6 days

Experience the Magic of the Mekong River

Saigon, Cai Be, Can Tho, Cai Be

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$750 $599
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From Saigon (formerly known as Ho Chi Minh City), you can enjoy a wealth of fascinating experiences. Admire the beauty of the city, delve into the rich history at the Cu Chi Tunnels, or immerse yourself in the river life of the Mekong Delta. As you glide along the waters, you'll explore the serene canals of the mighty Mekong, witness the vibrant commerce of the floating markets, visit artisans crafting coconut creations, and savor a romantic atmosphere aboard a Mekong cruise.

 

Highlights

  • Enjoy a full-day tour exploring vibrant Saigon, visiting highlights such as the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and Cu Chi Tunnels.
  • Take a guided, leisurely walk through a village and its surrounding fruit orchards or rice fields.
  • Engage with friendly locals and sample fresh local produce and fruits.
  • Board a sampan boat to visit the Cai Rang floating market.
  • Unwind on the Mekong Eyes Cruise while admiring the stunning scenery and daily life of the Mekong communities.
  • Discover the small canals of Tan Phong Islet and visit a family that produces coconut candy.
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By Day Transfer Destinations Activities Meals
Day 1 Saigon Arrive in Ho Chi Minh, airport transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh...
Day 2 Saigon Discover Cu Chi Tunnels, Join Ho Chi Minh city tour B, L
Day 3 Saigon, Cai Be Transfer to embarkation of the cruise, get on board watch the... B, L, D
Day 4 Cai Be, Can Tho Excursion on a long sampan to Cai Rang floating market and noodles... B, L, D
Day 5 Can Tho, Cai Be, Saigon Check-out of the cabin. Excursion on rowing sampan, exploring small... B, L
Day 6 Saigon Check out of hotel, transfer to airport for your flight departure. B
1 Saigon
Transfer: Car
Activities: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh, airport transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh...

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh, airport transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh for your check -in

  • Welcome to Vietnam - Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City!
  • Upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, our guide will greet you and escort you to your hotel in the city center. After checking in, you’ll have the freedom to explore the vibrant heart of this youthful city at your leisure.
  • Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
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2 Saigon
Transfer: Car
Activities: Discover Cu Chi Tunnels, Join Ho Chi Minh city tour

Discover Cu Chi Tunnels, Join Ho Chi Minh city tour

  • 08:30 AM: After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, your private guide will meet you in the lobby. You’ll embark on a one-and-a-half-hour drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a fascinating network of over 200 km that served as shelters for guerrillas during the war against American forces.
  • After lunch at a local restaurant, the afternoon will be dedicated to a city tour. You’ll visit the Reunification Hall, previously known as the Presidential Palace, where Communist tanks famously rolled in on April 30, 1975, marking the fall of Saigon. This remarkable building is steeped in history that remains vivid in many memories.
  • The tour also includes the War Remnants Museum, the Old Post Office, Chinatown, and Ben Thanh Market, the bustling heart of the city and one of its most vibrant areas.
  • Around 04:30 PM, the tour will conclude, and you’ll be returned to your hotel to relax.
  • Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
🍽️ B, L
3 Saigon, Cai Be
Transfer: Car Walking Cruise
Activities: Transfer to embarkation of the cruise, get on board watch the...

Transfer to embarkation of the cruise, get on board, watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekong people, enjoy the sunset on the top deck.

  • Around 8:00 - 8:30 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel in Saigon (formerly Ho Chi Minh City) and transport you to Cai Be. You’ll board your wooden river cruise vessel around noon. After enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, we’ll introduce you to the on-board facilities and your cozy cabin. As lunch is served, the boat will begin its cruise, allowing you to relax and take in the stunning scenery and daily life along the Mekong River.
  • In the afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to disembark for a guided stroll through a nearby village and its surrounding fruit orchards or rice fields. Engage with the friendly locals and sample some of the fresh produce.
  • After your walk, return to the boat and unwind with a drink at the bar or relax on the deck as the sun sets over the breathtaking landscape of the Mekong. The cruise boat will anchor for the night, and the day concludes with a delightful on-board dinner. You’ll spend the night on your floating hotel in the Mekong Delta.
🍽️ B, L, D
4 Cai Be, Can Tho
Transfer: Boat
Activities: Excursion on a long sampan to Cai Rang floating market and noodles...

Excursion on a long sampan to Cai Rang floating market and noodle producing family, walk to a rural village or cooking class on board.

  • Wake up refreshed to the gentle sounds of the river and prepare for another exciting day of exploration in the Mekong Delta. At 6:30 AM, the cruise vessel departs for a sunrise journey. Enjoy an early breakfast while observing locals engaged in their daily tasks, such as drying exotic fruits and constructing ships in the wooden yards.
  • After breakfast, we’ll board a sampan to visit Cai Rang floating market, the region's most vibrant and bustling market. Marvel at the wide variety of exotic fruits and vegetables available as we approach the boats to chat and negotiate with the vendors. We’ll also visit local factories where candy and cakes are made, or paddle through the lush waterways to see local homes, thriving orchards, and shipyards.
  • Later in the morning, you can take a leisurely rowboat through the green landscape to admire local houses and orchards. Alternatively, you might choose to explore the nearby town on foot or ride a bicycle along the small canals of the Mekong River.
  • As lunch is served, the cruise boat continues its journey. In the afternoon, there will be an excursion to one of the charming villages along the route. You’ll spend the night on board, with dinner served during your stay.
🍽️ B, L, D
5 Can Tho, Cai Be, Saigon
Transfer: Car Bicycle Boat
Activities: Check-out of the cabin. Excursion on rowing sampan, exploring small...

Check-out of the cabin. Excursion on rowing sampan, exploring small canals of Tan Phong islet, coconut candy producing family.Bicycle ride on back roads or walk in a small village along the Mekong Canals

  • At 6:30 AM, enjoy a morning cruise along with a tea break served on board. After breakfast, set off early to experience the beautiful morning ambiance on the Mekong River. By 8:30 AM, check out of the cruise. We will then visit another floating market on a long sampan, offering fantastic photo opportunities to capture the authentic life of the Mekong people.
  • Next, embark on a sampan side trip into the lush rural landscape, filled with fertile fields and vibrant greenery. After this exploration, it will be time to pack up and return to the original pier.
  • The Mekong Delta cruise concludes around 11:00 to 11:30 AM at the pier. You will enjoy lunch at the Mekong Rest Stop on your journey back to Saigon.
🍽️ B, L
6 Saigon
Transfer: Car
Activities: Check out of hotel, transfer to airport for your flight departure.

Check out of the hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight departure.

  • You have the entire day free until our driver arrives to pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.
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Inclusions

Meals

5 breakfasts 4 lunches 2 dinners

Accommodation

Cruise (2 nights)

Transport

Car, Cruise, Walking, Boating, Biking

 Included services

  • Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Transport in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Local English-speaking guides
  • Accommodation in cozy double or twin bedded cabins
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Mineral water placed in your cabin
  • Side trips on sampans as mentioned in the itineraries

Exclusions

  • International flights to/from Vietnam
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa stamp fees
  • Early check-in & late check-out surcharge
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Drinks not mentioned
  • Tips & gratuities for guides and drivers
  • All other services not mentioned above

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