Tra Vinh, a Quiet Corner
VS07 · 3 days, 2 nights
Saigon · Tra Vinh
Khmer country in the delta
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Bicycles, a homestay and the brick kilns
Mekong Explorer
A night with a delta family, a cruise past the floating fish farms, and Mang Thit — the kingdom of red brick, where the kilns still line the canals. More local life than sightseeing, which is the point.
Day by day
Day one
Saigon to a delta homestay
South, then bicycles along village paths under the coconut palms, into homes and small workshops, and a short boat to Binh Hoa Phuoc island. You help cook dinner at the homestay.
Lunch, dinner included
Day two
Mang Thit and the kilns
An hour's cruise past the fish farms to Mang Thit, where the brick and tile kilns stand along the water. A walk or ride through the village for the brick-making, tile-firing and bamboo weaving, then on to Can Tho.
Breakfast, lunch included
Day three
Cai Rang market, then Saigon
The largest floating market in the delta, with the goods still advertised on poles above the boats, then the drive back.
Breakfast included
What is included
Included
- All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- English-speaking guide throughout
- Accommodation as listed, twin share
- Meals shown in the itinerary
- Boat trips and entrance fees in the programme
- Drinking water each day
Not included
- International and domestic flights unless stated
- Vietnam e-visa, which we arrange separately
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips for your guide and driver
Prices depend on the season, the hotels you choose and how many of you are travelling. Send us your dates and we come back with a firm quotation and a route you can change.
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