CAN THO & CHAU DOC - THE HEART OF THE MEKONG DELTA

Day 1: Saigon - Can Tho (Breakfast)

The journey from Saigon to Can Tho takes about three and a half hours passing by green paddy fields and bustling towns stretched along the road. During the trip, you will cross Mekong river by the new suspension bridge of My Thuan, a emergent symbol of Mekong Delta of Southern Vietnam.

Upon arrival in Can Tho, you can discover our VICTORIA CAN THO HOTEL set in magnificent gardens by the riverside. The hotel's low-rise colonial design blends superbly with the natural beauty of the river and provides an ideal base to explore the area. Our staff will be waiting for you in the large open-air lobby lounge with a welcome cocktail.

After refreshing yourself, enjoy the beautiful view of the area or relax at your swimming pool or health club.
In the evening, you can take our shuttle boat to go to the centre of Can Tho to discovery the city by night.

Overnight at Victoria Can Tho Hotel.

Day 2: Can Tho - Cai Rang Floating market - Thot Not park - Chau Doc (Breakfast, Lunch)

Early buffet breakfast at hotel. We will start our boat cruise in the traditional river boat to the famous Cai Rang Floating market. Hundreds of boats meet every morning bringing fresh produces such as exotic fruits and vegetables. Watch this colorful scene as the sun rises and bargain a bit to buy some fresh mangoes or juicy pineapples.

Hiking or biking on quiet country roads through the lush countryside, you will encounter tiny villages, and enchanting orchard and vegetable gardens where you will give yourself a treat by tasting delicious exotic fruits. Return back to hotel for a well-prepared lunch.

In the afternoon, our driver will take you to Chau Doc. Stop over at Thot Not to visit a bamboo basket making community and experience the life of the inhabitants of the Mekong Delta. You will finally meet face-to-face with thousands of storks at the famous Thot Not park Sanctuary, one of the wonders of Southern Vietnam.

At the end of the trip, you will be greeted at the VICTORIA CHAU DOC HOTEL by our charming staff and fresh welcome drink.

Overnight at Victoria Chau Doc Hotel.

Day 3: Floating Cham & Fishery Village - Sam Mountain (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Buffet breakfast at hotel. A small sampan will be waiting for you at our hotel's private jetty for a boat cruise on Hau river. Enjoy your time to discover one of the wonders of Chau Doc - a floating villages of hundreds houses. While exploring inside one of these houses, you will be amazed to learn that under the houses are cages for breeding fish. Then stop at Phu Hiep, a Cham stilt house village with several mosques, including the "Mubarak", a gift from the Egyptian President. Take a look at the women weaving traditional silk costumes or " sarong" that you may buy as a souvenir of this eclectic region. Return back to hotel for lunch.

In the afternoon, drive to mystic Sam mountain of 230-metre height to visit temples, pagodas and tombs of mixed cultures-Chinese, Cham and Khmer. Today, Sam mountain is a pilgrimage site with "Blessed Lady" temple. In the midst of the incense's fragrance and smoke, you will see people touching the cape of the statue for blessing. Reaching the top of the mountain, take your time to relax and admire the spectacular panorama of the landscape, surrounded by paddy fields, the 7 mounts in front of you and on your left is Cambodia.

Returning to the Victoria Chau Doc, to make the most of the hotel's facilities: enjoy a refreshing swim in our pool, watch the boats and the bustling life on the Bassac river or have a traditional Vietnamese massage to relax yourself after this action-packed day.

Overnight at Victoria Chau Doc Hotel.

Day 4: Chau Doc - Saigon (Breakfast)

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Take advantage of your last few hours at Chau Doc to walk to its fantastic bustling market. All your five senses will be constantly solicited by colours, shouting, strong and sweet fragrances and unknown tastes. You may be tempted by some of the souvenirs and don't hesitate to come back by cyclo to the hotel. Look closer and you will see that the cyclos of Chau Doc are very different from those of Saigon. One more of the wonders of this region which never fails to surprise!
In the afternoon return to Saigon to continue your discovery of Vietnam.

Goodbye and we hope to see you again at Victoria Can Tho and Victoria Chau Doc Hotels!

The above package is our Deep into the Delta Can Tho - Chau Doc Package of 4 Days/3 Nights