TRAVEL ENJOYING NATURE
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ENJOYING THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE MEKONG DELTA
CAN THO – CHAU DOC – SOC TRANG – BAC LIEU – CA MAU – CHO NOI CAI RANG
Itinerary: 04 days/03 nights – Including travel time
DEPARTURE SCHEDULE | Thursday Group Tour or as requested |
PICK-UP POINT | Hotel/Or as requested by the Group |
BRAND | GROUP TOUR |
Highlights: Guests will have the opportunity to visit the Ba Chua Xu Temple on Nui Sam Mountain, the most sacred pilgrimage site in the Mekong Delta. Or journey to the southernmost point of the homeland, passing through the mangrove forests to take photos with the national coordinates milestone - Cape Ca Mau. Along the way, explore Soc Trang to learn about the life of the Khmer people in the Mekong Delta with the largest Khmer pagoda system in the region. Visit Bac Lieu to explore and hear stories about the famous Gentleman Bachelor of Southern Bac Lieu Province, which will surely be an interesting journey for tourists combined with a visit to the Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a boat ride along the Can Tho River to admire the entire riverside scenery. It will surely be an exciting journey for tourists when visiting the Mekong Delta.
Schedule
Day 01: CAN THO – CHAU DOC – TRA SU (Meal: Lunch)
MORNING:
- 07h00: The company's vehicle and tour guide will pick up guests at the hotel or designated location to depart for Chau Doc. The group will travel on National Highway 91, passing through Long Xuyen – the capital of An Giang province, the homeland of President Ton Duc Thang. Guests will encounter vast rice fields resembling "flying storks" in the large-scale rice fields of An Giang and the Thot Not fields characteristic of the Khmer people in the Mekong Delta.
- 10h00: Arrive at Tra Su Melaleuca Forest, where guests will visit:
- Check-in and take photos with the beautiful Kieu Bridge, then continue on the "Tac Rang - watercraft" to travel through the Tra Su Melaleuca Forest, where the unique ecosystem of the former freshwater mangrove forests of the Mekong Delta is recreated. Guests will navigate through fragrant lotus ponds and lush water hyacinths. Additionally, guests can trek through the forest on a 2km bamboo bridge, a Guinness World Record in Vietnam. Guests can also experience riding a "three-leaf boat" to explore the area where egrets build their nests, which is very interesting (guests will cover the cost of boat ride themselves). Arriving at the observation tower, guests can enjoy the panoramic view of the vast melaleuca forest, with flocks of egrets freely flying.
- Guests will have lunch in the melaleuca forest with local specialties such as grilled snakehead fish, braised snakehead fish... Free time to rest in the melaleuca forest.
- Next, the vehicle will take the group to visit Phuoc Lam Pagoda, also known as Lau Pagoda because it is built with many floors, which looks very unique. With a Japanese architectural influence, the pagoda is a very attractive destination for pilgrims and photography enthusiasts.
- Guests will visit Ba Chua Xu Temple - the largest pilgrimage center in the Mekong Delta known for the Ba Chua Xu Festival (April 24th according to the lunar calendar), recognized as a national festival in 2001. Guests can pray for their family's well-being.
- 15h30: The group will depart back to Can Tho.
EVENING:
- Upon arrival in Can Tho, check-in at the hotel and rest. Guests can have dinner on their own.
Day 02: CAN THO – SOC TRANG – BAC LIEU – CA MAU (Meal: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
- 09h00: The company's vehicle and tour guide will pick up guests at the airport or hotel (pick-up time will be arranged by the company according to each pick-up location), then depart for Ca Mau. Guests will pass through the provinces of Hau Giang, Soc Trang, Bac Lieu, and Ca Mau City.
- Arrive in Soc Trang City for lunch at a local restaurant.
- Afterwards, guests will visit:
- Bat Pagoda, ranked as the first National Historic Landmark in Soc Trang. This is a Khmer pagoda with unique architecture and decorations, one of the most beautiful among the 92 Khmer pagodas in the province.
- Botum Vong Sa Som Rong Pagoda, also known as Som Rong Pagoda by the locals. This is an ideal destination that you cannot miss. Every corner of the pagoda is a beautiful backdrop. Here, guests can rent traditional Khmer costumes to take photos as Khmer boys and girls. This place is not only ideal for prayers but also for bringing back beautiful photos. Then the group will depart for Bac Lieu.
