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Mekong Delta Mid-Trip Extension
Biking the Rural Roads of the Mekong Delta
Trip Details at-a-Glance
| Cost From: | $1095 see pricing |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3 days |
| Arrive: | Saigon, Vietnam |
| Depart: | Saigon, Vietnam |
| Lodging: | 2 nights hotels (first class or deluxe option), 1 night village homestay describe |
| Meals: | Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) |
| Activity: | Cultural Adventures |
| Trip Level: |
Cultural exploration and optional biking
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Visa Requirements
A visa is required for U.S. citizens visiting Vietnam. Your visa must be obtained prior to arrival.Our Trips using this Extension
Vietnam and Cambodia Private Journey
Choosing the Right Trip
We work hard to help you choose the right trip for you, paying attention to your individual interests, abilities, and needs. If you have questions about the level of comfort or any of the activities described in this itinerary, please contact us.
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The Mekong begins in the snows of Tibet, some 2,800 miles away, and ends at the South China Sea in Vietnam. The river’s name in Vietnamese means “nine dragons” for the nine estuaries that form its wide green delta. Your group as a whole can choose between guided biking or guided non-biking activities. Please Note: This itinerary is very flexible and biking times and distances can be adjusted according to your preferences.
Detailed Itinerary
Days 1-10
Vietnam & Cambodia Private Journey itinerary
Days 1-10 follow the Vietnam and Cambodia Private Journey itinerary.
Day 11
Saigon / Mekong Delta / Can Tho
From Saigon, travel to Cai Lay, a fertile area in the green Mekong Delta and spend the day biking through a peaceful rural scene, an ideal way to enjoy the sweeping panoramas of paddy fields, fruit orchards, canals, and wayside pagodas. Midway through the journey, visit with a family and taste fresh fruit picked from trees in their garden, and enjoy a hosted lunch at the home of another family. You are free to bike as much or as little as you like. A support van travels with you, and you can also enjoy visits en route to villages and markets. At the end of the bike ride, transfer to Can Tho for overnight in hotel...LD
Day 12
Mekong Delta
After a private boat tour of a picturesque floating market, bike on a shady road lined with banana and bamboo trees alongside the banks of the Mekong River. In the afternoon, shuttle to the Thot Not stork sanctuary, where a short walk brings you to a reserve to watch the activities of hundreds of egrets, herons, and storks. Return to the hotel by van...BL
Day 13
Mekong Delta / Saigon
After a transfer to Cai Von village, bike toward Ba Ke village, enjoying interactions with the local people who live in this part of the Mekong Delta. At the end of the biking loop, drive back to Saigon with lunch en route...BL
Days 14-16
Continue Vietnam & Cambodia Private Journey itinerary
Days 14-16 follow the remainder of the Vietnam and Cambodia Private Journey itinerary.
What the Trip is Like
About the Biking Program: Touring by bike is the ideal way to enjoy the sweeping panoramas of paddy fields, fruit orchards, canals, and wayside pagodas, and also to enjoy the friendliness of the local people. You are free to bike as much or as little as you like, but most people enjoy biking several hours in the morning and several in the afternoon. With your support van traveling with you, you also enjoy visits en route to villages and markets. Peddling along the back roads is the perfect way to enjoy the peaceful scenery and the smiles of the Mekong people. The biking routes typically take you from town out into the countryside, through a mix of busy to tranquil roads. Road traffic on the busier roads tends to be other bicyclists and mopeds. The bikes are Cannondales, with Giro helmets. Your van travels with you at all times and is stocked with cool drinks and snacks.
Extension Cost
Prices valid through September 30, 2013
First Class Option (4-star )
Vinh Long Village Homestay, Victoria Can Tho Hotel Superior Room; Saigon Duxton Hotel Deluxe Room
$1095 per person, double occupancy
Single supplement: $245
Deluxe Option (5-star)
Vinh Long Village Homestay, Victoria Can Tho Hotel Deluxe River View Room; Saigon Caravelle Hotel Deluxe Room
$1175 per person, double occupancy
Single supplement: $325
All costs subject to change
more on pricingExtension Cost Includes:
- Services of local English-speaking guide
- Accommodations
- Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Activities as indicated and entance fees for activities listed
- Ground transportation and transfers as indicated
Extension Cost Does Not Include:
International airfare; any additional hotel nights that may be needed before or after your extension; airport departure taxes; any meals not specified after each itinerary day; gratuities to local guides, drivers, and transfer agents; pre-trip expenses of medical immunizations; visa fees (if applicable); travel insurance; any other expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, sodas, laundry, etc.).
Victoria Can Tho Hotel
Days 11 to 12 (2 nights), Can Tho, Vietnam
The Victoria Can Tho Hotel, the first luxury hotel in the Mekong Delta, is set in magnificent gardens and built in colonial style along the banks of ...
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Duxton Hotel (4-star Option)
Day 13 (1 night), Saigon, Vietnam
The Duxton Hotel is strategically located in the heart of the city within walking distance of many of Saigon’s famous attractions, as well as ...
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Caravelle Hotel (5-star Option)
Day 13 (1 night), Saigon, Vietnam
The chic Caravelle is situated adjacent to the French Colonial Opera House in Saigon’s downtown. Many luminaries have stayed here, including ...
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Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.