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COASTAL AND FOREST TRIP IN SOUTHERN VIETNAM: AN GIANG – CON EN – THIEN CAM SON – RACH GIA – CA MAU – CONQUERING 2 NATIONAL PARKS – BAC LIEU – SOC TRANG (5D4N)

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Embark on a journey to the coastal region of An Giang, and experience a 3-in-1 travel style - nostalgic, spiritual, and ecological tours:

- Reconnect with the nostalgic river of childhood, remembering ferry trips; explore Cu Lao Giang - "the best island", visit the ancient churches in southern Vietnam;

Con En Eco-Park - immerse in the serene beauty of the Mekong Delta, capture beautiful pictures in the century-old water-immersed wood market;

Conquer Mount Sam - appreciate the unique architecture of Japanese-style religious buildings under magical night skies; learn about the worship of the mother goddess at the revered Mia Ba Chua Xu temple.

- Visit the 'Seven Mountains Coastal Area', check in at and visit the Tinh Bien border market; enjoy delicious natural products made from sugarcane.

- In Ca Mau - "the Southernmost region of Vietnam", appreciate the rich ecosystem of mangrove forests.

- Explore the legendary U Minh mangrove forest ecosystem, learn about beekeeping, and collect honey. Enjoy food from the unique water ecosystem - fresh bee larva, honey wine, fish, etc.

- Spend a day discovering the unique beauty of the Southernmost tip of Vietnam. Take a ride on the boat to the East Sea along with the local fishermen to appreciate the fruit of their labor. Visit the West Sea, take a boat through the mangrove forest and explore the second largest mangrove forest in the world.

- Stop in Bac Lieu to explore the wind farm, ride the longest over-sea bridge in the Mekong Delta, see the huge wind turbines, and witness the magnificent sunset at the seaside; Soc Trang - learn the art of making sticky rice rolls with coconut and explore Khmer culinary culture with Krong cakes; Bun nuoc le - the local delicacy showcasing the culinary culture of Soc Trang blending the culinary traditions of Kinh and Khmer peoples.

TRIP DETAILS

  • Sightseeing: An Giang, Rach Gia, Ca Mau, Soc Trang
  • Cuisine: According to the menu
  • Suitable For: Couple, Multi-generational family, Youth
  • Best Time: Year-round
  • Transportation: Touring car
  • Promotion: Already includes tour discounts

ITINERARY

 Ho Chi Minh City - An Giang - Cu Lao Giang - Con En Island - Enchanting Sam Mountain at Night (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Dear guests, gather at 190 Pasteur, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, departing for An Giang along the Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong expressway and Trung Luong - My Thuận, enjoying the rice paddies and the green scenery along the roads.

Arriving at Cu Lao Giang - once known as the "first Cu Lao" with unique historical architectures, Southern Mekong Delta ecosystem:
- Cu Lao Giang Temple: built during King Tu Duc's reign in 1875, the ancient structure with magnificent appearance, exquisite and meticulous patterns, creating a stately French space in this Cu Lao region.

Cù Lao Giêng - Kinh nghiệm du lịch cù lao Giêng An Giang
- Experience a boat trip across the Tien River, enjoying the peaceful beauty of the river to Con En Eco-Tourism Park.
Con En Eco-Tourism Area: A Tranquil Escape in An Giang
- Exploring the world of hundreds-year-old agarwood: meticulously crafted into unique masterpieces such as wind-swept houses, bridges in the air, especially woodcraft dozens of meters long with dozens of meaningful themes and legends... ;
- Bathing in the cool water from man-made beaches along the river, bringing visitors a feeling of serenity and elegance.
- Capture memorable moments beside the 3-tiered wooden boat along the river; enjoy lunch in a natural, charming Mekong Delta atmosphere.
After dinner, guests explore Chau Doc with important spiritual sites at the foot of Sam Mountain.
- Ba Chua Xu Temple: a sacred place for visitors to offer prayers.
Miếu bà Chúa Xứ núi Sam Châu Đốc - Địa điểm tâm linh nổi tiếng Nam Bộ -  SAKOS
- Tay An Ancient Temple: a unique blend of Indian architectural styles and indigenous Vietnamese architecture.

