MEKONG DELTA,WATERWAYS IN COUNTRYSIDE -
7/10/2008
The Mekong River, its source form hight moutain at Tibet, end its journey in Vietnam's Southern delta. Before folowing inton the sea, the river branches into nine tributaries, known as Cuu Long in Vietnamese ỏ Nine- Dragon - River in Enghlish. The river is the South's life-blood nourishing the delta's tiny canals in an open boat you'll see sturnning tableaux ò hard working farmers in their paddy fields, water bufffaloes, fruit archads, thatched-roof huts, fishermen, children waving at visitors. By boat trip to explore the island arond MY THO you can understand the life of hospitable Mekong Delta people. Furthermore images of the floating markets in CAN THO, the hillside pagodas in Chau Doc and impression of the Southern region boasting riche culture, friendly people, breath- taking scenery will be embeded vividly in your mind. Through this trip you can also enjoy the cool breeze, fresh fragrance of DALAT flowers and frolic in the gentle waves of Nha Trang beaches.

HO CHI MINH CITY - CU CHI - MY THO - CAN THO- CHAU DOC - SAIGON- DA LAT - NHA TRANG(10Days - 09 Nights)
Day 1: ARRIVE Ho Chi Minh City Arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi (B)
Transfer to Cu Chi and visit Cu Chi Tunnels. Lunch at a local restaurant. Back to HCMC. Visit History Museum, lacquer-ware workshop, Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office. Dinner. Overnight in HCMC.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Can Tho(B,L) Drive to My Tho. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. Take a boat excursion to visit Thoi Son Islet. Lunch at Trung Luong restaurant. On going to Can Tho, check into hotel, then transfer to visit Thot Not Stork Sanctuary. Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 4: Can Tho - Chau Doc (B) Take a morning boat ride to visit the Cai Rang floating markets. Drive to Chau Doc, visit Sam Mountain, the Tomb of Thoai Ngoc Hau, the Temple of Lady Chua Xu. Overnight in Chau Doc.
Day 5: Chau Doc - Ho Chi Minh City (B) Take a boat to Chau Giang Island to visit fish farms and floating houses, village of Cham people, visiting a mosque and local weavers. After lunch drive back to HCMC. Overnight in HCMC
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City - DaLat (B) Drive Dalat, stop at rubber plantations, the "floating villages" at La Nga, and tea and coffee plantations. Dalat hotel check-in, then visit Bao Dai palace, the old steam Railway station. Overnight in Dalat
Day 7: Da LaT - Nha Trang(B) In the morning, visit the legendary Magic Table, Chinese pagoda and Dalat Market. Transfer to Nhatrang Stopover at Phan Rang to visit Po Klong Garai Cham Tower. Nha Trang hotel check-in with the rest of the day free to enjoy this beach town. Overnight in Nhatrang
Day 8: Nha Trang (B,L) Take a morning boat cruise to offshore islands in Nha Trang Bay with Seafood lunch on island. Afternoon visit to the Po Nagar Cham Towers, the Long Son Pagoda and the Cathedral of Nha Trang. Overnight in Nhatrang
Day 9: Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City (B) After breakfast, followed by the return drive to Ho Chi Minh City. Stop en route to enjoy ocean views and to visit dragon fruit plantation. Overnight in HCMC
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh Departure (B) Transfer to the airport for departure.
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