DAY 1: HO CHI MINH - CAI BE - CAN THO (L)

This is especially interesting for those who just spend a short time, this trip provide with an overview of this typical Vietnam. On the way, you can see the green paddy fields stretching towards the horizon.

Upon arrival in Cai Be, we"ll be on board for an exploration of lush vegetations of Mekong delta. Next a rowing boat rides on the maze of shady canals to arrive at a local orchard to enjoy the local tropical fruits and see the daily activities, the handicraft village (bee farm, rice paper, coconut candy,...) of the locals. Lunch at the orchard fruits garden.

Continue to Can Tho city. At there, check in at hotel and free time to explore the city.

DAY 2: CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET - CHAU DOC - TRA SU CAJUPUT FOREST (B, D)

Early in the morning enjoy the nice breakfasr at the hotel and board a local boat to the busy Cai Rang FLoating market, where large boats come from far and wide laden with all kinds of fruits and vegetables for whole sale to local merchants. Back on land to visit the local noodle and ricepaper factories, then watch or join in the daily activities of the villages. Back on board, the boat will take you back to Can Tho, where many restaurant are available for lunch (on your own account).

After lunch, board on a comfortable air-conditioning onward bus to the Tra Su sanctuary forest, a fantastic ecosystem for many plant and animal species. Wonder at the amazing tiny house built on stilts, with their rudimentary bamboo roofs firmly tied to the overhead cajuput trees, making for unusual dwellings in the quiet ambience of the forest. Transfer to a rowboat and float throught rich, lush greenery into the heart of the forest, where bird nests fill the treetops and nature"s silence reigns.

Climb up the tower  to admire a spectacular 360 degree view of the surrounding forest.

Then bus go to Chau Doc. Check in at hotel and free at your leisure.

DAY 3: CHAU DOC - HO CHI MINH / PHU QUOC/ PHNOM PENH (B)

Depart to visit raft village and learn about the history of the development of fishery - an important economic resource to the villages who live on the river. Continue by boat along the Vinh An canal into the villages who live on the river. Continue into the fascinating Cham village. Visit the large, ancient mosques of the Cham minority community where distinctive architecture stands throughout the village. Then continue to your next destination!

OPTION 1: TO PHNOM PENH

OPTION 2: BACK TO HO CHI MINH CITY

OPTION 3: TO PHU QUOC ISLAND or SIHANOUK VILLE (Cambodia)

INCLUSION:

Transportation with A/C

Entrance fees

Boat trip in Cai Be, Can Tho, Tra Su, Chau Doc

English-speaking guide

Meals as mentioned: 02 Breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner