Mekong Delta Farmstay
Mekong Delta Farmstay
Mekong Delta Farmstay
2 Days Starting and ending in Ho Chi Minh City
Visiting: Ho Chi Minh City / Mekong Delta Homestay, Mekong Delta / Ho Chi Minh City
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TVAI
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
12-99 years
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
With its meandering waterways and flourishing farms, the Mekong Delta is a place not to be missed. Venture out through this iconic landscape and discover riverbanks dotted with coconut palms swaying in the breeze and sprawling rice fields sparkling in the sun. Be dazzled by a collage of coloured orchards, marvel at ramshackled houses on stilts and travel a waterway that bursts at the seams with boats of every conceivable size and shape. Learn about life on the Mekong Delta from local hosts, savour freshly picked fruit and gain a true appreciation of why this area is known as the ‘ricebowl of Vietnam’.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City / Mekong Delta Homestay
Location: Ho Chi Minh City / Mekong Delta Homestay
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: lunch, dinner
Xin chao! Welcome to Vietnam. Escape the city for a tour of the Mekong Delta, where you'll see what life is like beyond the urban centre of the south. This morning, please make your way to the Opera House (Intersection of Dong Khoi street and Le Loi street, District 1) to meet your Intrepid representative at 8.00am before setting off for the Mekong Delta. Please bring with you an overnight bag ready for the one night homestay. Your main luggage can be stored at your hotel.
About 2.5 hours away is the city of My Tho, a former naval base that is now a bustling port city in the Mekong Delta. The area is the final destination of the mighty Mekong River, which winds its way from Tibet, through China, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and finally into Vietnam. An incredibly fertile region, the Mekong Delta's prime industry is food production, producing approximately half of Vietnam's total agricultural output. Local life for villages in the area revolves around the rivers and canals that make up the delta, so much so that people are more likely to transport by river than road. Upon arrival into My Tho, board a private boat for a cruise on the Mekong River. Your first stop is Unicorn island where we'll visit an island with lush tropical gardens where we have a chance to sample tropical fruit. Continuing to another island in the Mekong Delta, you'll learn more about another cottage industry, coconut candy. Your local guide will take you to a factory and explain the process of making the sweet. As you meander down the Mekong, you will have a chance to visit local villages in the area and learn more about the traditional lifestyles, culture, and customs of people who call the Delta their home.
Next, travel by Xe Loi (motorised cart), and visit a bee farm, from where you will transfer to a smaller rowing boat to delve into the smaller canals of the Delta. For lunch, hit up Vuon Dau restaurant, where your local guide will provide you with some advice on the finer points of local cuisine and assist with ordering some of these delicacies. Sometimes you may transfer to the homestay by tuk-tuk. Towards the end of the day you will arrive at the home of a local family, where you’ll stay in dormitory-style accommodation. The pleasant surroundings consist of a 2 hectare garden with seasonal tropical fruits such as longan, durian, mangosteen, banana and grapefruit. The local owners will be your welcoming hosts for the evening and can tell you more about life in the Delta
Included Activities:
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Day 2: Mekong Delta / Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Mekong Delta / Ho Chi Minh City
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch
Rising early to the sounds on the Delta enjoy an authentic breakfast before jumping on a bicycle to visit the local market nearby, then back to homestay to help our host prepare lunch. After lunch, we say goodbye to our friendly hosts and return to Ho Chi Minh City.
This tour ends upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City at your hotel around 5pm. No accommodation is included tonight.
Included Activities:
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What's Included
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Accommodation
Homestay (1 night) -
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Discovery Urban Adventure
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Mekong Delta - Local Dinner
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Mekong Delta - Home-cooked lunch
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Meals
1 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinners
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Discovery Urban Adventure
- Mekong Delta - Local Dinner
- Mekong Delta - Lunch
Transport
- Boat , Minibus , Private vehicle
Accommodation
- Homestay (1 night)
Important Information
- 1. This trip starts with a welcome meeting at 8 am on Day 1 in the Opera House (intersection of Dong Khoi street and Le Loi street, District 1). This trip ends on Day 02 and you are free to leave at any time.
- 2. Stay in communal dormitory-style accommodation, please refer to your Essential Trip Information for further details.
- 3. During the rainy months (approx. June to October), our mode of transport can be changed at short notice due to weather conditions.
- 4.Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for train and flight tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.
Mode of Transport
- Boat , Minibus , Private vehicle
Check out our Q&As
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Is this trip right for you
You'll be spending a night with a local family on this trip. While the accommodation is shared and basic, this is a great opportunity to connect with the local people (and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals!). Read more about the experience here: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/community-based-tourism-vietnam/
In order to access some of the smaller roads on Day 1, you will travel by motorised cart. Please be aware that it can get noisy.
On this trip it is possible that you will be joined by other travellers, some who may have booked on a longer trip, or even with a different company.
This short trip spends little time in Ho Chi Minh City, using it as a base from which to reach the Delta. Should you want to spend more time in Ho Chi Minh City, perhaps consider our South Vietnam Getaway, which incorporates this homestay. -
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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