Ho Chi Minh-Mekong Highlights 4 Days/3 Nights

Welcome to Hochiminh city ! - one of the most bustling cities of Vietnam where you can find the remains of the times to the best five star in the world. In fact, Hochiminh city is a city of commerce, industry, travel … where used to be considered as " The Pearl of Far East Asia ".  The Mekong Delta, or the 'Nine Dragon River Delta', is a vast region in Southeast Vietnam. This is where the Mekong River approaches and enters in to the sea through its network of tributaries. Encompassing a large portion of Southeastern Vietnam of 39,000 km2, the Mekong Delta region is richly abundant with water, fruit orchards and most importantly, rice fields. It produces about half of the total of Vietnam's agricultural output and is the place where you can best experience the timeless sceneries of farmers planting and harvesting rice.

Highlights

  • Visit Hochiminh city where used to be considered as " The Pearl of Far East Asia".
  • Taking a pleasant 3- hour boat tour of Can Tho's countryside (My Tho).
  • Cai Rang floating market.

Brief Itinerary:

  • Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Day 2: Saigon- Mytho- Mekong Delta boat trip- Cantho city
  • Day 3: Cantho- Cai Rang floating market- SaigonDay 4: Hochiminh Departure.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

On arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 2: Saigon- Mytho- Mekong Delta boat trip- Can Tho city(Lunch, Dinner)

08.00 am: Our tour Guide & driver pick you up at the hotel in Saigon, then take an excursion to Mytho, one of quiet cities in Mekong Delta area. Arrival to Mytho, a full day trip to water world of the Mekong Delta; enjoy the journey through the fertile paddy fields, water buffalos. Take the boat trip along narrow waterways and visit some orchards, local houses where making rice- paper, enjoy tropical fruits with couthern traditional " Tai Tu music" show. Enjoy lunch with special Elephant's Ear Fish will be seved during luch on local restauran on island. After finished boat trip, take on private vehicle to Cantho, stop for visiting the ancient pagoda Vinh Trang. Afternoon, arrive to Cantho, check-in the hotel on arrival. Free at lesure until enjoy dinner at charming restaurant localed on Hau river branch. Free at lesure until enjoy dinner at charming restaurant located on Hau river branch. Free after dinner and O/N in Cantho

Day 3: Can Tho- Cai Rang floating market- Saigon( Breakfast, Lunch)

Breakfast at hotel. Then tranfer to the pier for taking the boat ride on Mekong river which is the longest and most prosperous in Asia, visit the famous floating market Cai Rang, where you can see the daily life and local people selling their products on boats. Then cruising to small cannels to visit one of the local family and their orchard, taste tropical fruies, green tea. After then, take on private vehicle return to Saigon 13.00: A delicious lunch will be served at an ancient house or at charming restaurant MEKONG REST STOP. 15.00:After then, return to Saigon. 17.00: Drop at your place in Saigon.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh Departure

A good opportunity to do some last minute shopping before your transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your on going flight.

Tour Price

Number in Group Price per person in US$ - Validity until 30th of September 2011
2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-12 Single Supplement
Mid-range (3*) 340 310 290 270 245 85
Superior (4*) 390 370 355 310 290 145
 Deluxe 5* 470 430 410 380 360 205
Premium (5+*) Request!
Hotels Mid-range (3+*) Superior (4*) Deluxe (5*) Premium (5+*)
Saigon Hotels Sapphia hotel, Northern Hotel Saigon inn,  Elios or similar Liberty Central, Duxton, Saigon Palace, Grand Hotel or similar Caravelle, Renaissace Riverside or similar Park Hyatt Saigon, Sheraton Hotel
Can Tho hotels Kim Tho hotel or similar Golf Can Tho Victoria Can Tho Victoria Can Tho

 

Trip included:

  • Private air- con transfer from Saigon/ Cantho/Saigon with ENGLISH speaking guide
  • Boat trip on private charter basis.
  • Meals as mentioned on program (2 lunches+ 1 dinner+ 1 breakfast).
  • Accommondation at hotel with breakfast.
  • Sightseeing: rowing boat, Don Ca Tai Tu.
  • Fresh cotton towels, fresh fruits with hot green tea mineral water during trip.
  • Nights hotel accommodation on a twin-share basic with daily breakfast

Trip excluded:

  • Drinks during meals.
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tipping for Guide & Driver & Crew during cruise
  • Personal expenses

Additional Information:

  • Prices are per person (US$), based on double occupancy
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays & Fridays from Mid-September to Mid-November.
  • Price excludes Personal expenses, gratuities to guides and drivers
  • Vietnam & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (subject to change).
  • Holiday surcharges and/or compulsory gala dinners apply between Dec. 23 - Jan. 02 and during period of Lunar New Year.
  • Vietnam visa required. Not included in package and can be arranged in two days.
  • Prices subject to change without notice

 

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