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Providing a lifeline to millions of people,
the river offers a fascinating insight into the
daily life of the locals – observe bartering
skills at bustling floating markets, taste the
potency of locally brewed rice wine, witness
small family traditional candy businesses go
about their tasks and watch artisans create
beautiful pieces of art. The sights, sounds and
smells of the Mekong River will truly tantalise
the taste buds. For those who would like to
explore this area from a different view point,
a river cruise offers the perfect vantage point
– please see the Active Asia River Cruising
brochure for river cruising options.
2days/1NIGHT 3days/2NIGHTS
Includes return transfers
from Ho Chi Minh City, hotel
accommodation, breakfast, lunch
and dinner and sightseeing Includes return transfers
from Ho Chi Minh City, hotel
accommodation, select meals
and sightseeing
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
FROM $ 883
FROM $ 452
Deep
into the Mekong
Cai Escape
Rang from Floating
Markets
Life on the Mekong Delta is far from anything you’ve witnessed in the
Ho Chi Minh City and travel to the Mekong region. On
arrival at Cai Be board a private boat to travel the river and its estuaries.
You will witness daily life including the Cai Be Floating Market. Stops
are made to visit home industries including local orchards, rice paper
and sweet makers. Cruise along the Tien River to witness the peaceful
tranquil life of villagers, admire the natural vegetation and rural scenery
the Mekong Delta is renowned for. Rise early and witness the biggest
floating daily market in the delta - Cai Rang Floating Market. Boats filled
with products anchor along the banks of the river selling their goods.
hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City. Journey to Cai Be and traverse the
waterways, local industries and communities of the river. Encounter an
early start as you head to Cai Rang Floating Market, an amazing spectacle
awaits as you witness the daily ritual of the markets – photo opportunities
abound here. Transfer to Chau Doc where you will visit a floating fishing
village to see how the locals breed Cat Fish – the most important product
of this province. Visit a local temple, followed by a drive to the summit of
Sam Mountain with views stretching across to Cambodia.
4days/3NIGHTS 2days/1NIGHT
Includes return transfers
from Ho Chi Minh City, hotel
accommodation, breakfast, lunch
and dinner and sightseeing Includes: Transportation, one
night aboard the Mekong Eyes,
select meals, English speaking
guide aboard the cruise and a
hydrofoil ticket to Phu Quoc
INCLUDES
INCLUDES
FROM $ 1270
FROM $ 589
Mekong
Delta by Bicycle
Mekong
Eyes
The bicycle is a perfect way to discover the distinct scenery of the
Offering an excellent opportunity to travel between Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta. Designed to take you off the main routes, the adventure
begins in Vinh Long and visits islands in the Mekong with a support
vehicle in tow. Travel out of Ho Chi Minh City before beginning your cycling
adventure. Cycle along secluded back roads passing through local villages
and community industries with stops at local temples along the way. Admire
the colourful life on the river as happy children frantically wave. Take a boat
trip to witness a floating market at a busy river junction where you will see
local produce being sold from a multitude of boats. Total Cycle: 145km
and the island destination of Phu Quoc via the Mekong Delta, a night on
board the Mekong Eyes will offer a truly relaxing vibe. Transfer overland
from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be and embark on a wooden cruise boat.
Sit back and watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekong
people with chances to disembark for guided leisurely strolls through the
villages. Take in the scenery with many fantastic photo opportunities to be
had. Disembark at the waterfront town of Rach Gia and board a hydrofoil
bound for Phu Quoc.
*All prices are per person, twin share, based on low season including breakfast
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Mekong Delta
Accessible from Ho Chi Minh City,
in Southern Vietnam, the mighty
Mekong River flows into a rich delta
with thousands of waterways forming
a labyrinth of major currents and
secluded canals that are lined with
vegetation, mangrove swamps and
verdant rice fields.