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The Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh Shore Trips - The Mekong Delta


 



This 9 Hour Private Shore Excursion Includes:
  • Pick up from the port of Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon)
  • Private Licensed English Speaking Guide
  • Round Trip Transportation in Private Vehicle (with A/C)
  • Private Boat Cruise
  • Drinking Water and Cold Towel
  • Lunch (drinks not included)
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Tour Number:
VHOCH-03

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Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $296 Per Person (Private Tour)
3 People - $260 Per Person (Private Tour)
4 People - $264 Per Person (Private Tour)
5 People - $222 Per Person (Private Tour)
6 People - $202 Per Person (Private Tour)
7 People - $188 Per Person (Private Tour)
8 People - $189 Per Person (Private Tour)



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 
Type: Boat Cruise, Culture, Local Villages, Lunch, Street Markets
Length: 9 Hours
Walking: Medium
Mobility: No wheelchairs
Guide: Licensed Guide
Language: English

Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Shore Excursion - This private shore trip explores the Mekong Delta on a typical Vietnamese boat. You see local villages and markets, learn about the way people live in this region and enjoy a delicious lunch.

After meeting your private guide at the Saigon Port you begin your drive to Cai Be in the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival you will board a private boat for a cruise of the Mekong Delta. Your cruise starts with a visit to Cai Bes colorful floating market where local boats come from all provinces of the delta to sell their fruits and vegetables. Next you you proceed to Dong Hoa Hiep Island located between Vinh Long and Cai Be. During this cruise you observe fascinating villages and the way of life along the Mekong Delta. A highlight for many is a stop at a mandarin house dating from the 19th century where the family will welcome you with a cup a Vietnamese tea.

Back on board, you continue to the areas largest rice stock market and enjoy some other stops which will allow you to see a traditional floor tile factory and how locals are still using and weaving palm leaves for roofing. Cruise further to Phu An hamlet passing by Cai Be church, here you visit some cottage industries to see how rice cookies, coconut candies and traditional Vietnamese alcohol (made from fermented rice) is made.

Lunch will await you at Le Longanier, a superb Indochinese villa located in a lush tropical garden by the river, surrounded by fruit orchards. After lunch you take a short stroll along a beautiful canal before journeying to Ba Bon Bridge where a private vehicle awaits to take you back to the pier.

Vietnam Entry Information - With these private tours, our partners in Vietnam will need the following information for each person in your private party at the time of your reservation.

-Full name as listed in the passport
-Passport Number
-Passport Expiration Date
-Date of Birth
-Nationality
-Gender


If you cannot find what you are looking for, our Ho Chi Minh tours and Ho Chi Minh Shore Excursions can also be customized to fit your needs. If you have a larger group, we can offer you a private Ho Chi Minh tour using a mid-size bus or full size coach. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a customized quote.
Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • Meet Guide and transfer to Cai Be – 2.5 Hours
  • Boat Excursion - 3 Hours
  • Lunch – 1 Hour
  • Return to port – 2.5 Hours