In addition, guests can visit the Sam Mountain cable car - discover a different Chau Doc at night (own expense)
- Worship the Physician's Shrine glittering with lights at night; check in the One-Pillar Pagoda and the European-style train station
- Experience the cable car to conquer Sam Mountain: enjoy the panoramic view of Chau Doc City at night; visit the unique religious architectural complex in Japanese style such as the Quan The Am Bodhisattva Temple, the Jade Buddha Temple - with a solid jade statue of the Buddha; seeking fortune at Ba Ngự Stone Altar.

Overnight stay in Chau Doc City (An Giang)

AN GIANG - CHỢ TỊNH BIÊN - ĐẶC SẢN VÙNG BIÊN - LÂM VIÊN NÚI CẤM - RẠCH GIÁ - HOÀNG HÔN TRÊN KHU ĐÔ THỊ LẤN BIỂN (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Guests check out of the hotel, begin the journey along National Highway 1 passing the Vinh Te Canal to check in and experience shopping at the Tịnh Biên border market.

Conquer Thiên Cấm Sơn - "The Roof of the Mekong Delta" by 3.5km cable car to find serenity for the soul (cable car fee is self-funded)

Núi Cấm (Thiên Cấm Sơn) nơi những tinh hoa về cảnh sắc được hội tụ

- Visiting Lâm Viên National Park: Located at an altitude above 705 meters, the landscape is picturesque with stunning views such as Thủy Liên Lake, the largest Buddha statue on the Asian summit, 33.60 meters high, and the majestic Vạn Linh Pagoda with a 9-tiered pagoda, 35 meters high, a sacred place for guests to pray for peace in life.

Enjoy the distinctive local cuisine at 'Thất Sơn Kỳ Bửu' and the countryside:
-  Crispy golden Banh Xeo packed with the sweet and wholesome flavors of delta produce, such as pork belly, shrimp, green beans, etc. served with dozens of fresh wild herbs

Vietnamese pancake (Banh xeo) - What is it and everything you must know -  AN Tours Vietnam
- Cu Lao Stew - a unique and addictive culinary experience of the Western people.

After lunch, guests will travel along the Tà Pạ (Tri Tôn) route, enjoying the vast rice paddies interspersed with the distinctive coconut trees in the An Giang border area
- Stop at Trần Gia Coconut Plantation: experience coconut wine, coconut liquor, coconut sugar (OCOP certified products), candied coconut, coconut nectar and purchase high-quality coconut products as gifts for loved ones.

Arrive in Rach Gia City, enjoy the sunset and dinner on the waterfront city development that is expanding into the vast ocean

Overnight stay in Rach Gia City (Kiên Giang)

RẠCH GIÁ - ĐÌNH THẦN NGUYỄN TRUNG TRỰC - CÀ MAU - VƯỜN QUỐC GIA U MINH HẠ - NĂM CĂN (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

The group returns and visits the Nguyen Trung Truc Shrine: located on the banks of a serene river, about 100 meters from the seaport, this is the earliest and largest shrine to Mr. Nguyen Trung Truc in the nine temples in Kien Giang province.

Traveling to the U Minh Hạ National Park area - exploring the unique characteristics of the mangrove forest ecosystem under the lush green mangrove trees:

Kinh nghiệm du lịch U Minh Hạ chi tiết cho chuyến đi “nhàn tênh”
- Gently gliding on the raft (log raft) across the water, exploring the straight canals, and admiring the peaceful countryside scene.
- Walking on the path under the towering mangrove trees, Guests will join the locals in beekeeping, honey harvesting, and personally extracting the fragrant honeycombs full of pure honey according to the season.

*Note: The experience depends on the actual situation. If beekeeping is not possible, the group will experience boat riding, fishing, and setting nets.

- The hosts will treat Guests to a self-sufficient meal of nature in U Minh Forest: fresh bee larvae salad, grilled river fish, sour fish soup... with some jars of pure mangrove honey wine.

Overnight stay in Nam Can (Ca Mau)

 Visiting the Southernmost Region of the Country ‘A Day as a Local’ - Bac Lieu ‘Wind Power Tourism from the Beachfront Alluvial Land’ (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

The group returns the room, departs for Mui Ca Mau - touching the foot of the tip of Ca Mau Peninsula, experiencing the breathtaking beauty of the country's extreme South with local people.

