Mekong Delta Homestay

Day 1: Chau Doc - Can Tho.

At 7:30AM: After being picked up from your hotel or guesthouse, we transfer to the boat dock. First we take a ride cruising to a fish farm, where you will be hearing about the ways of life and work of the floating-house people.

A Cham minority village is the next one visited, where a towel weaving workshop is visited, with the weaving of the colorful traditional wears (sarongs and towels) on display. We have a chance to learn more about the Mekong Delta people of stilted houses, especially the Cham ethnic minority people.

Then, we head back to Chau Doc for a bus to Can Tho. On the way, we stop over at an incense stick home-workshop, and then go on to Can Tho.

We transfer to Phong Dien village by boat. Then, we have lunch (included) with the Mekong Delta people. You will have the chance to visit the rice fields, and go swimming in the river. Then be at the home-stay with the local people. You have dinner (included) with Vietnamese traditional dishes.

Day 2: Can Tho - Vinh Long - My Tho - Saigon.

At 7:30AM: After breakfast we take a small boat to discover the 2 biggest floating markets in the Mekong Delta; Cai Rang and Phong Dien. Cruise the small canals through villages interconnected by Monkey bridges, and visit Vermicelli making and rice mills. The boat takes us back to Can Tho for lunch and a tour of the city.

After lunch, we take the tour minivan to My Tho for a short stop at the Bonsai gardens.

End the tour in Saigon at the tourist area, District 1, at 6:30 pm.

Child discount:

• Under 2 years: Free of charge
• From 2 to 5 years old: 50% of adult's fare
• From 5 to 12 years: 75% of adult's fare

Cancellation will be charged as follow:

• More than 7 days prior to trip departure. No charge
• Within 7 days before arrival: 10% charge
• Within 5 days before arrival: 40% charge
• Within 3 days before arrival: 60% charge
• Within 48 hours before arrival: 100% charge

Final payment is due 2 days in advance of the tour.

These payments are due in our office or submitted online 3 days prior to the departure date. If reservations are made less than 2 days prior to departure, payment in full is required at the time of booking. If final payments are not received on time, Mekong Tours may cancel the reservation and invoke the cancellation fee.

Except if otherwise agreed by Mekong Tours, Client's payment shall be executed by cash, credit card or traveler's cheques. Except for cash payment, a service charge may apply (3% of the card holder). In cases where credit facilities have been agreed with the Client/Agent, payment shall be executed by swift or telegraphic transfer to the appropriate Mekong Tours bank account. Any bank charges levied by the sending bank relating to transfers to must be paid by the Mekong Tour Client/Agent.

Payment will be settled through our bank account at least 2 days before arrival.

Refund of Unused services

No refunds or exchange can be made in respect of accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours, transports or any other services which are included in the tour prices but not utilized by the tour member.

Voucher

Voucher will be issued by Mekong Tours after the booked trip is confirmed and payment is completed. A service voucher will be sent by email/fax or snail mail to passenger.

Liability and Insurance

Mekong Tours is not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by passengers incurred due to delay, accidents, natural disaster, political actions and unrest must be borne by passengers. Passengers are required to have full travel insurance. Should this occur, we will endeavor to substitute suitable arrangement of similar value. Participation on any tour implies full agreement to above conditions by all parties involved.

Confirmation

All confirmations are generally confirmed by return fax or e-mail within 2 working days. In case immediate confirmation is not possible, we will inform you of the booking status at the time of reservation.