Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Chau Doc (L/D)
Our tour starts with a drive through the Mekong Delta to the town of My Tho for a visit to the local markets. After browsing through the markets we will board our riverboats for a cruise along the endless waterways of the mighty Mekong. One of our stops will be Xeo Quyt Forest, which was a old Viet Cong stronghold during the American War. From here we will continue onto Long Xuyen where we will board our vehicle for the drive to Chau Doc. Overnight in Chau Doc.
Day 2: Chau Doc - Vinh Long (B/L)
Chau Doc town is situated close to the Cambodian border. While here we will be guided through a bonsai garden before heading up Sam Mountain for a birds eye view over the paddy fields towards Cambodia. Once off the mountain we visit a fish farm. From Chau Doc we drive to Can Tho for a tour around the city. Drive to Vinh Long where we board our private boat for a cruise to a lush tropical orchard. Tonight we will be accommodated with a local family in their house on stilts. Mattresses, mosquito nets and pillows are provided. This is a unique opportunity to closely observe life in the Delta.
Day 3: Vinh Long - Phong Dien - Cai Rang Market (B/L)
After breakfast, a boat trip takes you to the bustling wholesale Cai Rang & Phong Dien floating markets where the farmers exchange their products. Keep cruising through the small canals system- Mighty Mekong River on sampan; visit the rice noodles making village. Experience the "Monkey Bridge" in the Delta. Visit the second floating market of Cai Rang. Break time for lunch. Return to Ho Chi Minh city. Stop for visit & rest at the Bonsai garden in My Tho. Trip will be finished at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
