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Mekong Discovery

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Highlights:

• Explore the bustling port city of My Tho.
• Experience the incredibly lush beauty of the Mekong Delta.
• Cruise the Mekong River.
• Savour tropical fruit on an island.
• See how local coconut candy is made.
• Visit a honey farm deep in the delta.
• Feast on Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant.
• Rowing sampan along the canals under the green canopy of water coconuts trees

Tour style:Local Life & Culture
Inclusion:

English speaking guide, Transport & Entrance fees as indicated, Meals: 1 lunch.

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, Tips or gratuities for drivers or guides.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 7-8 hours
• Pickup location:

  Pick up at Front entrance of the Saigon Opera House - Dong Khoi St, District 1 (intersection of Le Loi St)

• Pickup Time: 8.00 AM
• Drop off location:

  Drop off at centrally located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City.

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.

• Confirmation of booking:

  Pls email us at info@hochiminhcityurbanadventures.com or give us a call at our hotline number + 84 909 904 100 to reconfirm your booking 24 hours prior to departure.

• Dress standard:

  Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate.

• Child policy:

  Children must be between 6 and 11 years of age inclusive.

• Language: English

Itinerary:

We depart Ho Chi Minh City for the city of My Tho (approximately 2 ½ hours).  

A former naval base, My Tho is now a bustling port city in the Mekong Delta.   The area is the final destination of the mighty Mekong River which winds it's way from Tibet, through China, Burma, Laos, Cambodia and finally Vietnam.  An incredibly fertile region it's prime industry is food production, producing approximately half of Vietnam's total agricultural output.  Life for villages in the area revolves around the rivers and canals that make up the delta, people are more likely to transport by river than road.

Upon arrival into My Tho we board our private boat for a cruise on the Mekong River.  Our first stop is at a fish farm to gain an insight into one of the cottage industries in the region. On our boat ride our local guide will take us to visit an island with lush tropical gardens where we have a chance to sample tropical fruit.  Continuing to another island in the Mekong Delta we learn more about another cottage industry, coconut candy.  Our local guide will take us to a factory and explain the process of making the sweet.  We have a chance to visit local villages in the area and learn more about the traditional lifestyles, culture and customs of people who call the Delta their home.

We continue our visit by Xe Loi (motorized cart), visiting a bee farm where we transfer to smaller rowing boat allowing us to get deeper into the smaller canals of the Delta.

Our lunch destination is Diem Phuong restaurant where our local guide will provide us with some advice on the finer points of local cuisine and assist us with ordering some of these delicacies.  After lunch we return to My Tho for the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City where you will be dropped off at your hotel.

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Traveller Feedback:

Ms. Kristin C.
USA ~ 06 May 2013[back to top]

I absolutely loved our guide. She was knowledgeable, kind, and had a great sense of humor. She definitely added to the fun of the trip. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone.

 

katie b.
United Kingdom ~ 01 May 2013[back to top]

A great first day introduction to the Mekong delta. Very pleased I made time for this tour.

 

Mr. nick w.
United Kingdom ~ 13 Apr 2013[back to top]

Nguien was an excellent guide, well informed and funny too. Content of the trip was diverse, informative and interesting. Will definitely recommend to friends planning to visit the region in the future.

 

Ms. Netchanoke P.
Thailand ~ 04 Oct 2012[back to top]

Guide Ms.Houng was done a great job. She is funny and generous as well as informative. The tour is fabulous. All customers were very happy even in heavy rain.

 

Mr. Alison P.
Australia ~ 18 Jul 2012[back to top]

This was a really good tour. The small group, inclusion of locally sourced components, and a knowledgeable friendly guide made it the best one day tour I've ever done.

 

Your trip:

This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour