The Cuu Long region, which translates as 'Nine Dragons', otherwise known as the Mekong Delta is a great place to discover Vietnam. Amazing waterways hidden amongst vibrant tropical fruit gardens, bustling floating markets that offer a cornucopia of items and acres of emerald rice fields are what makes this region so unforgettable.
The private Song Xanh is designed as a traditional sampan and its small size allows you to discover the smaller canals, rivers and tributaries of this region. Cruise Cai Be's and Cai Rang's colourful floating markets; visit Sadec, the Mekong town made famous from Marguerite Duras' novel 'The Lover', enjoy an unforgettable dinner in a 19th century house and the sights of sounds of this fascinating region.
Day 1 - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta (L,D)
Depart Ho Chi Minh City for the Mekong Delta.As you leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind the scenery is gradually replaced with rice paddies and rural villages. Upon arrival in the Delta board your boat for the overnight journey, including stops at the home of Mr. Huyen Thuy Le, a character from the novel 'The Lover', Thien Hau Pagoda and Cao Dai Temple.
Overnight aboard the Song Xanh or Basac Boat.
Day 2 - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Cross the Mekong on the way to Cai Rang Floating Market, take in traditional sights such as rice barges, wooden ship building yards and fruit drying along the Mekong's banks; a maze of hundreds of boats. After your visit of Cai Rang check-out and disembark to your waiting vehicle for the 04-hour transfer back to to Ho Chi Minh City.
Tour Duration:2 Days / 1 Night Tour Operates:Year Round / On Demand Tour Price:Available upon Request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
Our Overnight on the Mekong aboard the Song Xanh Tour tariffs Include:
Accommodation with daily breakfast on the Song Xanh Boat.
Tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary.
Services of a driver and Private air-conditioned vehicles during all tours and transfers.
Services of an English speaking guide during all tours and transfers.
Entrance fees for all sights visited.
Camera and video cameras fees if applicable
Lunch or dinner if mentioned in itinerary with (L,D)
Domestic airport taxes for any domestic flights
Tips for porters.
Our Overnight on the Mekong aboard the Song Xanh Tour tariffs do not include:
International flights to and from Vietnam.
Meals other than those mentioned above
Personal expenses are such as laundry, telephone, drinks etc.
Tips for guide
Personal insurance
Any domestic flights not mentioned
Creating Unique Touring Experiences All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveler. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a Vietnam tour to your individual specifications.
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TRAVELLER REVIEWS
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I am writing to tell you how much we enjoyed our trip to Vietnam and the services supplied by you and your company.
I also have a couple of suggestions for improvement.
First of all, your services were flawless! You may use me as a reference anytime. Please forward this email to your manager and any other high-level people who should know how pleased we were with your services.
Here are the things that you and your company did really well:
Communication I chose your company because of the consistent and frequent email communication from you. As you know, the person we originally were working with left. You picked up the work and continued promptly and efficiently. Initially I was somewhat worried about using an "unknown" travel agency outside of the United States to arrange this travel. You allayed those fears with your frequent, responsive communication. It was very reassuring to know that you were there and always responded within 12 hours. Well done!
Guides and Drivers Our guides everywhere on our trip were excellent. I appreciated that each one stated something like, "This is your vacation and I want you to have a good experience." On several days we made slight requests for changes to the itineraries. Every time our guides were accommodating and gracious. Their English was excellent. The drivers were always safe. I also appreciated that we were not expected to pay for our guides' or drivers' meals which would have been an unexpected expense.
Hotels met or exceeded our expectations. We especially enjoyed the hotel at Angor Wat.
Travel arrangements We were picked up promptly every time. When just the driver picked us up at the airport, he immediately called the guide so we could speak with him about the next day's schedule. This was very reassuring and impressive, even when these calls were late at night. We appreciated that our travel was confirmed and we were given updated airline information, including the one time the flight was delayed.
Itinerary I originally proposed an itinerary. Your agent made some suggestions which were good. When Mrs. Vy was not available for us on the day of cooking school, Vi was proactive to let us know. As it turned out, we did not have Mrs. Vy for cooking, but her assistant, instead. This turned out to be just fine and we were very happy with our cooking school experience. The "Hanoi Hilton" prison was not on our itinerary, but when we asked our guide about it, he included it.
Thank you for your excellent service and our very wonderful trip.
Jane and Kate Whitmore May 08
Traveler's Review
May Kitagawa
I wanted to thank you very much for a wonderful tour of Vietnam. Except for the one small glitch at the airport, the entire trip was flawless.
1. We appreciated so much the efficiency of our tour guide in Hanoi, Ha, who met us at the gate at the airport and ushered us right through the immigration department in Hanoi.
2. We all loved the Sofitel hotel in Hanoi. It was superb.
3. I think we all thought Ha was our very best guide. Not only did he give us an excellent, concise, clear, easy to understand brief on the history of Vietnam, but he interspersed the tour each day with lots of interesting information about Vietnam.
4. Our lunch at Mrs. Kiet's home in Hue was the best meal in Vietnam. Our tour guide, Huong, was sweet and accommodating.
5. My favorite part of Vietnam was Hue, and the drive from Hue to Hoi An. It was so beautiful; I am hoping to return some day for a more leisurely drive through that area.
6. I also loved the trip on the Mekong Delta. I especially enjoyed the tours planned for us. I could do that part over and over again.
7. I was most impressed with how quickly we were checked in to each hotel and how perfectly all the registrations were. We wasted absolutely no time at all on this entire trip with details or waiting.
Thank you again for your wonderful work. We all really appreciated it.
Sincerely,
May Kitagawa Vietnam Tour - January 2010
Traveler's Review
Phan Thi Thu Hien
One of the great aspects about my job is that each summer I have the opportunity of going on research trips to discover and learn about new travel destinations. I really love to travel around Vietnam and am always amazed by the fascinating culture my beautiful country has to offer.
My last trip took me to the Mekong Delta where I witnessed a local lady rowing a small sampan boat while wearing a traditional "Ao ba ba" outfit. I was so impressed by the image of her graceful beauty, and the local Mekong Delta shirt she was wearing as it was the most charming costume I had ever seen in the region. In fact, I liked it so much that when I returned to Ho Chi Minh City, I decided to have one tailor-made for myself and now I really love wearing it with a pair of jeans when I go out with my friends!
So naturally, I am now really looking forward to my next Mekong trip so that I can enjoy more of it's inspiring cultural beauty... and maybe make some more fashionable local-style clothing!
Traveler's Review
Mien
Dear Minh Trung,
Since a few days we are back from our trip to Vietnam.
I want to thank you , and your team, for preparing this wonderfull trip for us. Everything was simply wonderfull.
All accommodations were very good, sleeping train and boat perfect and you have a marvellous kitchen in Vietnam. The food was really excellent . All guides were well informed and took care off us in a very nice way.
We will certainly recommend your agency to our friends!