Visit a Cham minority village, fish farm and floating markets.
Location - Duration
- Duration: 2 day(s)
- Location: Chau Doc - Can Tho - Sai Gon
Itinerary
Day 1: Chau Doc - Can Tho
Pick up from your hotel, and then transfer to the boat dock. First we take a ride cruising to a fish farm, where you will hear about the ways of life and doing business of the floating- house people.
A Cham minority village is the next one visited, where a towel weaving workshop is located with the weaving of the colourful traditional wears (Sarongs and towels). We have a chance to learn more about the Mekong dDelta people on stilted houses, especially Cham ethnic minority people.
Back to Chau Doc for bus to Can Tho. On the way, stop over at an incense stick home workshop, then go on to Can Tho. Check in on arrival at the proposed hotel. You then have a free evening to explore Can Tho.
Day 2: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City
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. Visit Vermicelli making and rice mills. The boat takes us back to Can Tho for lunch and visiting the city.
After lunch, we join the tour bus to Vinh Long to visit the local market, then go on to My Tho for a short stop at Bonsai gardens. Head to Ho Cdhi Minh city and then bring you to your hotel.
Cancellation policy
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.
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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 endeavour 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.
Children Policy
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
Participant Guidelines
Other Disclosures
Includes:
- A/C car or van , boat trips Chau Doc, Can Tho, English speaking tour guide, one breakfast, all transfers and entrance fees, hotel accommodation based on two people sharing Twin room (Twin or Double).
- Departure time, meeting point : as requested.