Mekong River Cruise + Home 
Stay (2 days / 1 night)
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) – My Tho – An Binh Island – Can Tho
Highlights
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Cruise 45km on the Mekong River
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Cai Rang floating markets
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Overnight in a Mekong Delta home stay
Overview
For a soft adventure option, the Mekong River Cruise and Home Stay is ideal. Enjoy a slow boat ride 45 km up the Mekong River taking in the views from the deck of the "Southern Peace". Visit famers' homes and small villages, explore the peaceful tributaries of the Mekong Delta in a traditional boat and experience the bustling Cai Rang Floating Markets. Overnight in a Mekong Delta home stay in a local village.
Itinerary at a glance
Day 1 |
Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Cai Be |
Day 2 |
Cai Be to Can Tho return to Ho Chi Minh City |
Prices
Tour |
$AUD per person |
3 – 4 people |
230 |
2 people |
315 |
1 person |
560 |
Validity |
31 December 2010 |
Prices are in Australian dollars based upon the number of people travelling together. Price is land content only + subject to currency fluctuations. Credit Card payments incur an additional 3% surcharge. See Booking Conditions for more details. Prices beyond the validity available on request. Call 1300 43 10 69 or email us for a booking form.
Includes
- All boat trips + boat cruise
- Sightseeing + entrance fees
- Home stay on the island
- Return transfers to HCMC and transfers as per itinerary
- English speaking guide
- Support crew + support vehicle
- Drinking water
- All meals as per the itinerary
Excludes
- Airfares and departure taxes
- Travel insurance
- Visa, passport or vaccination costs
- Other meals not specified in the itinerary
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, bar charges, tips, optional activities
Trip grade
EASY:
Soft adventures enjoyed by just about anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. Walks and mountain biking are generally on good tracks and rarely exceed five hours in a day. Ideal for families.
Trip notes
Home stay
The home stay in Cai Be is basic but comfortable with shared amenities and the location is stunning! You stay inside a local house or in the host's garden when temperatures are warm.
Food
All meals, indicated in the itinerary, are included in the price. You eat in local restaurants and feast on delicious local Vietnamese specialties. Our chef cooks a special meal during your home stay, and you eat separately to your host family.
Local guides
English speaking guides support your sightseeing activities. These guides love their job and are on hand to ensure you have a great trip. They have extensive experience in guiding outdoor tours in Vietnam and have internationally recognised first aid qualifications. If you feel your guide and support crew provided you with excellent service, a tip at the end of the tour would be truly appreciated… a little bit goes a long way in Vietnam.
Support crew
A support vehicle and driver for transfers.
What to bring
Pack lightly, you are only going for one night! Comfortable shoes, light weight shorts, shirt & t-shirt, raincoat, hat, sunglasses, sun block, insect repellent, toiletries, flashlight, water bottle, camera & spare batteries/charger, pen & paper, original passport, small amount of money for shopping in markets and meals not included, toilet paper, zip lock bags, barley sugar or lollies for sustenance and personal medication.
Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reason, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village or for any other factor that may impact client safety.
Tipping guidelines
It is customary to express a personal thank you to your guide and driver at the end of your trip, especially if he or she has provided you with excellent service. As a guideline only, we suggest tipping around AUD$4-$5 per day for the guide and AUD$2-$3 per day for the driver. You can pay this in local currency or US dollars. Of course whether you tip and how much is always at your discretion.
Vietnam visa
Most visitors to Vietnam need a visa to enter the country. Inner Journey Expeditions offers a Vietnam visa on arrival service where you obtain an entry visa stamp on arrival at HCMC, Hanoi or Danang International Airports. We arrange a Vietnam visa approval letter which you present with a valid passport, passport photo and your visa stamp fee to the Personnel of Vietnamese Immigration. This service is inexpensive, easy to arrange, only takes four working days and is all done on email - no need to mail your passport.
For more details, CLICK HERE.
Climate
Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta in the South are hot all year round with average day time temperatures at 30 degrees Celsius. The hottest period is from March to May with average temperatures of 35 degree Celsius. The wet season runs from May to November where it down pours for an hour or so in the afternoon. Hanoi and Northern Vietnam experience four seasons. Summer from May to October can be hot and wet with regular downpours and occasional typhoons. July to August is the hottest months with temperatures reaching 33 degrees Celsius. Winter runs from November to April with cold and humid conditions. December and January can be particularly cold with temperatures ranging between 10 – 20 degrees Celsius.
Health issues
Good medical advice usually recommends vaccinations in advance of travel to Vietnam. We suggest you consult with your doctor to discuss health care needs specific to your holiday.
Insurance
You must have comprehensive travel insurance to travel with us. Insurance should include cover for personal accident and medical expenses, evacuation and repatriation, baggage loss and cancellation or curtailment of your holiday. Your trip notes + vouchers will not be issued until you confirm possession of appropriate insurance. Better be safe than sorry!
Pre + post tour arrangements
We can arrange additional hotel nights at the beginning or the end of your tour or if you are interested in doing additional touring we can organise a private tour to cater to your interests and time frame. Check out the IJE website for more details.
Handy travel tips + travelling responsibly
For more information on how you can participate in sustainable tourism go to Handy Travel Tips. To help plan your trip go to Vietnam Visa + Travel Guide.
What next
To reserve a place on this trip, contact us now and we will send you a booking form. To guarantee your booking you must email the first section of the booking form to us and pay your non-refundable deposit of 30% of total tour cost. The balance of payment is due 50 days prior to departure. Once your booking is confirmed and you have paid in full, you will receive your tour voucher and detailed itinerary for this tour.BOOK NOW!
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