The Mekong River is one of the world’s 10th rivers in its river length and has great influences upon nature and societies of the Indo-china Peninsula. The name “MEKONG” originate in Thai language, Mae Nam Khong1). The source of the Mekong River is in Tibet mountains and is called Dza Chu River (River of Rock). After running through very narrow valley paralling Yangz Jiang and Salween River, the Mekong reach to Yung-Nan Province of China and is called Lancang Jiang (Turbulent River). Via Golden Triangle, the crossing of China, Myanmer and Laos boarder, the Mekong flow into Vientiane Plain. The term, Lower Mekong means downstream segment from the point. There are some notorious rapids for French navigation plan in colonial period before the Mekong get to Cambodia, and the last segment is the Mekong Delta in Viet Nam, which distributes grate influeces to agriculture, especially paddy fields there. According to a sketch on the right, we can see this long river with some segments hereinafter
Tour Information
- Tour Code: MKTVN-2
- Length: 2D / 1N
- From:
- Finish:
Tour Price
$115price per pax
Our Guarantee
| Date |
Activities |
Meal |
| Day 1 | Visit the An Binh islands | L |
| Day 2 | Drive back to Sai Gon via My Tho city | B, L |
Day 1
Transport
Meals:L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit the An Binh islands
Detailed Itinerary:
This trip provides a look at a wide variety of the life and scenery of the Delta. On the way you can see green rice paddy fields stretching towards the horizon. After arrival in Cai Be, a boat takes you to the floating market with sellers and buyers bargaining and exchanging their goods from their boats. Next, a boat rides on the maze of shady canals visiting the An Binh islands (Vinh Long). We will enjoy the local tropical fruits and see how local people cultivate their orchards, make their living from ceramics, popcorn and rice paper... A nice chance for bicycle riding, roaming through the village and looking at the local handicraft shops. A stop will be landed on Vinh Long market a nice walk around. Continue driving to Can Tho. Over night at Can Tho.
Day 2
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Drive back to Sai Gon via My Tho city
Detailed Itinerary:
Cruising along the small and picturesque tributaries by rowing boat, we will see the Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily activities of the locals who lives along the Mekong canals and you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles making shop. Drive back to Sai Gon via My Tho city.
| Category |
1 |
2-3 |
4-6 |
7-10 |
11-15 |
SQL |
| Price per person in US$ - Validity from 1st May 2012 until 30th September 2012 |
| Superior 3* |
365 |
210 |
150 |
135 |
115 |
25 |
| First Class 4* |
385 |
220 |
165 |
150 |
130 |
40 |
| Deluxe 4+* |
465 |
260 |
205 |
190 |
175 |
85 |
| Luxury 5+* |
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| Price per person in US$ - Validity from 1st October 2011 until 30th April 2012 |
| Superior 3* |
370 |
215 |
155 |
140 |
120 |
30 |
| First Class 4* |
400 |
230 |
170 |
155 |
140 |
45 |
| Deluxe 4+* |
480 |
265 |
210 |
195 |
180 |
90 |
| Luxury 5+* |
Request
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Trip Included :
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- All meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: lunch, D: Dinner)
- Land transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles
- English speaking local guide
- Purified water & wet towel
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the program
- Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
Trip Excluded:
- Vietnam visa stamping fee
- Any kind of drinks
- International airport departure taxes
- International flights to Hanoi/from Saigon
- Camera/video entrance fees
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)
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