Tra Vinh, a Quiet Corner
VS07 · 3 days, 2 nights
Saigon · Tra Vinh
Khmer country in the delta
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The southernmost point of Vietnam
Down to Ca Mau Cape
South until the country ends. Khmer pagodas at Soc Trang, the mangrove biosphere reserve at Ca Mau, marker zero at the cape itself, and Cai Rang floating market on the way home.
What stays with you
- Ca Mau Cape, the southernmost point of the country
- National GPS marker 0001 and the flag tower at the cape
- Mangrove forest trail through the biosphere reserve
- Som Rong pagoda and its 73-metre reclining Buddha
- Cai Rang floating market
- Delta cooking, which is the best reason to come south
Day by day
Day one
Saigon, Soc Trang, Ca Mau
An early start, breakfast on the road, then Som Rong pagoda at Soc Trang. Lunch, then on through Bac Lieu for the memorial to Cao Van Lau — whose song most of the country still knows — and Tac Say church. Ca Mau in the evening, with dinner on your own.
Breakfast, lunch included
Day two
The cape, then Can Tho
Out to Ca Mau Cape: marker zero, the flag tower, and a walk through the mangroves with the birds. Lunch at the cape, then north to Can Tho, with the evening free at Ninh Kieu wharf.
Breakfast, lunch included
Day three
Cai Rang, My Tho, Saigon
The floating market at first light, then Vinh Trang pagoda at My Tho and a cruise on the Tien river to Thoi Son — a pomelo garden, a bee farm, folk music and a sampan through the coconut canals. A candy workshop before the drive back.
Breakfast, lunch included
What is included
Included
- Air-conditioned coach or minibus
- English- and Vietnamese-speaking guide
- One night in Ca Mau and one in Can Tho, twin share
- Meals shown in the itinerary
- Entrance fees listed in the programme
- Domestic travel insurance
- One bottle of water per person per day
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Vietnam e-visa, which we can arrange
- Single room supplement
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips for your guide and driver
- Anything not listed above
The price
| Who | Age | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | 12 and over | $99 |
| Children | 5 to 11 | $99 |
| Children | Under 5 | $84 85% |
Scheduled group departure from central Saigon; the exact pick-up point is confirmed when you book. A 50% deposit holds the seat, with the balance due seven days before departure. Insurance does not cover travellers over 75, and for safety we cannot accept guests aged 80 or over.
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