Mekong and Beach Tour 10 days

Destination: Ho Chi Minh City – Vinh Long – Can Tho – Rach Gia – Phu Quoc

Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, G = Guide 

Day 1: Arrival at Ho Chi Minh City (D, G)

Arriving at Tan Son Nhat airport, our guide will be awaiting to greet and take you to your hotel. Rest of the day, you’ll be free to stroll around the city as you wish. You’ll enjoy a welcome dinner at one of a famous restaurant. Your overnight stay will be in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City tour (B, L, G)

A full day tour of the city begins with a visit to the History Museum, which has an excellent collection on the evolution and development of Vietnam?s history and culture, from the Bronze Age Dong Son civilization (13th century BC) till the last feudal dynasty ending in the mid-20th century. The following visit to the Museum of War Remnants will provide you a very partial, but riveting, perspective of the American War.

After lunch, you?ll visit the splendid old colonial buildings such as Centre Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral. Furthermore, the next visit to Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the best Taoist temples in Vietnam, will surely captivate you with its oriental architecture and artistic values. Tour ends after 2-hour shopping at the lively Ben Thanh market, which is so closely tied to the city’s life that the clock tower at its main gate has long been considered a symbol of the city. You’ll spend the night in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City/Vinh Long/Can Tho (B, L, G)

After breakfast, you will be transfered to Vinh Long, a peaceful province on Co Chien river, which branches out from the Mekong. Upon arrival, you?ll take a boat trip to enjoy ?a beautiful river painting? of Cai Be floating market which was formed in the Nguyen Dynasty in the 19th century and bearing all the characteristics of the locals? life in the western region. Proceed to visit some fruit orchards and local cottage industries. Lunch will await you at a local house. You will also have a chance to listen to the traditional folk music “Don Ca Tai Tu” which is is operated by the local people. You?ll then stroll on the village paths to visit the local markets and enjoy some kind of famous tropical fruit such as banana, pomelo, dragon fruit and so on. Return to Vinh Long by boat and then continue driving to Can Tho. Overnight stay in Can Tho.

Day 4: Can Tho/Rach Gia (B, L, G)

After breakfast, you will board an early morning cruise to visit the colourful Cai Rang and Phong Dien floating markets (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the picturesque scenery and enjoy the fascinating Mekong rural lifestyle.

You’ll then be driven to Rach Gia town and have lunch at local restaurant before checking in your local standard hotel. The rest day will be free to stroll around the town. Your overnight saty will be in Rach Gia.

Day 5: Rach Gia/Phu Quoc (B, G)

You’ll have a free time after the breakfast at your hotel. You’ll then be driven to the airport for your short flight to Phu Quoc, which is a splendid tropical getaway sprinkled with pristine white-sand beaches and cloaked in dense, impenetrable jungle. The island offers a favorable environment for those who likes fishing, sailing and scuba diving. On arrival in the airport in Phu Quoc, you’ll find a resort’s bus will take you to your hotel. The rest day will be free on the beach. You?ll spend the night in Phu Quoc.

Day 6 to Day 9: Phu Quoc (B)

Your time will be your own!

Day 10: Phu Quoc/Ho Chi Minh City departure (B)

After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll then be picked up to the Phu Quoc airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll transit for your international departure flight.

Prices include:

• Breakfast and accommodation in twin or double room.

• One-way domestic flight tickets: Phu Quoc – Ho Chi Minh City, including domestic flight airport taxes.

• Boats cruise as programme.

• One-way speedboat tickets: Rach Gia – Phu Quoc,

• Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.

• English-speaking tour guide as indicated in the itinerary.

• Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned in the programme.

• Lunches and dinners, as specified, in the local restaurants.

• Government Taxes.

Price do not include:

• International flight tickets and airport tax.

• Visas.

• Dinners except as specified.

• Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

• Insurance.

Hotel list for Five Stars standard

• Ho Chi Minh City: Majestic Hotel (***** city centre, Colonial Superior Room) similar

• Can Tho: Victoria Hotel (**** overlooking the Mekong River, Superior room) or similar

• Rach Gia: Palace Hotel (** local standard in the city centre) or similar

• Phu Quoc: Grand Mercure La Veranda Resort (**** reminiscent of a French colonial seaside mansion, on the beach, Deluxe Room)

Hotel list for Four Stars standard

• Ho Chi Minh City: Golden Central Hotel (**** city centre, Deluxe Room) similar

• Can Tho: Ninh Kieu 2 Hotel (**** city centre, Superior Room) or similar

• Rach Gia: Palace Hotel (** local standard in the city centre) or similar

• Phu Quoc: Saigon Phu Quoc Hotel (**** the best local standard hotel, overlooking the bay, Star Cruises Room) or similar

Hotel list for Three Stars standard

• Ho Chi Minh City: Elios Hotel (*** city centre, Standard Room) or similar

• Can Tho: Kim Tho Hotel (*** city centre, overlooking the Mekong River, Superior Room) or similar

• Rach Gia: Palace Hotel (** local standard in the city centre) or similar

• Phu Quoc: Thien Hai Son Hotel (*** overlooking the beach, Gardenview Bungalow) or similar

Hotel list for Two Stars standard 

• Ho Chi Minh City: Hoang Phu Gia Hotel (*** the best localted in district 1 Ho Chi Minh City, Superior room) or similar

• Can Tho: Ninh Kieu Hotel (** city centre, Room in Hotel A1 & A2) or similar

• Rach Gia: Palace Hotel (** local standard in the city centre) or similar

• Phu Quoc: Huong Bien Resort (*** good local standard, overlooking the beach, Superior room) or similar