TRAVEL ENJOYING NATURE
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ENJOYING THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE MEKONG DELTA
CAN THO – CON SON – SOC TRANG – BAC LIEU – CA MAU – CHO NOI CAI RANG
Itinerary: 04 days/03 nights – Including travel time
DEPARTURE SCHEDULE | Group tours depart on Thursdays or as requested |
PICK-UP POINT | Hotel/Or as requested by the group |
BRAND | GROUP TOUR |
Highlights: Explore the community tourism of Con Son Island, an indispensable destination in Can Tho, experience making traditional cakes, watch performances of flying snakehead fish, visit and enjoy fruits in the garden. And the journey back to the southernmost point of the country, passing through the mangrove forests to take photos with the national coordinate milestone - Ca Mau Cape. Along the way, stop in Soc Trang to learn about the life of the Khmer people in the South with the largest Khmer pagoda system in the Mekong Delta. In Bac Lieu, visit and hear stories about the famous Son of the Land - Bac Lieu's Rich Boy, combined with a visit to Cai Rang floating market, the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta, and a boat ride on the Can Tho River to admire the picturesque river branches. Surely it will be an exciting journey for tourists when visiting the Mekong Delta.
Schedule
Day 01: CAN THO – BINH THUY ANCIENT HOUSE – CON SON ISLAND (Meals: Dinner)
NOON:
- The company's vehicle and guide will pick up guests at the airport or meeting point, then transfer the group to the hotel for check-in and rest. Guests will be taken to visit:
- 14h30: Visit Binh Thuy Ancient House - a house over 100 years old with a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western architectural cultures, also the main filming location for famous movies such as "Western Beauty", "Saigon River Banks", "Lover"...
- 15h00: The group will continue to the Co Bac ferry terminal, board the ferry down the Hau River to visit the Fishermen's Village, where guests will learn about special fish species living on the Mekong River such as shooting fish, snakehead fish (Mekong monsters), pink catfish... And learn about the fish farming process on the fishermen's rafts, join in feeding fish, and take souvenir photos.
- 15h30: The boat will take the group to Con Son Island, where guests will be warmly welcomed by the local people with a refreshing drink made from Sa Ke leaves or blue pea flowers in the garden. Guests will stroll and breathe in the fresh air of the countryside right next to the Hau River and experience community tourism activities on Con Son Island such as:
- Visit one of the ơi/longan/pomelo gardens depending on the seasonal harvest.
- Explore the unique "flying snakehead fish" technique of Hau River farmers.
- Experience making delicious traditional cakes typical of the Southern region.
- 17h00: The boat will take guests back to the mainland, and the guide will escort guests back to the hotel for rest.
- Evening: Guests will have dinner at a restaurant, then have free time to explore Can Tho city at night. Overnight in Can Tho city.
Day 02: CAN THO – SOC TRANG – BAC LIEU – CA MAU (Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
MORNING:
- Guests will have breakfast at the hotel and then have free time for shopping or relaxation at the hotel.
- 09h00: The company's vehicle and guide will pick up guests at the airport or hotel (pick-up time will be arranged by the company depending on each pick-up point), then depart for Ca Mau. Guests will pass through the provinces of Hau Giang, Soc Trang, Bac Lieu, and Ca Mau City
- Upon arriving in Soc Trang, the group will have lunch at a local restaurant.
- Then, guests will visit:
- Bat Pagoda, which is classified as the first National Monument in Soc Trang. This is a Khmer pagoda with unique architecture and decorations, considered the most beautiful among 92 Khmer pagodas in the province.
- Botum Vong Sa Som Rong Pagoda, also known as Som Rong Pagoda by locals. This is an ideal place you cannot miss. Every corner inside the temple is a beautiful background. Here, guests can rent traditional Khmer costumes, transform into Khmer boys or girls for photos. This place is not only ideal for praying but also for taking home beautiful photos. Then the group will depart for Bac Lieu.
- Guests will visit Bac Lieu's Rich Man's House and hear fascinating stories about Bac Lieu's Rich Man, a famous figure for his wealth and indulgence during the years 1930 - 1945 in Nam Ky Luc province.
- Visit Bac Lieu Wind Farm - Guests will have the opportunity to take photos at the wind farm with dozens of giant turbines continuously spinning towards the sea, bringing tourists images likened to the Netherlands of Vietnam.
- The group will then continue the journey to Ca Mau.
AFTERNOON:
- The group will return to Ca Mau, check in and have dinner at the hotel.
- Free time to explore Ca Mau cuisine at night.
Day 03: CA MAU – CA MAU LAND’S END – CAN THO (Meals: Breakfast - Lunch)
MORNING:
- Guests will have breakfast at the hotel, check out.
- 07h30: The vehicle will take the group to Ca Mau Land’s End, passing through Cai Nuoc, Nam Can, Ngoc Hien districts, and conquering the last kilometers on the map of Vietnam.
- 10h00: Ca Mau National Park, exploring the ecosystem of mangrove forests - Images of mangrove trees, shrimp trees... Along with a rich and diverse ecosystem of birds, all create a colorful picture of the land at the end of the Vietnam map. The guide will introduce the formation process of Ca Mau land, take souvenir photos at GPS coordinate milestone 0001 at Ca Mau Land, Ca Mau Cape symbol, the end point of Ho Chi Minh Road, and Hanoi flagpole - From here, guests will admire the panorama of Ca Mau Land, with endless mangrove forests.
