Mekong River Adventure

What's Included

• Welcome Moment

  Meet your CEO and group for a welcome moment.

• Local Living Moment

  Experience the Cai Thia Mekong River visit in the Mekong Delta.

• Ben Tre Mekong River Cycle

  Enjoy a cycling experience in the Ben Tre region of the Mekong River.

• Cai Thia Rice Paper and Cooking Demonstration

  Participate in a rice paper and cooking demonstration in Cai Thia.

• Pottery Brick Village Cycle

  Cycle through the Pottery Brick Village.

• Free Time in Mekong River Delta

  Enjoy free time to explore the Mekong River Delta.

• Cai Rang Floating Market

  Visit the Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the most impressive markets in the world.

• Transport

  All transport between destinations and to/from included activities is provided.

What's Not Included

• Pre-night Hotel

  A pre-night hotel in Ho Chi Minh City is not included and is recommended for a stress-free start.
  
  

• Departure Flights

  Departure flights are not included and should be booked no earlier than 5:00 pm on the final day.
  
  

Mode of Transport

Travel comfortably with air-conditioned bus and boat transportation, ensuring a seamless journey through the scenic Mekong River Delta.

Accommodation

Enjoy a cozy homestay experience for 2 nights, immersing yourself in the local culture and hospitality of the Mekong River Delta.

Meals Included

2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

Group Size

Max 16, Avg 12.

Minimum Age

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Group Leader

All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.

Meals

Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. Included breakfasts will usually be asian style consisting of noodles or congee (rice porridge) or bread and eggs. Vegetarians will be able to find a range of different foods, although in some areas the choice maybe limited. While trekking in remote regions food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.

What to Take

What you need to bring depends on the trip you have chosen and the countries or regions you are planning to visit. We suggest that you pack as lightly as possible as your are expected to carry your own luggage. As a rule we try not to have to walk more than 15-20 minutes with your bags which is why we recommend keeping the weight of your bags between 10-15kg/22-30lb. Suitcases are not recommended for G Adventures trips! Most travellers carry a backpack or rolling bag of small to medium size (no XXL ones please!) as they need to fit under the beds when travelling on sleeper trains. You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water, cameras and other electronics like ipods and mobile phones. If your trip involves overnights in homestays, villages or camping then you usually have the opportunity to rent sleeping bags if need be instead of bringing them with you.

Spending Money

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

Solo Travellers

We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.