 On this two night southern Vietnam tour, enjoy a leisurely exploration of the Mekong Delta. Leave the buzz of Ho Chi Minh City behind and discover the tranquil rhythms of Delta life with tours through waterways and on land. Encounter the diverse mixture of markets, weaving villages and cultures in this fascinating region. |
 Depart early in the morning. Upon arrival at My Tho, take a boat to Con Phung (Phoenix Island) at a Mekong River estuary. Stop at a garden restaurant for lunch. Then cruise along natural creeks and quiet villages in Ben Tre Province. Visit orchards, bee farms, taste natural honey, honey wine and tropical fruits, listen to local music, visit a distillery and a local coconut candy maker. Then move to Cantho city for overnight. |
 Depart early in the morning. Upon arrival at My Tho, take a boat to Con Phung (Phoenix Island) at a Mekong River estuary. Stop at a garden restaurant for lunch. Then cruise along natural creeks and quiet villages in Ben Tre Province. Visit orchards, bee farms, taste natural honey, honey wine and tropical fruits, listen to local music, visit a distillery and a local coconut candy maker. |
 Depart HCM City and drive to My Tho. Cross the Mekong by ferry and stop for a break in an orchard before heading on to Ben Tre. After lunch, visit Vam Ho Bird Sanctuary located in a mangrove forest. Dinner and overnight Ben Tre. |
 8 : 00 AM Pick up at your hotel in HCM ( to be advised ). Depart for My Tho. Take a boat ride through the Bao Dinh natural canal, which is lined with stilt houses and fruit plantations. Visit the My Tho wholesale fruit market. Proceed to Tortoise island and enjoy lunch served in the heart of the orchard. Enjoy a leisurely boat ride through the Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre |
 Transfer to Tan An by support van with your cycling tour guide. Start your day by cycling through the peaceful villages, rice fields and orchards. See how the water buffalos and ducks live harmoniously together,in the same rivers. Lunch en route. Keep cycling to Cai Be and take a boat ride across the Mekong River to experience the charms of Binh Hoa Phuoc village. Restore your energy levels with a splendid dinner full of delectable local dishes. |
 8 : 00 AM Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (to be advised). Depart for My Tho. Take a leisurely boat ride through the Bao Dinh natural canal which is bordered by traditional stilt houses and fruit plantation. Visit the My Tho wholesale fruit market. Proceed to the Tortoise island. Lunch served in the heart of the orchard. Enjoy a boat ride through the Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre |
 8:00 AM Pick up at your hotel in HCMC. Depart for My tho. Take a leisurely boat ride through the Bao Dinh natural canal which is bordered by rows of traditional stilt houses and fruit plantations. Visit the My Tho wholesale fruit market. Proceed to Tortoise island. Lunch served in the heart of the orchard |
 7:00 am Pick up at your hotel in HCMC ( to be advised ). Depart for Cai Be by car/van, stopping to take photos in Tan An town overlooking the picturesque flat rice fields. On arrival in Cai Be, set off by motor boat to visit the Cai Be floating market and watch the locals trading fruit and many other commodities on board their vessels. Then wander into the small villages to visit the orchard and fruit plantation. Keep cruising to Vinh Long through a series of small canals to experience the charms of the Upper Mekong Delta. Visit a small family business to see how coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn are made. |
 Mekong Delta was formed by sediment deposited by the Mekong River and the process still continues today. The land of the Mekong Delta is renowned for its richness and most of it is under cultivation. Its product includes rice, coconut, sugarcane, fruits and fish. A major activity in the Mekong Delta is boating. It is interesting to tour through the canals by boat to get a close look at the beautiful natural setting of the Mekong Delta |
