The Mekong River originates high in the Tibetan plateau and flows out into the South China Sea crossing the Mekong Delta in Vietnam on its way. The Delta vibrates with the colour of fruit orchards, sugar cane plantations, coconut groves and fish farms. However, it is the emerald green rice paddies tended by farmers in conical hats that are the life line of the country. A boat trip through the towns of Chau Doc, with its houses floating on empty metal drums with fish nets suspended beneath, and Can Tho, with houses built on stilts and waterways full of colourful floating markets, which offer a glimpse into the life of Vietnam’s agricultural workforce whose daily toil feeds the nation.
Recommended accommodation
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Victoria Can Tho
Offering luxurious accommodation in a fairly tourist free part of the country, everything you could possibly require is available.
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Victoria Chau Doc
Every one of the rooms here offers stunning river views over the Mekong River, large bathrooms and modern technology. The restaurant serves traditional Vietnamese and Western fare.
Sample itinerary
DAY 1 – 4 Siem Reap
Fly into Siem Reap. Explore the astonishing ancient Temples of Angkor & take a tour of the Tonle Sap Lake
DAY 5 – 7 Mekong
Fly to Phnom Penh & explore the city. Take a speedboat down the Mekong to Chau Doc & onwards to Can Tho
DAY 8 – 10 Saigon
Experience the electric vibrancy of Saigon & visit Notre Dame Cathedral, the Reunification Palace & Cu Chi Tunnels. Fly home
Prices start from £1,345 including flights.
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