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Immediately south of Saigon lies the vast, lush and water latticed landscape of the worlds’ newest river delta, the Mekong Delta. Until recently, with the completion of the newly completed My Thuan Bridge--which is the first bridge ever to span any of the Mekong Rivers major distributary rivers--the journey was a lengthy journey. Now, the trip to the provincial city of Can Tho in the very heart of the Mekong Delta, can be made in five-hours of travel through an exciting and vibrant landscape painted in a massive myriad of the hues of green. The largest, most exciting and colorful floating markets in all of Asia are found a short boat trip away from Can Tho, the unofficial capital of the Mekong Delta, in Cai Rang and Phung Dien.

Ground Transportation: From Saigon.

Day 1: Morning check out and departure to the heart of the Mekong Delta via vehicle. Proceed south on Highway 1 through the lush rice fields of Long An Province to the northernmost unofficial capital of the Mekong Delta, the City of My Tho. Continue on to the My Thuan Bridge which crosses the Song My Tho River, one of the five main distributary rivers of the Mekong River. Cross the newly completed My Thuan Bridge and continue on through Vinh Long to the Can Tho Ferry. Cross the Bassac River on the 100-ton Can Tho Ferry and enter Can Tho. Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon 2-hour boat ride through the stunningly exotic and tropical rivers and canals of the Can Tho area. Return to Can Tho and proceed on a 2-hour cyclo ride through the city of Can Tho and the surrounding rural villages accompanied by your guide on a separate cyclo. Return to hotel via cyclo. Free evening.

Day 2: 7:00 am prompt departure via private rivercraft for the Goliath floating markets of Cai
Rang and Phung Dien. Tour the floating markets on your private rivercraft and return to Can Tho. Check out of hotel and return to
Saigon. Free evening.

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