Mekong Delta To Phu Quoc

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Overview

The deep south of Vietnam is a land far removed from the hustle and bustle of its cities. It offers a natural escape that encompasses the laidback atmosphere of rural Southeast Asia, through both the ancient Mekong Delta and the island paradise of Phu Quoc. The Mekong Delta to Phu Quoc – 6 Day Tour gives you a chance to see the historic origins of southern Vietnamese culture upon its waterways, in its jungles, along its rice paddies and on the golden sands of its fabulous beaches.

Starting in Ho Chi Minh City, we move quickly to the evocative Mekong Delta, where life first settled in the country due to its fertile rivers. Nowadays, it still acts as Vietnam’s main fruit and rice supplier, subsequently retaining its natural beauty and distinct culture amid the country’s modernisation. From here, the 6 Day Tour moves to Phu Quoc Island, where this particular Vietnam beach holiday comes into its own. Phu Quoc lies closer to the islands of Cambodia than the mainland of Vietnam and encompasses the corresponding island attitude perfectly. The palm-fringed beaches, unrestricted jungles and humble fishing boats dotting the bays here receive some of the best weather in the country, offering you a languid conclusion to this lush and memorable private tour.

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Highlights

  • Exploring the deep-rooted history and architecture of Ho Chi Minh City on your arrival date
  • Taking cruises along the Mekong River, visiting islands and local villages surrounded by lush tropics
  • Experiencing the thrill of bargaining at Cai Rang Floating Market, a way of daily life in the Mekong Delta
  • Enjoying the relaxation afforded by 3 full nights on Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam’s island paradise
  • Relishing the independence that this Southern Vietnam tour offers, along with professionally run tours with guides

Itinerary

 Activities: Arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City and relax in the city for the rest of the day.

Once you have landed in Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat airport, you will meet our guide and driver, sporting an Incredible Asia Journeys sign and your name. We will transfer you to your hotel in downtown Ho Chi Minh City and you can check in (check-in is from 14:00) and relax for the remainder of the first day in Vietnam.

After your check-in is your free time, so you have the independence to spend it as you wish. Getting acquainted to the fast pace of life in Ho Chi Minh City is a good idea, so maybe you could opt for your first Vietnamese coffee at a streetside café, watching the hustle and bustle of Vietnam’s premier metropolis play out in front of you.

If you are still feeling active after your flight, you could use this time to explore some of the historical and architectural sites within the city. A visit to both the Independence Palace and War Remnants Museum will provide you with various accounts of the Vietnam War, which ended in 1975 at the gates of the Independence Palace when a North Vietnamese tank crashed through them. A visit to Notre Dame Cathedral and its neighbouring post office will give you a glimpse at some of the grand colonial architecture that graced the city during the rule of the French, as will Saigon City Hall, which crowns the top of Nguyen Hue walking street leading down to the Saigon River.

 Notes: There are no meals or tours arranged for the first day. Please make your own arrangements for meals and activities then stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

 Activities: Cruise down the Mekong River on a boat trip, visit two islands and head to Can Tho for the night.

Take breakfast in your hotel, the tour guide will collect you at 08:00 to transfer you to My Tho, one of the larger cities in the stunning Mekong Delta. Once arrived, we will embark on the Mekong River via a wooden motorboat and you will have your first look at Vietnamese country life on the whimsically named Unicorn Island. Small villages interspersed with rice paddies and fruit orchards make up much of the island, and we will tour around some of its more picturesque aspects, such as the emblematic fishermen’s stilt houses that have been built to withstand flooding.

Next, we proceed to Turtle Island, where we will board a small rowboat to travel down the numerous green alleys of water, fringed by beautiful, tropical nipa palm. Our first stop here is to a local bee farm, where customers can sample honey to the sounds of Vietnamese folk music. We continue to a workshop that creates coconut candy from the plentiful coconut trees around the Mekong Delta, utilising its flesh and milk for treats and its hardy shell for tools and building materials. 

Lunch at a local restaurant on Turtle Island will precede a transfer to Can Tho, the largest city in the Mekong Delta.

You have the afternoon and evening in Can Tho. Following this, we pay one quick stop to Binh Thuy Ancient House, a beautiful, French-style chalet built by a wealthy Vietnamese family during French rule. 

Then you will have free time so take the opportunity to relax or stroll along the riverside promenade, watching the boating activity on the Mekong River from its banks. Can Tho also boasts a beautiful collection of pagodas and temples, so those interested in religion and oriental architecture can visit here, while history buffs can go to the Can Tho Museum for an interesting look into local history.

