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Uniquely Mekong Delta River Barge Cruise: 2 Days/ 1 Night
offered by supplier M18180 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 2
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 20
people
Destination(s):
Vietnam
Specialty Categories:
Boating and Sailing
Farm Stay & Ranching
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 250 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 400 US Dollar (USD)
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Taste a local cuisine a superb Indochina villa located by the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations. From our private chartered barge, we are able to closely observe the daily rituals of river life and participate in the bustling commercial activities.
Along the way, we will visit an orchard farm, handicraft villages, and a land market with an abundance of colorful fresh fruits and vegetables. We stay overnight in a traditional land house of a local family near the River. You will have the opportunity to observe the lifestyle of Mekong Delta peoples.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Cai Be - Phu An - Dong Hoa Hiep - An Binh
Pick up at the lobby of your hotel in Saigon, this morning we set off for a drive through the Mekong Delta to the town of Cai Be, well-known for its floating market. The cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. We will then proceed to Phu An hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the best sights the Mekong Delta can offer.
After lunch, your private sampan will cruise deeper to Dong Hoa Hiep and An Binh islands, a peaceful escape where you will be able to discover the rural life style and daily activities of the delta inhabitants such as roofs making with palm tree leaves, a bricks and tiles artisan factory, net fishing, an ancient Mandarin house dating from late 19th century.
Cruising along Dong Phu canal, we will make a last stop at a fruit orchard and bonsais plantation near Binh Hoa Phuc islet. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed with countless arroyos, and remaining unknown to many people. Late afternoon, disembarkation and check-in at a traditional charming house built on pillars by the river (Mai Quoc Nam or Muoi Dai).
Day 2: An Binh - Vinh Long - Sa Dec
After breakfast, back on board your private sampan for your second day cruise in the delta. Crossing the Co Chien river, some of the largest Mekong's arm, we will cruise under the spectacular My Thuan bridge. We will proceed the cruise up-stream on the Tien Giang river, another large arm of the Mekong. On the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the biggest bricks and tiles factory where we will you have an interesting visit.
Back on board, we will cruise to Sa Dec. On both sides of the river, locals are recolting water jacinths, another famous Mekong delta product used for furnitures and baskets. We will reach Sa Dec around noon. Lunch will be served on boat while cruising. The town is appearing like a little "venise" with numerous narrow canals, with various kind of activities on the banks. At around 3pm, you will disembark at Sa Dec local market, one of the biggest of the delta.
An optional visit of Sa Dec charming and peaceful town can be arranged by your own, walking along its narrow streets and beautiful old houses dating from the last century, some old Chinese temples, including the primary school of Marguerite Duras famous writer. Following this, we will rendezvous at 3:30 pm with our vehicle for the drive to the town of My Tho for a short break before our return to HCMC. Tour ends at your hotel in HCMC.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- All transportation and transfers
- Private Pick Up and Drop Off Service
- English speaking guide
- 1 night accommodation at local house by the river
- Full board meals as indicated in the itinerary 2 lunches (days 1+2), 1 dinner (day 1), Boat trip
- Fresh cotton towels fresh fruits with hot green tea and mineral water during cruise 1 hour bicycle ride
- Admission fees and permits where applicable
Price Excludes:
- Pre and Post trip accommodation in Saigon
- Personal expenses
- Tips and Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Beverage
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