Explore one of the world’s great delta systems, the Mekong Delta, and experience the genuine hospitality of the people who call the far south of Vietnam home on this truly authentic home-stay adventure. Witness floating markets, village scenes and the colorful, frenetic activity of trade on the Mekong and its many canal offshoots. This region is the lifeblood of many Vietnamese families.

Day 1: Travel into the heart of the Mekong Delta via a unique Cao Dai Temple and interesting countryside.pass farmers tending their fields and drying their produce on the sides of the road. Arrive at Cai Be Port and board a boat for your first look at delta life as you pass traditional house boats and a small floating market. Visit a local coconut candy workshop and perhaps sample some local sweets, then continue along the narrow waterways, stopping to admire theimpressive architecture of a century-old house. Enjoy some regional specialties for lunch then visit a nursery before continuing by boat to your local home-stay. You will be welcomed by a local family and learn about the ways of life of the people living in the delta region. This evening, enjoy a sunset over this amazing river system before indulging in a family cooked meal then stay the night with your host family.

Day 2: This morning continue your exploration of this fascinating area with some cycling to a nearby village.Take in the fascinating sights, sounds and smells of this fascinating area of Vietnam, truly a feast for the senses. After lunch you will return to Saigon, arriving by mid-afternoon where your tour ends.

Inclusions: 1 night accommodation with breakfast,1 dinner, transport, touring, boat trips, entrance fees, local English-speaking guide.

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