Mekong Delta Trip to Saigon in Chau Doc, Vietnam

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Travel from Chau Doc to Can Tho, My Tho, and Saigon; visiting a Cham minority village, a fish farm, floating markets, and the canals and islands.

See itinerary for full trip details.

Location - Duration

Duration: 3 day(s)
Location: Chau Doc - Can Tho - My Tho - Sai Gon

Itinerary

Day 1: Chau Doc - Can Tho

After pick up from your hotel, we transfer to the boat dock. First we take a ride cruising to a fish farm; you will hear about the ways of life of the floating house people. A Cham minority village is the next stop, where a towel weaving workshop is located, producing the colourful traditional wares (sarong and towels). We have a chance to learn more about the Mekong Delta people living in the stilted houses, especially the Cham ethnic minority people.

From here it is back to Chau Doc for a bus to Can Tho. On the way, we will stop at an incense stick home workshop, and then go on to Can Tho. Check in on arrival at the hotel, then you will have a free evening to explore Can Tho.

Day 2: Can Tho - My Tho

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 places and rice mills. The boat takes us back to Can Tho for lunch and trip through the city. After lunch, we join the tour bus to Vinh Long to visit the local market, and then go on to My Tho for a short stop at the Bonsai gardens. After this, we check in the hotel, and you will have a free evening.

Day 3: My Tho - Ho Chi Minh City

The morning trip starts with a motorised boat cruise on the Bao Dinh Canal. Visitors then have a good opportunity to join in the daily activities of the local people and enjoy the atmosphere. Then we cruise on the Tien River to the Tortoise Island. On the way, we can view stilted houses, boat building workshops and some of the other islands - resembling a Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn.

Lunch will be served in the heart of the orchard to the sound of southern Vietnamese folk music, performed by the islanders. After visiting the coconut candy mill, the amazing boat trip will continue along the Thoi Son canal.

Then it is on to Ben Tre province - the country of coconuts - to learn more about the daily life of the local people. The boat trip will cruise through the natural Tan Thach canal, which is fully covered with water coconuts, and will make an unforgettable impression of the trip. From here, you will head to Ho Chi Minh City.

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.

Except if otherwise agreed by Mekong Tours, Client's payment shall be executed by cash, credit card or traveller'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 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 in Chau Doc, Can Tho, My Tho; English speaking tour guide; 2 breakfasts; all transfers and entrance fees; hotel accommodation based on 2 people sharing room (Twin or Double ).

- Departure times and meeting points as stated.

Mekong Delta Trip to Saigon

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