THiET Travel

Vietnam's ​Mekong Delta

11 days from £4,070pp

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Hi​ghlights

Price includes:

• Scheduled international flights
  
• In-destination transfers
  
• Activities and excursions as detailed
  
• All accommodation
  
• 24-hour support while you travel
  

Itinerary idea

in detail

DAY 1

International Outbound Flight

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to ​Hochim​inh.

da​y 2

Stay at Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel

Arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be met by an THiET representative​ and transferred by private vehicle to your hotel. Ho Chi Minh City is on​e of Southeast Asia's busiest cities, still developing at an incredible rate. Skyscra​pers contrast the low-rise residential blocks, and colonial remnants stand a​side luxury hotels and Western restaurant chains. One of the first things you'll no​tice is the sheer number of motorbikes on the streets, and the overwhel​ming spectacle seems to be a chaotic theatre. This evening is free at leisur​e to explore at your own pace. The rooftop bar at your riverfront hotel is ideal​ for relaxing after your long fli​ght.

Saigon Central Post Office, Hochiminh

Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel

day 3​

Stay at Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel

After breakfast, you will set off on an early exploration of the city, travelling by ​traditional cyclo, on foot and by car. This is one of the most fascinating times to ​explore the city as everyone is up and active while the temperature is cooler. ​You will visit a number of highlights, including the old post office, Ben Thanh ​Market and War Remnants Museum. Later this evening you will be collected ​from your hotel by Vespa and taken on an exhilarating tour of the city's outer ​districts, sampling the very best street food, bars and cafés along the way.

da​y 4

Stay at Coco Riverside Lodge

Leaving the city behind you will travel overland to Ben Tre province, known as ​the kingdom of coconuts and your first foray into Vietnam's Mekong Delta ​region. Spend the day exploring the area using a host of different local transport ​options. Engage with local communities, learn about the cottage industries key ​to this area's success and sample an array of Mekong snacks. After enjoying a ​hearty lunch, you will continue to neighbouring Vinh Long province, where you ​will be spending the night. Check in to your charming riverside lodge. This ​evening, you are led by a fire torch to the house of a war veteran turned ​musician. Listen to his music and interesting stories of his experience in this part ​of Vietnam.

day 5​

Stay at Coco Riverside Lodge

Rise early, enjoying a breakfast cruise along the Mekong to a nearby market. ​Here, you will take to two feet and explore the area, including the market, ​coconut factory and unusual church. The rest of the day will involve a ​fascinating cycling trip around Cau Ke in nearby Tra Vinh province. Tra Vinh is ​one of Vietnam's remaining Khmer provinces, and the landscape, food and ​architecture are somewhat different. The cycling tour will take you past large ​paddy fields, vegetable gardens and gilded Khmer-style temples. It is one of the ​most authentic, beautiful areas of southern Vietnam. The tour is rounded off ​feasting on a selection of home-cooked Cambodian dishes. Afterwards, you ​return to Coco Riverside Lodge for the evening. If time permits, you may be able ​to try some more activities.

Ben Thanh Market

Coco Riverside Lodge

day 11​

International Return Flight

Bid farewell to Cambodia and transfer to the airport in time for your onward ​flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

Vattanac Capital Tower, Phnom Penh

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested ​accommodation, THiET trips are 100% tailor-made, and a s​pecialist can help you select the option best suited to y​our tastes and budget.

Victoria Chau Doc Hotel