Delta de Mekong

Southern Vietnam cuisine

Feel the spice and heat of Southern Vietnam with this 5-day journey through bustling Ho Chi Minh City and the idyllic waterways and canals of Can Tho and Cai Be. Prepare fusion meals with a top chef in Saigon and indulge in an overnight cruise to the colourful floating markets of the Mekong River Delta.

Guide language

English

Destinations

Ho Chi Minh City Can Tho Cai Rang Cai Be My Tho
Days 5
Type of tour Private
Hotel

Destinations

Itinerary

Day 1 : Welcome to Saigon

Xin Chao and welcome to the modern and cosmopolitan city of Ho Chi Minh City, fondly known by its more evocative name, Saigon. Upon arrival to Tan Son Nhat Airport, our driver will greet you and transfer you to the city center to your hotel.

Enjoy the day free at leisure to acquaint yourself with the hotel’s surroundings, immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of Vietnam until a quirky Dining in the Dark experience at Noir Restaurant.

Let your guide lead you into the pitch black restaurant and serve you a multi-course mystery meal. After the meal is finished, your guide will lead you to a lit room and you can guess what you ate before being shown a menu with pictures of the meals just consumed.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint Hotel

Day 2 : Squeeze through the Cu Chi Tunnels and prepare fusion cuisine at Grain

After breakfast, journey 1.5 hours north of Ho Chi Minh City to experience one of the most powerful symbols of the city and its recent history, the Cu Chi Tunnels. Return to the city center to visit the War Remnants Museum with a quick stop at the former Presidential Palace, which can be viewed from the outside only on certain days.

In the afternoon, join a cooking class at the illustrious Grain, the brain-child of Luke Nguyen, a renowned Australian chef, to prepare delicious fusion cuisine with western-styled dishes accented by eastern herbs, spices, and flavours.

Return to your hotel in the early evening and enjoy your time free to shop and wander the historical heart and colonial area of Saigon.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint Hotel

Day 3 : Munch on streetfood via cyclo before heading to Can Tho

Experience breakfast an old-fashioned way with a food-tour by cyclo this morning, stopping at popular street-food shops and corners in the colonial area of Ho Chi Minh City. Zip past the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, Ben Thanh Market,  City Hall, and of course, the Opera House. On either side of the Opera House you will see Graham Greene’s favourite haunt of the Hotel Continental as well as the Hotel Caravelle, a favorite of correspondents during the American-Vietnam War.

After the tour finishes, settle in for a 3-hour car ride to the largest city in the Mekong River Delta affectionately referred to as “the river of poems”, Can Tho. Check-in to your hotel for the evening and enjoy wandering the many canals of Can Tho independently.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 : Brunch at Cai Rang floating market and board an overnight Mekong cruise

This morning board a cruise to Cai Rang Floating Market, the biggest of the many floating markets in the area due to its wholesale nature. Enjoy a delicious assortment of Vietnamese and French specialties while cruising along the banks of the Mekong.

Return to the main dock of Can Tho and board your Bassac overnight cruise through the Mekong River Delta to Cai Be. Have lunch on board as the ship meanders slowly down the many different tributaries of the river, watching as life passes you by on both shores.

In the mid-afternoon, pause for a brief stop to explore small villages along the banks to try fresh fruits and honey. Sip a cocktail at the bar while basking in the sunset and savour a delicious dinner in the evening before turning in for a quiet night of sleep in your comfortable cabin.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Bassac Cruise

Day 5 : Disembark in Cai Be and say good-bye in Ho Chi Minh City

Wake up this morning in the middle of the Mekong River Delta as the Bassac continues to cruise towards Cai Be. Take a ride in a smaller rowing boat through the canals of the river overshadowed by tall palm trees and bamboo groves and row through the stalls of the Cai Be Floating Market, returning to the mothership to freshen up and pack for disembarkation.

Visit the Cai Be Handicraft Village Center and then make the return journey to Ho Chi Minh City with a lunch stop in My Tho.

Your day is free at leisure until your transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for onward planned travel arrangements.

Meals: Breakfast

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Why book this tour

  • Cruise with Bassac Cruises, a top cruise in the Mekong River Delta
  • Sample an array of culinary masterpieces in busy markets, local noodle shops and sophisticated gourmet restaurants
  • Premium value at affordable prices
  • 5% off total package when you book and pay deposit 60 days before arrival

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General information

Hotel

Important notes

Services included

  • Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast
  • Tours as per itinerary with local English speaking guide
  • All transfers and transportation with air-conditioned vehicles
  • All boat trips as program
  • All entrance fees as program
  • Meals as indicated in the program

Services excluded

  • Airfares (international and domestic) and airport taxes
  • Early check-in or late check-out
  • Personal expenses & tips
  • Meals other than mentioned in the program
  • Visa fees, travel insurances
  • Additional transfer required due to emergency situation
  • All services which are not mentioned in “services included”
General information

Services included

  • Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast
  • Tours as per itinerary with local English speaking guide
  • All transfers and transportation with air-conditioned vehicles
  • All boat trips as program
  • All entrance fees as program
  • Meals as indicated in the program

Services excluded

  • Airfares (international and domestic) and airport taxes
  • Early check-in or late check-out
  • Personal expenses & tips
  • Meals other than mentioned in the program
  • Visa fees, travel insurances
  • Additional transfer required due to emergency situation
  • All services which are not mentioned in “services included”
Hotel
Important notes

About this tour

  • This package aims to give you a diverse and well-rounded experience of Saigon’s impressive foodie culture. Mundo Asia endeavours to cater to specific dietary requirements, but please note some meals and food activities are set in advance and may be difficult to adjust. Please be aware that in many countries dietary restrictions are not common or well understood. If you have dietary requirements, let us know at the time of booking for further information on how this may impact your ability to take part in included activities and meals
  • This itinerary is a privately guided tour, designed just to show you what is possible
  • An airport arrival and departure transfer is included. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking, or at a minimum of 15 days prior to travel
  • Please ensure your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity remaining at the time of your departure and that the name on your passport matches the name on your booking and airline tickets
  • This package requires a visa to Vietnam
  • The evening of day 1 is spent visiting local restaurants via the back of a Vespa. The bikes are great fun and driven by professionals, but alternative transportation can be arranged upon request for those who don’t wish to ride the Vespa
  • All overnight Halong Bay cruises must have permission to operate from the Management Board of Halong Bay. If your cruise is suddenly affected by poor weather conditions (monsoon, storms, high winds), Mundo Asia takes responsibility to change to an alternative option

 

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