Mekong Delta Escape

Indochina tour information


Mekong Delta	Beautiful Scenery	Pagodas & Temples	Shopping

Soak up the atmosphere of the Mekong Delta

3 days from £340

Explore the South of Vietnam where the Mekong River finally meets the South China Sea. The area is as interesting and diverse as Vietnam has to offer. View the floating markets and villages, and watch the life of those living here float by as you cruise past.

Included in the price

all domestic transportation
all accommodation
meals as stated
entrance fees, guides and touring as stated

Day 1 : Saigon – Chau Doc

Transfer from your hotel in Saigon and drive to Chau Doc (approx 6hrs drive), located deep in the Mekong Delta near the Vietnamese border to Cambodia, stopping for lunch en-route. In the afternoon, visit Sam Mountain and Lady Xu Temple to view the sunset. (L)

Day 2 : Chau Doc – Can Tho (overnight)

In the morning, enjoy a cruise on the Mekong River to explore the delta, also known as the ‘Rice Basket’ of Vietnam. Visit floating markets, villages, home industries and plantations as well as Thoi Son Island and Vinh Trang Pagoda. The Mekong Delta is primarily rural; however, it is the most densely populated area in Vietnam. Life revolves around the river as people live, trade and travel along the river. The area’s rich and fertile lands are perfect for growing rice, coconuts, vegetables and tropical fruits. The Mekong Delta gives a perfect glimpse into how life once was. Later, travel by road to Can Tho City for an overnight stay, stopping for lunch en-route. (B,L)

Day 3 : Can Tho – Saigon

In the morning enjoy a boat trip to the Chang Rai floating markets. Later, transfer by road to Saigon. (B)

Dates and Prices

Valid from	Valid to	Price pp from
1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	£340

Tour departs any day subject to availability and seasonal variation

Single supplement from £110
Sole passenger price from £650
5* accommodation from £390
Includes domestic transportation, 4* accommodation, meals as stated, touring wth guides and entrance fees
Excludes international flights and taxes, visa fees and tipping

No extension recommanded for this tour.

This document is designed to be read in conjunction with the other pre-departure information provided by Wendy Wu Tours including the tour itinerary as described in our brochure and/or website. It aims to provide a straightforward description of the physical activities involved in sightseeing or travelling during the tour.

If there are any particular challenges, from the length of time spent on your feet, the length of drives and flights, to the standard of remote accommodation for our more adventurous tours; they will be explained here.

All passengers must read this document to ensure the itinerary is suitable for their interests and physical capabilities. This is not your final itinerary and therefore does not mention all the sites visited. The order of sightseeing is subject to change.