MEKONG DELTA WATERWAY IDYLLIC LIFE
Visiting Binh Thuy Old House - the setting for The Lover (1992), cycling around the rural Mekong Delta, enjoying dinner and chilling out with soft melodies of "Don Ca Tai Tu" on cruise, catching the crowded scenery of Cai Rang floating market on Mekong River and trying some specialties fruit at My Khanh Fruit Farm.
MEKONG DELTA WATERWAY IDYLLIC LIFE
Escape the hustle and bustle of city life to experience the authentic waterway lifestyle in Mekong Delta for 3 days. You will have a trip to Can Tho city – the heart of Mekong Delta and visit vibrant Cai Rang floating market, chill out with traditional soft melodies of Don Ca Tai Tu and try some specialties fresh fruits at local fruit orchard. Also, you will gain insight into idyllic local lives along Mekong Delta and how they maintain living on the waterway.
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JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS Visiting Binh Thuy Old House renowned for its ancient beauty along with its unique architecture Exploring authentic rural life of Mekong Delta by cycling Chilling with soft melodies of Don Ca Tai Tu on Cruise Immersing in the bustling trade scene of Cai Rang Floating Market in the early morning Enjoying cruising along the charming Mekong Delta and glimpsing into local lives along the river Escaping from the city heat and having some fresh fruit at the famous fruit orchard |
TOUR INCLUSION Carefully selected cozy and comfortable accommodation Private transportation with air-conditioned Experience English-speaking tour guide Meals as mentioned and purified water bottles Entrance fees at sightseeing points Service charges
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Itinerary
As arriving in Tan Son Nhat International Airport, we will pick you up and transfer directly to the heart of Mekong Delta – Can Tho city.
Begin our city tour with the first destination – Binh Thuy Old House, which has always been famous for its ancient beauty and traditional architecture. The ancient house is a perfect spot for those who want to explore the culture and life of the southwest region in the 20th century.
After lunch with local dishes, we will check in Azerai Can Tho and take a nap to recharge for our cycling tour this afternoon.
Depart from the Resort, we will transfer to the countryside of Mekong Delta. As arriving in a beautiful fruit garden, get your bike and take off the main roads.
Completely immerse in the local lives with many stops at: Giant Ficus tree, Organic Cocoa garden, and at any local coffee shop alluring you, … Along the way, you can stop by any time to capture the stunning natural landscapes.
Back to downtown for dinner and “Don Ca Tai Tu” on Victoria Cruise. Taking in peaceful river scenes at night and chilling with soft melodies while cruising along Hau River.
Wake up to the bright sunshine of the Delta and get ready to board on Victoria Cruise.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet while cruising from Victoria Can Tho to the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market to get the bustling trade scene with specialties, observe dozens of barges laden with fruits and vegetables from the Delta.
Also enjoy interesting shore excursions along the way, stopping at a fruit orchard and bread workshop. Have glimpses into the floating houses and the slow pace of the daily life of local people on the wooden boat along the waterways.
Back to Resort to have lunch and relax at your leisure for the rest of the day.
Have breakfast at Resort and enjoy morning private time by yourself.
We will then depart to My Khanh Fruit Farm – the best fruit garden of Mekong Delta. Escape from the city heat by hiding under a lush garden and being fed with fresh fruits of the local.
After lunch with special regional dishes at Victoria Can Tho, we will discover the agriculture life of the local with a visit to bird sanctuary and organic cocoa farm.
Our first stop is at the organic cocoa garden where you will have the change to learn how to turn cocoa into delicious organic chocolate bars and obviously taste some yummy chocolate.
We will then transfer to the bird sanctuary, which is known as a great home for thousands of birds staying there all year. Boarding on boat slowly floating around the forest and immersing in the spectacular environment. You will get to see birds’ life from a tower in the forest.
After a short walk in the wetland road, we will reach our car to return to hotel/airport and see off with unforgettable memories.