 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch

 Notes: Make your own arrangements for dinner and stay overnight in Can Tho.

 Activities: Watch the floating market scenes at Cai Rang, see how Vietnamese noodles are made, visit Binh Thuy Ancient House and take the speedboat transfer to Phu Quoc Island.

Rise early for breakfast this morning as we leave at a good time to catch the new day’s activity at Cai Rang Floating Market. This famous market takes place on a wide expanse of the Mekong River, where vendors sell goods to locals and tourists from the decks of their wooden boats. This is a great place to get a souvenir or even a steaming bowl of pho, all while floating serenely between verdant shores.

After you have browsed everything you want to, we will head to land and visit a noodle-making village, where the ancient techniques of making Vietnamese noodles will be explained and demonstrated. We will cross (or go around, if you prefer) one of the thin, bamboo ‘monkey bridges’, which require a steady foot and a little bit of bravery!

We continue onto Rach Gia after this, which is where we will take the speedboat to Phu Quoc Island. Our driver will collect you from the ferry terminal and transfer you to your hotel or resort, after which you can relax into the evening with a drink on the private white-sand beach.

 Meals:  Breakfast

 Notes: Make your own arrangements for dinner and stay overnight on Phu Quoc Island.

 Activities: Enjoy your first free day of two on Phu Quoc.

Arise at a time that suits you this morning, and tuck into a leisurely breakfast as you plan what you will do for your free day.

Phu Quoc is most famous for its fabulous beaches, and this 575km2 island in the middle of the Gulf of Thailand is blessed with them. Depending on your hotel, you will have access to a private beach, most likely Long Beach, a 20km stretch of golden sand encompassing the straight, western coast of the island. Tranquility is perfectly possible from some of the palm-shaded spots along Long Beach, but other beaches like Cua Can and Ganh Dau offer quieter experiences and the true feeling of an island retreat via more remote locations.

Entire days can be spent on the glorious beaches of Phu Quoc, and that is exactly the appeal of the island. Visiting any of the satellite islands to the south of Phu Quoc is a great chance to get away from the crowds and potentially enjoy an entire island to yourself. Ferries leave from the southern tip of An Thoi town and go to Thom Island, where you will be greeted by the sights of humble shacks and an untouched beach fringed by stretching palm trees.

 Meals:  Breakfast

 Notes: Make your own arrangements for lunch and dinner and stay overnight on Phu Quoc Island.

 Activities: Savour another free day on Phu Quoc.

Have breakfast at a time of your choosing as you soak up the glorious sunrays of Phu Quoc from your hotel.

Another day of lying on the beach is perfectly possible, but Phu Quoc has a range of other attractions for tourists’ entertainment. One of these is the Vinpearl Safari and Conservation Park, a wonderfully open park for 150 species of animals, all kept in good condition with vast hectares of greenery in which to roam. The park is comprised of an open zoo featuring monkeys, elephants, camels and bears as just some of their star attractions, as well as a wildlife park where visitors drive through an open terrain spotting free-roaming lions and giraffes from the safety of a protected vehicle.

More active guests might prefer a visit to Phu Quoc National Park, covering the northern reaches and comprising the largest island of the many included in the UNESCO-recognised Ken Giang Biosphere Reserve. The park encompasses 32,000 hectares and features trekking trails through forests and mangroves, with mountain peaks and cascading waterfalls adding intrigue along the routes. As you trek, keep a look out for hornbills nesting in the melaleuca trees, or monkeys who make dipterocamp forests their homes.

 Meals:  Breakfast

 Notes: Make your own arrangements for lunch and dinner and stay overnight on Phu Quoc Island.

 Activities: Relax until your transfer to Phu Quoc International Airport for your onward flight.

Take the final breakfast and soak up the last of the rays from the beach in the hours leading up to your departure. Our driver will deliver you in good time to Phu Quoc International Airport for your onward flight to an international destination or back to the Vietnamese mainland.

This will signal the end of services on the Mekong Delta to Phu Quoc – 6 Day Tour with Incredible Asia Journeys. It was our pleasure to have you and we sincerely hope to have that pleasure again soon!

