Experience the Mekong Delta’s sights and rhythms on a relaxed journey that offers an authentic glimpse into Vietnamese rural life. Immerse yourself in the peaceful tranquility of the countryside and discover the cottage industries that drive the region’s economy. Our tour will take you on a leisurely exploration by boat, vehicle, and bicycle. With plenty to offer, this amazing tour is perfect for anyone looking to discover the beauty and richness of the Mekong Delta.
Mekong Mighty Life Escape to Cambodia 3 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Enjoy the serene peacefulness of the countryside and the outdoors
- Learn about the religious life of locals by visiting Cao Dai temple and Cai Be Cathedral
- Travel to local factories and learn about the cottage industry in the region
- Visit the Champa minorities with their traditional towel-weaving village, and have a look at their Muslim temple and the Arabic class for their children.
What’s Included
- 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches
- Car, Cruise
- Hotel (2 nights), N/A (1 night)
- Transfer private Car from/to Hotel in Ho Chi Minh Hotel.
- All entrance fees.
- 02 nights in hotel
- English Speaking guide.
- Meals mentioned on tour
- Cold water and issues
Policy
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Itinerary
Experience the Mekong Delta's sights and rhythms on a relaxed journey that offers an authentic glimpse into Vietnamese rural life. Immerse yourself in the peaceful tranquility of the countryside and discover the cottage industries that drive the region's economy. Our tour will take you on a leisurely exploration by boat, vehicle, and bicycle. With plenty to offer, this amazing tour is perfect for anyone looking to discover the beauty and richness of the Mekong Delta.
Tour Plan
Morning
08:00:Â You will be picked up from your hotel for a transfer to Cai Be market. The transfer will take about more than 2 hours.
Upon arrival at Cai Be Dry Market, you will witness the bustling shopping atmosphere and see the diverse goods sold by local vendors. Following that, you will board a wooden boat and pass through the breathtaking yet extremely pleasant landscapes of the Mekong Delta.
On the journey, you will get the opportunity to visit a local family factory and see the making process of local items such as coconut candy, rice paper, pop rice, and more throughout the trip. Don't forget to pick up some souvenirs to bring home and give them to your family members.
We'll take a sampan to Cu Lao Tan Phong and relax while watching the performance of Don Ca Tai Tu, a Southern Vietnamese traditional music genre designated as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.
For lunch, we'll head to a local restaurant to enjoy some exquisite regional specialties in the Mekong Delta.
After the meal, you will be escorted back to your hotel in Can Tho
Afternoon
Relax at your hotel in Can Tho. You can enjoy some night markets there and taste various local foods.
Morning
Wake up early to be transferred to Cai Rang. At around 08:00, you will arrive in Cai Rang, and pay a visit to the Cai Rang floating market. The floating market is a well-known market where vendors advertise their products by hanging them from a pole. When you arrive at the Cai Rang floating market, you will be drawn in by the bustling activity along the riverbanks as well as how locals sell their products.
We will go to Binh Thuy Ancient House, a 135-year-old antique home, and marvel at the timeless beauty of the combination architecture of Vietnamese, Chinese, and French. Then we'll go to Tra Uoi village to meet some talented craftspeople and witness how bamboo baskets and bamboo fishing nets are made.
We will have lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon
After lunch and some leisure time, you'll visit a crocodile farm in Long Xuyen City - this farm is presently home to hundreds of different crocodile species. Later, we'll take a boat ride to see a floating village where fish are grown beneath the houses.
We will cross the river and visit a land-based Cham village to view the houses on stilts and acknowledge the traditional Cham culture. It's also an excellent way to find out some weaving cooperatives that produce gorgeous handcrafted scarves and sarongs in cotton and silk.
Stop at a sacred Muslim temple and an Arabic class for children to learn more about local culture and way of life.
Stay overnight in Chau Doc
Morning /Afternoon
Around 06:45, we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, you have a quick stroll around the neighboring market before being picked up at the riverbank to tour the nearby fish farms and floating villages. You can capture all of the beauty of the river and the beauty of the people that live here during the journey.
Finally, the service will come to an end, and you will go by speedboat to the Sisowath tourist dock in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.