See itinerary for full details.
Location - Duration
- Duration: 2 day(s)
- Location: Cantho-Vinhlong-MyTho-BenTre-SaiGon
Itinerary
Day 1: Can Tho - Vinh Long - My Tho
After breakfast we take a small boat to discover the 2 biggest floating markets in the Mekong Delta, Cai Rang and Phong Dien. Cruise the small cannals through villages interconected by Monkey bridges. See vermicelli-making and rice mills. The boat takes us back to Can Tho for lunch.
After lunch, we join the tour bus to Vinh Long for visit a local market, then go on to My Tho for a short visit of the Bonsai gardens.
Overnight at My Tho.
Day 2: My Tho - Ben Tre - Saigon
The morning trip starts on the motorised boat to cruise on the Bao Dinh canal. Visitors then have a good opportunity to join in the daily activities of the local people and enjoy the atmosphere.
Then we cruise on the Tien river to the Tortoise Island. On the way, we can view stilted houses, boat building workshops and some of other islands, such as Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn Islands. Lunch will be served ih the heart of the orchard to the sounds of Southern Vietnamese folk music, performed by the islanders.
After visiting the coconut candy mill, the amazing boat trip on the Thoi Son canal is something unforgetable. Then go on to Ben Tre province - the country of coconut - to learn more about the daily life of the local people.
The boat trip cruises through the natural Tan Thach canal, which is fully covered with water coconuts, which will make an unforgettable impression. The bus heads to the Saigon tourist area, district 1, at around 6:30 pm.
Cancellation will be charged as follow:
- More than 7 days prior to trip departure: No charge.
- Within 7 days before arrival: 10% charge
- Within 5 days before arrival: 40% charge
- Within 3 days before arrival: 60% charge
- Within 48 hours before arrival: 100% charge
Final payment is due 2 days in advance of the tour.
These payments are due in our office or submitted online 3 days prior to the departure date. If reservations are made less than 2 days prior to departure, payment in full is required at the time of booking. If final payments are not received on time, Mekong Tours may cancel the reservation and invoke the cancellation fee.
Except if otherwise agreed by Mekong Tours, Client's payment shall be executed by cash, credit card or traveller's cheques. Except for cash payment, a service charge may apply (3% of the card holder). In cases where credit facilities have been agreed with the Client/Agent, payment shall be executed by swift or telegraphic transfer to the appropriate Mekong Tours bank account. Any bank charges levied by the sending bank relating to transfers to must be paid by the Mekong Tour Client/Agent.
Payment will be settled through our bank account at least 2 days before arrival
Refund of Unused services
No refunds or exchange can be made in respect of accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours, transports or any other services which are included in the tour prices but not utilized by the tour member.
Voucher
Voucher will be issued by Mekong Tours after the booked trip is confirmed and payment is completed. A service voucher will be sent by email/fax or snail mail to passenger.
Liability and Insurance
Mekong Tours is not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by passengers incurred due to delay, accidents, natural disaster, political actions and unrest must be borne by passengers. Passengers are required to have full travel insurance. Should this occur, we will endeavour to substitute suitable arrangement of similar value. Participation on any tour implies full agreement to above conditions by all parties involved.
Confirmation
All confirmations are generally confirmed by return fax or e-mail within 2 working days. In case immediate confirmation is not possible, we will inform you of the booking status at the time of reservation.
Children Policy
Children discount:
- Under 2 years: Free of Charge
- From 2 to 5 years old: 50% of adult's fare
- From 5 to 12 years: 75% of adult's fare.
Participant Guidelines
Other Disclosures
Included: Tour guide, boat trips, one nights share room in My Tho, air-con buses, 1 breakfast, all tranfers and entrance fees