 Meals:  Breakfast

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Ho Chi Minh City
Silverland Central Hotel
Silverland Central Hotel

The location of the Silverland Central Hotel lives up to its name, just 100m from Ho Chi Minh City’s central Ben Thanh Market and a 5-minute walk to Bui Vien Walking Street and downtown Saigon. This luxurious hotel provides comfort through its choice of 6 well-appointed rooms, spanning from the 20m2 Superior room to the capacious 38m2 Family Suite. All of the rooms at the Silverland Central Hotel contain a simple yet attractive design, with luxurious flourishes added through the chaise lounges and elegant bathtubs. The Silverland Central Hotel is your all-encompassing home for discovering the beauty of Ho Chi Minh City. The city’s lights come alive from our ultra-modern rooftop bar, which offers uncompromised views of Saigon’s gorgeous skyline. Our restaurant and café add a pristine touch of practicality, with gourmet fusion food served throughout the day, along with Western beverages and iconic Vietnamese coffee.

Eden Star Saigon Hotel
Eden Star Saigon Hotel

Standing tall in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City, the Eden Star Saigon Hotel is composed of luxury marble, elegant hardwood and a warm, chocolate décor throughout its choice of seven accommodation options. Large windows flood our spacious rooms with natural light, illuminating comfortable furnishings, gorgeous décor and the splash of the luxurious through Jacuzzis, freestanding bathtubs, king-sized beds and even massage chairs.Deep in the heart of District 1, you will enjoy the convenience of a prime location within Ho Chi Minh City, with all of its attractions within easy reach of the Eden Star Saigon Hotel. Views of the beautiful Hung King Monument and its surrounding park are constant on one side of the hotel, while the Independence Palace and War Remnants Museum stand just beyond it. Restaurants, cafes and bars abound around the nearby vicinity of the hotel, but ultimate convenience and accessibility can be granted by our own luxurious dining and drinking establishments, along with a swimming pool, spa and gym within the Eden Star Saigon Hotel.

Rex Hotel
Rex Hotel

Steeped in modern history through its vital role played during the Vietnam War, the Rex Hotel Saigon carries a certain class and prestige unparalleled by other hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. The fine blend of ancient Vietnamese elegance set among modern Western convenience is a philosophy that provides you with a highly comfortable stay, but one that also keeps us in touch with our ancestral roots. This is most evident in our rooms, where you will find a highly compatible décor amidst ostentatious furnishings, all amounting to a piece of Saigon accommodation draped in fine style.Outside the rooms, the numerous facilities of the Rex Hotel Saigon keep you entertained and provide excellent refreshment for your time with us. Our Rooftop Bar Garden crowns the entire hotel with sweeping views over glittering Ho Chi Minh City, while two restaurants, two swimming pools, a gym, tennis court, spa, and a unique vertical garden space complete the hotel with a decadent flourish.Our location right next to the central City Hall puts the Rex Hotel Saigon squarely in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City. Exiting the hotel, you will find yourself on Nguyen Hue Walking Street, while Ben Thanh Market lies just about 500m away. Independence Palace and the War Remnants Museum can be reached in under 1km, and the nightlife centre of the city, Bui Vien street, in under 2km.

Can Tho
Kim Tho Hotel
Kim Tho Hotel

Located on the confluence of two of the Mekong Delta’s rivers, the Kim Tho Hotel is perfectly poised to create lasting memories in this evocative region of southern Vietnam. Our 3-star hotel offers safe, comfortable and private accommodation for travellers coming to see Cai Rang Floating Market, which lies just 6.5km away. Other attractions include the Can Tho Museum and beautiful Ong Pagoda, both just 200m away, while the airport lies 11km to the north. Throughout our six accommodation options, you will find a room to suit you. Each one of our rooms comes with a comfortable bed, storage facilities, sturdy writing desk for work, cable TV and a seating area beside a large window, providing great views and natural light throughout the room. Bathrooms are modern and well equipped with showers and baths, while added relaxation can be found at our spa, which will lull you into a pure and gentle relaxation after your explorations of Cai Rang and the attractions of Can Tho city.

Nam Bo Boutique Hotel
Nam Bo Boutique Hotel

Set on the banks of the Mekong and Can Tho rivers, the Nam Bo Boutique Hotel graces the city of Can Tho with a the perfect jumping-off point for its explorations. This historic hotel is made up of three different accommodation options, all in the forms of luxurious suites with comfort and natural light featuring as top priorities during the design process. Comfortable beds, elegant sofas, floor-to-ceiling-length windows and graceful en-suite bathrooms unite amongst a laidback atmosphere, rare in the busy city of Can Tho but uniform around the riverside Nam Bo Boutique Hotel.In the near vicinity of the hotel, you will find all of Can Tho’s major attractions. Can Tho Market is just a 3-minute walk away along the riverfront and the marvellous, multi-tiered Phat Hoc Pagoda is just a 7-minute walk away. The central Can Tho Lake lies just five minutes beyond Phat Hoc and is surrounded by a large variety of cafes and restaurants. For the utmost convenience and excellent foray into Vietnamese food, head to the Nam Bo Restaurant, located on the ground floor of the Nam Bo Boutique Hotel.

