VINH TRANG ANCIENT PAGODA TOUR FULL DAY - TOP MEKONG DELTA WATERWAY FRUIT LAND TOUR

• The Mekong river is one of the largest rivers in the world with a length of over 4,360 km and is connected to six countries: China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. In Vietnam, the Mekong River is located to the southwest of the city and is about 65 km from Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong river is divided into 2 branches and also has different names.
• It is called Tien river and Hau river and there are also 9 estuaries flowing into the East Sea. Its also called Nine Dragons or the southwest and there are 20 million Vietnamese people in Vietnam living in the Mekong River Delta, also known as the southwestern region. The Mekong river is a fresh water stream, which is very important for people in the southwestern region. Because in the southwest is the largest granary of Vietnam. The Mekong river provides water and fertility for rice and vegetables to bring about high yield crops.

TOUR HIGHTLIGHTS

Today after your breakfast at the hotel. Tour guide and driver of Saigon Top Tours will pick you up at the hotel lobby to start the journey to explore the Mekong river. It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes from the city center to the river pier. On the way, our company guide with many years of in-depth professional experience will introduce you details about the southwest region. Especially about how to grow rice and crops in the southwest of Vietnam. And you also see firsthand the beautiful wings of peaceful and cool countryside with rivers, dense canals. Will see rice fields, gardens of trees such as dragon fruit, mango, jackfruit, guava and coconut .... beautiful landscapes and friendly people affectionately.

Before arriving at the river pier to explore the mekong river. You will stop visiting an ancient pagoda named Vinh Trang pagoda. The pagoda was built in 1849 with 3 Buddha statues which are standing, lying and Maitreya Buddha images. You have the opportunity to take beautiful souvenir photos.

• Upon arrival, we board a motor-boat and cruise along a vast network of canals and channels to enjoy wonderful views of the Mekong River, including four famous islands “Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix”.
• Stop at one of the floating fish houses, in nets and wire baskets under their house, the villagers cultivate freshwater fish and shrimp – a major export product of the region.
• Cross the River to the other side, you will stop at a traditional coconut candy workshop to witness a step-by-step process on how to make coconut candy, honey bee farming… while trying some yourself and listening to traditional music.
• Enjoy what local people offer by hand rowing a sampan along the shady, breezy canal. We will transfer to local transportation called tuktuk to travel throughout the villages.
• Lunch will be served at a riverside restaurant with a Vietnamese 5-course set menu. Please request in advance if you have a food allergy, you are a vegetarian, or you observe Halal.
• You take a rest after lunch and then return to the pier to board the car and back to Saigon city and end the tour to explore Mekong Delta with Saigon Top Tours. Let us continue your passion for a satisfying experience of cultures, landscapes and dishes in the region of Vietnam. The next attractive tours with Saigon Top Tours are warmly and friendly welcoming you.

• Price & Bookings

• Daily pick-up @8:00am and drop-off @17:30

  Group size: Minimum – 2 people, Maximum – 15 people

  Transportation: Van/Bus

  Tour type: Deluxe group tour

  Tour price includes:

  • A/c van/bus pick up (centrally located hotel), transfer & sightseeing as per program.
  • Boat trip in the Mekong delta.
  • English speaking guide (guide speaking other languages uponrequest)
  • All entrance fees
  • Meals as indicated in the program (L = Lunch)

  Tour price excludes:

  • Other meals not mentioned in the program
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Price is not applied for the Peak season of National holidays