The Mekong Delta (Vietnamese: đồng bằng sông Cửu Long “Nine Dragon river delta”) is in southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. The Mekong delta region encompasses a large portion of southeastern Vietnam of 39,000 square kilometres (15,000sqmi). The size of the area covered by water depends on the season.
As all deltas, it receives the bounty of the siltation from the upper Mekong, and as such is a very rich and lush area, covered with rice fields. It produces about half of the total of Vietnam's agricultural output (in fact the delta produces more rice than Korea and Japan altogether), and is the place for timeless sceneries of farmers planting or harvesting rice.
The Mekong splits in Cambodia into two main rivers, the Bassac (Hậu Giang) and the First river (Tiền Giang), then in Vietnam into a more complex system, creating a maze of small canals, rivers and arroyos interspersed with villages and floating markets. Life in the Mekong Delta revolves much around the river, and all the villages are often accessible by river rather than by road.
HO CHI MINH – MY THO – BEN TRE – HO CHI MINH CITY :
Itinerary: (start 8.00 – return 17.00)
Enjoy the scenic journey along the way bordered by green rice fields.
On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit& honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals.
Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy& observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories.
Included: Transport, English speaking tour guide, Mineral water, Entrance fees, Good lunch, Fresh fruit, Honey tea and boat trip.
Excluded: Other personal fees.
Pick up and Drop off:
Free at: Pham Ngu Lao Str, De Tham Str and Bui Vien Str.
Pay extra fee at: Le Thanh Ton Str, Ly Tu Trong Str, Dong Khoi Str, Nguyen Hue Str, Truong Dinh Str, Bui Thi Xuan Str, Thai Van Lung Str, Thi Sach Str.
+ Group (1-2 pax): 140.000vnd/ 2 ways
+ Group (3-7 pax): 160.000vnd/ 2 ways
+ Group (8 pax up): 240.000vnd/ 2 ways
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