- 11h30: Guests will have lunch at a restaurant in Ca Mau Land.
- 13h00: The group will depart back to Can Tho.
AFTERNOON:
- Upon arriving in Can Tho, guests will return to the hotel to rest. Guests can enjoy the afternoon meal on their own or explore the specialties of the Western land. Overnight in Can Tho city.
Day 04: CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET – FRUIT GARDEN – DEPARTURE (Meal: Breakfast)
MORNING:
- The group will have breakfast at the hotel.
- 07h00: The guide will take the group to visit Cai Rang floating market. The boat will navigate to help tourists understand the unique culture of the people living in the river area, which is the form of gathering markets on the river. Guests will be attracted by the lively sound of bustling trading, the hustle and bustle of many boats filled with fruits, vegetables from the gardens being sold on the floating market, or will find it strange and delightful to see the products of the plain fruit trees hanging on bamboo poles called Beo Trees. Here, guests can buy some fruits and enjoy them right on the boat or take them home as gifts.
- The boat will then take guests to visit the traditional rice noodle making facility. Here, guests can also try the famous Pizza made from rice noodles, very attractive and appealing to tourists to come and taste and buy as gifts.
- 09h00: Next, the vehicle will take the group to visit a fruit garden, learn about the peaceful life of the people, pick fruits by hand, and enjoy fruits in the garden.
- 11h00: Guests will check out of the hotel. The vehicle will take guests to shop for local specialties.
- Noon: At the designated time, the vehicle will take the group to the airport for departure (guests on afternoon flights will arrange their own transportation to the airport) or return to the hotel. The company's guide extends thanks and farewells. End of the tour.
The itinerary may change depending on the actual conditions of the departure day but ensures the correct and complete schedule of the points of interest in this program.
Service
TOUR PRICE PER GUEST: 4,090,000 VND
(Applicable to individual group tour participants – Please contact for private group rates)
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Air-conditioned transportation for sightseeing according to the tour program
- 03 nights at 03-star hotels in Can Tho – Ca Mau (02 guests/room, single guests will incur a single room surcharge)
- 04 main meals according to the program: 170,000 VND/portion
- Breakfast according to hotel standards
- Entrance tickets to attractions once according to the program
- Boat tour to Con Son and Cai Rang Floating Market
- 01 bottle of water + 01 cold towel/person/day on the vehicle
- Professional, enthusiastic, and attentive tour guide
- Travel insurance with a maximum compensation of: 60,000,000 VND/person/accident
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Drinks (alcohol, beer, soft drinks…) during meals and throughout the program
- Personal expenses (phone, laundry, shopping, meals outside the program)
- 10% Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Tips for drivers, tour guides
- Single room surcharge: 400,000 VND/ Guest/ Night
CHILDREN’S TICKET PRICES (Based on birth year):
- Children under 5 years old are free of charge for the tour, and parents take care of meals for the child and admission tickets (if any). Two adults are only allowed to accompany one child at this rate, and the second child will be charged according to the rules for children from 5 to under 10 years old.
- From 5 to under 10 years old, the tour is charged at 75% of the tour price (with separate meals, shared bed with parents). Two adults are only allowed to accompany one child at this rate, and the second child will be charged according to the rules for children from 10 years old and above.
- From 10 years old and above, the tour is charged at 100% of the adult tour price.
Notes
- To process the insurance, please provide the group list including: Full name, date of birth, ID card number. Guests should bring the original ID card or passport during the trip.
- The budget applies to Vietnamese customers. Guests with foreign passports will be surcharged: 100,000 VND/guest/day.
- Unused services without prior notice will not be refunded.
- Children must travel with parents or have a commitment letter to travel with relatives. When traveling, children must bring their birth certificate or passport.
- The tour program is considered an agreement between the customer and the company. Complaints will be based on the regulations in the program and the receipt for resolution.
- The company will not be responsible for ensuring related issues or guaranteeing the points of interest in cases of force majeure: natural disasters, floods, droughts, earthquakes, epidemics, or faults caused by aviation.
- Due to the nature of the river tour involving boat travel, guests are advised to avoid wearing high-heeled shoes for convenience.
- The above prices apply from January 01/2024, until further notice and may change during holidays, Tet, and peak periods.
SURCHARGE ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 30% compared to the price on the price list
TOUR BOOKING CONDITIONS:
- Deposit immediately after registering for the tour: 50% of the Tour price.
- The remaining amount is payable one day before departure – (Excluding Saturdays & Sundays).
CANCELLATION/ POSTPONEMENT POLICY: Not applicable for Holiday Tour cancellations, excluding Saturdays & Sundays
- Cancellation after booking the service: 30% tour price cancellation fee.
- Cancellation 05 – 10 days before departure: 50% tour price cancellation fee.
- Cancellation 02 – 04 days before departure: 100% tour price cancellation fee.
Departure day
- DEPARTURE SCHEDULE: Group tours depart on Thursdays or as requested
- PICK-UP POINT: Hotel/Or as requested by the group