HIGHLIGHTS
- Boat trip in Ben Tre and sampan inside small arroyos
- Homestay at Jardin Du Mekong
- One night cruise inside Mekong Delta
This trip takes you to the mighty Mekong river, gives you a real insight and understanding into how life is lived along the banks and in the Vietnam Delta region. Discover markets, pagodas and local villages, enjoy authentic Mekong Delta cruise on Le Cochinchine.
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Intimate Asia (Vietnam Tour)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Boat trip in Ben Tre and sampan inside small arroyos
- Homestay at Jardin Du Mekong
- One night cruise inside Mekong Delta
This trip takes you to the mighty Mekong river, gives you a real insight and understanding into how life is lived along the banks and in the Vietnam Delta region. Discover markets, pagodas and local villages, enjoy authentic Mekong Delta cruise on Le Cochinchine.
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Ben Tre (Mekong Delta)
Begin deep excursion to Mekong Delta. Explore waterways and local people life by embarking on a boat trip. Stop to visit local cottage factories where bricks, popcorns coconut candies are made. Return to the boat and begin a sampan ride along small canals, admire the scenery and the daily life of the local villagers. Lunch will be at a local family serving specialties of the area. Then drive to Cho Lach, the land of coconuts. Settle into the homestay “Jardin Du Mekong”. Enjoy a biking tour around the village, back to homestay for a hand-on cooking Vietnamese food. Dinner with the family. Relax with a foot soaking with lemon grass in the garden. Overnight at Jardin Du Mekong (L, D).

Day 2: Ben Tre - Cai Be
At leisure until take a short boat trip to Cai Be. Board the Le Cochinchine for a delightful Mekong cruise to Can Tho via Tra On. Up to river tide, disembark and make a pleasant walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities, especially some orchards with its famer. Cruise to continue to Tra On. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the river. Dinner and overnight on board (B, L, D)

Day 3: Tra On – Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, the cruise to continue to Can Tho. Enjoy the magnificent sunrise on the river. Leisurely cruise up the Bassac river while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Arrive Can Tho, a small boat will take you explore the Cai Rang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. And through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards. Disembark around 10 a.m. at the Ninh Kieu wharf and transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City. End of tour (B).
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