Victoria Can Tho Resort
Victoria Can Tho Resort

Nestled on the banks of the Hau River in the heart of the Mekong Delta, this 92 room hotel is a firm favorite among many travelers. The Victoria Can Tho Resort features 84 modern guestrooms and eight spacious suites that come equipped with a range of amenities such as a mini bar, satellite TV, and coffee/tea making facilities. The hotel also features the impressive Annan Spa Pavilion which provides seven different treatment rooms with traditional Vietnamese massages. The two main restaurants situated in the hotel are Spices, which offers riverside dining and authentic local delicacies, and Cuu Long Bar, which serves international favorites throughout the day in a relaxed and calming environment. There are plenty of things to do in the vicinity of the hotel including a visit to the nearby Can Tho town, famous for its excellent shopping potential and traditional floating markets.

Phu Quoc
Sea Star Phu Quoc Resort
Sea Star Phu Quoc Resort

A laidback and breezy atmosphere swells around the Sea Star Resort Phu Quoc. This is born of a perfect marriage between the French colonial architecture of our five different accommodation choices on offer, and the fresh sea breeze from the beachside location of the resort. Each of our rooms and bungalows has either garden or ocean views, giving you a chance to get closer to nature while enjoying your time with us. This is helped by the universal redbrick terraces at the front of each room, along with large windows that allow natural light to flood the comfortable spaces within.Along with unrestricted access to the beach, your tranquil time at the Sea Star Resort Phu Quoc will come from the fabulous facilities we have on site. Our restaurant and beachside bar offers excellent cuisine and cold drinks to accompany your time on the beach’s sun loungers, while behind, a swimming pool flanked by palm trees offers a quiet and reclusive experience.

Saigon Phu Quoc Resort & Spa
Saigon Phu Quoc Resort & Spa

The 4-star Saigon Phu Quoc Resort & Spa offers two types of paradise for its guests; one amidst verdant tropical gardens and one looking out over the Gulf of Thailand, buffered by a white-sand beach that stretches for miles. The great outdoors of Phu Quoc Island is where much of its beauty lies, but it is matched stride-for-stride here with the Saigon Phu Quoc Resort’s architecture, manifested beautifully across six choices of rooms coming with a comfortable bed, balcony, seating area and elegant bathroom. Our healthy range of rooms means that everyone will find something to suit their needs in this island paradise.To aid this, the Saigon Phu Quoc Resort & Spa comes complete with added amenities in the tennis court, gym and large swimming pool on site. Relaxation can be found at the Pool or Beach bars, fully stocked for your ultimate enjoyment, while excellent dining options are provided by the Vietnam and Saigon Restaurants, both looking out beautifully to the picture of serenity ahead.

La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc
La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc

The essence of Indochina lives on at La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc, a refined and stylish nod to Vietnam’s colonial history and the beautiful architecture it left throughout the country. La Veranda Resort contains direct access to the western coast of Phu Quoc and its magnificent beach, with tropical foliage around the 5-star resort adding much to the romance and the luxurious atmosphere of this slice of Phu Quoc paradise. The eight different types of accommodation at La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc contain Indochinese appeal at their core, starting with universal four-poster beds, extending through glorious French windows to wide balconies, terraces and private, manicured gardens. All rooms are set in the style of old French mansions that were once a ubiquitous sight in Vietnam’s modern history, flecked with graceful examples of art and modern comforts for the ultimate balance between historical and contemporary. With two restaurants, a bar, swimming pool and free shuttle bus transportation to some of Phu Quoc Island’s best beaches, your inclusive time at La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc will surely be a memorable one.

Inclusions

  •   Visa Letter for Vietnam
  •   All transport as well as airport pick-up and drop-off by vehicles equipped with AC
  •   Speedboat from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc
  •   Meals as mentioned in the itinerary 
  •   English-speaking guides on days involving tours 
  •   Accommodation (shared Double/Twin or triple room) with daily breakfast included
  •   Water (2 bottles per person per day involving a tour)
  •   Entrance fees for places included in the itinerary 

Exclusions

  •   Your International flights to Ho Chi Minh City and from Phu Quoc
  •   Any fees, transport or food mentioned in suggestions for your free time
  •   Early check-in and late check-out surcharge
  •   Meals or drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  •   Travel insurance 
  •   Visa stamp fee
  •   Personal expenses 
  •   Tips for the guide and driver
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Days
6
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