Go beyond Saigon to get an in-depth look at rural life in the Mekong Delta. Explore its fruit orchards and coconut groves, weave through countryside roads and discover the hidden charms of Ben Tre.
Programme Details
Today’s tour starts at 08:00 with a pick up from the hotel in the city center. Leave the busy streets and modern buildings of Ho Chi Minh City behind to drive 2-hours south of the city to the verdant Mekong Delta.
On arrival, board a local boat for a first glimpse of life on the Mekong Delta’s maze of waterways. See the life of locals and how they make their living on floating fish farms as the boat winds through the maze of canals.
En-route visit a small factory producing handicrafts made of coconut – a material found in abundance in the Mekong region. See a traditional folklore performance while relishing in some of the freshest tropical fruits the region has to offer.
As an option, switch gears and hop on a motor-tricycle, once the iconic vehicle and main means of transportation in southern Vietnam in the 1960s (Please note: motor-tricycle to be requested in advance). Explore the riverside promenade and narrow lanes to a lush garden. Taste the honey that is harvested by the residents and famous throughout Vietnam.
Get a closer look at delta life on a sampan boat, rowed through a hidden maze of small, waterpalm draped canals. Then, kick back and enjoy a delicious lunch featuring the unique flavours of Mekong Delta cuisine.
Before returning to the big city, stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda. This massive Buddhist pagoda boasts impressive architecture and an incredible collection of statues.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City late this afternoon, filled with fantastic memories of a day in the Delta. (L)
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