Mekong Delta Tour

Overview:   Three days on the complex maze of the Mekong Delta is hardly enough for some people, but this tour gives a taste of life on the mighty Mekong River and its' tributaries. You will be taken on a trip along the myriad of canals and tributaries to get more in depth view of life in the Delta. Gliding on the bustling waterways, enjoy the opportunity to interact with the local people at floating markets, eat tropical fruits in lush orchards, look into the art of Bonsai and have tea in a typical boathouse.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Vinh Long (B, L, D)
From Ho Chi Minh City, our tour guide will take you to My Tho to start the journey to the Mekong Delta past Ben Luc, Tan An and Chau Thanh. Sightseeing My Tho with

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boat trip on the Mekong - My Tho is the capital of Tien Giang Province, a quiet city of 100,000 and unfortunately one of the poorest cities in the Mekong Delta. Stop for visit to My Tho church, a solid pastel-yellow building built about a century ago. The stone plaques set in the church walls express 'merci' and 'cam on' to Fatima and other figures. See My Tho central market, the streets are filled with stalls selling everything from fresh food and bulk tabacco to boat propellers; Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful and well maintained sanctuary. The charitable monks here provide a home to orphans, disabled and other needy children. We keep on cruising on Mekkong River, catch the images of the southernmost region of Vietnam which was formed by sediment deposited by the Mekong River. Silt deposits extend the delta shoreline at the mouth of the river by as mush as 79m per year. The area is known as Vietnam's 'bread basket' and produces rice to feed the entire country. Stop at Dragon island, see many longan orchards which can be visited and the lush, palm fringed shores of the island are lined with wooden fishing boats. Phoenix island is the next stop. Until his imprisonment and the consequent dispersion of his flock, the Coconut Monk (Ong Dao Dua) led a small community on this island. Onward to Vinh Long. Overnight in Vinh Long.

Day 2: Vinh Long - Can Tho (B, L, D)
Excursion to Tra Vinh. Bordered by the Tien and the Hau branches of the Mekong River, Tra Vinh's location on a peninsula makes it somewhat isolated. There are over 140 Kh'mer pagodas in the province and there are about 3000 ethnic Khmer living here. Ong Pagoda, a very ornate, brightly painted building, unusually for the Delta, it is a 100% Chinese pagoda and still a very active place of worship. Founded in 1556 by the Fujian Chinese Congregation, it has been rebuilt a number of times with funds from visitors from Taiwan and Hong Kong. Ong Met pagoda, located in the centre of town, the monks here are friendly and happy to show anyone around. An pagoda and museum which is located south west of Tra Vinh is this pagoda and the Khmer Minority People's Museum. We continue with Ba Om Pond, a spiritual site for the Khmer and a picnic site for local Vietnamese. The square-shaped pond is surrounded by tall trees and is pleasant. Nearby is the An Vuong Pagoda which is a beautiful and venerable Khmer-style pagoda. Final spot today is Uncle Ho’s temple. Located in Long Duc commune, north of Tra Ving town, 'worshippers' continue to flock here. Transfer from Vinh Long to Can Tho. Overnight in Can Tho

Day 3: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, D)
Boat trip to Phong Dien Floating Market, the best floating market in the Mekong Delta with many stand-up rowing boats around. The market is visited by boat first and then one returns to Can Tho by car. Onward to Saigon, across the Hau Giang River by ferry between Can Tho and Vinh Long and then pass Vinh Long and My Tho. Arrive in Sai Gon in the late afternoon.

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