Vườn Quốc gia Mũi Cà Mau – vùng đất địa đầu cực Nam của Tổ quốc

- Exploring the local shrimp farming area along the East coast, guests will personally catch shrimps, process and enjoy them on-site. (Unlimited shrimp catching and eating on-site, bring home with a fee.)

- Discovering the national GPS coordinate marker 000; the Ca Mau tip emblem; the end point of the Ho Chi Minh Trail 2436km; the shrine of Lac Long Quan and the statue of Au Co; conquering the Ca Mau Flagpole - from the observation tower over 41m, visitors can admire the picturesque Hon Khoai Islands in the East Sea or the thousand-acre mangrove forests.

- Shopping for local products of Ca Mau and enjoying lunch at the Hoang Hon community tourism area with specialty dishes like grilled fish, ba khia, ...

- Fully experiencing the breathtaking beauty of the Southern land, guests will continue to travel by canoe through the mangrove forest, exploring the second largest mangrove forest in the world, with a diverse ecosystem, and a wild beauty in a fresh air. Checking in at the unique stopping point on the West coast beach (a place that expands the sea by 80 - 100m annually) and visiting the local traditional houses and the unique monkey bridge through the forest.

Saying goodbye to Ca Mau, guests will depart for Bac Lieu to visit:

- The Wind Power Farm: admire the beauty of giant wind turbines over 80m tall against the blue sky, with the meaning of creating an endless clean energy source on the sea, reducing the greenhouse effect impact...

Bạc Liêu: Huy động 400 - 450 nghìn tỷ đồng vốn đầu tư phát triển toàn xã hội

Overnight stay in Bac Lieu.

 BAC LIEU - SOC TRANG - EXPLORING KHMER CULTURE & CUISINE - EXPERIENCE MAKING STICKY RICE ROLLS WITH ARTISANS - HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, Lunch)

After checking out, the group departs for sightseeing
- Hung Vuong Square - preserving memories with images of a 18.6-meter-tall, stylized musical instrument, indispensable in the traditional Vietnamese opera, a cultural symbol of Bac Lieu province; Cao Van Lau Theatre - shaped like three giant conical hats, the largest in Vietnam.

- The Bac Lieu Prince's House: designed by a French engineer in 1919, it was considered the most impressive villa in Southern Vietnam at that time. The house is connected to a legendary story of Cau Ba Huy - the most famous "Prince of Bac Lieu" in the region.

Continuing the journey to Soc Trang, the group visits

- Wat Patum Wongsasom Rong Temple - A large Buddhist architectural complex, comprising many structures such as: The main hall, the 'admired by everyone' pagoda, beautiful like Arun Temple in Thailand. Notably, the majestic statue of the Buddha entering Nirvana, with a length of 63 meters...

Chùa Wat Pătum Wôngsa Som Rông - Điểm đến tâm linh Sóc Trăng

Experiencing the program with artisans making sticky rice rolls mixed with coconut - fragrant and delicious, authentic to the Western region
- Enjoy lunch with the unforgettable specialty of grilled catfish in bamboo tubes - rustic rural flavors;cong cakes - A specialty of the Khmer people in Soc Trang;noodle soup - A dish that strongly reflects the Soc Trang culinary culture, harmoniously combining the cultures of the Kinh and Khmer ethnic groups; ST25 rice.

The group returns to Ho Chi Minh City via the My Thuon - Can Tho expressway; Admire My Thuon 2 Bridge - a key national project with a length of 1.9 km connecting Vinh Long and Tien Giang provinces.

The tour concludes at the initial pick-up point.

Note:

- Le Travel's programs are package tours, not subject to waivers, preferences, and priorities for children, the elderly, or revolutionary contributors; therefore, Le Travel will not refund the difference for these priority customers.

- The trip to the Ca Mau Peninsula by car, if guests want to travel from Nam Can to the Ca Mau Peninsula by speedboat, please inform Le Travel's consultants immediately upon registration and pay for the speedboat fee and the additional cost of hiring a guide.

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Tour Details

Tour Code: NDSGN850

Tour name: COASTAL AND FOREST TRIP IN SOUTHERN VIETNAM: AN GIANG – CON EN – THIEN CAM SON – RACH GIA – CA MAU – CONQUERING 2 NATIONAL PARKS – BAC LIEU – SOC TRANG (5D4N)

Number of days: 5 days 4 nights
Vehicle: Touring car
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