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Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City (D)
Arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Pick-up and transfer to a hotel. An afternoon
tour round Ho Chi Minh City, formerly called Saigon, features the History
Museum, the Binh Tay Market in Chinatown, ThienHau Temple and a lacquer
workshop. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City- My Tho (B, L, D)
Transfer to Tan An for a visit to CaoDai Temple. Take a bike ride along the Bao
Dinh Creek to My Tho (22km) with a stop-over at a dragon fruit garden and Vinh
Trang Pagoda. On arrival in My Tho, enjoy a Mekong tour comprising a cruise on
the Mekong River, a visit to local homes & orchards, a sampan ride on
palm-shaded creeks, a taste of seasonal fruit & honey tea and a performance of
traditional southern singing. Lunch of Mekong specialties is included. Overnight in My
Tho.
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Day 3: My Tho – Ben Tre (B, L, D)
In the morning, cross the Mekong River by ferry. Take a bike ride to Ben Tre
(12km) past coconut gardens, creeks and ponds. Then visit an elementary school
and the Ben Tre Market. In the afternoon, join the locals in their farm work
such as ploughing, sowing, reaping, etc. Overnight in Ben Tre.
Day 4: Ben Tre – Cai Mon – An Binh (B, L, D)
The morning starts with a short trip across the Mekong River by ferry. Take a
bike ride through coconut and fruit gardens to Cai Mon (20km), which is renowned
for delicious fruit and delicate bonsai all year round. Have lunch en route. In
the afternoon, take a boat cruise to An Binh Islet. Sip local liquor and share
the fascination of a traditional southern singing performance with the
islanders. Have dinner and accommodation at a local home.
Day 5: An Binh (B, L, D)
Enjoy a full-day exploration of An Binh Islet (20km) by bike, by sampan and on
foot. Visit local homes & orchards and participate in local activities such as
gardening, fishing, cooking and sports. Have lunch and dinner at the home. Overnight
at the home.
Day 6: An Binh – Vinh Long – Can Tho (B, L, D)
In the morning, transfer to Vinh Long by boat. On arrival, take a leisurely bike
ride around the town and stop over at the main market and the Long Ho handicraft
hamlet where bamboo baskets, bricks, etc. are made. Have lunch en route. The
afternoon is spared for a bike ride to Ba Cang (22km) and a boat ride to a Khmer
village, a local market and a bean curd workshop. Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 7: Can Tho (B, L, D)
In the morning, take a boat ride to the Cai Rang & Phong Dien floating markets
thronged with buyers and sellers moving around in boats laden with farm
products. Ride back to Can Tho via the Vong Cung Road(18km). The afternoon
program features a visit to Bang Lang Stork Sanctuary by coach and a sampan ride
on small creeks to villages. Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 8: Can Tho – Sa Dec - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, D)
Leave for Sa Dec by coach (60km). Ride to Tan Quy Dong flower village with
variety species of flowers and bonsais. Cross the Mekong River by ferry, take a
bike ride through Binh Thanh Islet to Xeo Quit Cajeput Forest(10km) past orchards,
creeks and ponds. Lunch at Xeo Quit. Take a sampan cruise through a vast swamp
under the canopy of a dense cajeput forest. Return to Ho Chi Minh City (130km) by
coach. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 9: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Downtown shopping (embroideries, lacquerware, wood-carvings,...) or at leisure
before check-out. Transfer to the airport for departure.All tours include: Present of handmade work - Accommodation based on twin sharing either Executive, Deluxe or Standard - Air Conditioned transportation - Meals in full board - All admission fees - English speaking guide - Tourist insurance. NOT included are: Single person surcharge - Drinks - Personal expenditures - International air ticket and airport tax - Tips
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