Mekong Delta
#2
Joined: Jan 2003
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I could be really snarky and say, "start by getting a guide book."
But rather, why don't you start by giving people here who are willing to take the time to answer questions some info:
Time of year?
Budget?
How do you like to travel? Backpacker? 5-star?
What do you hope to see?
Prior experience? Have you traveled in this part of the world before?
Where exactly do you want to go? The Mekong is a long river.
Will this be part of a longer trip or a trip by itself?
But rather, why don't you start by giving people here who are willing to take the time to answer questions some info:
Time of year?
Budget?
How do you like to travel? Backpacker? 5-star?
What do you hope to see?
Prior experience? Have you traveled in this part of the world before?
Where exactly do you want to go? The Mekong is a long river.
Will this be part of a longer trip or a trip by itself?
#5
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Joined: Jan 2007
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Kristina, I love your trip reports. As a traveler I am open to EVERYTHING. As for the Mekong Delta, I am simply asking for suggestions. Yes I want to know as much about the Mekong Delta from users on this form than from a guide book.
#6
Joined: Jan 2003
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landineen-
It's just a lot easier on people if you give parameters.
Time of year is always important because of things like annual flooding. What if you want to go during that time?
How you like to travel and your budget are also important, even if you are "open to everything".
Sorry, I haven't done a Mekong Delta trip myself, so I can't give any specific recommendations.
One of the companies mentioned on the board here, Tonkin Travel, has some trips. You might start by looking at those.
Also, check the Trip Advisor forums. They are more destination-specific and they have a board just for the Mekong Delta. You might find good info there.
It's just a lot easier on people if you give parameters.
Time of year is always important because of things like annual flooding. What if you want to go during that time?
How you like to travel and your budget are also important, even if you are "open to everything".
Sorry, I haven't done a Mekong Delta trip myself, so I can't give any specific recommendations.
One of the companies mentioned on the board here, Tonkin Travel, has some trips. You might start by looking at those.
Also, check the Trip Advisor forums. They are more destination-specific and they have a board just for the Mekong Delta. You might find good info there.
#7
Joined: Mar 2003
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If you are asking about taking a trip to the Mekong Delta in Vietnam which I have done 2 times I will share what I know. I was staying in Saigon and had a car and driver to take me there. Probably about a 2 hour drive depending on traffic. There are tour companies in Saigon such as Brothers and Handspan that you can book to go with a group. I stayed in Cantho 2 days each time I went.
I enjoyed sitting there in the square talking to people in the evening. There are boats you could probably rent independently if you are traveling there by bus on your own. The interesting thing is being on the river seeing all the floating markets and how the people live. Last time I was there I stayed at the Victoria which is a lovely hotel.
I enjoyed sitting there in the square talking to people in the evening. There are boats you could probably rent independently if you are traveling there by bus on your own. The interesting thing is being on the river seeing all the floating markets and how the people live. Last time I was there I stayed at the Victoria which is a lovely hotel.



