Living With The Local Tour (2 Days/1 Night)

An unforgettable trip of seeing the Mekong Delta is to take a boat trip along Mekong river, you will pass paddy fields, water buffaloes, tangled fruit orchards, and excited, waving children. In the delta’s town, the river remains the central focus of life, ferrying travellers and goods to market and linking the delta with the world beyond. To explore the life of local people in Mekong Delta you will take one day homestay in Cai Be. The itinerary provides a unique glimpse into the daily life of the mighty Mekong Delta. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be (L, D) Pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for a drive to Cai Be. Upon arrival, boarding on boat to visit handcrafts villages: Green rice oven, coconut candy oven and Rice paper. Continue to visit Xeo May village to see bonsai garden and take lunch at restaurant. After lunch, cruising along river to Hoa Khanh to see peaceful tranquil life of villagers. On the way you can see and join with the local people to catch fish with net. At Hoa Khanh, you start to cycle through the village and witness colorful life along the riverside, pause to chat with friendly villagers to get deep understand about the living of the local people. Visit Hai Kiet ancient house, keeping cycling to Ba Duc garden house for relax and dinner. (Watch folk music as request). Overnight at Ba Duc House Day 02: Cai Be – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L) Take Breakfast with the local and drive to visit Glutious rice chupatty village. After that embark a private boat to cruise around Cai Be Floating market to see local people being selling, buying, and exchanging goods from their boats. Back to Cai Be harbor for driving back to Ho Chi Minh City. Validity until 31 December 2011 (US$/Pax) Number of Group 1 2 3-5 6-8 9-15 16-20 Price per Pax 320 199 160 138 125 120 Inclusions: Meal as mentioned in the itinerary: Vietnamese food and Asian food basic; Private transfer with air-con; Homestay; English speaking guide (other languages on request); All entrance and sightseeing fees; All taxes and service charges Exclusions: Drinks; Insurance; Personal expenses; Tipping / Gratuities; Any other services not clearly mentioned above.