The beauty of Mekong delta and Phu Quoc island (10D9N)
In the Mekong Delta, you will have the opportunity to contemplate the beautiful river, listen to the traditional music of the South, visit the floating market of Cai Rang, paddle along the canal, feel the tranquility of the river life. Then, go to Phu Quoc Island, a pearl island with rich natural potential, a strange land with primitive forests concentrated in the northeast region of the island. Join us in an nonstandard and timeless journey in an unforgettable approach to the Mekong Delta and Phu Quoc Island.
DAY1 : SAIGON (L)
Collect at the Tan Son Nhat airport with a English/French speaking guide and transfer to the hotel by private car. Check-in the hotel. Free time for rest. Lunch at a restaurant in town. After lunch visit Cholon District, Thien Hau Pagoda, Museum of Fine-Art and shopping at Ben Thanh Market. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.
DAY2 : SAIGON – CU CHI - SAIGON (B + L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Cu Chi, located 30 Km from Saigon. Arrival at the Cu Chi tunnels. Upon arrival to Cu Chi Tunnel, you will learn about the network of tunnels created by the Viet Cong during wartime from our knowledgeable guide. Moreover, you will get to try the region specialty - tapioca with sesame salt and shooting with real bullets upon request. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, drive back to Saigon. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.
DAY3 : SAIGON – MY THO – CAN THO (B + L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for My Tho, 70 km away from Saigon. This is a water town in the Mekong Delta and the rice granary of Vietnam. Boat cruise on the Mekong River to visit an island orchard with colorful flower and fruit gardens. Tasting coconut milk, seasonal fruits, tea with honey while listening to traditional music and songs performed by amateur artists. Lunch with local specialties on the island. Continue to Can Tho, located 110km from My Tho. Arrival at Can Tho. Free time for rest. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Can Tho.
DAY4 : CAN THO – SA DEC - CHAU DOC (B + L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart at 7h00 am from the Ninh Kieu pier for a morning boat trip to visit Cai Rang floating market, one of the most colorful floating markets in the region. Picturesque scenery of merchant boats heavily loaded with agricultural products and those of customers, reflecting an original business and typical of the water cities of the Mekong Delta. You can buy these fresh exotic fruits to try out! Return to the pier and continue to Chau Doc. On the way to Sa Dec, we stop by the school where Mrs. Donadieu, the mother of Marguerite Duras had taught. Then visit the old house of MARGUERITE DURAS where it is not only famous for its original architecture but also for the well-known film "L'Amant" and the homonymous novel (translated into 40 languages). Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, visit the village of Khmer silk and talk with the very friendly and charming weavers. Arrive at Tra Su - a sanctuary of wild birds, cruising gently with small boats to discover the paintings of splendid deep canals in the forest, watching storks, cranes and other tropical birds. Return to the hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Chau Doc.
DAY5 : CHAU DOC – HA TIEN (B + L)
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit the Princess Chua Xu temple, an important pilgrimage site at the foot of Mount Sam and listen to the history of the temple. Then, visit Thoai Ngoc Hau's tomb, a person honored for reclaiming the area. He was the one who build the villages, opening up the canals of Vinh Te and Thoai Ha which therefore, brings many advantages to the agricultural production of the area. Then continue to Ha Tien, 90km from Chau Doc. Arrival in Ha Tien. Lunch at a local restaurant. Check-in the hotel.
In the afternoon, visit Thach Dong Thon Van, the famous landscape in Ha Tien related to the story of Thach Sanh who saved the Princess. Then, visit the tomb of Mac Cuu - the place where we worship the Mac line (Mac Cuu is the person who governed Ha Tien in the first half of the 18th century with the name of the Khmer King) and Phu Dung Pagoda located at the foot of San Binh Mountain, then transfer to Mui Nai Beach for swimming. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Ha Tien.
DAY6 : HA TIEN – HON CHONG – HA TIEN – PHU QUOC (B + L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Hon Chong 30km from Ha Tien. Visit Hang Pagoda, boat trip to the island to visit Hon Phu Tu - a beautiful symbol of Kien Giang province with the legend of paternal love. Return to the pier and transfer by private car to Ha Tien. Lunch at the local restaurant. Cruise to Phu Quoc island by boat. Arrival at Phu Quoc. Welcome and transfer to the hotel with a guide. Free time for rest. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the resort in Phu Quoc.
DAY7 : PHU QUOC (B + L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to Khu Tuong Pepper Garden for a close look at the production of pepper and visit the export fish sauce factory. Continuation to discover the Sung Hung Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Phu Quoc, visit Duong Dong Market. Lunch at the local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit to the South of the island: the Pearl Farm and discover the remains of Phu Quoc Prison. Free time for relax and have sea-bathing on Sao Beach. Back to the hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the resort in Phu Quoc.
DAY8 : PHU QUOC (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day for relaxation at the calm and beautiful beach without any services included except for resort. Overnight at the resort in Phu Quoc.
DAY9 : PHU QUOC (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day for relaxation at the calm and beautiful beach without any services included except for resort. Overnight at the resort in Phu Quoc.
DAY10 : PHU QUOC – SAIGON – DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for buying some souvenirs until transfer to the airport for the flight to Saigon and corresponds to the flight back home.
END OF TOUR
Note:
B: Breakfast
L: Lunch
D: Dinner
SERVICES INCLUDED:
- English/French speaking guide as mentioned in the program.
- All transfers by private air-conditioned car.
- Sightseeing tickets and boat trip as mentioned in the program.
- Accommodation at hotel with daily breakfast as mentioned in the program.
- Meals as mentioned in the program.
SERVICES EXCLUDED:
- Personal expenses, tips, beverage.
- International air tickets.
- Entry visa in Viet Nam.
- Travel insurance.
ACCOMODATION INFORMATION
Order |
Destination |
HOTELS |
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Superior |
Deluxe |
Luxury |
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1 |
Saigon |
Asia Ruby Center Point*** Saigon Hotel*** TTC*** |
Royal Saigon**** Palace Saigon**** Liberty Central**** |
Rex***** Sheraton***** Caravelle***** |
2 |
Can Tho |
Saigon Can Tho*** Ninh Kieu*** |
TTC Can Tho**** Victoria Can Tho**** |
|
3 |
Chau Doc |
Victoria Nui Sam*** |
Victoria**** |
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4 |
Ha Tien |
River**** |
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5 |
Phu Quoc |
Huong Bien*** Sea Star*** |
Saigon Phu Quoc**** Eden Resort**** |
JW MARRIOTT***** Fusion Resort Phu Quoc***** La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc***** |