MEKONG RIVER
Located in the very edge of the mighty Mekong- BenTre also called Coconut Kingdom is one of a few provinces still untouched in the Mekong. Off-the-beaten-track locations in BenTre bring a great chance to see local fisher men on the river on their daily life, how local women daily working on honey bee farms after the flood seasons, how to make candy from coconut milk. Rowing sampan to different islands and small canals experiencing the locals making coconut candy leave an unforgettable memory on your journey to Vietnam.
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You will commence your Mekong River tour with a car transfer to My Tho where the Vinh Trang pagoda located after a 1.5 hour drive from Hochiminh City. As you pull into BenTre, you immediately feel the vibrance from the ships that transport goods and people to the Mekong islands. Next you’ll be treated to a wonderful boat trip through the wild BenTre river. From here you get a transfer to the coconut candy factory where you taste the coconut candy and learn how locals make rice paper and candy for the local consumption. In the afternoon, you visit the fruit gardens and local houses to observe the daily activities of the villagers living along the Mekong by rowing sampan. As you continue, you taste some seasonal fruits from the Mekong Delta and enjoy a cup of local green tea before returning to Hochiminh City.
information
- pick-up : 08:00 ~ 08:30
- drop off : About 17:00
highlight
- boat trip
- coconut candy factory
inclusion
- D-car AC mini-van
- english speaking guide
- mineral water & towel
- boat trip
- lunch at local restaurant
exclusion
- personal expenses
- beverages
- tips
- VAT
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HA LONG BAY
Unchanged for centuries, Hạ Long Bay is steeped in its vista, beautiful sea and impressive island. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner and remain in an untouched area definitely amaze you by its natural beauty when the sun light decreases.
DA NANG CITY
Mother Nature presented Da Nang city a river inside the city and surrounding area is golden shining sand with a long beach. Although Da Nang is developing every day, it still keeps almost the culture and historic sites. Tourists coming to Da Nang can immerse in modern and tradition life.