Day Trip to Mekong Delta

Overview

Discover Mekong Delta’s deeply untouched landscapes, less touristy, shopping places and honest local people through our group day tour that we have specifically customized for travelers who love to have a unique experience.

Note: This tour is customizable. Contact us to have it tailor-made to suit your expectation if necessary.

Travel Highlights

Mekong Delta: When the Mekong Delta comes to mind, one visualizes every shade of green, colossal palm trees along the banks of the river, a murky green water reflection, and fertile agriculture. Read more!

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 01:SAIGON - MEKONG DELTA - SAI GON (-/L/-)

You will be picked up around 08:00 to 08:30 from your hotel in Saigon and head south to Ben Tre, a province known for its numerous coconut fruits and peaceful waterways. Your boat trip will start through tiny canals surrounded by beautiful tropical views. You will stop by various native workplaces such as brick kilns, coconut processing workshops and a local family workshop where sleeping mats are made. You willl also get to walk around a quiet village where you can experience life by the Delta. Ride a Xe Loi, a kind of modern motorized rickshaw, to go to a riverside restaurant for a sumptuous lunch, featuring local specialties such as elephant-ear fish and river shrimp. After lunch, you will row sampan for a relaxing trip along the water coconut canals before you head back to Saigon.

TOUR PRICE

This trip is organized for private group only. The tariff depends on the number of participants and the tourist season of the year. Please send us an enquiry to get the price of your group and your travel date.

Note: Please note that due to cost efficiency, we only organize tour for at least two people.

Inclusions

For your peace of mind, our tours are designed to include as much as possible in the price, but also to give you the freedom to find a special place to eat or to seek out an independent adventure that especially appeals to you.

- Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
- Mineral water 2 bottles/person/day.
- Travel on private, modern & comfortable air-conditioned vehicles with a caring driver for all transfers and ground transportation (except the break time or tour clearly mentioned “WITHOUT DRIVER”).
- Boat trip as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entry fee for all mentioned sites for visit.
- Qualified local tour guides during the whole trip (except the break time or tour clearly mentioned “WITHOUT GUIDE”).

Exclusions

- Domestic & International flight tickets.
- Transportation vehicles not listed in the itinerary.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Drink, telephone, laundry and all that is not clearly mentioned in the “INCLUSIONS”.
- Tips and personal expenses.
- Insurances.
- Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any

Cancellation by Customer

- Cancellation received before 15 days: FREE of charge
- Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 2 days to 6 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
- Cancellation received less than 1 day prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate

FAQs

1. How do I reserve my tours with The Terrible Tour Guide Travel?

Just complete and send the reservation form on our website, making sure that you have given us your e-mail address and phone number. As soon as we receive your request we will contact you to confirm the reservation. It is our policy to reply to all requests within 24 hours.

2. Do you have tours available on specific dates?

Almost all of our tours are daily departure. To make a booking, you must submit a reservation form. Then we process the booking and reply to you within 24 hours.

3. I don’t want to make a reservation online, what can I do?

You can reserve by phone or WhatsApp: You can call our 24/7 call center hotline at + 84 343 470 507 (also available on WhatsApp)

4. Can I make a reservation directly through a travel agent?

Yes, of course if you would like to make a reservation directly with the tour operator or travel agent, you will need to contact them directly. However, we are in good position to make the offer, make the booking and run the trip as we are a local tour operator.

5. What if the preferred hotel is not available?

You will be notified via an e-mail (within 24 hours after placing your order) and we will do our best to suggest or book an alternative similar hotel based on your preferences and our experience.

6. What is the latest time that I can make my reservation?

We can only guarantee bookings made at least 3-working days (not including Sun & Public holidays) before the departure date.

7. How far in advance can I book?

You can book as far as 24 months in advance, but please ensure you remember you have made the reservation. We will charge 30% of total rate is required upon the confirmation of services require full payment 60 days before departure.
You can expect to receive the invoice as a reminder well in advance of your trip.

8. How do I make a reservation for someone else?

To complete a reservation for someone else, simply type in his or her name instead of yours for guest name. Don’t forget to use your email address to receive your confirmation information.

9. What happens to my tour booking if my flight is delayed?

Please inform us and the hotel immediately as any changes or fee will depend on the hotel policy. We will also try our best to offer you similar ground services.

10. Is it reliable to book online?

Making an online reservation is easy and safe. Just complete the secure reservations form (SSL – 128bit), making sure that you give us your e-mail address. As soon as we receive your request we will reply within 24 hours.

Every booking with us will add 1$ US to our humanitarian project to help increase development capacity for ethnic groups in northern Vietnam. At the meantime, we are focusing on helping children in remote mountainous villages in Vietnam, major destinations of our tours.

As travelers, you can join us too. Donations of unwanted clothes, books and toys are welcome and warmly appreciated. You can also take part in our regular mission trips to these hill tribal communities.