The Mekong Delta is renowned for its vast emerald rice fields, lush waterways as well as its unique and lively floating markets. Explore and experience the buzz and fervor of these wet markets where a whole range of goods are on display and for sale. In addition, you will visit a peaceful Mekong Delta village and enjoy scenic cycling trips to fascination Cao Dai and Khmer temples.
The Mekong Delta is renowned for its vast emerald rice fields, lush waterways as well as its unique and lively floating markets. Explore and experience the buzz and fervor of these wet markets where a whole range of goods are on display and for sale. In addition, you will visit a peaceful Mekong Delta village and enjoy scenic cycling trips to fascination Cao Dai and Khmer temples.
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The local markets, vast emerald rice fields and lush back waterways; these are the things that make the Mekong Delta such a desired destination. This morning, leave bustling Ho Chi Minh for the 1.45 hour drive to the Delta town of Ben Tre. On arrival, board your boat and meet your crew members who will guide you on your overnight waterway journey.
The cruise will take you to Phong Nam village in Giong Trom, where you will take a rowing sampan boat through the small canals, which are covered green by the water coconut plants.
Stop at a local house to taste the tropical fruits and chat with the farmer. Visit the rice noodle factory before starting your bike trip around the village. Return to your boat and enjoy lunch onboard while you cruise to Sadec town. On the way we will stop for a visit at the floating fish farm and experience the local river culture.
Head to Long Trung Village and stop for a bike ride to explore more of the daily life and the beauty of Tra Tan canals this place offers a great opportunity for you to interact with the friendly locals.
Return to your Sampan, relax, refresh and prepare for your cooking demonstration while enjoying your dinner.
Overnight on board
Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre (80km): 2 hours
Wake up to the sound of the delta. Breakfast will be served onboard and cruising towards the town of Sa Dec and you will start to explore this charming town, where it is the backdrop for the film ‘The Lover’, based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Marguerite Duras. The story is about a teenage French girl who falls in love with a wealthy Chinese man, Huynh Thuy Le. You will visit his old family home as well as the high school where Marguerite’s mother was a teacher. You will also visit the beautiful Temple Kien An.
Then, you will continue with cycling through the village of An Phu Dong. For hundreds of years this village has provided Ho Chi Minh city with its daily flower supply.
Meet your driver on land for your return to Ho Chi Minh city.
Sa Dec to Ho Chi Minh city (145km): 3 hours
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