The Mekong Delta is the bottom half of Vietnam’s two rice baskets. This vast delta is formed by the deposition of the multiple tentacles and tributaries of the mighty Mekong River which has its origin in the Tibetan highland plateau 2,800 miles away. From its source, the river makes its way through China, Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Cambodia and South Vietnam before flowing out into the South China Sea. The Mekong’s Vietnamese name, Cuu Long, means Nine Dragons for the nine mouths that terminate the flow of this great river as it is absorbed by the sea. The trip is a chance for tourist to get very close view of local people in the Delta, to understand more about their lives that live along with water with canals & river around. The people of south Vietnam are often very proud of the richness and vastness of this land. When referring to the rice fields in this area, they often say, “co bay thang canh”, meaning the land is so large that the cranes can stretch their wings as they fly. Today, the region is one of Vietnam’s highest produce of rice crops, vegetables and fruits.
ITINERARY
Sai Gon – Cai Be – Tan Phong Island – Saigon (Lunch)
Guide picks you up at your hotel. Today we will drive toward Mekong Delta – Southern- most area of Viet Nam and known as the rice basket region of the country- First we will drive to Cai Be (2,5 hours) Take boat trip to visit Cai Be Floating market. Then, an optional stop can be made at local workshops where you can see how to make rice paper, coconut candy and pop-rice, pop-corn.
A delicious lunch will be served at local house.
After lunch, we’ll come to Tân Phong island. The rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals and to enjoy the peaceful time. It is so interesting to see traditional houses made of wood or palm leaves and see some activities of the local farmers with an opportunity to make contacts with them and see how they catch fish or pick up fruits by ancestral ways in Mekong Delta…
One more option for you if you like biking around the village on Tân Phong island, biking / walking on village paths will be so amazing to see the local farms, houses, real life and have an opportunity to see farmers picking up their fruits on the ancestral ways in Mekong Delta.. where we can also see how they make rice-net for spring-rolls, sew coconut-leaves for cottage roof and specially see how they wave the dried water-hyacynth to make many products: baskets, bags, hats, wallets, shoes…
Come to visit Mekong garden, have a cup of tea and enjoy the local music in this garden. The cruise will end at Cai Be pier and drive back to Saigon approx. 17:30. Have a nice trip!
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DETAILS
LAND PRICE FOR PRIVATE GROUP OF 2 PERSON IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS
FROM OCT 2017 TO APRIL 2018: 155.00 PER PERSON
TOUR PRICES INCLUDE:
- Private transportation with good air-conditioner as in program
- Meals as indicated in program (excluded drinks)
- All sight seeing and boat fees as in program
- Local English speaking guide as described
- Complimentary 01 bottle of mineral water per person per day tour
TOUR PRICES EXCLUDE:
- Drinks – private expenses
- Travel insurance of all types
- Tips
- All visas and airfares
- All types of bank fees for payment
- Other services not mentioned
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