As the regional capital My Tho is the main market dealing in all the
produce from the region as well as fish & seafood from My Tho's
large ocean going fishing fleet. The very large & exuburant market
is one of South Vietnam's biggest sources for dried fish & other
dried seafood products such as Kho Muc - dried squid. At nighttime the
market is dedicated to the dealing & sorting of Mekong river fish
-particularly catfish for HCMCs wholesale markets. Produce especially
fruit & veg is delivered by boat directly to the market.
Ben Tre Province provides some of the most beautiful scenery in the
Mekong delta. The milk coffee colored waters wind their way along small
channels lined with water palms, thatch and bamboo houses are nestled
in the lush orchards. The famous Vietnamese poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu was
born in Ben Tre Province, but until now this fact hasn't spawned
touristic exploitation.
Day 1: HCMC - My Tho - Ben Tre - Can Tho (L)
8:00
AM Pick up at your hotel in HCMC. Depart for My tho. Take a leisurely
boat ride through the Bao Dinh natural canal which is bordered by rows
of traditional stilt houses and fruit plantations. Visit the My Tho
wholesale fruit market. Proceed to Tortoise island. Lunch served in the
heart of the orchard. Enjoy a boat ride through the Tan Thach natural
canal in Ben Tre, cruising under the shadows of the water coconut
trees. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural
lifestyle. After trekking through the fruit plantation on Thoi Son
island, enjoy a rowing boat ride along the creeks before returning to
My Tho by motor boat. Proceed to Can Tho. Dinner on guest's account.
Overnight at your chosen hotel in Can Tho. (Family home stay can be
arranged on request.)
Day 2: Phong Dien - Cai Rang (B/L)
7:00
AM After breakfast, take the morning boat trip to visit the Phong Dien
floating market which is at its busiest at this time of day. Keep
cruising through the small channels system and visit a rice noodle
making village. Experience the "Monkey Bridge" in the Delta. Visit a
second floating market (Cai Rang). Break for lunch. Return to Ho Chi
Minh City via Vinh Long to visit the local snake market.
This tour can be customized as you wish
A/C car or van , English speaking tour guide boat trips, 2 lunch, 1
dinner, fruit, honey tea, entrance fee, 1 night hotel acommodation in 3
star standard or family home stay.