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Cai Be Princess - Homestay 02 Days 01 Nigh

Tripcode: CBP3
Itinerary: Ho Chi Minh - Cai Be - Phu An - Dong Hoa Hiep - An Binh - Vinh Long - Sa Dec - Ho Chi Minh

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Highlights :
  • Explore the canal network of Mekong Delta
  • Enjoy fresh fruits from rich orchards
  • Experience the culture and taste the typical foods with special cuisines.
Good for :
  • This tour is great for any individuals, couples as well as small groups who want to briefly explore Mekong Delta
Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Saigon – Cai Be – Phu An – Dong Hoa Hiep – An Binh (L, D)
  • At 7h30 in the morning, Far East Tour’s driver picks you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer you to Cai Be.
  • Upon embarkation on the river boat, you will be welcomed with fresh cotton towels.
  • The cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. We will then proceed to Phu An hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the best sights the Mekong Delta can offer.
  • On the way, stop will be made at some local home factories to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other regional specialties are made.
  • Le Longanier Entree PrincipaleA delicious lunch will await you at "Le Longanier", a superb Indochinese villa located by the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations.
  • After lunch, your private sampan will cruise deeper to Dong Hoa Hiep and An Binh islands, a peaceful escape where you will be able to discover the rural life style and daily activities of the delta inhabitants such as roofs making with palm tree leaves, a bricks and tiles artisanal factory, net fishing, an ancient Mandarin house dating from late 19th century
  • Cruising along Dong Phu canal, we will make a last stop at a fruit orchard and bonsais plantation near Binh Hoa Phuc islet. Le Longanier - Interieur-Angle Bar
  • These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed with countless arroyos, and remaining unknown to many people.
  • Late afternoon, disembarkation and check-in at a traditional charming house built on pillars by the river (Mai Quoc Nam or Muoi Dai).
  • Rest of the day at leisure in a peaceful and romantic atmosphere.
  • Dinner and overnight in the local house. 
Day 2: An Binh – Vinh Long – Sa Dec – Saigon (B, L)
  • After breakfast, back on board your private sampan for your second day cruise in the delta.
  • Crossing the Co Chien River, some of the largest Mekong's arm, we will cruise under the spectacular My Thuan Bridge.
  • A stop will be made at Dinh Tan Hoa, an ancient provincial house built some hundred fifty years ago…
  • We will proceed the cruise up-stream on the Tien Giang River, another large arm of the Mekong. On the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the biggest bricks and tiles factory where we will have an interesting visit.
  • Back on board, we will cruise to Sa Dec. On both sides of the river, locals are recolting water jacinth, another famous Mekong delta product used for furnitures and baskets.
  • We will reach Sa Dec around noon. Lunch will be served on boat while cruising or at a local ancient house in Sa Dec (Nha Co).
  • The town is appearing like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals, with various kinds of activities on the banks.
  • You will disembark at Sa Dec local market at around 3pm, one of the biggest of the delta.
  • Visit of Sa Dec charming and peaceful town, walking along its narrow streets and beautiful old houses dating from the last century, among some old Chinese temples, ancient Dinh, including the primary school of Marguerite Duras famous writer. (See Marguerite Duras novel turned into a famous movie, “The Lover”).
  • The excursion will end at around 4pm. Transfer back to Saigon City. Tour ends. Far East Tour awaits to serve you next time.

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