The Mekong River, which begins high in the mountains of Tibet, ends its journey in Vietnam's southern delta. Before flowing into the sea, the river branches into nine tributaries, known as Cuu Long or the 'Nine Dragons' . These rivers are the south's life-blood, nourishing the delta's paddy fields and fruit orchards.
Eighty percent of Vietnam's population lives in rural areas and no region provides a better glimpse into traditional country life than the Mekong Delta. Take a cruise through the delta's tiny canals in an open boat and you'll pass stunning tableaus of people hard at work in their paddy fields, water buffaloes, tangled fruit orchards, simple, thatched-roof huts, fishermen, and excited, waving children. In the delta's towns, the river remains the central focus of life, ferrying travelers and goods to market and linking the delta with the world beyond. Take a few days to explore the floating market in Can Tho, the islands around My Tho, and the hillside pagodas of Chau Doc.
Just a few hours from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, life in the Mekong Delta unfolds at its own, slow, steady pace. This is Vietnam's heartland, a place where time is still dictated by the river and the rice harvests.
Vietnam Tour Day Trip: Mekong at a Glimpse Vietnam Mekong Delta Tours $255
Cycling in the Mekong Delta, Mekong Delta Cycling Tour, Mekong Delta Biking Tours ( 3days / 2nights ) .
$197
Deluxe Le Cochinchine Mekong Delta Cruise (2days/1night) - Daily departure .
$115
Enter Vietnam from the Lower Mekong River. PhnomPenh - Mekong Delta Tours (3days/2nights .
$115
Daily trip to Mekong Delta - Exit to PhnomPenh (Cambodia) by boat (3days/2nights) .
$95
My Tho – Ben Tre – Chau Doc – Long Xuyen - Can Tho Tour (3days/2nights) .
$85
Ho Chi Minh city - My Tho - Ben Tre - Can Tho - Cai Rang - Phong Bien floating market Tour (2 days / 1 night) .
$65
My Hiep (Cao Lanh-Dong Thap) – Sa Dec – Can Tho – Cai Rang & Phong Dien floating market Tour (2days/1night) .
$33
Cai Be floating market & Vinh Long Tour (1 day) .
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