A LITTLE MEKONG DELTA & PHU QUOC ISLAND
Means of transport:
This morning we leave the hotel at 8 am and drive to Ben Tre Province in the Mekong delta.
Upon arrival at Hung Vuong Pier (90km from Sai Gon), we get on a boat and cruise along the Ben Tre River. The boat stops at an artisanal brick factory for you to explore its imposing ovens. A sweet break is planned at a coconut candies workshop where you will watch how coconut flesh is used and processed. A short tuk-tuk bike ride on the winding small road of the countryside will take you deeper into the village and we will stop at a family braiding mats. The local restaurant prepares typical dishes of the Mekong delta for your lunch. Following, we board on a rowing boat to join the maze of canals and return to the landing stage. Stop at Mr. Sau Khanh's house, a very hospitable villager to see his antique collection. He will happily show you the special technique of climbing coconut palms. Overnight in the homestay.
Start the morning with breakfast prepared by the family, then traverse a branch of the Mekong by sampan. Later, you will journey by bike through the local countryside to see first-hand, daily life on the Mekong. The winding path meanders between charming traditional houses. Back on board the sampan, several stops are made along a canal for a chance to see coconuts being worked. You will disembark near the town of Cho Thom, say goodbye to your crew and travel by road to Can Tho. In the afternoon, the exploration continues with a stopover at Binh Thuy's old house, the site of the 1992 film adaptation of Marguerite Duras' novel L' Amant. You are then free to discover the shops around the port for the rest of the afternoon.
Overnight at the hotel.
In the morning, we will take an early boat trip to Cai Rang floating market, the largest in the region, where boats stuffed with fruit and vegetables gather every day. After joining in at the busy market, you will take a walk in Mr. Ba Cong’s orchard to taste fresh tropical fruits. Following that is a visit to a workshop where you will see how the local (canna indica) vermicelli is made.
Transfer to Can Tho airport for your flight to Phu Quoc. Welcome by a driver (no guide) and transfer to your hotel.
Free time to enjoy the stunning beach of the Island. Overnight at the hotel.
Free time to enjoy the stunning beach of the Island. Overnight at the hotel.
Transfer to the Phu Quoc airport (no guide) for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. End of our services.
OVERVIEW
The tour starts in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), and passes through two large cities in the Mekong delta: Ben Tre and Can Tho. The trip ends on Phu Quoc Island where you will have a couple of days to relax on its beautiful beaches.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore the waterways of the Mekong Delta & the animated Cai Rang Floating Market
• Take a sampan boat ride to witness daily life on the Delta
• Relax at a windy beach on Phu Quoc Island
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