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OPTION 4
A Day in Mekong Delta

PROGRAM
Depart Saigon for a day venturing out in the
Mekong Delta. Drive through scenic countryside
toward Ben Tre, a rural town perching on a
branch of the mighty Mekong where we start our
expedition, first with a bicycle. Peddle through
lush green orchards and palm shaded rural tracks
and crisscrossing silt ladden canals, enjoying
peaceful and scenic settings of the delta.

En route we make a break at a orchard home
where we have a refreshment while some
local folks perform traditional instrument and
chanting. We also visit a local house where the
friendly host at his middle age is a dedicated
collector of ceramic and porcelain antiques.
Let’s have a chat with him over a cup of tea after
browsing through his enormous collections.
Lunch time, we go to a cottage peacefully tucked
amidst the green surroundings. You may want
to try some delicious rural dishes (at your own
OPTION 3 expense).
Saigon Evening Out Hop on a wooden rowing sampan for a very
scenic ride through nypa shaded canals, then
transit to the motor boat to go back to town.
PROGRAM Before arriving in town, pull the boat over and
Short drive from your hotel to the historic Saigon visit a family-run brick factory where you see the
Opera House. You will have 60 minutes magical kilns and age old process of baking clay blocks.
journey into the richness of Vietnamese culture,
drifting through live music, theatrical visuals and When in town, leave the pier and hop on your
stunning acts of athleticism and acrobatics. vehicle for the journey back to Saigon.
After the show, take another short drive out of the
city center to a less traveled district where you will
have dinner among the locals.“Lau thap cam” is a
classic fondue dish very popular for Saigon locals.
Tour Price (USD Per Pax)
The name suggests a mini buffet of meat, seafood
and vegetable ingredients to dip in boiling broth 1 pax 2 pax 3-5pax 3-8pax 9-15 pax 16-22 pax 23-38 pax
and seasoned with sauces. This dish is popularly $123 $62 $42 $24 $22 $17 $16
served in family or friend gatherings. For today,
you will have it among the locals while you can
have your own conversation about the show you
have seen. Services Included General notes:
Services Included • Private vehicle for all transfers as per program.
To wrap up the evening, let’s hop to the next door • Private vehicle for all transfers as per program. • English speaking guide as per program. Expenses Not Included In Tour Price
back alley for an ice coffee or a cold drink while • English speaking guide as per program. • Bicycle and boat tour in Ben Tre (lunch at own expense). • Domestic air fares: Please quote air ticket separately from the
sitting close to local folks. You are free to open a • A O show ticket, good seats guaranteed. • 2 bottle of water and 2 towel per person during transfer. program.
conversation with someone around, many of the • Lau thap cam (small portion for 2 persons, big for 4 persons, • Domestic travel insurance as per official regulation. • Single room supplement: rooms with one twin bed are not
young locals speak English. You will have the feel plus 1 drink per person). available. In case a room double or twin room is occupied by
of contemporary urban life. Get back to the hotel • 1 bottle of water and 1 towel per person during transfer. only one passenger, single supplement will be additionally
with your vehicel and end the tour. • Domestic travel insurance as per official regulation. charged.
• Tips and gratuities.

Important!
Tour Price (USD Per Pax)
There may be hotel surcharge or compulsary dinner for
holiday periods across our destinations, particulary Christmas,
1 pax 2 pax 3-5pax 3-8pax 9-15 pax 16-22 pax 23-38 pax
countdown or Vietnamese New Year. Please always check
with us in advance when the tour schedule falls into the above
$108 $78 $66 $58 $56 $55 $54
occasions.
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