mekong delta and phu quoc family holiday (6 days)
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MEKONG DELTA AND PHUQUOC ISLAND
Durations: 6 days, 5nights Trip theme: Family, Sightseeing, History and Culture, Beach, Comfort Destinations: Saigon -‐ Ben Tre – Cai Be – Can Tho – Phu Quoc Island
SPIRIT
This trip takes your family to the mighty Mekong river, gives you a real insight and understanding into how life is lived along the banks and in the Vietnam Delta region. Enjoy authentic cruise on Le Cochinchine cruise while discovering floating markets, pagodas and local villages. Finally, enjoy your family holiday on beautiful beach of Phu Quoc Island.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Boat trip in Ben Tre and experience a sampan ride inside small arroyos • One night cruise inside Mekong Delta • Beach relax in beautiful Phu Quoc Island
ITINERARY 6 DAYS
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City -‐ Ben Tre
Morning drive to Ben Tre for beginning deep excursion to Mekong Delta. Explore waterways and local people life by embarking on a boat trip. Stop to visit local cottage factories where bricks, popcorns coconut candies are made. Return to the boat and begin a sampan ride along small canals, admire the scenery and the daily life of the local villagers. Lunch will be at a local family serving specialties of the area. Then drive to Cho Lach, the land of coconuts. Settle into the homestay “Jardin Du Mekong”. Enjoy a biking tour around the village, back to homestay for a hand-‐ on cooking Vietnamese food. Dinner with the family. Relax with a foot soaking with lemon grass in the garden. Overnight at Jardin Du Mekong (B, L, D).
Day 2: Ben Tre -‐ Cai Be
At leisure until take a short boat trip to Cai Be. Board the Le Cochinchine for a delightful Mekong cruise to Can Tho via Tra On. Up to river tide, disembark and make a pleasant walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities, especially some orchards (orange grove) with its famer. Cruise to continue to Tra On. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the river. Dinner and overnight on board (B, L, D)
Day 3: Tra On – Can Tho
After breakfast, the cruise to continue to Can Tho. Enjoy the magnificent sunrise on the river. Leisurely cruise up the Bassac river while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Arrive Can Tho, a small boat will take you explore the Cai Rang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. And through the palm-‐shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards. Disembark around 10 a.m. at the Ninh Kieu wharf and transfer to Can Tho airport for short flight to Phu Quoc. You’re met by hotel’s staff and transfer to your resort for check in. Relax on the beach. Overnight in Phu Quoc Island (B)
Day 4 & 5: Phu Quoc Island
These two days belong to your family for enjoying beautiful beach, swimming pool and great facilities in the resort. Overnight in Phu Quoc Island (B)
Day 6: Phu Quoc – Ho Chi Minh City– Departure
Breakfast at your hotel. At leisure until transfer to the airport for flight back to Ho Chi Minh City. Time to connect your departure flight home or to other destination. End of tour.
TOUR PRICE: Available upon request. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
ACCOMMODATION LIST:
CITY HOTEL CATEGORY
Superior (3*) Deluxe (4*) Luxury (5*) Ho Chi Minh
City SANOUVA GRAND SAIGON CARAVELLE SAIGON
Ben Tre JARDIN DU MEKONG JARDIN DU MEKONG JARDIN DU MEKONG
Cai Be LE COCHICHINE LE COCHICHINE LE COCHICHINE
Phu Quoc island MANGO BAY LONG BEACH RESORT
LA VERANDA PHUQUOC
Our services include :
• Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle • Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room • Domestic flights: Can Tho – Phu Quoc; Phu Quoc -‐ Saigon • Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner) • English or French speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply) • Entrance fees for mentioned visits • Joined cruise on Mekong Delta • Private boat trip in Ben Tre and Cai Rang floating market • Bicycle ride • Vietnam visa approval letter • Water and wipes on car or bus.
Our services exclude :
• International flight to and from Vietnam • Travel insurance. • Drinks & other meals not mentioned in the program. • Personal expenses.