit:
Saigon Chau Doc - Mekong Delta
Tour Code:
ETV254
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Tour description:
Departure Dates:
January 2010: 2, 16, 30
February: 13, 27
March
2010: 20
Travel from Ho Chi Minh to Mekong Delta by Boat - Travel Mekong Delta by Boat 3 days
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Tour Program:
Day 1: Saigon – Cai Be
“The
Sea of Mangroves”
Bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of Saigon
while settling into your cabin. The ship will begin by meandering along
busy ports and waterways. Soon after, the change is abrupt and you’ll
find yourself in the UNESCO listed Mangrove Biosphere Reserve of Can Gio
which had been destroyed during the Vietnam War by toxic chemicals.
Amazingly, the 75 hectares of forest has come back to life through a
reforestation.
Enjoy a cocktail reception at the Funnel Bar and
Lounge followed by a Welcome Dinner on the Sun Deck. Drop anchor just
outside of Cai Be for the night.
Day 2: Cai Be – Chau Doc
"Vietnamese
inventiveness”
Today’s tour starts with the visit of Cai Be’s
colorful floating market. Cruise among local sampans coming from all
provinces of the delta full of fruits and vegetables. Proceed to Dong
Hoa Hiep island located between Vinh Long and Cai Be. During a 40 minute
cruise, discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the
typical Mekong Delta rural life. These evergreen islands among the
Mekong River still remain unknown to many people.
Back on the
sampans, we will lead to you to observe the activity of the biggest rice
stock market in Cai Be. Further stops will allow you to see traditional
brick and tile factories and how locals use palm leaves for houses.
Cruise 20 minutes further to Phu An hamlet passing by Cai Be’s beautiful
cathedral. Visit some interesting home factories to see how rice paste,
rice cookies and coco candies, are made, along with the longan fruit
drying process.
Lunch will await you at Le Longanier, a superb
Indochinese villa located in a lush tropical garden by the river,
surrounded by fruit orchards. After lunch, group 1 takes a stroll along
the canals to experience the local environment first hand while group 2
explores the edges of the canals on bicycle. After touring the canals,
head to the An Kiet ancient house to have tea with the decendants of the
former imperial residents. Board The Jayavarman for a relaxing evening
cruise towards Chau Doc. Moor midstream overnight.
Day 3: Chau
Doc- border crossing
“Taste of aqua cultural life”
Wake up
and sip your latte on the sun deck as we arrive in Chau Doc. This marks
the end of your journey with The Jayavmarman, however it is only the
beginning of your journey with Indochina. Disembark and transfer to
hotel at 10:00am.
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Travel Mekong Delta by Boat 3 days - Travel from Ho Chi Minh to Mekong Delta by Boat
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Tour Prices(Price per person and in US$)
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3 Day Saigon - Chau Doc & vice versa "Deep in the Mekong Delta"
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