Mekong along the water & Phu Quoc Island - 4 days
Overview
This trip focuses on exploring the Mekong Delta, with its unique landscapes, at a chosen and adapted pace. You will enjoy water excursions and also indulge in beach pleasures. Before reaching the fine sandy beaches of Phu Quoc, you will discover the Mekong Delta: by bike, on foot, and aboard a boat, immersing yourself in nature and local life.
- Lush landscapes: Mekong Delta waterways, coconut jungle, endless rice fields, and vibrant orchards.
- Vibrant and colorful floating markets of Cai Rang.
- Rich activities with highlights: peaceful sampan rides to visit the Cai Rang floating market and Mekong Delta waterways, overnight cruise on the Mekong, bike rides in the shade of fruit trees.
- Enjoy relaxation on Phu Quoc Island, home to one of the most beautiful beaches in the Gulf of Thailand with turquoise waters, following your stay in the Mekong Delta.
Itinerary Expand All
Day 1Arrival In Ho Chi Minh City - City Tour (L)
Day 2Hochiminh – Ben Tre, The Land Of Coconut Trees – Cho Lach (B, L, D)
Boat excursion on the Ben Tre River, tuk-tuk ride to Nhon Thanh village, exploration of local life.
8:00 AM: Departure for the Mekong Delta to Ben Tre Province, the land of coconut trees. Upon arrival at the Hung Vuong pier, a motorboat excursion unveils the customs and daily life of Mekong Delta residents: fishing, goods transportation, etc. First stop at a ceramic kiln to witness how bricks are decorated and baked. Then, visit one of the coconut candy workshops. Taste these candies with honey tea.
Continue your boat excursion to the Cai Son and Nhon Thanh arroyos, where local families specialize in mat-making. Tuk-tuk ride through idyllic landscapes of rice fields, coconut groves, and vegetable gardens. Stop at a coconut orchard to learn the technique of coconut harvesting. Lunch at a family-owned restaurant.
In the afternoon, a short walk allows you to delve into local life, followed by a brief rowing boat ride along small canals amidst palm groves. Then, return to Ben Tre Quay on the main boat. Disembark at the Ham Luong quay and head to Cho Lach. Homestay accommodation. You will have the opportunity to participate in the making and tasting of Banh Xeo, a crispy crepe filled with soybean sprouts, pork slices, and shrimp. Dinner and night at Jardin du Mekong.
Day 3Cho Lach - Cai Be – Cruise And Overnight On Board (B, L, D)
Day 4Cai Rang Floating Market – Phu Quoc Island (B)
Prices and Accommodation
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Useful Information
It is hot in the South, so remember to bring sunscreen, a raincoat, a hat, and insect repellent. Also, make sure to wear good shoes.
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