2 DAYS A TASTE OF MEKONG DELTA WITH OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE

DAY 1: HOCHIMINH CITY – CAI BE – VINH LONG – TRA ON (L, D)

A.M: Depart from hotel in Hochiminh city to Cai Be in Mekong Delta. Upon arrival, embark a boat and visit a sumptuous traditional residence, former imperial residence, where the descendants of the family of Kiet welcome you and invite you to taste tea accompanied by savory samples of tropical fruits. We have the opportunity to walk through the orchard. Continuation towards the artisanal villages where rice and coconut products are produced: rice alcohol, puffed rice cakes, rice paper, coconut milk sweets.

12h00: Embarkation on the cruise, welcome by a welcome drink. Lunch on board as the boat heads towards Co Chien. During the cruise, you will have the opportunity to contemplate beautiful authentic landscapes that stand by the river.

PM: we go on foot or by bike along the paths through the villages. The walk allows us to discover verdant orchards and river activities, and especially to make contact with the local inhabitants.

The boat continues in the direction of Tra On, while ascending up the river. The aperitif is offered on the upper deck while enjoying a foot massage as the sun gradually sets on the river.

Taking part in a cooking class on the boat, you will have the chance to try to make Pumpkin flower stuffed with That Lat fish and learn how to cut vegetables for decorating dishes.

Dinner and overnight on board to enjoy the beauty of the river at night.

DAY 2: TRA ON – CAN THO – HOCHIMINH CITY (B)

AM: An early awakening allows you to contemplate the dawn on the Mekong River: fresh air, bird song, barges traffic, and bubbling activities of the inhabitants in the banks of the river. Breakfast on board while the boat sails slowly toward Can Tho.

Check-out the cruise. Visit of Cai Rang, one of the most bustling floating markets in the whole Mekong Delta by small boat. The Cai Rang floating market is known as a high-light cannot be missed when you explore the Western rivers of Vietnam.

Boat trip along the coves shaded by palm trees. You will be able to admire magnificent orchards, local dwellings, shipbuilding yards and the hustle and bustle of the river industry. Visit an orchard where you will find many kinds of tropical fruits such as: mango, dragon fruit, kumquat, jackfruit…

Return and disembarkation of the boat at 11h00 A.M. End of the cruise.

PM: Transfer back to your place.

Note: Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions or local administration regulations.