Superior Room
3 days, 2 nights
The Mekong is the longest river in South-East Asia; the seventh longest in Asia; and the 12th longest in the world. It has a length of 4,350 km and rises in South-Eastern China and then flows through part of Tibet and Yunnan province, after which it forms part of the international border between Myanmar and Laos, as well as between Laos and Thailand. The Mekong flows through Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam before it drains into the South China Sea, near the Mekong Delta, south of Ho Chi Minh City. The Delta was once part of the Khmer empire and today it is one of the most important areas of Vietnam.
Our day trip to Ben Tre will transform you from a tourist to a true resident as we take you on a sensory voyage of discovery across an amazing landscape. After an early pick-up from the hotel, we set off on a two hour journey to Ben Tre, a small town hidden within the Mekong Delta. This peaceful destination offers lush vegetation, snaking canals and the enchanting smiles of the locals. You will see how bricks and grass mats are made through age-old traditional practices. Then we view stunning panoramic countryside pictures made from green coconut palms and other local products. We will get to taste delicious local cuisine, followed by exotic fruits grown in fertile plantations. Lunch is included in Ben Tre. Dinner is at the hotel.
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Mekong
After breakfast in the hotel, we enjoy a short biking tour around Oc Islet and visit some local handicraft workshops and explore more of the idyllic Mekong lifestyle. The Delta was once part of the Khmer empire and today it is one of the most important areas of Vietnam. There is enough rice grown in the Delta region to feed the entire population of the country. During today’s excursion, you will get a fascinating insight into the flora and fauna and the unique way of life of this region. The itinerary will include a stop at a local house for a refreshing cold drink and locally grown tropical fruits. Mid-morning, we head back to our Mekong homestay, check-out and transfer to Can Tho (approximately three hour drive), with an expected arrival in Can Tho at around 3 pm. After check-in at the hotel, there is free time for leisure. Lunch and dinner are to guests’ own account.
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Can Tho
We get up bright and early for a boat trip to lively Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the largest markets on the Mekong. We head to this attraction before the crowds arrive. At about 9 pm, we check-out of the hotel and return to Ho Chi Minh City, via Sa Dec province. We stop off to view Binh Thuy Ancient House, an ideal place to get an insight into the region’s history. This French-style home was built in 1870 by the Duong family on an area of nearly 6,000 sq-m. The property has featured in many films. After our arrival in Sa Dec, we take a stroll to the outdoor market and then visit another prominent property, the ancient house of Huynh Thuy Le, a real-life character featured in the novel and film The Lover by Marguerite Duras. We conclude the tour with our arrival back in Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon. Breakfast is at the hotel. Lunch and dinner are to your own arrangement.
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Superior Room
3 days, 2 nights
All tours and services can be booked directly with our office in China
A TRAILS CHINA / DAOCHENG
Beijing Office
Suite 810, SunFlower Tower
#37 Maizidian Street Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District
Beijing 100022, P.R. China
Tel: (86-10) 6515 9259
Fax: (86-10) 6515 9293
Email: info@atrails.cn
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All rates are quoted in RMB and are subject to change without prior notice. Inclusions and exclusions in the tour packages are indicated at the end of each itinerary. Commonly our package tour rates include accommodation, transfers, certain meals, and other tour related services. Domestic or international airfares are included where mentioned. Our tour itineraries do not include visa fees and expenses of a personal nature. The validity of our rates is November 01, 2018, until October 31, 2019, unless otherwise specified.
Local English speaking guides are accompanying tours and transfers in each destination. German, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian and Chinese speaking guides are available on request in major cities and subject to confirmation.
A delivery fee will be charged according to the distance traveled, if any train tickets are required to be delivered to clients’ hotel.
Full pre-payment by bank transfer is required 30 days before the commencement of services.
Our bank account details are:
Bank Name: Bank of China Beijing JianGuoMen Wai Sub-Branch
开 户 行:中国银行北京建国门外支行
Account Name:ATC TRAVEL SERVICES (BEIJING) LTD.
账 户 名:北京道成国际旅行社有限公司
Account No.:3259 6908 9747
账 号:3259 6908 9747
Swiftcode : BKCH CN BJ 110
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Account Name:BEIJING GLORY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SERVICE CO, LTD.
账 户 名:北京千乘假期国际旅行社有限公司
Account No.:3211 6010 0100 1577 67
账号:3211 6010 0100 1577 67
Bank Name: Industrial Bank Co., Ltd Sanyuanqiao Sub-Branch
开 户 行:兴业银行三元桥支行
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