Spirit of Mekong

Following this trip, tourists spend one full day touring around the Mekong Delta including the visits to My Tho Street fruit market, the Tortoise Island, fishing ports then to the coconut candy mill, etc. On the following day is an exciting visit to the Cai Rang and Phong Dien floating market, Can Tho market and Tram forest.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (-/L/D)

In the morning, ODC Travel’s tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel around 7:30 – 8:00 and transfer to Mekong Delta (140km).
Arrive in the beautiful rural district of Trung Luong, take a boat on the Mekong River along the Bao Dinh Canal to My Tho, visit fruit market alongside the canal. Lunch in My Tho Town.

Then take a nice cruise on the Tien River to the Quy Island (Tortoise Island). On the way, view the fishing port, stilt house, boat building workshop, the other Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn Island, the coconut candy milk, the amazing boat trip on the Thoi Son canal, famous for year-round fruits and Southern folk song.

Continue on to Ben Tre province, the country of coconut, see a typical agricultural model Garden - Pond - Cage, and enjoy the relaxing honey tea. Then transfer to Can Tho city at the end of the day. Overnight at hotel in Can Tho.

Option 2 : Homestay ( D )
Transfer by motor boat to a small village in Cai Rang district. Check into your riverside cottage. In the afternoon, go cycling or trekking around the village to experience the rural lifestyle of the Mekong Delta people. Join a family as they prepare dinner, then share the meal with them. Enjoy an evening of traditional folk music with your neighbors. Overnight in your riverside cottage.

Day 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang – Phong Dien – Ho Chi Minh (B/L/-)

Early in the morning, take a boat to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Hau River. Visit the Cai Rang and Phong Dien floating markets which are the most original and bustling places of region.

Then roam into the village to get in touch with the local people followed by a visit to Can Tho market. On the way back to Ho Chi Minh City by bus, stop over for visiting Rung Tram forest. Drop off at your hotel upon arrival.

Tour includes:

• Roundtrip transfer
• Full board meals
• Boat trip on Mekong Delta
• 3* hotel or homestay in Can Tho
• Tours and activities as stated above
• English speaking guide
• Security premium
• Entrance fees

Tour excludes:

• Travel insurance
• Extra food and beverages
• Telephone and laundry
• Tips and personal expenses

Tour Notes:

• Please take your passport to check in hotel
• Beware of your luggage and money
• Inform in advance if you are vegetarian.
• Take hat, raincoat, water and cash.
• All customers must obey the order of your tour guide for your safety.
• Passengers are advised not to take along big luggage for convenience.