Authentic Mekong Delta 1 Day

CODE:

AZO-VCA

PRICE:

$ 29 pp

This trip is an ideal option for guests have limited time but still want to visit Mekong Delta in the Southern Vietnam. Known by Vietnamese as the “Land of Coconut”, Ben Tre is one of the best areas to explore the untouched and natural landscapes of Mekong Delta and discover its local life, beautiful canals and traditional activities.

Departure: Daily start

Tour type: S.I.C/Private Tour

Special tips:

All entrance fees included
All taxes & service charges included
Only 30% of grand total is deposit requested
Customer care 24/24

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HIGHLIGHTS:

Boarding a sampan for a trip along the picturesque canal to explore the local life in Ben Tre
Doing an exclusive biking trip
Tatse local Vietnamese cuisine
Visit the local market

08.00: Welcome you at our office or the appointment place, departure for My Tho Province. It takes us about 1.5hr from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho Town. On the way, we will have chance to see a peaceful Mekong Delta countryside, beautiful landscape along the way as well as the large green rice fields, the calmed Vam Co Dong River and the busy Long An Town.

Upon the arrival to My Tho Town, take a stop to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda - the oldest ancient pagoda in Southern Vietnam, where is known as the largest and the most special architecture pagoda in Mekong Delta. It’s was combined by Vietnamese culture with Khmer’s culture as well as European’s architecture

Then, transfering to the pier for getting on a motor boat. Take a leisurely boat ride to visit 4 islands, including: Dragon, Phoenix, Tortoise, Unicorn, enjoy fresh air in a peaceful life of the locals, seeing stilt houses, fishing floating farms...

After passing Rach Mieu Bridge, we disembark at Thoi Son Islet that locates on Phoenix Island. Take a leisurely walking on the village paths, visit local's house, orchard garden and enjoy seasonal fruits while listening to Southern folk music.

Keep visiting honey bee farm, taste delicious honey tea with lemon that is good for your health. We also have a chance to visit snake, crocodile farms for more adventure.

Take a hand- rowed sampan through the creeks for sightseeing the natural water coconut trees a symbol in the Delta areas.

Return to the motor boat, keep cruising to Ben Tre Province where we stop to visit coconut candy workshop to know how to make delicious coconut candies and many kind of snacks in their factory

We will stop in a small restaurant for lunch and short break.

After that, cruising to Unicorn Island to visit crocodile farm and visit the remains of Coconut belief.

Then take a short walking through the narrow village path to the car

Get in car and coming back to Ho Chi Minh City. Ends of your trip

Price from (USD):
Category	S.I.C TOUR	PRIVATE MEKONG - MY THO - BEN TRE - FULLDAY TOUR
Standard	29	No of pax	02 pax	04 pax	06 pax	08 pax	10 pax
			125	75	59	45	39
Note:	Season promotion can be applied with further contact

Inclusion:

Professional English speaking guide
Transfers by A/C tourist vehicle with mineral water
All entrance and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
Boat trip and sampan in Mekong Delta as mentioned above
Mineral water on bus (1 bottle/person/day)
Meals as mentioned in the program: 01 Lunch in the local restaurant
Government Tax (VAT) & service charges

Exclusion:

All International & domestic airfare; visa stamping fee
Other meals, beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
Travel insurance
All other services which is mentioned above

What to bring?

Print out your Mekong Delta - My Tho - Ben Tre Tour Booking Confirmation.
Please prior check the weather forecast to take walking shoes, raincoat, extra clothes insect repellent and sunscreen...etc
Prepare cash for personal expenses

What to know?

Do not wear short clothes when visiting pagodas, temples, churches and mausoleum
Special food's request (diet or vegetarian, food allergy …) should be informed before your departure date.
Beside the essential items such as long sleeve clothes, hat, trekking shoes, sunscreen, mosquito repelent, you can carry some extra things as camera, flash light, water etc
At the weekend (every Fri, Sat, Sun) Hanoi Old Quarter area does not allow vehicles, so we will inform you in advance to pick up/drop you off at nearby streets
The period from April to October will good to pack a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen (~SPF30) and from November to March, more warm clothing is advised.
After using services of rowing boat trip, local tuk tuk (cyclo); bellman or waiter always expect some tiping for their hard work besides of their fixed salary.
Every hotel/homestay have free luggage storage rooms for their clients. You can consider to re-pack again for each tour while the other items can be left at hotel
Tour cost & availability can be changed in X'Mas, Easter Season, Western New Year and Vietnamese New Year - Please contact for more information

Notice:

The S.I.C Tours is joined tour with the others with the guarantee of service quality
The S.I.C Tours will not be the same service arrangement with The Private Tour (please follow the final confirmation)