- Guests will visit the Bac Lieu Mansion - hear fascinating stories about Bac Lieu Gentleman, a famous playboy in the years 1930-1945 in Nam Ky Luc Province.
- Visit the Bac Lieu Wind Power Field - Guests will visit and take photos at the wind power field with dozens of giant wind turbines endlessly spinning towards the sea, which will bring tourists photos reminiscent of the Netherlands of Vietnam.
- The group will then continue the journey to Ca Mau.
AFTERNOON:
- Upon arrival back in Ca Mau, check-in at the hotel and have dinner.
- Free time to explore the culinary delights of Ca Mau at night.
Day 03: CA MAU – LAND'S END – CAN THO (Meal: Breakfast - Lunch)
MORNING:
- Guests will have breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- 07h30: The vehicle will depart for Land's End, passing through the districts of Cai Nuoc, Nam Can, Ngoc Hien, and conquering the final kilometers on the Vietnam map.
- 10h00: Visit the Mui Ca Mau National Park, explore the mangrove ecosystem - Images of mangrove trees, shrimp trees... Along with the rich and diverse wildlife of various bird species, all create a colorful picture of the southernmost land of Vietnam. The tour guide will introduce the formation process of the Ca Mau Land area, take commemorative photos at the GPS coordinates milestone 0001 at Land's End, the symbol of Ca Mau, the end point of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, and the Hanoi flagpole - From here, guests can admire the panoramic view of Land's End, with endless mangrove forests.
- 11h30: Guests will have lunch at the Land's End restaurant.
- 13h00: The group will depart back to Can Tho.
AFTERNOON:
- Upon arrival in Can Tho, guests will return to the hotel to rest. Guests can have a late afternoon snack on their own or explore the specialties of the Western region. Overnight in Can Tho City.
Day 04: CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET – FRUIT GARDEN – TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT (Meal: Breakfast)
MORNING:
- Guests will have breakfast at the hotel.
- 07h00: The tour guide will take the group to visit the Cai Rang Floating Market, where boats will navigate through to explore the unique cultural aspect of the people living on the river, which is the form of a market gathering on the river. Guests will be attracted by the bustling sounds of trading activities, with many boats filled with fruits and vegetables from the orchards being sold at the floating market, or they will find it fascinating and delightful to see the agricultural products of the delta hanging on poles called "Beo Trees." Here, guests can buy some fruits and enjoy them immediately on the boat or take them home as gifts.
- The boat will then take guests to visit a traditional noodle-making facility. This place is also famous for its Pizza made from noodles, which is very attractive and appealing to tourists who come here to enjoy and buy as gifts.
- 09h00: Next, the vehicle will take the group to visit a fruit garden, where guests can learn about the peaceful life of the locals, pick fruits, and enjoy them in the garden.
- 11h00: Guests will check out of the hotel. The vehicle will take guests to shop for local specialties.
- Lunchtime: It's time to depart. The vehicle will take guests to the airport for departure (Guests flying in the afternoon need to arrange their own transportation to the airport) or return to the hotel. The company's tour guide expresses gratitude and bids farewell. End of 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: 4,190,000 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 3-star hotels in Ca Mau – Can Tho (02 guests/room, odd gender rooms will share a room, solo travelers will incur a single room surcharge)
- 04 main meals according to the program at 170,000 VND/portion
- Breakfast according to hotel standards
- Entrance tickets once at each scheduled visit
- Boat tour at Tra Su and Cai Rang Floating Market
- 01 bottle of water + 01 cold towel/person/day on the bus
- Professional, enthusiastic, and attentive tour guide
- Travel insurance with maximum compensation: 60,000,000 VND/person/incident
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Beverages (alcohol, beer, soft drinks…) during meals and throughout the program.
- Personal expenses (telephone, laundry, shopping, dining outside the program).
- Boat ride in Tra Su Melaleuca Forest
- Value-added tax 10% (VAT)
- Tips for drivers, tour guides.
- Single room surcharge: 400,000 VND/person/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: Thursday Group Tour or as requested
- PICK-UP POINT: Hotel/Or as requested by the Group