3 days SAIGON – MY THO - CAN THO – CHAU DOC
S.I.C TOUR
Day 1: HCMC - My Tho - Ben Tre - Can Tho (L,D)
Leave Ho Chi Minh city, enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. On arrival at My Tho, visit VinhTrang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. 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 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 the fruit plantations and villages. Proceed to Can Tho. Overnight in the hotel (family home-stay with dinner can be arranged on request). Free time to visit the bustling Can Tho market.
Day 2: Can Tho - Chau Doc - Tra Su Sanctuary (B,L,D)
Take a leisurely boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong river (Bassac River), then proceed to Cai Rang floating markets (& Phong Dien is optional), which are the liveliest in the whole religion.
Have you ever tasted Vietnamese vermicelli soup? Well, now go and see how it is made. Then wander around the village and meet the friendly local people and experience how to pass a "Monkey bridge" which is built by only one stem of bamboo. Visit the orchard garden. Stop for lunch. Proceed to Chau Doc, continue the tour to visit Tra Su, getting to the wild birds Sanctuary, cruising smoothly with small boats to discover the arrays of splendid canals deep into the forest, watching storks, cranes and other tropical birds. On the way back stop by to visit Sam Mountain, the Cave pagoda (if time permitted).
Back to the Town, hotel check in. Overnight in Chau Doc.
Day 3: Chau Doc - HCMC (B,L)
After breakfast, take a nice boat trip through the floating village to visit a fish farm to see how the Mekong Delta people raise fish in their floating houses. Visit the Cham minority with their traditional weaving village, followed by a local Islamic Mosque. Trip back to Hochiminh city. End tour.
PACKAGE PRICE IN USD PER PERSON:
Hotel 02 stars: USD 156.00 / PERSON
* Single supplement: US$ 30. 00
Hotel 03 stars: USD 170.00 / PERSON
* Single supplement at US$ 45.00
Price is subject to change.
Services Inclusion
Hotel accommodation based on twin room sharing with daily breakfast at hotel
Shuttle bus
Meal as mentioned in itinerary
Entrance fees on tour
English speaking tour guide
01 mineral water per person per day tour
Services Exclusion
Visa entry Vietnam
International air ticket and airport
Drinks & other meals
Personal expenses & travel insurance
Early check-in and late check-out
Tipping for tour guides and drivers
Other services not mentioned in the itinerary
List of hotels:
2 stars
Can Tho: Hau Giang hotel (standard room)- Chau Doc: Trung Nguyen hotel (standard room)
3 stars
Can Tho: Hau Giang 1 hotel ( standard room)- Chau Doc: Chau Pho hotel (standard room)
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