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MEKONG DELTA TOURS VIETNAM FROM HO CHI MINH TO PARADISE OF PHU QUOC ISLAND
Ho Chi Minh → Ben Tre → Can Tho → Phu Quoc
Have you ever taken part in the Mekong Delta tours in Vietnam?
Have you tried rowing the boat along the small canals or visiting the floating markets with floating stores and floating restaurants?
No matter yes or no, our journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc – the gem of Vietnamese tourism – that we introduce to you now will definitely a fancy experience in your life of traveling.
The tour will last 8 days, with endless wonderful things for you to enjoy, such as:
Experiencing the bustling atmosphere in the modern Ho Chi Minh City
Coming to Cu Chi, the land of history, with the wax statues look like real people, with the impressive network of tunnels,…
Cruising the river and explore beautiful orchards of Mekong Delta and trying the delicious flavors of the tropical fruits here
Discovering the biggest floating markets of the Mekong Delta such as Cai Rang, Cai Be,… and having a meal right on the boat
Exploring Phu Quoc Island, the gem of Vietnamese tourism with a lot of interesting activities such as swimming, fishing, and snorkeling,… Besides, the sunset and the fine, smooth sands of the beaches here are also very worth a visit.
Day 1: Arrive – Pick up & transfer to hotel. Free time
Activities:
When you arrive at the Tan Son Nhat International airport you’ll be met at the baggage claim by our friendly guide to start Mekong delta tour Vietnam. Just look for the sign with our Viet Heritage Travel logo and your name. We’ll get you to your hotel and see that you’re comfortable, plus we’ll give you an introduction to the city at the same time. Then the rest of the day is yours to settle in, relax, and explore the area.
Saigon is a city that never sleeps and offers a plethora of great restaurants and bars catering to all tastes, from street food vendors to the rooftop bar at the Rex Hotel, where international correspondents covered the Vietnam War and where the U.S. military attaché’s press briefing was held daily and dubbed the “Five O’clock Follies”. Whatever your interests, be sure to ask your guide for personal recommendations.
Meals: N/A
Included: Plane, Tour Guide, Ho Chi Minh Hotel, Cultural, History
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Tours – Cu Chi Tunnels
Activities:
We’ll pick you up in the morning and take you to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a major part of the Vietnam-American War and a fascinating day trip– explore the mysterious tunnels, find hidden doors and once-deadly traps. After lunch we’ll go back to HCMC and spend the afternoon either visiting the War Remnants Museum or the Presidential Palace, whichever you prefer. Then stroll around the city’s colonial streets in the evening to the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: Car, Tour Guide, Ho Chi Minh Hotel, Cultural, History
Day 3: Mekong Delta Tours – Ben Tre – Can Tho
Activities:
Breakfast at your hotel. The guide pick you up and transfer you to Ben Tre where is known as the capital of coconut in Mekong delta. Arrive at Ham Luong dock, you will take a boat and then cruise along Ham Luong River, a tributary to the Mekong River. The cool breeze from the river and lush tropical islands along its banks will immediately get you excited to explore all the great things ahead.
Arrive and visit various local workplaces to find many wonderful examples of how local people use ageless techniques to create their crafts, including activated charcoal, dried coconut, handy coconut husk brooms, and many family businesses using coir, or coconut fiber, to create amazing art. Cruise around the village roads by “Xe Lôi”, the local vehicle, which is a kind of motorized rickshaw. Kayak through the natural canals to get a unique experience of the peaceful beauty of the Mekong River as well as the rural life there. Having lunch at a local host house.
After lunch, you will have some time for relaxing. Then take a car to Can Tho. Arrive in Can Tho, check in hotel. Free time
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included: Car, Tour Guide, Can Tho Hotel
Day 4: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating market – Phu Quoc
Activities:
You’ll take a leisurely boat trip in the morning to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong river, then visit the vibrant Cai Răng floating market. See how the popular Vietnamese dish, rice vermicelli soup, is made and enjoy a delicious meal. Then we’ll take you to the airport for a flight to Phu Quoc island. We’ll pick you up when you arrive and take you to your hotel, then the afternoon is yours to relax on the famously beautiful island beach.
Phu Quoc has a lot to offer. In addition to featuring its spectacular beach, this charming island is home to local villages whose way of life has remained unchanged over the span of generations. Excursions by jeep through the island’s interior reveal small neighborhoods where the famed Phu Quoc fish sauce is made, sprawling pepper plantations and dozens of tiny fishing hamlets.
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Plane, Tour Guide, Phu Quoc Hotel, Boating, History
Day 5: Phu Quoc Island – Snorkeling – Fishing To The South Phu Quoc
Activities:
We’ll pick you up after breakfast at your hotel and take you to cruise the twelve stunning southern islands off the coast of Phu Quoc. You’ll get to do some snorkeling and fishing at the three most beautiful spots on the islands and simply enjoy the pristine beaches and underwater coral reef kingdom. On board the ship we’ll serve you a fresh fruit platter while you lounge in the tropical sun and take in the gorgeous view. Before we head back to the dock on Phu Quoc we’ll take you to Bai Sao Beach, a hidden treasure, a perfect beach with white sands and turquoise waves– it’s the beach you’ll be day-dreaming of for years to come!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included: Car, Tour Guide, Phu Quoc Hotel, Swimming, Boating
Day 6: Phu Quoc Island free time
Activities:
You’ll have a full day to spend however you’d like. Relax in the sun, go for a swim, or for the more adventurous– take a jeep excursion to the island interior or do a scuba diving day trip.
Meals: N/A
Included: N/A, Phu Quoc Hotel, Swimming, Nature
Day 7: Phu Quoc Island – Ho Chi Minh City
Activities:
You’ll have breakfast at the hotel and some morning free time, then we’ll come pick you up and take you to the airport for a flight back to Ho Chi Minh City. When you arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, we’ll pick you up and transfer you to your hotel, then you have the day to spend as you’d like.
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Car, Ho Chi Minh Hotel
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City
Activities:
You have free time in the morning until your private car arrives to take you to the airport for your next destination.
This is the end your Glimpse of Southern Vietnam with Viet Heritage Travel in Vietnam tours. We thank you for joining us on this incredible experience to explore all the wonders of Vietnam. Goodbye, and we hope to see you again next time! Viet Heritage Travel can also arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Car, Tour Guide,…
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