ONE DAY MEKONG DELTA (My Tho - Ben Tre)

 

The Mekong's Vietnamese name, Cuu Long, means Nine Dragons for the nine mouths that terminate the flow of this great river as it. is absorbed by the sea The people of south Vietnam are often very proud of the richness and vastness of this land. When referring to the rice fields in this area, they often say, "co bay thang canh", meaning the land is so large that the cranes can stretch their wings as they fly. Today, the region is one of Vietnam's highest producer of rice crops, vegetables and fruits My Tho, a capital of Tien Giang Province, is an inland port in the Mekong River Delta which is two-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City. It is a transportation and commercial center for a rich agricultural region and has some manufacturing industries. It is also noted for its exuberant orchards and immense rice fields. My Tho was controlled by the Cambodians until it was annexed by the Annamese in the late 17th century. It was under French rule from 1862 to 1954. Boat tour on the Mekong River is the amusing activity in My Tho. Attractions in My Tho are orchards and rice fields on Phoenix Island, Thoi Son Island, Vinh Trang Pagoda and Dong Tan Snake Farm

ITINERARY

Departure at 7:45AM - end at 5:00PM
07:45 am Pick up at your hotel. Depart for My Tho. Take a boat ride  along the river , view the stilt houses and the fruit plantation along the river bank. Visit the My Tho  fishing village, floating fish farm. Proceed to Tortoise island and have lunch in the orchard. Enjoy a boat ride through Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre, cruising under the shadow of the water coconut trees. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle.  Enjoy a rowing boat ride along the creeks ,After trekking through the fruit plantation ,village. Drive to Hochiminh city.End of service

• Includes                        : A/C bus, English speaking tour guide boat trips, 1 normal lunch (noodle), fruit, honey tea and all entrance free.
• Excluded                      : other meals not mentioned, drinks and personal cost
• Departure time              : 07:45 am.
• Pick up & transfer point : Free pick up at Pham Ngu Lao str, Bui Vien str, De Tham str , at the other streets in 1st district, you have to pay 3US$/ 1pax extra