A Day Ben Tre Mekong Excursion - Ho Chi Minh City
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A Day Ben Tre Mekong Excursion - Ho Chi Minh City
OVERVIEW
River locked Ben Tre Province has some of the Mekong's most stunning scenery. Experience the true life of the delta region as you visit its fruit orchards, coconut groves and hundreds of small islands. Spending a day away from the buzz of Ho Chi Minh City, you are sure to delight in the change of pace and unique lifestyle of the Delta's residents.
PROGRAM DETAILS
This morning, depart at 0800 from the southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City to the area referred locally as "the rice bowl of Vietnam".
On arrival in Ben Tre Province head towards Tien Giang where you will board your local boat for a cruise among the aptly named Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix Islands. En-route, visit a small factory producing handicrafts made of coconut. Stop at Turtle Island where you will visit a tropical orchard to taste some exotic fruit.
After the boat trip, take a ride on a horse driven cart along country roads to the famed garden of Mr Tam Nen for a honey tasting session. Continue on a smaller rowing boat for a more adventurous cruise on the Xep Canal which is set amongst a forest of palm trees.
Embark once more by boat to Turtle Island where a selection of Mekong delicacies will be served for lunch. In the afternoon return to Ben Tre for a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City where you will arrive late this afternoon.
PRICING: in US Dollars per person
Rates are valid until 31 October 2010
| Number of People | 1 |
2 |
3-6 |
7-10 |
11-14 |
15+ |
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| Price per Person | 129 | 70 | 53 | 37 | 30 | 27 |
Our Services Include:
- English or French speaking guide
- Boat trips in Ben Tre
- Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicles
- All entrance fees as mentioned in the program
Our Services do not Include:
- International and domestic flights
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and meals not mentioned in program
- Tips and personal Expenses
- Airport taxes
- Any other service not mentioned
Suggested Day Trips
Travel to the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City to visit the unusual Cao Dai Temple at Tay Ninh and explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels. Drive through the countryside to the colorful, whimsical building which is home to the eclectic Cao Dai religion. Journey from here to Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible network of 200 km underground tunnels constructed by the Vietnamese resistance fighters during the French and American wars.
A cooking class can teach you in a matter of hours some of the most popular Vietnamese dishes. Take a guided trip to the colorful food market and learn about the local ingredients, including 'nuoc mam' (fish sauce) which is ubiquitous to Vietnamese cooking. Partake in a hands-on cooking class where you will learn and practice traditional techniques for creating delicious Vietnamese food before feasting on a delicious lunch of your creations.
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