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Trip Valid:1 Sep 2009 to 31 Dec 2010
Also runs from:1 Jan 2011 to 31 Dec 2011
Duration:7-8 hours
Pickup location:
Pick up at centrally located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City.
Pickup time:8.00 AM-8.30 AM
Drop-off location:
Drop off at centrally located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City.
Drop-off time:4.00 PM-4.30 PM
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.
Trip Code:VUA Group size:Minimum 1, Maximum 12 Price:USD 35.00 Style:Local Life & CultureEscape the city for the lush fields and countless canals of the Mekong Delta. Cruise through the waterways, call into an island studded with tropical gardens, try local fruit. Rich and fertile, this region is Vietnam's agricultural heartland and this full-day adventure is the perfect way to discover its lush interior.
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.
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.Voucher Exchange details
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.Confirmation of booking
Please contact the local supplier to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.Your trip
This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.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.Tipping
If you are happy with the services provided 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.Children policy
Children must be between 6 and 11 years of age inclusive.
Language
English- Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
- Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.
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